City celebrates Arbor Day at park-Photo Gallery
Friends and family of Clinton Hittle leave after attending the Arbor Day event at Brandon park. The Tulip Poplar that was dedicated to Mr. Hittle brought out the whole office staff from the USGS in Williamsport to gather to remember their friend, husband and father Clinton.
Elizabeth Hittle, Clinton’s wife, said, “it’s spectacular,” as she looked not only at his tree but the whole setting of the other trees in front of her in the park Friday afternoon. “We’re not from here but we’ve been here for 10 years and I think Brandon Park is gorgeous,” Elizabeth said with tears in her eyes.
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Shannon Weidler of Williamsport stands in silence next to the tree that was planted in memory of his sister Monique during the 2026 Arbor Day Honors & Memorials Service in Brandon Park Friday afternoon.
“It’s bittersweet to see the tree, I miss her (but planting a tree) helps give back to the community,” Shannon said as he looked at the Chinquapin Oak.
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Friends and family of Clinton Hittle talk, laugh and console each other during the Arbor Day event at Brandon park. The Tulip Poplar that was dedicated to Mr. Hittle brought out the whole office staff from the USGS in Williamsport to gather to remember their friend, husband and father Clinton.
Elizabeth Hittle, Clinton’s wife, said, “it’s spectacular,” as she looked not only at his tree but the whole setting of the other trees in front of her in the park Friday afternoon. “We’re not from here but we’ve been here for 10 years and I think Brandon Park is gorgeous,” Elizabeth said with tears in her eyes.
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Friends and family of Clinton Hittle talk, laugh and console each other during the Arbor Day event at Brandon park. The Tulip Poplar that was dedicated to Mr. Hittle brought out the whole office staff from the USGS in Williamsport to gather to remember their friend, husband and father Clinton.
Elizabeth Hittle, Clinton’s wife, said, “it’s spectacular,” as she looked not only at his tree but the whole setting of the other trees in front of her in the park Friday afternoon. “We’re not from here but we’ve been here for 10 years and I think Brandon Park is gorgeous,” Elizabeth said with tears in her eyes.
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The redwood has greened up and is planted in memory of the late Meredith Lowry, who passed away in February.
“May this tree grow tall and strong like the love she gave to us – the Girls,” was listed on the 2026 Arbor Day ceremony pamphlet.
Lowry was an osteopath, a physician living in Oregon for about 40 years, one of The Girls kindly said following the noon Arbor Day service at the park Friday.
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- Friends and family of Clinton Hittle leave after attending the Arbor Day event at Brandon park. The Tulip Poplar that was dedicated to Mr. Hittle brought out the whole office staff from the USGS in Williamsport to gather to remember their friend, husband and father Clinton. Elizabeth Hittle, Clinton’s wife, said, “it’s spectacular,” as she looked not only at his tree but the whole setting of the other trees in front of her in the park Friday afternoon. “We’re not from here but we’ve been here for 10 years and I think Brandon Park is gorgeous,” Elizabeth said with tears in her eyes. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
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- Shannon Weidler of Williamsport stands in silence next to the tree that was planted in memory of his sister Monique during the 2026 Arbor Day Honors & Memorials Service in Brandon Park Friday afternoon. “It’s bittersweet to see the tree, I miss her (but planting a tree) helps give back to the community,” Shannon said as he looked at the Chinquapin Oak. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
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- Friends and family of Clinton Hittle talk, laugh and console each other during the Arbor Day event at Brandon park. The Tulip Poplar that was dedicated to Mr. Hittle brought out the whole office staff from the USGS in Williamsport to gather to remember their friend, husband and father Clinton. Elizabeth Hittle, Clinton’s wife, said, “it’s spectacular,” as she looked not only at his tree but the whole setting of the other trees in front of her in the park Friday afternoon. “We’re not from here but we’ve been here for 10 years and I think Brandon Park is gorgeous,” Elizabeth said with tears in her eyes. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
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- Friends and family of Clinton Hittle talk, laugh and console each other during the Arbor Day event at Brandon park. The Tulip Poplar that was dedicated to Mr. Hittle brought out the whole office staff from the USGS in Williamsport to gather to remember their friend, husband and father Clinton. Elizabeth Hittle, Clinton’s wife, said, “it’s spectacular,” as she looked not only at his tree but the whole setting of the other trees in front of her in the park Friday afternoon. “We’re not from here but we’ve been here for 10 years and I think Brandon Park is gorgeous,” Elizabeth said with tears in her eyes. DAVE KENNEDY/Sun-Gazette
