Roanoke delegate likens convention to football game Gene Marrano July 28, 2016 1 minute read He calls it an emotional, uplifting experience akin to his experiences playing major college football at packed stadiums. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Mike Hamlar at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Roanoke police identify officer who died in apparent suicide at police stationNext: AC service calls spike when heat waves strike Related Stories 1 minute read Two teens injured during stabbing in Southeast Roanoke Web Staff December 19, 2025 0 1 minute read Donated gifts deliver Christmas smiles at Rescue Mission Evan Jones December 18, 2025 0 1 minute read Hallmark holiday movies draw a large number of viewers Denise Membreno December 18, 2025 0
He calls it an emotional, uplifting experience akin to his experiences playing major college football at packed stadiums. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Mike Hamlar at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia:
