Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & EMS Memorial

04/04/2026

Good Afternoon,

Please see the attached Sponsorship form and for the 2026 Tournament.

Sponsorships are $200.00 each which includes your companies logo on the tournament shirt, tournament Banners and recognition Durring the opening ceremonies

Deadlines for logos and payments are due Friday 5/16/26.

Please reach out to Michael Thomas, Mike Boyle or Chip Lillie with any questions.

Thanks!

06/26/2025

04/09/2025

We wanted to take a moment to thank the team members of the MISSION BBQ's Springfield, PA location for the generous donation from their American Hero's Cup program!

They have been a long time supporter of the Delaware County Fallen Firefighter & EMS Memorial along with Emergency Services in Delaware County. We appreciate their efforts very much!

If you're looking for a great meal swing by their location at 1130 Baltimore Pike in the Olde Sproul Shopping Village and show them a little Delco love.

12/07/2024

What a great turnout Friday evening to remember Delaware County’s Emergency Responders that have made the ultimate sacrifice for their communities!

Special thank you to the Delaware County’s Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, Newtown Square Fire Company, Aston Twp. Fire Dept, Middletown Fire Company No. 1, Concordville Fire & Protective Association, Rocky Run Fire Company and the Delaware County Park Police for all their assistance in making the evening such a success.

10/20/2024

Today we pause to remember Paramedic Chief Robert C. Reeder of the Crozer Chester Medical Center EMS, Station 100.

Chief Reeder suffered a medical emergency while on duty at the former Talon Energy Stadium in the City of Chester on October 20th, 2018.

Please keep Chief Reeder's family, friends and colleagues in your thoughts as you go about your day.

10/12/2024

Today we remember Fire Police Captain Earl Major, of the Glenolden Fire Company.

Fire Police Captain Major died on October 12th, 1980 as a L.O.D.D.

Please keep Fire Police Captain Major, his family, friends as well as the members of the Glenolden Fire Company in your thoughts and prayers today.

10/05/2024

Today we pause to remember Firefighter Jerome MacDonald of the Highland Park Fire Company, Upper Darby Township Fire Department.

Firefighter MacDonald died as a result of injuries sustained while a passenger on Highland Park's Seagrave Engine that collided with a Red Arrow trolley at West Chester Pike and Park Ave., Upper Darby.

Please keep Firefighter MacDonald, his Family, Friends and the Members of the Highland Park Fire Company, UDFD in your thoughts and prayers as you go about your day.

10/04/2024

Today we pause to remember the following members who each suffered and died as a result of a fire and multiple explosions that occurred at the Sun Oil Company in Marcus Hook Borough on this date, October 3rd, back in 1946.

Nick Barnett - Marcus Hook Borough Fire Chief, Transported to the Hospital with serious injuries and burns, died several hours later.

Glen Jones, 32 - Plant Operator and Deputy Chief of the Linwood Fire Company. Died on scene.

Vincent Keelan, 39 - Firefighter. Died on scene.

William Ward, 20 - Firefighter, Linwood Fire Company. Died on scene.

More than 200 people were injured and or killed as a result of this incident. Many of those injured were firefighters from surrounding departments, some even died days later.

During the incident, an announcement was made at the Pennsylvania State Fireman's Convention, for all of Delaware County's Firemen to return to help battle the incident. Reports indicate that the PA State Police conducted a caravan to es**rt the attendees back to DelCo ASAP.

Poor records of the day have made it hard for us to confirm additional Fire & EMS Service Line of Duty Death's but we continue to research.

RH

10/02/2024

Today we pause to remember Firefighter Frank Truax of the Sharon Hill Fire Company.

Firefighter Truax passed away on this date, October 2nd,1963.

Please keep Firefighter Truax, his family, friends and the members of the Sharon Hill Fire Company in your thoughts and prayers today.

09/29/2024

Today we remember Firefighter Michael D. Reagan Jr. of the Sharon Hill Fire Company (09). Firefighter Reagan died on September 29th 2007.

Firefighter Reagan succumbed to injuries received after being trapped under a stone wall collapse at garage fire in Sharon Hill Borough two days prior.

We ask that you keep Firefighter Reagan, the Reagan Family especially his parents, sisters, and the members of the Sharon Hill and Holmes Fire Companies in your thoughts and prayers.

09/13/2024

Today we remember Firefighter Ralph Worrilow of the Moyamensing Hook & Ladder Co. #1, Chester City.

On this date, September 13th 1971, Firefighter Ralph Worrilow drowned while making rescues during the Eyre Park area Flood. The rescue boat he was in was washed over the 9th street bridge.

Please keep the family and friends of Firefighter Worrilow in your thoughts and prayers as you go about your day today.
Additional photos from the Chester Fire Department.