Dave Longaberger Day Proclaimed at Celebration

About 50 people gathered adorned in green on this Saint Patrick’s Day eve in Dresden in celebration of local legend Dave Longaberger.

The event which was held at the American Legion was formed as a remembrance to Dave on the evening before the day that marked the 20th year of his passing.

Friends, co-workers, members of the community and Dave’s family did a lot of catching up, shared stories and photos and generally reminisced about the man that had such a lasting impression on so many. It did not take long before laughter filled the room as it tends to do during gatherings centered around honoring Dave.

One of the major highlights of the evening included when the mayor proclaimed Saturday, March 16, 2019 as David “Dave” Longaberger day in the Village of Dresden. A line from the proclamation reads, “While Dave’s time on this earth has passed, his contributions to the Village and its citizens will be remembered, enjoyed and appreciated for many years to come.”