On Monday, 26 May 2025 at approximately 1030am at the Fairless Hills Elks Lodge #2023 to honor Morrisville resident Navy Veteran Chief Petty Officer Richard Costelow who died in the line of duty approximately 25 years ago. Costelow was serving as a Chief Electronics Technician aboard the USS Cole when a terrorist bomb was detonated along the port side of the ship during refueling in Aden, Yemen, on October 12, 2000. He was among the 17 sailors killed
in the attack. The Elks will present a hometown hero flag to Morrisville Mayor Gary Wallace which he will have flown in a place of honor at Morrisville’s Veteran’s Memorial Park near to Summerseat.
Former Pennsylvania Congressman/Former Under Secretary of the Army Patrick Murphy will be our guest speaker. We are planning on hosting the Costelow family as our honorees. Additionally, Fairless Hills Elk member Lydia Devlin was selected as this year’s Grand Marshall of the Morrisville Borough’s Memorial Day Parade. Lydia has dedicated over 40- years of volunteerism to our community. We are extremely proud to have her represent our lodge as this year’s Grand Marshall. The Morrisville Parade is on Monday, 26 May 2025 at 9am. Following the parades closing ceremony the newly renovated Fairless Hills Elks Lodge #2023 will open its doors to the public, inviting visitors to tour the facility and learn more about the Elks’ mission. Refreshments and food will be provided for all guests.
The Fairless Hills Elks Lodge is committed to promoting and practicing the four cardinal
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