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 UW shows off new home at an upcoming open house Denise Membreno April 7, 2026 Lebanese Festival preparing to celebrate 25th anniversary Clark Palmer April 7, 2026 Kaine touts next round of funding for McAfee Knob parking lot improvements Gene Marrano April 6, 2026
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:
