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Staybridge Suites University Area OSU photographed Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

Staybridge Suites University Area OSU photographed Wednesday, December 21, 2016. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

December 21, 2016/0 Comments/by James

John Glenn Funeral

Events, Images, News

I first met John Glenn when I was 9 years old and had the honor of meeting (and photographing him) dozens of times over the years. He was a truly unique person, being whole heartedly genuine and pure spirited. Each and every time I saw him the one constant was his childhood sweetheart Annie by his side – I never saw them separated. I can’t imagine her sorrow.

We’ve lost a true American hero and just a nice guy. He was Captain America, Steve Canyon and Mr. Rogers all rolled into one and always accompanied by his Wonder Woman Annie.

My sympathy goes out to Annie, Lynn and David.

The United States Marines carry the casket of Astronaut, United States Senator, and US Marine Colonel John Glenn photographed Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Ohio State House. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Annie Glenn watches from her funeral limo as the United States Marines carry the casket of Astronaut, United States Senator, and US Marine Colonel John Glenn and load him into the hearse before the funeral processional photographed Saturday, December 17, 2016 at the Ohio State House. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

John Herschel Glenn Jr. was a United States Marine Corps aviator, engineer, astronaut, and United States Senator from Ohio. In 1962, he became the first American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times.

Before joining NASA, Glenn was a distinguished fighter pilot in World War II, China and Korea. He shot down three MiG-15 aircraft, and was awarded six Distinguished Flying Crosses and eighteen Air Medals. In 1957, he made the first supersonic transcontinental flight across the United States. His on-board camera took the first continuous, panoramic photograph of the United States.

He was one of the Mercury Seven, military test pilots selected in 1959 by NASA as the United States’ first astronauts. On February 20, 1962, Glenn flew the Friendship 7 mission, becoming the first American to orbit the Earth, and the fifth person and third American in space. He received the NASA Distinguished Service Medal in 1962 and the Congressional Space Medal of Honor in 1978, was inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame in 1990, and was the last surviving member of the Mercury Seven.

Glenn resigned from NASA in January 1964. He planned to run for a U.S. Senate seat from Ohio, but an injury in February 1964 forced his withdrawal. He retired from the Marine Corps the following year. He lost a close primary election in 1970. A member of the Democratic Party, Glenn first won election to the Senate in 1974 and served for 24 years until January 1999.

In 1998, while still a sitting senator, Glenn became the oldest person to fly in space as a crew member of the Discovery space shuttle and the only person to fly in both the Mercury and Space Shuttle programs. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012.

December 17, 2016/0 Comments/by James

State Auto Insurance Christmas Corner

Images, Places, Scenics, Things, Travel

State Auto Insurance Christmas Corner photographed Friday, December 16, 2016.

In the middle of the Great Depression, Robert Pein, founder of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co., gave Columbus a gigantic Christmas present – one that decades later still brings joy to the city each yuletide.

In 1931, as the nation struggled thru the great depression and unemployment was rampant, Pein had the State Auto Insurance’s building on E. Broad Street decorated with more than 1,000 blinking lights, Christmas trees on the roof and an electric sign proclaiming “Christmas Greetings.”

Pein, who grew up the third of seven children in an impoverished Cincinnati household, was intent on his spectacular Christmas decorations because he recalled that although his family had been poor, “Christmas was somehow Christmas.”

Pein, who died just before Christmas in 1956, called the display a “Christmas card to the community.”

No photos survive of the original display, but The Columbus Citizen newspaper noted on Dec. 25, 1931: “Trinity Episcopal Church boys sang Christmas carols in front of the State Automobile Insurance Co. building on Christmas Eve in the city’s only outdoor public observance.”

On Christmas Day that depression year, the display gave cheer to passers-by on their way to church, friends’ homes and family gatherings.

The next year, the display was back — with 1,000 more lights, four crosses, a star and 853 Christmas trees. “Eight electricians worked around the clock for a week to complete the spectacle,” the company reported.

The display disappeared during World War II years and was downsized during the postwar years while the company’s headquarters were remodeled and rebuilt.

The company’s entire E. Broad St. building, which was now five stories tall, was decked out for the 1954 display. In 1962, the display’s signature life-size Nativity figures were added.

For 50 years, Mary, Joseph and a changing array of Nativity figures have drawn crowds each Christmas season.

In 2009, the display was moved from a raised area in front of the building to a small park to the east, where families can walk among the statues as they follow the story of the birth of Jesus.

State Auto Insurance Christmas Corner photographed Friday, December 16, 2016. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

December 16, 2016/0 Comments/by James

Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child Paper Drive

Features, Images, News

The 2016 Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child Paper Drive & Sale photographed Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio.

The 2016 Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child Paper Drive & Sale photographed Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Columbus, Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

December 10, 2016/0 Comments/by James

Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child Gala & Auction

Events, Features, Images, News

The 2016 Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child Gala & Auction photographed Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Bluestone in downtown Columbus.

The 2016 Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child Gala & Auction photographed Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Bluestone in downtown Columbus. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

December 2, 2016/0 Comments/by James

Christmas Corner Dedication

Events, Images

The dedication of the 2016 State Auto Christmas Corner photographed Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in downtown Columbus.

The dedication of the 2016 State Auto Christmas Corner photographed Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in downtown Columbus. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

November 30, 2016/0 Comments/by James

Taylour’s Senior Portraits

Images, Models, People

Senior session with Taylour Crutchfield photographed Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Franklin Park Conservatory. I don’t typically do senior portraits, but our wonderful neighbor asked, and I couldn’t refuse. 🙂

Senior session with Taylour Crutchfield photographed Sunday, November 20, 2016 at the Franklin Park Conservatory. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

November 20, 2016/0 Comments/by James

The Forgotten War

Events, Features, News

The ribbon cutting of The Forgotten War, Korea 1950, Photographs by Max Desfor photographed Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Ohio History Center. The Ohio History Center has the honor of presenting, for the first time ever in the United States, THE FORGOTTEN WAR, Korea 1950, Photographs by Max Desfor. The extraordinary exhibit of Korean War photographs taken by Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press photographer Max Desfor who spent three turbulent years in Korea from 1950–1953. He captured the people’s plight and the American soldiers’ defense. The exhibit features 36 photographs printed from original material culled from Desfor’s personal collection and his 1950 winning submission to the Pulitzer Prize Committee.
Curated and produced by Cyma Rubin. Sponsored and presented by Business of Entertainment Inc., New York. Local funding provided by the Gordon Chandler Memorial Fund of The Columbus Foundation and Conestoga, a volunteer fundraising support group.

November 11, 2016/0 Comments/by James

David’s Senior Portraits

Images, People, Sports

Senior portrait session with David Andes photographed Wednesday, October 26, 2016. I don’t seek out senior portraits, but a good friend sought me out to do her son’s senior portraits and I couldn’t say no – especially since he was an expert Fencer and I knew it would make great images.

Senior portrait session with David Andes photographed Wednesday, October 26, 2016. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

October 26, 2016/0 Comments/by James

Finish Strong OWU

Events, Features, News

Ohio Wesleyan University students are welcomed by facility during the “Finish Strong OWU”! event photographed Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Ohio Wesleyan University gate.

Ohio Wesleyan University students cross Sandusky Street to be welcomed by facility during the “Finish Strong OWU”! event photographed Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Ohio Wesleyan University gate. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ohio Wesleyan University students are welcomed by facility Dwayne Todd, Vice President for Student Engagement and Success, left with a high five, and Brad Puccini, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement / Director of First -Year Experience, red coat, during the “Finish Strong OWU”! event photographed Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Ohio Wesleyan University gate. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Ohio Wesleyan University‘s Residential Life Coordinator Dominique L. Aaron waves a pompom and blows a kazoo to welcome students to a “Finish Strong OWU”! event photographed Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Ohio Wesleyan University gate. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

October 26, 2016/0 Comments/by James

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