Flag Day Ceremony at Northampton Township

June 14th is Flag Day.

Northampton Township, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, does it right

with a patriotic celebration honoring our flag, the freedoms for which it stands,

 and those who defend our country and protect those freedoms.

Pictured above is the Stars & Stripes at the 

Northampton Municipal Park,

beautifully lit by the sunset.


Pete Palestina is a U.S. Marine Veteran and former Northampton Supervisor.

He planned the event and served as an ace Master of Ceremonies.

Opening remarks and nods of thanks were given by Barry Moore, Township Supervisor.

Marine Corp League Patriot Detachment 1230 present the colors.

The BucksMont Squires of Song entertain us with their harmonies:

The Star Spangled Banner, This is My Country, God Bless America, 

and that favorite flag-waving tune, You're a Grand Old Flag.

Our National Anthem. L to R: 

Boy Scout Troop 5, BuxMont Squires of Song,

Marine Corp League Patriot Detachment 1230.

Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick, Supervisor Barry Moore, Senator Tommy Tomlinson, 

Bucks Co. Commissioner Rob Loughery, Supervisor George Komelasky.

Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick referring to a moving scene in the movie,

Saving Private Ryan, inspired us to ask ourselves, 

"Have we earned what the flag stands for?" 

Senator Tommy Tomlinson

Bucks County Commissioner Rob Loughery

Northampton Township residents enjoying the event!

The United States Flag Code states that, 

"The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem to display, 

should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning."

An annual flag disposal ceremony was led by Boy Scout Troop 5.

The blue field of stars is first cut from the flag,

then the 13 stripes are cut apart.

The scouts respectfully burned the retired flags that 

had been collected throughout the township.

We were pleased and proud to have in attendance

World War II Iwo Jima Veteran, Henry Apice, front center.

With heartfelt thanks to all men and women who are serving 

or who have served this great country in the U.S. military!

God bless each of you, and God bless America!

Here are links to sites you may want to visit:

Northampton Township

Northampton Township Parks & Recreation

Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment 1230

BucksMont Squires of Song

Boy Scout Troop 5 Churchville, PA

You may also enjoy this previous post,

The Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company Celebrates 100 Years of Service!

The Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company Celebrates 100 Years of Service!

What a gorgeous May afternoon, and what a perfect way to spend it!

We headed to the park to join the big celebration in honor of our 

Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company's 100 year anniversary!

We sincerely thank the fine men and women who are 

dedicated to the safety of our community.

Know that you are truly appreciated for all you do!

Woo-hoo! I love hometown events like these!

Here are some of the photos I took:

Gotta have a moon bounce!

Families enjoy posing in and around the fire trucks!

 Township Supervisor Chairman Eileen Silver

with Fire Chief Adam Selisker.

Banners were placed throughout the park for residents to sign notes of appreciation.

 My friend Pete shares the day with his grandson Sean.

 Balloon sculptures and face painting are always big hits!

Pat Komelasky & Township Supervisor Kim Rose 

sell tee shirts and give out firefighter helmets to the kids.

Township Manager Bob Pellegrino & Fire Chief Adam Selisker.

Township Supervisor George Komelasky gives out free hot dogs!

Northampton Township Fire Co. President Matt Sklodowski

and Deputy Fire Chief Rob Holmes.

Township Supervisor Barry Moore offers some coaching to this little guy!

Dave Breidinger and Vince Deon volunteer at the event.

That's me with my friend Marge!

Northampton Township is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Here are some sites you may want to check out:

Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company,

the NTVFC Facebook page,

Northampton Township, Pennsylvania,

and Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

Thank you, Betty, Eileen,

and all the volunteers who put this event together!

Here's a blog post of another hometown event:
Flag Day Ceremony at Northampton Township

Grange Fair Afternoon

A wonderful, old fashioned way to spend an afternoon! 

2013 marked the 65th Middletown Grange Fair.

Located in Wrightstown, PA, it's a favorite with the locals. 

Antique tractors, 4-H activities, & horse shows. 

Competitions in baking, handcrafted items, & photography. 

Carnival rides, farm animals, & a smorgasbord of food!

Plus...much, much more. Take a look at these photos I took~

 2 guys enjoying a mid-day snooze.

If only I could send them this photo!

I liked this little alpaca.