Governor Benson reacts to Old Man's Demise

GOVERNOR CRAIG BENSON HAS DECLARED NEXT SATURDAY FAMILY REMEMBRANCE DAY IN HONOR OF THE OLD MAN OF THE MOUNTAIN.

THE GRANITE PROFILE THAT HAS BEEN THE SYMBOL OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FELL OFF CANNON MOUNTAIN THIS WEEKEND. Click here to see pictures.

THE IDEA IS TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO SHARE THEIR MEMORIES OF THE OLD MAN.

IN THE MEANTIME, THE GOVERNOR HAS SET UP A TASK FORCE TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO ABOUT THE SITE AND THE STATE’S SYMBOL.

IN AN INTERVIEW WITH NHPR’S MARK BEVIS, THE GOVERNOR SAID HIS FIRST REACTION TO THE NEWS WAS ONE OF DISBELIEF.