The 35th Annual
Delaware County Hero Bowl
Benefiting The Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County, Inc.

Thursday, June 2, 2011
Pre-Game Activities - 7:00 p.m.
Kick-Off - 7:30 p.m.
Widener University
Leslie C. Quick Stadium

TICKETS  $5.00
Available at All Delaware County Fire Houses,
Police Stations and TD Bank Locations  

90 All-Star High School Football Players
from 21 Delaware County Schools.



ALL PROCEEDS  BENEFIT THE  HERO SCHOLARSHIP FUND
TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CHILDREN OF
POLICE OFFICERS,  FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS WORKERS
WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY.

Sponsored by
Delaware County Council
and
Delaware County Football Coaches Association.
Come join us every year for this great cause
and an entertaining evening out.
 

  For additional information contact
Special Events Department - 610 565 - 7410

  The Hero Scholarship Fund of Delaware County, Inc.
Court House, Media, PA 19063 ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

 

  Beer-N-Buffet Benefit

Proceeds funding The Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & EMS Memorial, and The Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation.

Entertainment by: Chico's Vibe
with special Appearance by: The Greater Overbrook String Band

Silent Auctions (Golf outings, Sports tickets, Big Screen TV, Sports Clothing, Shore house vacation, etc...) Lottery, 50/50, Raffle Baskets

Tickets are $25.00 per person
(in advance or at the door)

PLEASE PASS THE WORD! GREAT EVENT, GREAT TIME, GREAT CAUSE!

For Tickets, Donations, or Further Information:
Phone: 610-723-1798
Fax: 610-410-8988
Email: manager@springfieldfd.com

Contact Paul Hummel, Mike Norman, Rich Heffernan via Email or FaceBook also.

Once again the Delco Fallen Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement are teaming up for the fundraiser. This years event will be held Sunday May 22nd 2011 from 2p-6p price of admission is $25.00. Like the last fundraiser which was a huge success there will be a live auction and also a chinese auction with loads of great prizes. Ticket sales will begin shortly so check back for info. 

On Sunday, 10/10/2010, the 10th Annual Run for Heroes 5K Run and Walk will take
place, starting at the Springfield Township Municipal Building.  All proceeds
from this event benefit the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund.

The Springfield Township Police Department is requesting assistance from all
Delaware County Police Departments, Fire Departments, and Emergency Medical
Personnel, to assist with traffic control and to show support for this annual
event.

Emergency Personnel are requested to report to Springfield Township Police
Headquarters, 50 Powell Road, Springfield, PA 19064, on Sunday, 10/10/2010 @
0815.  The event begins at 0900 and lasts approximately one and one-half (1 ½)
hours.

Please contact Lieutenant William CLARK, Springfield Township Police Department
@ 610.544.1100, to confirm the number of personnel from your agency that are
assisting.

Thank you for your anticipated assistance and co-operation.

For information on this event go to the Website: www.delcorunforheroes.com
 

During the annual September 11th Memorial Service the Delco Fallen Fire and EMS Memorial Committee took time to remember 2 members who served Delaware County's Emergency Services and assisted with the building of our own Memorial.  For the Fire Service the Family of Ron Jones presented a wreath in memory of their husband and father who could be found many days at the construction site moving bricks, and arranging buses for our dedication. Presenting the EMS Service Memorial with a wreath in honor of her father was Allison Wolfarth daughter of Paramedic Chief Tom Wolfarth who was also a big help behind the scenes during our construction with gathering labor from his off shift workers and fundraising.  On behalf of the Delco Fallen Fire and EMS Memorial Committee we wish to thank the Jones and Wolfarth families for thier participation at our memorial service.  The Delco Fallen Law Enforcement presented a wreath to their Memorial with Upper Darby Police Department Officer Ray Blohm and Chester City Housing Police Officer Luis Rodriguez both of whom were shot in the line of duty this year and are still recovering from their injuries.  Delaware County Council presented the final wreath on behalf of the residents of Delaware County to the September 11th, 2001 Memorial.  Thanks to all who attended.

The District Attorney's Office will once again be sponsering the annual memorial service for September 11th 2001this Saturday Sept 11th 2010 at 09:00am.  Anyone attending the service representing the Fire, EMS, and Police are asked to arrive by 08:30am. Questions about the event can be forwarded to delcolodd@gmail.com .  Thank You

Members of the Honor Guard pose for a picture at a weekly training.

The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Company vs. the NBC10 News Team

The benefit will take place on June 26th, 2010 at Glen Mills High School's baseball field. Come out for the first pitch at 2pm.

*Bring your families & friends and join us for a Day of Fun
*Watch our softball game
*Take a chance in our silent auction - 50/50
*Take part in our between inning games
*Enjoy music provided by DJ Steve Castellano Jr.

Tickets are $10 a person. All children under 6 are FREE!! Each ticket enables you to a free hotdog and soda.

The Hero Scholarship is given out each year to a special person in Delaware County, who is a family member to a fallen Firefighter, Police Officer, or Emergency Medical Service personnel. Please help us help the family members of our Heroes.

Fire Departments, Police Departments, EMS Departments are requested to attend.

For Ticket Information please contact:

Steve Castellano Sr. - 610 842 5806
Vinny Procopio. - 610 937 0950
Larry Mellon Jr. - 484 390 2929

Or stop by the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Volunteer Fire Station to purchase tickets. Tickets will also be available at the front gate.

The members of the Fallen Fire and EMS Memorial Committee have been keeping busy with several projects.  A photo shoot was held at Rose Tree Park with members from several differant fire, ems, and police departments to support the annual "Run for Hero's" which is held in October stay tuned for more info to follow. The honor guard team has been established and are training several times a month and will be stepping forward with uniforms and other equipment.  On behalf of the Board of Directors we wish all our our emergency responders a safe summer.  If you have a few minutes to spare stop out to Rose Tree Park and see the memorials and reflect back on those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. 

With this warmer weather upon us the Memorial Committee reached out to several station throughout the county to have members assist us with some spring cleaning.  Flowers were planted in all the flower pot, the walls and bricks were scrubbed and washed down, and all weeds were pulled.  We wish to Thank everyone who was able to stop out and assist us with taking on this project. 

The members of the Delaware Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial Committee wish a speedy recovery to Upper Providence Township Police and Brookhaven Fire Department member Chief Montella.  Chief Montella was injured earlier in the month while working with the Police Department in an mva.  During the Memorial building and dedication Chief Montella was a very big help and assisted us in making the Memorial Possible.  Chief from all of us we wish you best of luck and a speedy recovery.

The Delaware County Fallen Firefighter and EMS Memorial Committee will join forces with The Toxic Fire 0f 1978 Committee for a fundraiser to be held at Bootleggers of Ridley on May 8th 2010 from 5pm-8pm.  The fundraiser is planned to raise money to build the memorial at the site of the fire in the City of Chester.   To purchase tickets or make a donation, contact Bill Richard at 610-636-8296 or go online to www.thetoxicfireof1978.com.
 

Special Thanks to Choice Marketing for donating the tickets and posters.

A brief history of the Toxic Fire of 1978

On February 2, 1978, a cataclysmic fire erupted at 1 Flower Street in the City of Chester, PA. What was originally thought by the first responding crews to be a fire at a rubber reclaiming operation was soon revealed to be one of the most disastrous surreptitious chemical fires in United States history in which 3 million gallons of toxic waste from 49 separate companies was haphazardly and secretly dumped.

In fact, the seed for the EPA Superfund program came from what was to become known as the “Wade Dump Fire”. Even today, emergency responders from that fire are dealing with tragic illnesses including rare cancers and blood disorders that continue to linger.Many others have died from these and other illnesses believed to be a result of
this fire.

Memorial at Site of Fire
An area at Front & Flower Streets, the site of the Toxic Fire of 1978, has been set aside for the placement of a memorial. Working in cooperation with the Delaware County Fallen Firefighters and EMS Memorial and the City of Chester, the TF78 group strives to make this memorial a reflection of the gift of courage and dedication these responders gave our community as well as a tribute and honor to those that have died.
The TF78 Memorial Foundation will continue to cooperate with the City of Chester to oversee the
sustained upkeep of the memorial placed at Front & Flower. The foundation also will be tasked with the
planning of annual ceremonies and outreach to families of victims.