
was instrumental in putting together a regional SWAT team that helped to inspire confidence in the community and keep it safe. 11, 2001, attack on the nation, West Goshen Police Chief Michael J. In that sense, he keeps going.WEST GOSHEN - In the days after the Sept. And it would make him happy to see his ideas and philosophies continue. “It makes me very happy to see this,” he said. White’s son, Doug, was also in attendance and cut the ceremonial ribbon. “I’m so proud of the committee because they came us with the ideas and ran with it,” she said. “Thanks to the committee for doing this.”įranco was pleased not only with what the committee did in honor of White, but also the turnout for the ceremony. “He left his mark and it will be felt for a long, long time,” he said. West Goshen Supervisor Ray Halvorsen, who served on the board with White, spoke to the gathered crowd during the ceremony. His contributions were innumerable, not only for West Goshen, but to all of Chester County. “This is a great way to honor somebody whose life was cut short. “It was a tragic loss for all of us,” said County Commissioner Terence Farrell. Representatives of the county were also in attendance. In attendance during the ceremony were representatives of West Goshen, including supervisors and Township Manager Casey LaLonde, and members of the committee.

“I was really pleased to see that’s where they decided to put it, where everyone will remember.”

“It’s right here in the front of the building,” Franco said. The tree sits in front of the township building, near the corner of Paoli Pike and North Five Points Road.Īny passing motorists and pedestrians will easily see the tree. “It will actually be a brass plaque,” Franco said.
