Kenneth W. "Red" Vandegrift 90th Anniversary

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

A ceremonial police vehicle leads a procession of police vehicles over The Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift Bridge and under an American Flag on South Main Street as the Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Two members of the Phillipsburg Police Honor Guard salute at the location where Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift was shot Nov. 17, 2020 as the Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

A ceremonial police vehicle passes the location where Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift was shot Nov. 17, 1930. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Phillipsburg Police Lt. James McDonald carries a floral arrangement with the badge number of Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift’s badge number, 171. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Phillipsburg Police Lt. James McDonald carries a floral arrangement with the badge number of Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift’s badge number, 171. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Police vehicles arrive at the Stewartsville Cemetery. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Police vehicles arrive at the Stewartsville Cemetery. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Honor Guard process into the Stewartsville Cemetery. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Rev. Richard Gelson looks on as members of the Phillipsburg Police Honor Guard arrive with a floral arrangement. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Rev. Richard Gelson officiates the service. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Retired police officers and local and county officials gathered for the ceremony. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Rev. Richard Gelson officiates the service. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Phillipsburg Police Chief Robert Stettner stands at attention with members of his department. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Washington Township Police Officer and Bagpiper Zach Grawehr stands at attention during the ceremony. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Police officers from multiple law enforcement agencies throughout Warren County attended the ceremony. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Retired Phillipsburg Police Officer Shawn Carmody reads the history of Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift life and death. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Retired Phillipsburg Police Officer Shawn Carmody reads the history of Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift life and death. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Phillipsburg Police Honor Guard Members Brad Kisselbach, left and Ryan Sokolowski fold the flag. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Phillipsburg Police Honor Guard Members Brad Kisselbach, left and Ryan Sokolowski fold the flag. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Phillipsburg Police Honor Guard Members Brad Kisselbach, left and Ryan Sokolowski fold the flag. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

The Phillipsburg Police Honor Guard fires a gun salute. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.

Phillipsburg remembers fallen officer on 90th anniversary

Phillipsburg Police Honor Guard Members Brad Kisselbach, left and Ryan Sokolowski fold the flag. The Phillipsburg Police Department remembered fallen officer, Kenneth W. “Red” Vandegrift on the 90th anniversary of his death in the line. The police department had a vehicle procession to the cemetery with a short ceremony in his honor.