MISS: To the death of Cayuga County native Jerome Bell Jr., who lost his life in Afghanistan while serving in the Marines.

Bell, a 1997 graduate of the Port Byron Central School District, was in his third overseas tour. He previously had served two times in Iraq.

His devotion to his country certainly speaks for itself.

Sadly, it's not uncommon to hear about soldiers losing their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq these days, but the news hits especially hard when it touches a local family.

HIT: To the world premiere of a documentary about Willard Chapel, which was held Sunday at the only place that should host such an event, Willard Chapel itself. Auburn native Jason Roche put considerable work into “Willard Chapel: The Tiffany Treasure that Touched the World.”

Roche received rave reviews from his audience on Sunday, and all of Auburn should be grateful to have the story of such an important part of the community's history preserved in film.

MISS: To the closing of Yankee Stadium.

While we understand there are valid reasons for the Yankees to move into a new facility, that does not take away from the sadness that so many people were feeling with Sunday's final game in the old stadium. It's a place that has seen countless historic moments, from legendary baseball games to unforgettable world events.

It's also a place that holds personal memories for many New Yorkers, including plenty of us here in central New York. Those memories of going to games with family and friends could always be rekindled with a trip down to the city to see a game in the old stadium. And no amount of photos or clippings can recreate the feeling that would come with walking into Yankee Stadium on a perfect summer day.

And we also shouldn't overlook the closing of the other baseball stadium in New York, too. While not as historically important as Yankee Stadium, the final game this week at Shea Stadium for the New York Mets will undoubtedly bring out some tears, as well.