Newly released, “Frankford Heroes, 2nd Edition”, written by Bob Smiley and Richard Johnson us from a small 17th Century village in Philadelphia county to a 21st Century neighborhood in the city of Philadelphia, PA, Frankford has a long history of proud military service. This new edition has 142 brave men who would not return from war. In addition to their stories, those men and women who have been profiled in the Frankford Gazette as “Veteran of the Month” (over 40 more stories) are also included. There is a total of 180+ stories of men and women who served their country.
If you buy the book directly from us, we pay the shipping. Just email gil@frankfordgazette.com. You can also buy directly from Lulu by clicking on the word Lulu. First, go to Lulu to see what current specials they are running – they usually offer a discount but you pay shipping. Note the code and then come back to buy the book here!
Anyone who buys a print edition of this book, please email gil@frankfordgazette.com or text 215-847-5506 to get your free ebook. The ebook has even more information about the Veterans, resources and links. Thank you!
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Justice for Richard “China” Hines
Monday morning August 29th where you in the Frankford area, Georges Burger 7352 Frankford Ave???? Please think did you see any police commotion. No one knows if he was alive or dead when brought out the Georges Burger. Richard “China” Hines was last seen by Georges Burger manger 7352 Frankford Ave approx. 10:00am. Being followed by 4 unknown city Police Officers in bathroom.Fifteen to Twenty minutes later, 1 unknown police forced everyone out of the restaurant. It’s unclear what happened before that. Richard arrived to Frankford hospital belligerent, hostile and delusional. Same doctor later said he was in a coma, never seen Richard open his eyes, speak, no movement. A breathing tube was placed in his throat immediately upon arriving. He was brought in by the police. Hospital waited approx.17 hours to notify family, while Richard laid as a John Doe. No mention of resuscitating him and the phone that they used to call last two numbers in Richard phone is gone. The doctor himself said it’s suspicious, gave no reason as to what cause his death. The 15th district denied the incident for 8 days, before telling us what happened. We have been misled by Aria Frankford Hospital doctors and the police 15th district police. Please if you was in the Georges Burger 7352 Frankford Ave; in our outside or at the ER when Richard came please call 302-310-7099. Follow IG justfor_china, #justforchina as we continue our pursuit to find out what happen to this father of 9.