
We extend
a welcome home to our members who were activated during 2009. God speed to
those who are still serving in harms way.
Stay safe.
11th
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY - OUTSTANDING
SUCCESS:
You can all be proud of yourselves for a
job well done. There were over 600
people in attendance, which included 200 members dressed in their respective
U.S. Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corp uniforms. Remembrance Day was filled with emotion and pride. After the
ceremony, over 250 guests attended the luncheon at St. Andrew’s Church. Everyone commented how great they enjoyed
the luncheon. A huge success!!!
WELCOME HOME
TRIBUTE TO OUR TROOPS:
The
Ceremony opened with the showing of the NYPD Heroes and US Navy Freedom
videos. Police Commissioner Raymond
Kelly welcomed everyone in attendance, especially our Iraq Veterans. Chaplain LT David Rosenek, USN, gave a very
moving invocation. We welcomed home members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, U.S.
Marines, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard.
Two members in full uniform, from each branch of service, came to
attention in front of the stage while the NYPD Emerald Society Pipe Band played
each of the service tunes. Representing the U. S. Army was CDR Bill Seidenstein’s
son, P.O. Steven, Sgt., 101st Airborne. A very proud and impressive
moment!!
CAPTAIN
MICHAEL J. JACOBSEN USN, DEPUTY OPNAV STAFF:
Our
guest speaker Captain Michael Jacobsen addressed our presence in
COMMEMORATIVE PENS:
To express
our appreciation, Commemorative Pens were distributed to everyone who
attended and supported our Remembrance Day Ceremony. A special thank you to the sponsors of our “PENS”,
PBA Pres. Patrick Lynch, SBA Pres. Ed Mullins,LBA Pres.Tom Sullivan, DEA
Pres. Mike Palladino, CEA Pres. Roy Richter.
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U.S.NAVY 234th BIRTHDAY CAKE CUTTING CEREMONY:
The Traditional
Cake Cutting Ceremony was conducted by P.O. Charles Papio and his son P.O. John
Papio. Our oldest sailors were Ret. Capt. William Slattery, WWII, Ret.Sgt Earl
Sandel, WWII, Ret. Det. Blaise Sciame, WWII, Ret. Lt. John Millett, CW04, USCG,
TOLLING OF THE
The
Tolling of the Bell Ceremony opened with NYPD Lt. Brian Connolly playing softly
on his violin. Commissioner Raymond Kelly tolled the bell for all
the Line of Duty deaths of the NYPD, next was Captain Michael Jacobsen for all
the Armed Forces KIA, Ann Driscoll for her husband Stephen, Letitia Driscoll
for her son Stephen, John and Judy Hansen for their son Kenny, Ed and Marge
Dwyer for their son Anthony and finally Daniel Murphy and Det. Beck for Medal
of Honor Recipient Lt. Michael Murphy, USN Seal, KIA Afghanistan 2005.
MEMORIAL
SERVICE:
P.O.
Charles Papio and his son P.O. John Papio conducted the unveiling of the
Memorial Wreath. Det. Mike Kelly, Chief, USNR escorted Police Commissioner
Raymond Kelly, Captain Michael Jacobsen, Mrs. Ann Driscoll, widow of P.O.
Stephen Driscoll, Mrs. Letitia Driscoll, mother of Stephen, John and Judy
Hanson,(son Kenny) Ed and Marge
Dwyer(son Anthony) to the wreath
unveiling. Two NYPD Buglers Played “Taps”. Very moving!
The
Association is inquiring about an NYPD Harbor Unit Launch to give our members a
tour of
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P.O.STEPHEN
DRISCOLL DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD:
Police
Commissioner Raymond Kelly and Cmdr. Bill Seidenstein presented the Stephen Driscoll
Award to Ret. Chief Joseph D. Keeney in recognition of his long and
distinguished service to the NYPD and U.S. NAVY. Chief Keeney was very
moved in accepting the award and graciously thanked the NYPD U.S. NAVY
Association for this honor.
FINALE:
NYPD
Deputy Chief Chaplain Msgr. Robert J. Romano closed the Ceremony with
Benediction. The NYPD Pipe Band marched down the hall playing “Anchors
Aweigh”. A Job well done!!
SHIP’S STORE:
Our
clothing line sale was a huge success. Thanks
to Richard McPartland, Bill Oetting, Jennifer Darling, Mike Turck, Thomas
Crockett, James Schry, Peter Meehan, and all other behind the scenes workers
for all their hard work.
Please purchase from our SHIP’S STORE
and support your organization.
TAPS:
“May they rest in peace”
Ret. Lt. John Garry-WWII-10/27/09
Ret. Ptl. Andrew Finn-WWII-01/15/10
Ret. Det. John
Kelly-WWII-02/06/10 Ret. Det.
Joseph Gidney-WWII-09/09/09
Andy Siano – Ret. PO – recovering from a
stroke. Ret. Lt. Ed Haddican -Car Accident
ARMY/NAVY
FOOTBALL GAME-DEC. 12, 2009:
Over
50 members and their families traveled to
FLEET
WEEK – May 26–
We
will look to schedule VIP tours for NYPD US Navy Association members on
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WEBSITE
– NYPDUSNAVY.COM:
Please
visit our WebSite and if you have any suggestions to improve our site, we will
gladly accept them. Webmaster John
Millett – (JFMANDMO@AOL.COM )
We extend a special thanks to Dr. Daniel Thys,
President of the NY Navy League for his participation in the Ceremony.
Special
thank you to A/Chief Joseph McGrann and A/Chief George Anderson for their help
in making the ceremony a success.
FUNERAL BENEFITS:
1.
All honorably discharged veterans are entitled
to two uniformed U.S. Navy personnel (a bugler and
2.
NYPD retirees are entitled to 8 uniformed
pallbearers.
3.
The NYPD US Navy Association is offering the
service of an NYPD Bagpiper to perform at the funeral service of our members. I must be notified of the need.
4.
You will need a copy of your DD214/Discharge
Papers. Always have your papers in
order.
FUNERAL DETAIL
We are forming our own Funeral Detail consisting of members
in their Navy Uniform. We are looking for VOLUNTEERS. We will supply the
uniforms if needed. Ret. Sgt. Ensign Peter Meehan and Ret. P.O. SK3 Charles
Papio are in charge. The Funeral Detail performed at Ret. Lt. John Garry and
Ret. Ptl. Andy Finn Funerals. Very impressive!! Contact Peter Meehan
Cell (516)-495-4957 or Me.
OLDEST SAILOR:
Due to the
eagerness of our WWII Veterans to participate as our oldest sailor,
each year we will
honor four oldest US Navy sailors and one US Coast Guard sailor. In 2010,
the ceremony will be held on Friday, October 15 at 1100 hours (TENTATIVE)
to accommodate our members and guests with parking.
DUES 2010: $ 20.00
Dues for
2010 are now due. So far, 80 members
have already paid their dues for 2010. Thanks! We asked in 2008 for each member
to kick in an extra $5.00 for our Ships
REMEMBER OUR POW/MIA’s “GOD
BLESS
Fraternally,
Phone: 718-376-4352