A long-neglected memorial to local Vietnam War veterans is in need of a good home.
So, FOX 29's Bruce Gordon went to work to get results for residents in Chadds Ford, Delaware County.
The 1966 monument to the men of Delaware County who had fought in the early days of the Vietnam War now sits ignored, just off southbound Route 202 at Hillman drive, in the parking lot of a now-closed bank branch.
Steve Quigley runs the towing company just up the street. He thinks Vietnam vets deserve better
For the past two years, Quigley and some friends have been unofficial caretakers for the monument, knocking down weeds, trimming branches and placing flags on the pole nearby.
Vandals have tried to scavenge the cannon barrel, which is why Quigley wants to give the monument a new home – and soon.
Quigley said people are willing to have fundraisers to help them move it and restore it.
Chadd's Ford township officials said they would consider having the monument moved to the grounds of the municipal building off Route 1, under the right circumstances.
It's really up to the longtime owners of that bank property. That's the Hineman family.
Gordon found Ron Hineman at his place of business, Delaware County Supply Company in Boothwyn.
Hineman declined to talk on camera but said he is not against moving the monument and will discuss the idea with his sibling co-owners this week.
So, the wheels are in motion, the right people are talking, and if we get an agreement the monument will get a new home along with the care it deserves, Gordon reported.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:14 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:14:04 GMT
Parents at a Port Richmond playground say they fear for their kids' safety. They feel intimidated by a street person living, nearly full time, in the park!
Parents at a Port Richmond playground say they fear for their kids' safety. They feel intimidated by a street person living, nearly full time, in the park!
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The Trenton Titans minor league ice hockey team closed up shop back in April, for reasons that have never been fully explained. Now, season ticket holders have lost their team and their money.
The Trenton Titans minor league ice hockey team closed up shop back in April, for reasons that have never been fully explained. Now, season ticket holders have lost their team and their money.
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Roseline Conteh was inside the Salvation Army's 22nd and Market street thrift store Wednesday morning doing what she often did, buying clothing to send back home to Sierra Leone.
Roseline Conteh was inside the Salvation Army's 22nd and Market street thrift store Wednesday morning doing what she often did, buying clothing to send back home to Sierra Leone.
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An unspeakable crime in Southwest Philadelphia. The details are very disturbing. Police say a man who is a paraplegic has been stabbed and his genitals severed by another man, after the two got into an
An unspeakable crime in Southwest Philadelphia. The details are very disturbing. Police say a man who is a paraplegic has been stabbed and his genitals severed by another man, after the two got into an
Monday, June 17 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:41:15 GMT
The Rolling Stones will perform in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Fans will undoubtedly buy memorabilia to remember the event. One item being sold at an auction will surely catch
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An armed deli robbery is caught on camera. Two brazen gunmen held up the store owner with the man's kids right nearby. It's scary enough having armed gunmen storm your business.
An armed deli robbery is caught on camera. Two brazen gunmen held up the store owner with the man's kids right nearby.It's scary enough having armed gunmen storm your business.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:21:46 GMT
In Chester County, there was damage caused by severe storms as they ripped through the area this afternoon. It did not take long but it did quite a bit of damage.
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South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:55:01 GMT
New Jersey is considering changing the requirements to be a teacher in the Garden State. A proposal would require prospective teachers to have at least a "B" average in college before they get certified.
New Jersey is considering changing the requirements to be a teacher in the Garden State. A proposal would require prospective teachers to have at least a "B" average in college before they get certified.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:51:37 GMT
Parents and Philadelphia staff members are going on a hunger strike. Hunger strikers will camp outside Governor Tom Corbett's office in Philadelphia until the system gets additional funding.
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