Our organization of local activists formed immediately after the historic vote by the Council Rock School District Board to sell the Melsky tract of land, which enabled the land transfers that made the National Cemetery a reality in Bucks County.
In a dark parking lot, nine men then pledged to organize and form the “Guardians of the National Veterans Cemetery, Bucks County”. Each man contributed twenty dollars for the effort for a total war-chest of $180.00. The name of “Guardians” was suggested by Dan Fraley as symbolic of our mission and our resolve and was immediately and enthusiastically adopted by those present.
Mike Fitzpatrick offered pro bono legal representation, and these veterans vowed to organize and to make sure that the voices of veterans in support of the National Cemetery would be heard forcefully within the halls of government, in the media and in the courts.
Our founding organizers included: Antonio Albano, Fred Caldwell, Wayne Chapman, Dan Fraley, Ed Hackett, Joe Hogan, Frank O‟Donnell, Larry Rubini, and Daniel Worden.
THERE ARE TWO GROUPS WITHIN THE OUR ORGANIZATION –
COLOR GUARD
Washington Crossing Honor Guard Is a volunteer organization, the Guardians of the National Cemetery has a broad array of volunteer opportunities for individuals who want to make a commitment and get involved in our programs.
GUARDIANS
The color guard provide honors to fallen veterans and provides the presentation of the colors at various events or activities. To be a member of the color guard you must be a veteran of our armed forces. Click below to be taken to examples of our activities
Community Out Reach
A request can be made to have an honor Guard educate the community on the role of the Guardians and the respect for our Country.