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Northampton Township Company Pauses To Remember 9/11

NMBOC held its flagpole dedication and 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

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Brian Vinogradov who spoke on behalf of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (Pete Palestina)
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Rep. Kristin Marcell (Pete Palestina)
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Sen. Frank Farry reads Citation for John Folz (Pete Palestina)
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Officials who spoke with John Folz and his son. (Pete Palestina)
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MCL Patriot Detachment Color Guard (Pete Palestina)
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Plaque by flagpole unveiled (Pete Palestina)
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Plaque under new flagpole (Pete Palestina)
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Lisa Garner singing National Anthem with John Folz by her side (Pete Palestina)

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA — This was a special ceremony of John Folz's NMBOC 9/11 Remembrance and flagpole dedication. Organization was put together by Scott Duretz and Stacy Kitchen. The Color Guard and flag raising was conducted by the Marine Corps League Patriot Detachment 1230 and the Anthem was sung by Lisa Garner who also sang God Bless America. Guests and speakers included State Senator Frank Farry, PA State Rep. Kristin Marcell and Brian Vinogradov, who spoke on behalf of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.

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