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In this Update:
PFC George Raymond Huntzinger Memorial Bridge Rededication
On June 18, the Brownsville Road Bridge over Neshaminy Creek connecting Middletown and Lower Southampton townships reopened five months ahead of schedule and a $1 million less cost to taxpayers. Prior to the reopening, I joined Rep. Hogan, Matt Allen, Bucks County Veterans Affairs, Ed Preston, Chairman PA Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Din Abazi, P.E., District Executive PennDOT, Kevin Loftus, President & CEO, Loftus Construction, local veterans and community members for a rededication ceremony in honor of PFC George Raymond Huntzinger, a fallen solder in the Vietnam War. The bridge was originally dedicated in August 2023 before PennDOT began construction to replace the bridge in spring 2025. Huntzinger, a Langhorne resident, began his tour of duty with the US army on September 11, 1969, and less than two months later on October 29th he tragically lost his life on October while dismantling a landmine in Vietnam. PFC Huntzinger will forever be remembered and honored in our community. Pinning Ceremony for Lt. Colonel Horne
It was an honor to attend the pinning ceremony celebrating Zachary Horne’s promotion to Lieutenant Colonel on July 4 at his family’s restaurant, The Irish Horne in Richboro. A proud Council Rock South graduate, Lt. Colonel Horne has served our nation for the past 17 years, including deployments to Afghanistan and assignments in Germany. Thank you to Lt. Colonel Horne for his service, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our nation. It was a privilege to celebrate this special milestone with you, your family, and Rep. Kristin Marcell. Displaying the POW/MIA Flag at Public Schools
In June, the Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 835, which would require the display of the official POW/MIA flag when space permits, at public schools during times the U.S. flag is also flown. To read more about the legislation, click here. PA Guard Military Family Education Program
As students begin preparing for the fall semester, Pennsylvania National Guard members are reminded their families could be eligible for assistance to offset the cost of higher education. The Military Family Education Program is for Guard members who completed an initial service obligation on or after July 1, 2019, and are eligible to re-enlist in the PA National Guard for a period of six years. The grants can be used for a degree-granting or certificate-granting curriculum, course of study, or training program required for entrance into a specific career at an approved Pennsylvania institution of higher learning. Read more details and find applications here. Beware of the “Veterans Savings Program” Postcard Scam
Veterans and their spouses are being targeted by a new postcard scam advertising a fraudulent “Veterans Saving Program.” The mailer claims eligibility for an extra $185 monthly payment and dental benefits, but the program does not exist. More information about this scam is available here. Veteran Benefits Assistance
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) provides veterans and their beneficiaries with free and safe assistance when applying for benefits. Seeking free help from the DMVA can help veterans avoid scams and exploitation from people looking to profit from veterans earned benefits. For more information about pension poaching, click here. Veteran Burial Benefits
Eligible veterans and their spouses can receive no-cost burial benefits at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries. These benefits include burial in a VA National Cemetery, headstone or marker with inscription included and gravesite maintenance in perpetuity. Veterans’ spouses are still eligible for these benefits if they pre-decease the veteran or if the veteran is interred in a non-VA cemetery. For more information on veteran burial benefits from the VA, click here. National Parks Military Lifetime Pass
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces and members of Gold Star Families are eligible for a free Military Lifetime Pass at national parks, which will admit the passholder and accompanying passengers in a non-commercial vehicle at per vehicle fee areas, or the passholder and up to three additional people over the age of 16 where per person fees are charged. Passes cover entrance and day-use fees at lands managed by the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. To request a free digital pass, click here. To request a physical pass, which requires a $12.50 shipping and handling fee, click here. Save The Date for Our Senior Expo
Our annual Senior Expo will be held on September 17 from 10am to 1pm at Northampton Valley Country Club. There will be exhibitors from state, federal, county, and local agencies offering information on various programs available to assist seniors. There will also be health screenings, senior SEPTA key card processing station, a prescription take-back on site, and much more. |
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