“The Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & EMS Memorial Committee would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season, and a Safe and Joyous New Year.” 
 
Plans are in the works for lots of progress and growth in 2010 so please stay tuned.
 
The Members of the Memorial Committee…

This coming Sunday, the Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & EMS Memorial Committee will be hosting a Social from 3pm to 8:30pm.
The location will be the Barnaby’s of Ridley on Mac Dade Blvd.  The Eagles Game will be on several Large Screen TVs in each room.
Cost is only $10.00 and includes Beer, Wine, Soda, and Buffet (18 to enter 21 to Drink!)
 
Come celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Memorial and listen to some of our future plans.
 
Information will be on hand for the following:
                -The Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & EMS Memorial Honor Guard
                -Competitions
                -Wills for Heroes
                -Future Education/Training Programs
                -Health Insurance for Volunteer firefighters & EMS Personnel
                -Delco Chamber of Commerce
                -Crozer Gun Lock Grant Program
                -Vendors
               
 Come and stay for a little or a while, we would love to see all of you!
 
Please feel free to post, email or call (610-656-5276) with any questions.
 
 
The Memorial Committee

A wreath laying and memorial service will be held honoring the sacrifice and memory of Delaware County’s Fallen Fire Fighters, Emergency Medical Providers and Law Enforcement Officers on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:00am. The service will be held at the Fallen Fire Fighters & EMS Memorial and the Law Enforcement Memorial located at Rose Tree Park in Media.

Additionally, a memorial monument for the Victims of September 11, 2001, will be dedicated during this year’s ceremony. Mr. Dave Schratwieser, from FOX 29 News, will join District Attorney G. Michael Green and County Council Vice Chairmen John Whelan in offering his reflections on the dedication of Delaware County’s Public Servants and in remembrance of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.

County Residents and Members of Delaware County’s Emergency Services are invited to attend the ceremony. Members of Delaware County’s Emergency Service are asked to attend in uniform and arrive by 10:30am.

For additional information please contact: 

Law Enforcement Agencies: William Clark 610 544-6212

Fire and EMS Agencies: Richard Heffernan 610-656-5276

We are happy to report that all of the pavers that were ordered and not installed prior to the memorial dedication have now been installed.  Crews from Del Vacchio spent a full week removing the black bricks and installing the 300+ new engraved pavers.  The Delco Fallen Fire and EMS Memorial Committee would like to thank Vince Del Vacchio owner of Del Vacchio for his assistance in installing our pavers and taking such great pride in seeing our job through.

The members of the Fallen Fire and Ems Memorial Committee as well as the Delco Fallen Law Enforcement would like to thank everyone who attended as well as supported our joint fundraiser.  The event was a great success and we hope it  to become an annual event.  Thanks Again to all of our sponsors who helped make the event a great one. 

A few more of the raffle prizes for the benefit have been announced they are $200 in PA Lottery Scratch Off Cards, a 46” TV, a 50” TV, time at a shore house in Avalon (off season), multiple tickets to several Phillies Games, tickets to several other sporting events including PENN STATE, Villanova, and the Blue Rocks to name a few.  So far we have 4somes for the following golf courses Springfield, Merion, Paxon Hollow, and Strath Haven.

Get your tickets and come out to support a great cause.

Just released from tonight’s fundraising committee meeting, PLEASE pass on to everyone in your organization!
Your $20.00 ticket will now qualify you for entrance to the benefit, food & beer, and now a chance at part of a $3,000.00 CASH Stimulus Prize!  Stimulus prizes will be drawn from the numbers on the tickets torn and submitted at the Benefit.  1st Prize = $1500.00, 2nd Prize = $1000.00, and 3rd Prize = $500.00. 
 
Some of the prizes donated to the benefit so far for the Auction include 2 “BIG SCREEN TVS”, Phillies Tickets, Eagles Tickets, Sporting Memorabilia, and more.
There will be a CASH Bar available for those who prefer mixed drinks.  Tickets are still available and can be obtained by email or call 610-723-1798!!
 
Hope to see you all there!

The Delaware County Fallen Fire & EMS Memorial and the Delaware County Fallen Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation are hosting a joint benefit on Sunday May 31, 2009 from 2pm to 6pm at the Springfield Country Club.

Tickets are $20.00 each and will be available starting April 8th from members of either memorial committee.

Entertainment for the event will be by the “Grease Band” with Beer and Buffet included.

A cash bar will be available for mixed drinks.

A silent auction, raffle, and 50/50 for some outstanding prizes will take place during the benefit!

Event T-shirts will be available soon & Fallen Fire & EMS Memorial Bricks are still available.

Proceeds from this joint event will be equally divided to benefit both memorials!

Hope to see you all there!

Now that the holiday season has passed the members of the Delco Fire and EMS memorial have started on our 2009 projects.  The committee wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy Year.

2009 Projects are the following

*County Honor Guard

*Fundraiser with Police memorial committee

*Upkeep and Upgrades to memorial

*Funeral Committe and equipment

Members of Delco Fire and EMS departments wishing to participate in the county honor guard are asked to send an email to DelcoLODD@gmail.com

Several Weeks prior to the memorial dedication the memorial committee contacted Chase Frost and invited him to attend the dedication and speak to the crowd.  Due to medical limitations Chase was un able to attend but sent this speech on his behalf.

Countless individuals have contributed their time, effort, and money to
make this day and most importantly this memorial possible.  Although it is
important to acknowledge who has contributed, more importantly we should
recognize why they have contributed.  It is summed up in one word: duty.
I'm not talking about a civil obligation to serve on a jury or pay taxes.
I'm talking about service to your fellow man.

Following my accident on August 11, 2007 I spent 50 weeks in a hospital,
and underwent more than 20 surgical procedures and numerous amputations.
During that time I had plenty of time to reflect on my own life.  Despite
what happened, I continue to feel a moral obligation, a sense of duty to
help others.  I intend to spend the rest of my life helping others through
fire and EMS protection.

As I sit here in Texas today, my only regret is that I am not standing
there with my brothers and sisters to honor those fire and EMS personnel
who have lost their lives in the service of their community. I am reminded
of how blessed I am to be alive, and I want you all to know that I intend
to return to my duties with the EMS and as a firefighter as soon as
medically feasible.

Today we are dedicating this memorial to those public servants of Delaware
County who paid the ultimate sacrifice. We are committed to honoring their
lifetime pursuit of helping others and mourn their inability to continue
doing what they loved most. To all their family members present today, you
represent Delaware County's finest.  Your loved ones lives taught us more
about duty than any spoken words.  To my fellow firefighters and EMS
personnel present today at this dedication, recognize that it is your
lives which embody your ongoing commitment and will serve to teach the
next generation exactly what the word duty truly means.

Chase Frost






 

Today Dawn Patterson and bob Fanelli both presented checks to the Memorial Committe on behalf of thier families for the restoration on the bell which was donated by Marcus Hook Fire Company.   The bell was restored in memory of the memorial committe member and dear friend Chief Cris Hansen.  Cris was one of the original members to start this project several years ago.  Thank You again Patterson and Fanelli Families.

Thanks to the generous support of our elected officials and our Delaware County Community, the Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & EMS Memorial is nearing completion.  This dream has taken many years to be realized and would not have been possible without help from everyone.  We are proud that those who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of Delaware County will soon be forever honored at the memorial in Rose Tree Park.  We hope that this beautiful and serene setting will always give the families of those lost a place to reflect and remember their loved ones.  It will also stand as a reminder to our community how fragile life is and how valuable our emergency responders are.

We are pleased to announce that the memorial’s dedication will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2008.  We would like to extend an invitation for your company to join us at this ceremony.  The dedication will begin at 11:00 am.  However, due to the large numbers expected of both families and emergency providers, we ask that you arrive no later than 10:00 am.  Please enter the Park from the 252 entrance closest to Rose Tree Rd.  From there you will be directed to the assigned parking areas.  We are asking that all personnel not involved in the memorial walkway to be lined up in front of the Hunt Club by 10:20 am.

Memorial Walkway:  We are asking that each company without a LODD to supply 2 uniformed personnel.  These members will take up a position in line starting from the memorial’s entrance continuing out towards the second arch.  These Class A uniformed personnel need to be under the 2nd arch at 09:30am. 

Apparatus Parking:   Upon your arrival, you will be directed to a manpower drop off area and then moved into the apparatus parking areas.  ALL APPARATUS IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE PARKED AND WILL BE OUT OF SERVICE.  The police department will not allow you to respond from Rose Tree Park.

Cell Phones, Pagers & Attire:  Please ensure that all cell phones, pagers, and communication devices are turned off in addition to your members being properly uniformed.  Full dress uniform is recommended.
Light refreshments will be provided before and after the dedication ceremony. 

This is expected to be one of the largest events in Delaware County Fire & EMS history.  To ensure that we accommodate all of our guests, we kindly ask that you RSVP with an approximate number attending by October 27, 2008 by calling 610-356-8444.
 

Thanks to the generous support of our elected officials and our Delaware County Community, the Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & EMS Memorial is nearing completion.  This dream has taken many years to be realized and would not have been possible without help from everyone.  We are proud that those who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the citizens of Delaware County will soon be forever honored at the memorial in Rose Tree Park.  We hope that this beautiful and serene setting will always give the families of those lost a place to reflect and remember their loved ones.  It will also stand as a reminder to our community how fragile life is and how valuable our emergency responders are.

We are pleased to announce that the memorial’s dedication will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2008.  We would like to extend an invitation for your company to join us at this ceremony.  The dedication will begin at 11:00 am.  However, due to the large numbers expected of both families and emergency providers, we ask that you arrive no later than 10:00 am.  Please enter the Park from the 252 entrance closest to Rose Tree Rd.  From there you will be directed to the assigned parking areas.  We are asking that all personnel not involved in the memorial walkway to be lined up in front of the Hunt Club by 10:20 am.

Family FD Escorts:  We are asking that your company designate someone of rank or of special nature to the family to act as the family’s escort into the memorial during the ceremony.  We ask that the FD Escort arrive at Rose Tree Park and report to the rear of the 2nd arch no later than 09:30am.  The FD Escort should be in full dress uniform and have with them their lost member’s helmet or facsimile.  In the case of the lost member being part of the Fire Police or EMS crew, the standard 8 point hat of the era is acceptable.  In the cases in which there are multiple losses, we ask that you provide a FD Escort for each loss, as well a helmet or hat for each. 

Family Members of LODD’s:  We are asking that each company individually make contact with the family members of the LODD’s from your station, if you have not done so as of yet.  Please convey the following information:  All family members planning to attend are asked to report at 09:30am to the Rose Tree Fire Station #73, located at 1275 N. Providence Rd. Media, PA 19063.  Transportation will be provided for them from Rose Tree FH to the ceremony.  Special needs should be reported along with a number when you RSVP.  Please do not hesitate to report any special circumstance when you call the number below.

Memorial Walkway:  We are asking that each company to supply 2 uniformed personnel.  These members will take up a position in line starting from the memorial’s entrance continuing out towards the second arch.  These Class A uniformed personnel need to be under the 2nd arch at 09:30am. 

Apparatus Parking:   Upon your arrival, you will be directed to a manpower drop off area and then moved into the apparatus parking areas.  ALL APPARATUS IN ATTENDANCE WILL BE PARKED AND WILL BE OUT OF SERVICE.  The police department will not allow you to respond from Rose Tree Park.

Cell Phones, Pagers & Attire:  Please ensure that all cell phones, pagers, and communication devices are turned off in addition to your members being properly uniformed.  Full dress uniform is recommended.
Light refreshments will be provided before and after the dedication ceremony. 

This is expected to be one of the largest events in Delaware County Fire & EMS history.  To ensure that we accommodate all of our guests, we kindly ask that you RSVP with an approximate number attending by October 27, 2008 by calling 610-356-8444.
 

Work continues on the final touches the bell yoke was installed and wall plaques were finished and mounted