Hershall Creachbaum memorial coming down, prompting community blowback

A tribute to a 7-year-old boy whose body was found nearby will be taken down Wednesday night as the City of Dayton and his family look toward a permanent memorial.

Some community members have shown concerns about the decision, saying that the clean-up takes away their chance to honor a life lost too soon.

Hershall Creachbaum’s body was found near the McClure Street bridge in July, and for the past few months, the bridge has been a canvas for decorations honoring the child…

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