The Northampton Township Veterans Advisory Commission was pleased to present the Annual Hometown Heroes Wreath Laying to honor all first responders and military interned at the Union Cemetery located 209 Almshouse Rd., in Richboro. Union Cemetery dates back to 1855 and has many U.S. Military buried on site. However, Union Cemetery is a community cemetery open to all backgrounds. Burial of anyone of any religion (non-sectarian) with military or non-military backgrounds are welcome. The ceremony began at 11am on December 6 at the cemetery. Members of the Northampton Township Police, Fire Department and EMS attended.
The 22-minute ceremony was well attended and was emceed by Jim Gallagher. The Colors were posted and the Rifle Salute were presented by the Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment 1230; the Anthem and Amazing Grace was sung by Hailey Brown; and the keynote speaker was Matt Sklodowski, President of the Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company. The Invocation and Benediction was given by Father Steve Paolino of St. Vincent’s Church.
The attached 10 photos should you choose to use are captioned as follows:
1- Jim Gallagher Emcee.
2- Fire Company President Matt Sklodowski keynote speaker.
3- Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment 1230 Color Guard.
6- Fire Chief and Supervisor Chairman Adam Selisker at John Kay headstone.
7- John and Christine Bishop at Fred and Mary Sherwood headstone.
9- Kristen Fullerton at Farrell headstone.
10- Firefighter Lexi Alloway at Rozann Evers headstone.
