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Thursday, September 25, 2008
DAYTON — Dayton Daily News columnist Dale Huffman was inducted this morning, Thursday, Sept. 25, into the Dayton Walk of Fame at the Center for Regional Cooperation.
Huffman was one of five inductees to join a long list of famous Dayton natives, dating back to those born as early as 1800. They include the Rev. Leo Meyer, a founder and first president of the University of Dayton, and aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright.
A Walk of Fame stone bearing Huffman's name and an inscribed tribute to the man known for his heartwarming stories and humanitarian work and approach to writing has been installed along the sidewalk in front of Bing Davis Studio at 1135 W. Third St.
When introducing Huffman, Maribeth Graham, chairwoman for the Walk of Fame judges, reminded the audience of the several names Huffman often is referred to, including "Capt. Light," "Mr. Dayton," and the "Ambassador of Goodwill."
During the course of his 50 years as a journalist, 40 with the Dayton Daily News and 35 as a columnist, Huffman has interviewed such celebrities and historic people as George Burns, Carol Burnett, Martin Luther King Jr., and John F. Kennedy.
And while he's shared time with such "greats," Graham said, "he still maintains his humility."
Huffman earlier this year went on a five-month medical leave to deal with kidney cancer. He returned July 7 to writing his record-breaking and award-winning column.
In accepting the award, Huffman said it "touches my heart, touches my soul and makes me think a lot."
Huffman talked about having been an orphan as a child and how that time instilled in him a "desire to help others" and to make a difference in the lives of others — something Huffman said he's been able to do through his writings.
Huffman thanked the Walk of Fame committee for recognizing the many inspirational and famous Dayton natives on their list as a way to remind children of the future of Dayton's shining stars.
"Thank you from the bottom of my heart," he said.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-9338 or kmcallister@DaytonDailyNews.com.
Comments
By Lisa Brown
September 29, 2008 9:04 AM | Link to this
Dear God-Father,
i am so proud of you and hear you spoke of Herb and Ellen during your speech :) Those were the good ole days, much fun!!
this honor is very much deserved, you are wonderful writer, a huge assest to your community and much loved by me.
best wishes,
your god-daughter,
Lisa
By Dave Scherer
September 26, 2008 7:21 PM | Link to this
Dear Dale, It was so nice to hear of your induction into the Walk of Fame. No-one deserves it more than you. You have done so much for the community and it is also so nice to have you back at work again. I read your columns whenever I get the chance, but living in Florida I don’t always get the chance. Take care and God Bless. Dave Scherer Former DDN Composing Room Employee
By Pat and Norm Harshbarger
September 26, 2008 4:06 PM | Link to this
Dear Dale,
We are so happy to hear that you have been named to the Walk Of Fame. You certainly deserve being honored by the community. You have done so much for the community, and for the people of the community. Congratulations again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We are also happy to know that you have returned to work. It was so nice working with you for many years. I retired in 1992, so it has been awhile since we have seen each other. Now live in Florida. Continue your good life.!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By daniel o
September 26, 2008 2:28 PM | Link to this
congratulations dale you are a real assset to the community and you truly deserve this
By Michael Vogel
September 26, 2008 2:04 PM | Link to this
Mr. Huffman,
In 1986 you wrote a column about my mother, Cindy WIlde Vogel, who was battling breast cancer. She used to talk of you up until her death in 1988…this the effect you have on people. Your compassion and generosity have finally been rewarded.
By Beverly Riley
September 26, 2008 10:25 AM | Link to this
Dear Dale: You deserve every nice thing that happens to you. You are the GEM in Gem City. Congratulations on this milestone. I think about you a lot here in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
By Annette Wilcox
September 26, 2008 9:15 AM | Link to this
Dear Dale, Congratulations!!! You have been such a huge influence in the lives of so many Daytonians we have all been blessed in having you in our community. I’m so glad you are doing better and I send my best wishes for years of better health your way!
By Janet Warren
September 25, 2008 5:41 PM | Link to this
Dear Dale, Congratulations! I have enjoyed your column as we both grew older together. Best wishes for now and in the future. Linda’s (editorial dept of DDN) mom. hugs
By Cyndy Salins
September 25, 2008 5:05 PM | Link to this
Hi, Dale,
It was wonderful to read about the honor awarded you - and it is well-deserved! You have done so much for Dayton. And you are truly one of our best memories of Dayton. May you bask in the love of the people whose lives you have touched. A former Daytonian in KY.
By David C. Brewster
September 25, 2008 4:25 PM | Link to this
Again, congratulations, sir.
It was a rare privilege to just happen to be standing there on the sidewalk near the site of your place on the Walk of Fame when you came over.
Thank you for your long and unwavering dedication to Dayton, the city and its people.
By Don
September 25, 2008 3:56 PM | Link to this
Dale,
Some of my fondest memories as a technician at WPAFB for 10 years are reading your columns on my lunch breaks. God bless you and thanks for those memories. May you have the best of luck with your health issues.
A Buckeye now living in Arizona
By Bill Evans
September 25, 2008 2:41 PM | Link to this
Dale Huffman, you are an icon in Dayton and have recieved a well deserved recognition, you are a living legend. A former Daytonion, now in Nebraska.
By Jon Gauder
September 25, 2008 2:26 PM | Link to this
Uncle Dale,
I am proud of you.
Jonathan Gauder Proud member of Dale’s Class of 2008
By pete
September 25, 2008 2:25 PM | Link to this
Dale’s induction to the Walk of Fame will also remind future generations of the value of sharing positive things, which will help inspire young writers to follow his path.
What a great legacy, and a remarkable person.
I’m so happy that he’s feeling better, and able to help us all smile a little more than we might otherwise.
By Michael
September 25, 2008 2:20 PM | Link to this
Dale, you are so deserving of this. You are a Dayton legend.