February 21, 2010

 

                                                            Welcome Home

 

 

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 Iraq and Afghanistan and compared the NYPD and the USN in their combined effort against terrorist attacks.  He proudly stood at attention for the Military Services tribute stating that we are all in this fight together.  The Captain expressed his pride in all of our brave service men and women and we should all pray for their safe return.  Captain Jacobsen received a standing ovation as Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly and CMDR. Bill Seidenstein presented him with the NYPD Statue of a Police Officer and child.

 

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, Viet Nam, Ret. P.O. Charles Papio,Viet Nam. Our youngest sailors were P.P.O. Gregory Marquart, GM2, USN and P.P.O. Edward Stackpole, ABE3, USN.  Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly presented each of the WWII Oldest Sailors with a special WWII Certificate and Viet Nam War Certificate to the Oldest Viet Nam War Vets.  The audience gave a standing ovation. The NYPD Emerald Society Pipe Band played “America the Beautiful” during the cake cutting ceremony.  Very professional!  You had to be there to enjoy it!

 

 

TOLLING OF THE BELL CEREMONY:

 

            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!

 

 

NEW YORK HARBOR TOUR:

            The Association is inquiring about an NYPD Harbor Unit Launch to give our members a tour of New York Harbor during the summer.  Anyone interested?  Please contact me so that we can set up a date.  Launch will leave Bklyn Pier Bush Terminal.

                                                           

 

 

 

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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

 

SICK BAY:  Please pray for the speedy recovery of all our sick members.

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 Philadelphia by bus to the Army Navy Football game. Refreshments & Food were supplied on the bus and tailgate party. Navy Beat Army.  A special Thank You to Lt. Matthew Murphy, (Coast Guard) for all his hard work and help in organizing the trip. A great family orientated trip and enjoyed by all.  We look forward to this year’s game which will be Saturday, December 4, 2010.

 

FLEET WEEK – May 26–May 31, 2010:

 

            We will look to schedule VIP tours for NYPD US Navy Association members on Sat. May 29, 2010 at 1030 hours…  Contact me for further information.       

 

 

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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 US flag presenter)

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 Bell.  If you didn’t kick in, please do so this year..Please make out a check or money order for $20.00 payable to NYPD US NAVY ASSOCIATION. Don’t delay, send it right away. Enough said!!!

REMEMBER OUR POW/MIA’s                            “GOD BLESS AMERICA”

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