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Vandals Damage Veterans Memorial Park In Delco

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MARPLE TOWNSHIP, Pa. -

Delaware County veterans are fuming at recent vandalism in Marple Township's Veterans Memorial Park.

Several trees were ripped out at their base, along with a bush that was set ablaze.

A park bench was also destroyed, and scores of U.S. flags were ripped from markers at trees dedicated to vets who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Marple Township police say several teens were drinking in the park late last month and decided to vandalize the place in the process.

"They just don't teach kids respect anymore," said Ed Hess, a World War II serviceman and member of VFW post 3460 in Media.

The damage is estimated to be worth several thousand dollars.

Police say the teens will probably be made to pay that back in restitution to help repair the damage.

FOX 29's Dave Kinchen has more details in this report.

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