Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation

08/28/2026

We Remember Chester Officer William H. Padgett. End of Watch 08/28/1917.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/21672-police-officer-william-h-padgett?fbclid=IwZnRzaAT-iEFwZG9mBWZkaWQWUNWwAyvaam2n5s2vicDm59WEzZj332V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR79jsN38uTRp1K597jjL_EU7xuE5oUaeQg0231Vf1SwashAAMF6pHym8SXpEw_aem_lkWS-mmMdNgrsAlZ9ZK5Rg

Police Officer William Padgett was shot and killed when he interceded between two men who were struggling with each other over possession of a revolver at 8th Street and Central Avenue. The gun discharged twice killing Officer Padgett and critically wounding one of the men. The wounded man was admit...

08/25/2026

We Remember Ridley Township Officer John F. Creghan. End of Watch 08/26/1923.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/3607-patrolman-john-f-creghan?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6j0pwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMVhIZEtnNzhRZU1WejRiODZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQzBBx4fL4vRxtqxo7eDAVXdb8jezMMqDCr92aU512LLQDwB0RSSDfRe8Hk8_aem_tR-RpNecreU93KQCJYlyvQ

Patrolman Creghan was shot and killed when he was caught in the middle of a turf war between rival gangs. He was patrolling in front of a house if ill-repute when the shootout started in which several hundreds shots were fired. A .33 caliber bullet struck Patrolman Creghan in the chest, killing him....

08/24/2026

We Remember Ridley Park Officer James Edward Stewart. End of watch 08/22/1931.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/12816-patrolman-james-edward-stewart?fbclid=IwY2xjawT5W09wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMXRyWllPUTZISFdzYWpSemFzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQfGeufOAHiqjM-ofFSnuU9zUGdARz-tU_L5keVwKttt-CvmxelXXYZ63fCY_aem_LLOhJ9tKKlYNfWZcx_t7gg

Patrolman James Stewart succumbed to injuries received ten days earlier when he was struck by a drunk driver on Chester Pike near Swarthmore Avenue in Ridley Park.

08/24/2026

We Remember Eddystone Police Officer Charles Carmen DeTulleo. End of Watch 08/24/1957.

https://www.odmp.org/officer/4043-patrolman-charles-carmen-detulleo?fbclid=IwY2xjawMZNsJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETBVbkJ6Q0NuZEVCbXVRdnFkAR4pdQ4OqZi8QNS3FyenaCpaADhZjR1p0kJTnljxNKJbB0GyEegYiMohe5bPYQ_aem_Y8XdLIdMZDr2ul1oAyiD5w

Patrolman Charles DeTulleo suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing a hit-and-run suspect. He suffered the heart attack at the intersection of Fourth Street and Industrial Highway. A citizen took him to Taylor Hospital where he died a short time later.

08/19/2026

And we are off! The event has just started. From now until 9p the dine and donate fundraiser hosted by the great folks at Artillery Brewing will be ongoing. Just let your server know you are there to support the DCLEMF event. See you there!
We Remember

08/19/2026

Join us tonight from 5p-9p for the dine and donate fundraiser hosted by the great folks at Artillery Brewing at 4221 Ferne Blvd, Drexel Hill. Just let your server know you are there to support the DCLEMF event. See you there!
We Remember

08/18/2026

Join us tomorrow night from 5p-9p for a dine and donate fundraiser hosted by the great folks at Artillery Brewing at 4221 Ferne Blvd, Drexel Hill. Just let your server know you are there to support the DCLEMF event. See you there!
We Remember

08/13/2026

We Remember Chester Police Corporal Thomas O. Pilkinton. End of Watch 08/13/1993.

08/13/2026

Less than a week away! Join us August 19th from 5p-9p at Artillery Brewing in Drexel Hill for a Dine and Donate event supporting the DCLEMF. Remember to tell your server you are there for the DCLEMF event and they will be donating 15% of your bill to support our mission of remembrance!