Yardley Police Chief Served As U.S. Army Combat Veteran

YARDLEY BOROUGH, PA — The borough's Veterans Day ceremony this week certainly touched hearts in honoring those in the military who have served the country.

"There is something incredibly moving about seeing neighbors, families, veterans, and community leaders standing together beneath the American flag, united not by our differences, but by our gratitude," Police Chief William Golden III said.

But the ceremony meant something even a little deeper for the police chief.

"Our veterans are never forgotten, and their service will never be taken for granted. As both your Chief of Police and a proud U.S. Army combat veteran, I can tell you that moments like today's ceremony carry a meaning that words sometimes struggle to express," he said. "For those who have served, the uniform may eventually come off, but the memories, friendships, sacrifices, and love of country will remain forever."

The VFW Post 6393 & American Legion 317 conducted the annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony on Wednesday with the ceremony held at the memorial located at the intersection of East Afton Avenue and Delaware Avenue.

The police chief thanked Mayor Caroline Thompson, State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, and State Rep. Perry Warren for attending the ceremony.

"One of the greatest privileges of serving as your Chief of Police is witnessing the extraordinary heart of this community," Golden said. "Today was another reminder that Yardley Borough may be small in size, but our patriotism, our sense of unity, and our respect for those who serve this nation are immeasurable. May we always remember that freedom is not simply something we inherit. It is something generations of brave Americans have defended, protected, and preserved."

(Yardley Borough Police Department)