https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/ Oldest Vietnam Veterans Monument This 1966 monument to the men of Delaware County who had fought in the early days of the Vietnam War sits just off southbound Route 202 at Hillman Drive, in the parking lot of a now-closed bank branch. On a very cold and windy day in early November 2012 a group of Veterans paid tribute to our fallen Vietnam Veteran Brothers and Sisters. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053082 203053082 Steve Quigley who runs a towing company just up the street thinks this Vietnam Veterans Monument deserve better, over the past two years, Steve, his son and some friends have been unofficial caretakers for the monument, knocking down weeds, trimming branches and placing flags on the pole nearby. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053083 203053083 The Vietnam Veterans M/C came to the ceremonies along with numerous other Vietnam Veterans and civilians. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053084 203053084 Chuck 'Graves' Roth leads the VNV M/C riders into the parking area. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053085 203053085 Tom 'Shoes' McCann of the Leathernecks M/C also braved the cold morning https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053086 203053086 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053087 203053087 You can see where vandals have tried to scavenge the cannon barrel, which is why Steve Quigley wants to give the monument a new home ? and soon. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053088 203053088 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053089 203053089 Bill Manley who would have been 26 at the time tells editor Richard Schwartzman of Chadds Ford Live on line publication that he was present when this monument was dedicated. We are looking into his story with more details to follow. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053090 203053090 Some of the VNV M/C Veterans are also members of VFW Post 598 of Darby, PA who provided the rifles for the 21 gun salute. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053091 203053091 'Graves' leads those in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053092 203053092 ?I pledge allegiance to the Flag? https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053093 203053093 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053094 203053094 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053095 203053095 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053096 203053096 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053097 203053097 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053098 203053098 And now Chuck 'Graves' Roth reads a Vietnam soldiers prayer. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053099 203053099 Steve Quigley laid the wreath at the monument https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053100 203053100 A wreath was laid in the traditional VNV M/C colors, "Red is for the Bloodshed, Black is for the Mourning" and some White was added for those still living. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053101 203053101 The 3-volley salute is a ceremonial act performed at military and police funerals as part of the drill and ceremony of the Honor Guard. It consists of a rifle party firing blank cartridges into the air three times. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053102 203053102 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053103 203053103 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053104 203053104 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053105 203053105 Taps was then played. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053106 203053106 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053107 203053107 Collingdale Police Officer Billy Carter plays Amazing Grace on his bagpipes. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053108 203053108 A final salute to our fallen Brothers and Sisters. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053109 203053109 A wreath was laid in the traditional VNV M/C colors, "Red is for the Bloodshed, Black is for the Mourning" and some White was added for those still living. https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053110 203053110 https://www.moph-chapter711glvnv.org/apps/photos/photo?photoID=203053111 203053111