BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — A Buffalo man is marking America’s 250th birthday with his annual Fourth of July display, even after a house fire and the death of his father made this year’s setup more difficult than ever.
Dave Shovelman has put on the display for six years.
This year, it is set up on Sunset Street in Buffalo after a fire at his previous home in Cheektowaga forced him to relocate. Shovelman said the fire started on the second floor of the Cheektowaga home, and he lost most of his belongings, including all of his clothing.
“I lost more clothing than my mom did,” Shovelman said. He added the situation was made worse when people broke into the home after the fire and stole items…