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8:00 am: Flag lowering Ceremony | 9:00 am: Memorial Ceremony

Richboro PA — Although there are many worthy events taking place this Memorial Day holiday, you may be interested in these two that relate to Northampton Township.

Attached is a flyer announcing two Memorial Day ceremonies that will take place in the Richboro section of Northampton Township on May 31st.

At 8:00am there will be a flag lowering ceremony in front of the flag pole of the Northampton Township building located at 55 Township Rd, Richboro conducted by the Marine Corps Leagues Patriot Detachment #1230.

At 9:00am there will be a one hour ceremony at the Robert H. Dembowski, Jr. Veterans Memorial Park located at Routes 232 and 332, Richboro.

More details on the program and speakers are on the attached.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to call Pete Palestina at 215-364-3000 office, 215-322-1153 home or 267-981-4725 cell.

Thank you and please pass this along to your family and friends to make them aware and welcome to attend.. Read the rest of this entry »

My cousin in Massachusetts whose son is safely home after two Iraq tours sent me this message today. I think it’s a great, timely idea. If you agree, then pass it on, too!

When doing your Christmas cards this year, take one card and send it to the address below. If we pass this on and everyone sends one card, think of how many cards these wonderful, special people who have sacrificed so much would get.

When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001

If you approve, please pass it on.

Flag Ceremony

While we are at it, just to update you, the latest Northampton Patriot’s Flag Ceremony was held last night, December 9, 2009, at the Supervisor’s meeting.

Visit this web link, http://animoto.com/play/UxmTTYgLi6ezdV5EDghdXg  and see some of the images from the work of Pete Palestina and our Township’s Veteran’s Advisory Committee.

Also last night, the annual Blue Light Ceremony was held to remember our lost law enforcement heros who have died in service to the communities in Bucks County.

A blue light was illuminated at the Supervisor’s dias  and all were asked to join by showing at least one blue light with their holiday decorations at home.

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Veterans, Be Aware: Many of your benefits have an expiration date.

Below are a few important ones to remember so you don’t lose out. View a c

Tuition Assistance: $4,500 a year that expires as soon as you transition from Active Duty.
Montgomery GI Bill for Active-Duty (MGIB): 10 years from date of last discharge or release from active duty.
Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP): 10 years from date of last discharge or release from active duty.
Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR): 14 years from the date of eligibility for the program, or until released from the Selected Reserve or National Guard. Some extensions available if activated.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VocRehab): Generally, 12 years of separation from service or within 12 years of being awarded service-connected VA disability compensation.
Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI): Coverage ends 120 days after separation or can be extended up to 1 year for totally disabled veterans.

If you have not started using your benefits, time may be running out.