Upper Darby cop works Christmas Day with family far away
Patrolman Donnelly of Upper Darby Police says he does not mind Christmas work as streets quiet except for a 7 Eleven. He recalls giving bus fare to travelers and meals to the needy, balancing duty with moments at home for his four children ages 19 18 4 and 9. Christmas dinner at his Highland Park home followed a 7 to 3 shift.
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Linda Reilly
Daily Times
Upper Darby
Conatle Cultan
Ellie Tuescirbe
Donnelly
69Th Street
the Donnelly’s
Highland Park
Firefighters keep duty on holidays in Chester fires
Chester firefighters at Station 82 and 81 worked Christmas Day and Eve shifts, with Lt Richard McGinn and Rich Griffin noting pride in protecting the public. Crews responded to scenes on Ward Street and Keystone Road while others decorated their stations. Holiday shifts are rotated with bonuses twice yearly, and few days off are taken during the season.
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Chester
Richard McGinn
East 20Th
McGinn
Delaware County
Rich Griffin
Griffin
Winans Street
Ward Street
Keystone Road
Willie Hatcher
Bill Suter
Peneen Weer
Seeee Posey
Ed Crawford
Cleve Pender
Michael Doss
Ron Stevens
Jules
Trolleys on Christmas Holiday Shifts Weary Drivers Speak
Workers drive trolleys on the holiday as several operators express loneliness and duty. One says he works to allow others to be with family, another notes the time and a half pay and treats it as a Christmas present.
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