September 10, 2011

 

Welcome Home

 

We extend a welcome home to our members who were activated during 2011.
God speed to those who are still serving in harms way.  Stay safe.

 

GREETINGS SHIPMATES!
OUR 13th ANNIVERSARY

 

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY OCTOBER 14, 2011:                 ALL HANDS!

 

   The NYPD U.S. Navy Association Remembrance Day Ceremony will take place on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 1100 hours at One Police Plaza Auditorium.  We will celebrate the 236th Birthday of the U.S. Navy and also pay tribute to our Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars.  This would be a good time for members who belong to reserve units, Navy units and re-union groups to set aside October14, for your re-unions.  We encourage you to bring along your family and friends.

 

OUR  GUest  Speaker  will  be  REAR  ADMIRAL  SEAN  Buck  u.s. navy:

 

Commander Patrol Forces and Reconn. Forces. 5th and 7th FLEET

          

STEPHEN DRISCOLL MEMORIAL AWARD:

 

The “Stephen Driscoll Memorial Award” will be presented to Former NYPD Chief of Personnel and also former Commissioner of NYC Correction Dept Richard Koehler in recognition of his many years of distinguished service.  A well deserved honor!

 

OLDEST SAILOR:

 

This year we will be honoring Korean War Navy Veteran RET. PTL. John Huhn and one Coast Guard Veteran.

 

WELCOME HOME AND ”TOLLING OF THE BELL” CEREMONY:

 

   At Ceremony 2011 we will be welcoming home all our Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars.  Let’s give them a big welcome home.  Spread the word!!! Please take time out and pray for the safe return of our members and all others who were activated and are still serving “In Harms Way”, especially a “welcome home” to PO2 Jennifer Darling who deployed to Kuwait 05/10 until 05/11.There will be the “Tolling of the Bell” Ceremony. Our newly purchased “BELL” will be on display. Lt. Brian Connolly will perform during this solemn Ceremony.

 

LT. MICHAEL P. MURPHY (SEAL) USN- KIA-MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPRIENT:

 

   The Medal of Honor Awarded Posthumously to Lt. Michael P. Murphy (SEAL) who was killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005 will be prominently displayed for all to view and pay their respects.  Michael’s father Daniel will be in attendance.

 

For our 13th Anniversary we will have Commemorative Breast Bars.

 

REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY BREAST BARS:

 

   The NYPD U.S. Navy Association will be issuing Commemorative Breast Bars to all our members attending this year’s ceremony.  Our way of saying “Thanks for your attendance.’’

   We would be most grateful to anyone wishing to sponsor part of the cost of the Commemorative Breast Bars.  As a Bronze, Silver or Gold donor your name will be entered in our Ceremony 2011 Program.

 

HOW TO GET THERE:

 

   Parking is very difficult around One Police Plaza.  Your best option is public transportation, Express Bus Service, L.I.R.R., Ferry, Car Pool or Subway. We expect a large turnout.  Try to arrive early (0930) hours.  Coffee, bagels and donuts will be available before the ceremony.  Volunteers are needed to set up the auditorium at 0900 hours. 

                                                                                                  

HOW TO ENHANCE OUR REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY:

 

   We urge all members to invite their families, relatives and friends to attend.  We encourage participants to wear their U.S. Navy uniforms, or any other dress service uniform,

if possible. We also ask everyone to wear their medals and campaign ribbons on their outer garments while attending the ceremony.  Be proud! Wear your medals and ribbons with pride.  You earned them!  As a final gesture, the organization has arranged for us to gather after the ceremony for a luncheon at St. Andrews Church Hall.  Everyone is welcome.

  

ARMY –NAVY FOOTBALL GAME – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011

 

   The Navy Association has purchased 50 tickets to the game in Baltimore. A bus will transport us to the game.  Tickets are on first come, first serve basis.  The total price will be $110.00 per person (estimate), includes tailgate party.  Reserve now!  Freddie Crockett, 718-376-4352.

 

SICK BAY: 

 

 Please pray for the speedy recovery of our sick members: Ret. Lt. Ed Haddican-ESU-car accident, Andy Siano- Ret. Ptl.  Recovering from a Stroke

 

TAPS:

Ret. P.A.A. Sophia J. Crockett -Assoc. member- 06/03/11

May she rest in peace!

 

VETERANS:    FREE BRONZE MEDALLIONS FOR VETERANS’ GRAVES:

 

Bronze medallions signifying veteran status for those not buried in a national or state veteran’s cemetery or buried without a government grave marker are now offered by the Veterans Affairs Department. The veteran must have died on or after Nov. 1, 1990. Instructions will be posted on the National Cemetery Association’s website             

    www.cem.va.gov.

 

 

WEB PAGE: - NYPDUSNAVY.COM: PLEASE Visit our Website                    

               

@NYPDUSNAVY.COM

 

SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN OF MEMBERS:

           

We are looking into starting a scholarship fund for member’s children and grandchildren, who are going to attend High School or College in 2012. It will be conducted as a lottery (No Stressful Tests). This organization does not burden you with any fundraisers. RE: Dinner Dance ($160), Raffle Tickets ($20) or Journal Ads ($100). This is very expensive for our members. In the past if we needed any extra money we just reached out to our membership and they came thru. For example; Our Association Bell ($5 from each member). So, with our scholarship for children and grandchildren we will ask each member to kick in an extra $10.  Member John Faust has volunteered to take over this job. There will be 2 Scholarships for the Girls and 2 for the Boys. We will have a random drawing. Names of scholarships are 1st Stephen Driscoll, 2nd Jay McAndrews, 3rd Richard Winters, and 4th Gary Mausberg. Register your child at the ceremony or mail in application. APPLICATION ENCLOSED.

 

MEMBERS ELIGIBILTY

Children and Grandchildren of active and retired members who are in good standing.

 

Note: Good Standing Means: Joined the NYPD Navy Association within 18 months of first eligibility, already paid current 2011 dues and paid ever year since joining. Make up of missing back dues will be required, including back to first eligibility. Members with missing back dues will be notified when an application is received at the NYPD Navy Association.

 

STUDENT REQUIRMENTS

  1. A complete application.
  2. A copy of student Grammar School/High School Diploma 2011.
  3. Proof of full time registration for the Fall 2012 semester from High School/College student is attending.

For the First Year Everyone Qualifies (Good Luck)

 

Any Questions: Chairman John Faust (516)-413-1580

Please attend our ceremony and show your support for America’s Heroes.

 

UNITED WE STAND:

 

“GOD BLESS AMERICA”

 

 

 

                                                                                       Fraternally,

 

(718) 376-4352                                             Frederick J. Crockett                                             
Sergeant (retired)