Delco offers fitting salute with series of events
60th annual Veterans Day Parade kicks off
11:11 on 11-11
The 60th annual Delaware County Veterans Parade will take place in the center of Media Borough, beginning 11:11 on Monday, Nov. 11. The parade will be led by Color Guard of Valley Forge Military Academy. The 2019 Grand Marshal of Delaware County’s Veterans Day Parade will be Robert John, State Commander of the American Legion, commemorating the American Legion’s 100th anniversary this year.
The parade will feature over 12 bands and dozens of veterans’ organizations and much more. Special guests will include Sen. Bob Casey, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, among other government officials.
Retired Pennsylvania State Policeman Lt. Kevin Pierce, who has performed annually at the Delaware County Veterans Day Parade since 2000, is scheduled to sing The National Anthem.
The parade will end in front of the Delaware County Courthouse, Front and Veterans Square, where a ceremony will take place immediately following the parade. The Delaware County Veterans Day Parade is considered to be the largest in the state of Pennsylvania.
Veterans expo planned for Nov. 16 at Marple Library
State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, state Sen. Tim Kearney and U.S. Rep. Mary
Gay Scanlon will hold a veterans expo, open to all constituents of the 165th Legislative District, 11 a.m. to
1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Marple Library, 2599 Sproul Rd., Broomall. The expo will feature dozens of government and nonprofit agencies, as well as local businesses who will provide veterans with information on how they can lead healthier and happier lives.
Anyone with questions can call O’Mara’s office at
610-544-9878.
Delloso hosts free breakfast for veterans on Veterans Day
State Rep. David Delloso will host a free breakfast for all veterans and their families living in his legislative district from 9 a.m. to noon this Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11 at VFW Post 7213, 109 E. Amosland Rd., Norwood.
Delloso’s staff will be available during the breakfast to answer questions about veterans services. The state offers a number of programs and services that benefit veterans and their families. Staff will be available to provide details on the Military Family Relief Assistance Program, PA GI Bill, Educational Gratuity Program and more.
Vets are asked to RSVP for the breakfast by calling 610-534-1002.
Delloso’s legislative district covers parts of Delaware County, including the boroughs of Collingdale, Folcroft, Glenolden, Norwood, Prospect Park and Ridley Park; Tinicum Township; and parts of Darby and Ridley townships.
Concord Township announces American Hero Memorial Veterans Day ceremony
This year’s Concord Township Veterans Day ceremony will be held, rain or shine, 3 p.m. Sunday,
Nov. 10 at the Memorial on Smithbridge Road.
Memorial bricks are still available to honor a veteran, fire or EMS volunteer, beloved family member, or other American hero by placing their name in the
Memorial. Applications for brick orders are available at the Township Building on Thornton Road or by calling Dave Montville at 610358-9776. Maintenance costs for the Memorial are kept at a bare minimum through the efforts of a small group of volunteers. However, there are unavoidable costs incurred for the maintenance and upkeep of the Memorial which is not part of the Township government’s responsibility.
Therefore, tax-deductible donations are requested to help defray any costs incurred for the maintenance and upkeep of the Memorial. People can forward their donation to the Concord Township American Hero Memorial (CTAHM),
4 Shaw Circle, Garnet Valley, PA 19060, Attention: Dave Montville, Treasurer. A donation box will also be available at the Veterans Day Ceremony on Sunday. If anyone is interested in volunteering to help maintain the Memorial or to report any problems, call Marty Frick at 610-361-9397.
Pennsylvania Veterans Museum announces special Veterans Day hours
The Pennsylvania Veterans Museum will be open special hours on Monday, Nov. 11, to celebrate Veterans Day. The Museum will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. so people can come in and meet their local veterans and enjoy all that the Museum has to offer, including exhibits and memorabilia from World War I through the Vietnam War. The Museum is located at 12 East State St., Media, beneath Trader Joe’s. Admission is free.
Veterans Day lecture and exhibit planned in Middletown Township
A Veterans Day Remembrance event will be held 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Middletown Township Building, 27 N. Pennell Rd. John Glanfield, Sun Shipbuilding and US Army retiree, will talk about “The secret mission of the Glomar Explore.” A Soviet nuclear-armed submarine sank in waters off Hawaii after it was closer to American shores than it should have been. The exciting true story will include exhibits of the secret mission of the Glomar Explorer to recover the Russian sub K-129 from three miles deep in the Pacific Ocean. Learn how the sub was located; how the recovery plan was developed; the method used to recover the 300-foot long, 2,850 ton sub; and what was recovered from the mission of the K129.
Everyone is welcome to the free event. Call Middletown Township for a reservation at 610-565-2700 X242.
Ridley’s VFW 928 collects coffee for homeless veterans
With fall and winter on the horizon, the Herbert W. Best Post #928 VFW in Ridley Township is seeking the community’s help to provide coffee for the homeless veterans at Coatesville VA Hospital.
For the past five years, the local VFW has relied on the Delaware County community to supply the veterans with regular and decaf coffee, sugar, tea, creamer and cookies. The members of VFW #928 bring the donations straight to the veterans who are appreciative of having a hot cup of coffee.
Donations can be dropped off at the Post Home, 1801 MacDade Boulevard, Folsom, any day after 6 p.m. or on Thursday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more information, call Auxiliary President Carol Rogers at 610-4611226.
American Legion Post 338 and Disabled Vet Chapter 113 hold open house
American Legion Post
338 and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 113 will host an Open House on Sunday, November 10 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The event is to honor veterans and thank the community for their support. Light refreshments will be served.
The post is located at
2200 Grasslyn Ave., Havertown. Attendees can learn about both organizations’ mission and programs. There is no cost to attend and the event is open to the public.
Local veterans invited to Veterans Day coffeehouse
The Collingdale Historical Society invites veterans and their families to enjoy a time of relaxation and shared memories at the Collingdale VFW “Veterans Coffeehouse” 7-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11. There will be food and refreshments served. Donations are always accepted. The VFW is at 323 Oak Lane, Collingdale.
Manhattan Bagel thanks local veterans by offering free bagel on Veterans Day
Manhattan Bagel Company, the Northeast’s premier destination for freshbaked New York-style bagels, announces that on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, it will offer a free bagel and cream cheese to all veterans at participating locations. Continuing its long-standing tradition, all active, former and retired military personnel are invited to visit their local store to take advantage of this one-day promotion.
Stores in Delaware County are located in Wayne, Glenolden, Newtown Square, Media, and Havertown. Vets can visit https://locations. manhattanbagel.com/us/ pa to find the specific local addresses. Veterans must present their identification and no additional purchase is required.
O’Mara to host free breakfast for veterans Nov. 11
State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara will host a free breakfast for veterans living in the 165th Legislative District from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11 at Paxon Hollow Country Club, 850 Paxon Hollow Road. Veterans of all military branches and their spouses or partners are invited to attend.
O’Mara’s staff will be available during the breakfast to provide information and answer any questions about local and state services available to veterans. To check whether or not they live in the 165th Legislative District, people can check at https://www. legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/findyourlegislator/. Questions can be directed to O’Mara’s office at 610-544-9878.
Mercy Fitzgerald hosts free Veterans Day lunch
All current or former members of the military can stop by Mercy Catholic Medical Center on the Mercy Fitzgerald Campus on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a free lunch in the cafeteria by presenting their military ID. Mercy Fitzgerald is at 1500 Lansdowne Ave., Darby. No registration is required.