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Click the thumbnails to view the larger version.  Also check out photos from the Dedication Ceremony of the National Museum of the Marine Corps by clicking the sidebar link on the left or click here.

For a slide show musical presentation of the Northampton Township Patriot Flag Program where they pay tribute to its resident soldiers fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and other hostile areas and for which our Detachment has assisted on occasion click on the following link http://animoto.com/play/UxmTTYgLi6ezdV5EDghdXg

John Heenan, Pete Palestina and George Kelly were on hand 11/27/11 to wish Detachment member and active Marine Ed Cotton, III best wishes before his deployment to Afghanistan. New member Gus Cales was sworn in at the 11/16/11 meeting by Commandant George Kelly.

Detachment members came to the 6/22/11 meeting of the Northampton Supervisors to participate in the welcome home flag exchange for Navy PO Frank Yung, Jr.  For a video clip click

Several Detachment members marched in the Miracle League of Northampton kickoff event parade at the George School grounds on June 17, 2011. New Detachment 1230 members Michael Harding and Michael Kamedula were sworn in at the 6/15/11 Detachment meeting by Paymaster Pete Palestina Paymaster Pete Palestina was the MC for the Northampton Flag Day Flag Disposal Ceremony on June 14, 2011.  Keynote speaker was Col. Tom Manion, USMC retired. Photo shows Manion with Palestina and Scoutmasters Tim Hough & John Pugliesi.  For the video click
On 4/27/2011 the Detachment assisted in the flag placement ceremony for L. Cpl. Daniel Croak who deployed to Afghanistan. For the video click New member Sgt. Randy Thomas, currently active, was sworn in at the 4/20/11 Detachment meeting by Commandant Kelly. Detachment members helped welcome home Air Force Airman Shawn Lundy on 3/23/11. To watch the video click following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj5aQavp81Y
New Detachment Officers were sworn in on 2/16/11 by SE PA Vice Commandant Bill Miller, assisted by Jim Powell.  Also Detachment Commandant George Kelly swore in new member Sean Ours who is also an active duty Marine.

Above, members Henry Apice and Pete Palestina with Ed Haskett at the Guardians Awards 1/20/11.  Below, group of recipients, including Clendennen and Heenan, who received awards.

 Members Jimmy Clendennen and John Heenan receive Honor Guard Awards at the 1/20/11 Guardians of the National Cemetery Awards Dinner.
New member Ken Yates is sworn in at the 1/19/11 Detachment meeting by Commandant Kelly. Former Commandant Art Ruth presented Eagle Scout certificate to James Plish. Shown with Art and Plish was Congressman Elect Mike Fitzpatrick. Commandant Kelly swears in new member Ed Cotton, III at the 12/15/10 meeting.  Ed is currently on active duty.
The Patriot Detachment held its first annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Saturday November 6, 2010 at Johnny Apples Restaurant, 184 Buck Rd, Holland, PA.  For the photos click on the sidebar link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQMkKA7qSz0

 

 Northampton Township Board of Supervisors had a dedication and ceremony for the unveiling of the Townships new Veterans Memorial located on the front lawn of the Northampton Township building located 55 Township Rd, Richboro, PA, 11:00AM on Saturday, November 6th.  See sidebar for description and photos. Also see YouTube and slide show at Animoto. On 10/27/10 the Detachment assisted in welcoming home Marine Lance Corporal Vince Nicolosi from Afghanistan.  We also helped give a sendoff to Navy Ensign Peter Busillo who heads to Iraq.  Commandant Kelly gave both men 1,000 cellphone minutes on behalf of the Detachment.
Eagle Scout Brett Curtis of Troop 230 made a presentation seeking donation toward a shelter rehab at the Washington Crossing Cemetery at our 10/20/10 meeting.  Also Rick Gresko receives commendation from MCL by Commandant Kelly. On 10/6/10 Detachment members assisted in the welcome home ceremony for Army Capt. James Devlin and a flag presentation for Navy PO Frank Young, Jr.  For a video click the following http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSb8weQSRSk  Welcome home from Afghanistan for Marine Corporal Jonathan Gremminger at his house on 10/2/10 by Pete Palestina.  Link to video by clicking the following:

Several awards were presented by SE Div. Vice Comm. Bill Miller at the 9/15/10 Detachment meting

 

 

 Detachment members raised the flag at the annual Northampton Days Festival.  Detachment member Pete Palestina gave the keynote address. To view and listen to the speech click the link below Detachment assisted in a welcome home ceremony for Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Paul Capinas on 8/3/10.  Click on the folloing link fo the YouTube video that also describes the township flag program
New member Charles Webster is sworn in by Commandant Kelly at the 6/16/10 Detachment meeting. Detachment member Henry Apice is recognized by the audience for his service in Iwo Jima at the 6/14/10 Northampton Flag Day Ceremony in Northampton Township. 

On 7/1/10 there was a welcome home for Corporal Andrew Lindebaum at his home. See a video at the following link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIfeBPHG9Vc

Flag Day 2010 Detachment provided the Color Guard at the Northampton Flag Retirement Ceremony moderated by Detachment Paymaster Pete Palestina. Guard members were George Kelly, Mike Clark, Carl Fricke and John Heenan.
Paymaster Pete Palestina presented Good Citizens Awards Certificates to 8 Eagle Scouts of Boy Scout Troop 5, Churchville, PA at their 5/30/10 ceremony.  See video on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5GszmJ0Cxo for part 1 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GunGFzur2Cw for part 2. It was another great Memorial Day ceremony at Robert H Dembowski Veterans Memorial Park on 5/31/10 as the Detachment provided the Color Guard and firing salute. Patriot Detachment members were able to sell out the raffle tickets benefiting MCL Veterans and Youth programs on 5/29/10

Washington Crossing National Cemetery Opens

The Washington Crossing National Cemetery opened for the first interments on Jan. 20, 2010.  For photos and news links click here or on the sidebar link.

 

 New Detachment 1230 member Michael Potts sworn in at the 5/19/10 meeting by Commandant George Kelly. On 4/28/10 the Detachment members assisted in the welcome home ceremony for Lance Corporal Nioclas Hope at the Northampton Supervisors meeting.
At the 4/16/10 Scholarship Ball Lt. Gen. Ronald Coleman USMC (Ret.),   and Col. Craig Crenshaw USMC who was recently selected for promotion to Brig. General, pose with Detachment Commandant George Kelly. At the 4/16/10 Scholarship Ball shown here are Mike Clark, Chief Justice of the PA Supreme Court Ronald Castile, Rich Gresko and George Kelly At the 4/16/10 Scholarship Ball shown here are: Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Joseph Waters, Asst. CMC James Amos, George Kelly and Mike Clark

At the 3/24/10 Northampton Supervisors meeting Detachment members assisted with flag presentations for USMC Lance Cpl's Vincent Nicolosi, Jonathan Gremminger and Navy Lt. Rebecca Short.

 New member William O'Hara is sworn in by Commandant Kelly at the 3/17/10 Detachment meeting. New Officers Installation ceremony conducted by PA SE District Vice Commandant Bill Miller took place 3/17/10.  Commandant Kelly was sworn in for a 3rd term.
At the 2/17/10 meeting Detachment Vice Commandant Mike Clark was presented with a Distinguished Service Award by Commandant George Kelly. At the 12/16/09 meeting Detachment members Kelly, Clark, Heenan, Clendennan and Fricke were presented certificates for meritorious service in the Detachment Color Guard. Commandant Kelly presented Northampton Police Chief Barry Pilla with a commendation on 12/16/09 for supporting the Detachment in its goals and community involvement.
New member Donald Barder was sworn in by Commandant George Kelly on 12/13/09. Detachment members helped welcome home from Afghanistan Marine Corporal Michael Potts at the 12/9/09 Northampton Board of Supervisors meeting. Click the following link for a video:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgHkz3Xcz3k

Detachment 1230 May 2009 citations for its website and webmaster, along with a PA MCL award for overall community service was presented to Pete Palestina and George Kelly at the 11/18/09 meeting..
Just before the flag ceremony on Veterans Day 11/11/09 Holland Middle School student Taryn Wilson recited a poem for veterans entitled Moonlit Soldier. Members joined her afterwards. Detachment was on hand 11/11/09 when Richboro resident Karen Roman was honored by Northampton as Distinguished Citizen for her work on the Toys For Tots campaign. The Detachment was on hand to assist with a Northampton Flag placement for L. Cpl. Nioclas Hope at the Supervisors meeting held 11/11/09.
Veterans Day 11-11-09 Detachment members attended events at Holland Middle School and the unveiling of a Veterans Garden created by Eagle Scout Jared Kozak.

On 10/14/09 the Detachment also assisted with flag ceremonies honoring Army Captains Kevin Loughnane and Jim Devlin. Also helped in the welcome home on 7/28/10 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H7yJ3H0W_U

On 10/14/09 the Detachment participated in a welcome home for Army Specialist Sean Simons and Army Captain Kelly Boone.

9-14-09 members Pete Palestina and John Heenan with Warriors Watch & A Hero's Welcome welcomed home Navy MA2 Steve Emerson at Phila. Int'l airport and at his home in Churchville. Click link for clip http://s601.photobucket.com/albums/tt96/

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On 9-13-09 Detachment members led the NH Days parade and participated in the flag raising ceremony.

On 8/12/09 the Detachment assisted Northampton Township with a welcome home for Air Force Master Sgt. Paul Capinas and Army Sgt. Matthew Godfrey.
Detachment provided a rifle squad at the Bucks County Korean War Memorial on 7/25/09 7/25/09 with Congressman Patrick Murphy at the Korean War Memorial Ceremony On 5/24/09 members had another good day selling raffle tickets to benefit vets in need and their families.
Memorial Day 2009 at 0800 hours the Detachment performed their annual flag lowering ceremony in front of the Northampton Township building. Detachment participated with Color Guard and rifle salute Memorial Day 2009 at the Robert H. Dembowski, Jr. Veterans Memorial Park, Northampton Township. Newest member Pearson Crosby is sworn in at the 5/20/09 Detachment meeting by Commandant George Kelly.
On May 13, 2009 Detachment members assisted in welcoming home from Iraq, L. Corp. Thomas Lavelle. members assisted Harriette Emerson in the flag presentation on 4/22/09 for her son Stephen Emerson who is in Iraq for his 2nd tour. New members William Aschinger and Matt Devlin are sworn in at the 4/15/09 Detachment meeting by Vice Commandant Mike Clark.
Detachment members were on hand at the 3/25/09 Northampton Supervisors welcome home and flag return ceremony for USMC Sgt. William Aschinger Commandant Kelly and Detachment Officers were sworn in at the installation meeting of 3/18/09.  Afterwards prospective members Pearson Crosby, Matt Devlin and Bill Aschinger shown here being recruited by Rich Gresko & Joe Fabrizio.

 At the 2/25/09 Township meeting, Detachment members assisted in the welcome home ceremony for Air Force Col. Paulette Schank and which was followed by a USMC flag placement for L. Cpl. Kevin Padova.
Commandant Kelly, on 1/21/2009, presented Detachment member Mike Lecker with a citation for his work in arranging Veterans Day activities at the Holland Middle School. The Detachment welcomed home from Afghanistan Corporal Stephen Bitting at the Detachment meeting of 1/21/2009. Detachment members were on hand to welcome home Army Specialist Corey Richardson at the 12/17/08 Northampton meeting.
Detachment Commandant George Kelly swears in new member Joseph Fabrizio on December 14, 2008. Detachment members posed with Corporal O'Hara and L. Corp. Parks after the 11/19/08 Northampton flag return ceremony where they welcomed both home from Iraq. Corporal William O'Hara and L. Corp. William Parks were welcomed home from Iraq by Detachment 1230 members at the 11/19/08 Northampton Supervisors meeting.
Detachment Commandant George Kelly with Congressman Pat Murphy and Corporal William O'Hara at the Washington Crossing Veterans observance 11-9-08 Detachment members led a Color Guard at the 11-9-08 Washington Crossing Veterans observance Marines performed at the 11-8-08 Birthday Ball at the Radisson in King of Prussia
The Detachment marched in the parade and held a flag raising ceremony at Northampton Days on 9/7/08. Commandant Kelly accepts flag for raising from Gretel Bleich. On 9/10/08 the Detachment attended the Supervisors meeting to honor 2 Marines and 2 Army soldiers who were fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. On 6/25/08 the Patriot Detachment was on hand to assist in honoring Army Captain Kelly Boone whose parents placed Kelly's flag in the display while she is serving in Iraq.
Detachment members had an excellent day selling raffle tickets on 5/24/08 for the PA MCL. Detachment Color Guard displays the colors during the National Anthem at the Robert H. Dembowski, Jr. Veterans Memorial Park dedication on 5/26/08. Detachment gathers for the annual Memorial Day flag lowering at the Northampton Twp. building on 5/26/08.
Detachment members took part in the flag placement ceremony on 4/23/08 at the Township meeting where L. Cpl. William parks and Corporal William O'Hara honored. Patriot Detachment 1230 Officers and Trustees are sworn into office at the 3/19/08 installation ceremony by Central Bucks Detachment's Bill Miller. Commandant George Kelly presents Distinguished Service Award to Pete Palestina on March 19, 2008 for his efforts in establishing and administering the Northampton Patriots Flag Program.
Detachment members welcomed home L. Cpl. James Browning at the 2/13/08 Northampton Board of Supervisors meeting.  Also shown are mom Pat, fiancee Colleen and Supervisors Chairman George Komelasky Detachment members welcomed home Army Sgt. Michael Pinciotti at the 12/12/07 Northampton Board of Supervisors meeting.  We also were on hand for the townships annual Blue Light Ceremony honoring fallen police officers.
The Patriot Detachment was well represented at the 232nd Marine Corps Birthday Ball held on 11/10/07 at the Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battallion, 14th Marines in Philadelphia.
Shown in the photo from left to right are: George Kelly, George Ruof, Richard Brennan, Bob Hood, Henry Apice, Pete Palestina, Mike Clark, Art Ruth, John Heenan and Mike Triner.
Students and faculty of Holland Middle School honored local Veterans on 11/9/07.  On hand for the detachment were: Henry Apice, Mike Clark, Jim Clendennen, Darwin Dobson, John Heenan, George Kelly, Michael Lecker, Harry Niemann, Pete Palestina, Arthur Ruth, Michael Triner. Other Marines on hand were: Richard Brennan, Thomas Crow, Joseph Fabrizio and Francis McMenamin The Detachment provided the Color Guard and led the Northampton Days parade on 9/9/07. They also conducted the flag raising ceremony and were assisted by Lance Corporal William O'Hara who recently returned from Iraq. On 9/5/07 the detachment welcomed home from Iraq Lance Corporal William O'Hara at the Township public meeting.  They also assisted in the placement of USMC flags for 2 other Marines currently i Iraq.
Detachment attended Northampton Township meeting to accept flag on behalf of former resident Sgt. Joel Hight who now resides in CA. The Detachment assisted in the Northampton Township Flag Day Ceremony held on Flag Day, June 14, 2007 at the Townships Municipal Park. Click here or the sidebar link for the story and some photos. May 26, 2007 Detachment members sold raffle tickets to benefit the Marine Corps League Scholarship Fund, Veterans and Youth Programs. Shown here are Commandant George Kelly, Bob Hood and George Ruof.
Also on Memorial Day, May 28, 2007 the Detachment provided the Color Guard for the Remembrance Ceremony in honor of Army PFC Robert Dembowski, Jr. who was killed in Iraq on May 24, 2007. Click here or sidebar for additional photos. On Memorial Day, May 28, 2007 the Detachment conducted the Northampton Township annual Flag Lowering Ceremony.  For additional photos click here or on the sidebar link Past Commandant Art Ruth was presented with a Distinguished Service Award at the Detachments 4/18/07 meeting by Commandant George Kelly.
Past Commandant Art Ruth presented Commandant George Kelly with a plaque of the Detachment's logo at the 3/21/07 meeting. New member Richard Brennan is sworn in by Commandant Kelly at the 3/21/07 meeting. At the 2/28/07 Northampton Supervisors meeting Detachment members were on hand to honor a flag placed by the Supervisors in honor of L.Cpl. William O'Hara serving in Iraq.
Outgoing Commandant Art Ruth turns over the reigns to new Detachment Commandant George Kelly at the 2/21/07 ceremony New Detachment Officers are sworn in by Ed Hoth, Chaplain, Central Bucks Detachment & past Commandant Dept of NJ. Just before the installation of the new Officers took place at the 2/21/07 Detachment meeting, outgoing Commandant Art Ruth swore in 2 new members, Mike Lecker and John Frain, Jr.
Paymaster Pete Palestina represented the Detachment at the 2/11/07 and assisted the Hebrew School students of the Community Torah Center of Bucks County in their grand Purim packaging “Treats for the Troops Project”.  The students collected and packaged food and personal items to be sent to

 Jewish soldiers serving in Iraq, Afghanistan and military bases around the world. Palestina spoke to the students about the importance of this act of kindness and support for our troops relating his experience in the Marine Corps.  Shown here with Rabbi Dovid Max.

 On 11/26/06 presented to 5 Eagle Scouts of Troop 280 at the Church of God's Love (Michael Small, Kyle Shamberg, Peter Kuhn II, Matthias Heinz & Matthew Ansel.
On 11/5/06 Commandant Ruth presented a League Citation to Eagle scout Sean Gallagher at the Langhorne United Methodist Church. L to R: George Kelly, Pete Palestina, John Heenan and Mike Clark representing the Detachment at the MCL Birthday Ball on Nov. 10, 2006. Detachment assists Supervisors in welcoming home from Iraq lance corporals Mike Potts and Matt Devlin on Oct. 25, 2006.
Joe Saracino is sworn in as a member at our October 18, 2006 meeting. Detachment Color Guard lead the Northampton Days parade on September 10, 2006. New member Fred Wright is sworn in at our 9/20/06 meeting.
Detachment members participated in a welcome home from Iraq ceremony for L. Cpl. Pearson Crosby at the Northampton Twp. Supervisors meeting of 7/12/06. He was at Camp Lejeune but his family accepted. Detachment members participated in a welcome home from Iraq ceremony for Air Force Lt. Col. Paulette Schank at the Northampton Twp. Supervisors meeting of 6/28/06. Also on 6/28/06 we assisted with placement of flags with the mothers of L.Cpl. Bill Aschinger and Army Spec. Mike Pinciotti, both of whom are currently serving in Iraq.
New members are sworn in by Commandant Ruth at the June 21, 2006 meeting.  L to R: George Ruof, Richard Gresko and Paul Day, Jr. Detachment members Participated in a ceremony on Memorial Day, May 29, 2006 at Washington Crossing State Park. Detachment members conduct flag ceremony and taps on Memorial Day, May 29, 2006 at the Northampton Township building.
Charles Peacock gets sworn in by Commandant Ruth at the May 17, 2006 Detachment meeting.

 

New members are sworn in by Commandant Ruth at the April 19, 2006 meeting.  L to R: Bill Dunn, Mike Triner, Tom Bodkin, John Kautsouros and George Kelly.

 

 Our newly chartered Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment #1230 led by Commandant Art Ruth and the VFW District 8 Commander Jay Gotchall attended the March 8, 2006 Northampton Township Board of Supervisors meeting to honor Marine PFC Matt Devlin.
On March 22, 2006 we assisted in honoring Marine PFC Michael Potts at the Supervisors meeting.

 

 PA MCL Commandant Tom Tanner swears in Officers of Detachment at the 3/15/06 Charter ceremony. Members at the 3/15/06 Charter presentation