The cemetery hosts its 10th Wreaths Across America event at 10 a.m., Sat., Dec. 16 . The event, sponsored by Union Colony Exchange Club, will begin with a short remembrance ceremony, then participants will place wreaths on Veteran’s graves throughout the cemetery.
Family, friends and officers gather to honor the life of slain Philadelphia police Officer Richard Mendez at John F. Givinsh Life Celebration Home on Monday.
Officers, family and close friends are gathering both Monday and Tuesday to remember, and pay tribute to now Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez, who was killed in the line of duty earlier this month.
Family, friends and fellow officers will gather next week to pay tribute to the life and legacy of a Richard Mendez, 22-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department.