4.10.10 Cherry Hill Firefighters Continue with Annual Tradition of Planting Cherry Trees Along Chapel Avenue

The tree planting was completed by C group Engine 22 and 51 on April 10, 2010. Three trees were donated; one from each IAFF local and one was donated personally by Mr. Joe Zanghi, who has orchestrated the planting of the trees along Chapel Avenue since 1973. The America Legion Post 372 adorned the trees along Chapel Avenue with U.S. flags and yellow ribbons as they do every spring.

On Sunday, April 18th, the 9/11 remembrance ceremony and patriotic appreciation event occurred. The west side companies participated. The large flag hanging from 1324 was the backdrop for the event. Several dignitaries spoke at the event, including John Rocco (retired assemblyman) and Councilman John Amato. Even our own Battalion Chief Iannetta had some choice words of remembrance. The American Legion Post 372 was also in attendance, and some of the older veterans spoke on their behalf.

The "Honor and Remember" flag was displayed along with the American flag on the flagpole of the Kilmer School. This new honor and remember flag has been designed to never forget those who made the supreme sacrifice in all of the wars/conflicts that the U.S. has been apart of.