Greeting Shipmates!

NYPD U.S. Navy Association Tenth Annual Anniversary

Took place on Friday, October 17, 2008
At NYPD  One Police Plaza Auditorium

Wow! What a great day that was.
There were well over 600 in attendance at our ceremony with over 200 people attending the luncheon immediately following the ceremony and nothing but accolades for a job well done.

 

The following are only a few of the accolades & comments that were made...

NICE TO SEE THE OLDTIMERS HONORED BY THE NYPD Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly.

  The ceremony was "letter perfect".
  Member Bill Burns, WW II

Just a note to thank you for honoring me at the Navy Day Memorial celebration. I thought that everything about the ceremony was first class and the committee deserves a great deal of credit for putting it all together. My son Jim, Captain, NYPD had never attended before and was quite impressed. My wife really liked the "Lone Sailor Award". It is on display prominently in our living room. Again many thanks, keep up the good work.
Sincerely, Jim Meehan

How do I begin to thank you for what you did for us on Navy Day. I fell like I was in another world, the Navy sure knows how to do things the right way. You made John and I very happy when you chose us to toll the bell in Kenny's Memory. I know he was there that day smiling from ear to ear.
Sincerely, Judy and John Hansen

Congratulations on a job well done! Careful planning paid off and as we saw it went smoothly and was most successful. Thanks for coordinating with Mr. Murphy to have him on board. His display of the Medal of Honor was something beyond unique.  No one or any other group could top that presentation. It was tastefully and respectfully presented and the lighting was just right. Thanks again for a job well done.
Charley


The Ceremony Included The First Ringing of Our "Ship's Bell"  
THE BELL WAS MADE BY THE BELLINGHAM BELL CO. & WHAT A JOB THEY DID IN ITS MANUFACTURE.

 

We Thank our DISTINGUISHED GUEST Speaker for Coming

rear– ADMIRAL TED n. branch - U.S. Navy
Rear -Admiral Ted Branch (USN) Past Commander USS Nimitz,
Director of Information, Planning and Security for Naval Operations will be our guest speaker

 

U.S. Navy LT Michael P. Murphy
Distinguished Medal of Honor Recipient

A Navy Seal from Patchogue, Long Island,
who was killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan on June 28, 2005

His "Medal of Honor" was honorably displayed for all to view & pay their respects 
Michael's father Daniel, mother Maureen, & brother John Murphy
were at the ceremony

WE WERE GLAD THAT WE WERE ALL ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT & PAY RESPECT TO THE MEDAL OF HONOR & ACCOMPANYING MEDAL OF HONOR FLAG.

    

 

    

IT WAS A MAJOR PLUS THAT MR. MURPHY SHARED
THE ARTIFACTS AWARDED TO HIS SON, MICHAEL, VERY IMPRESSIVE. 

 

 

Our OLDEST SAILORS:
This year we honored four Distinguished Veterans

Retired Lieutenant John Garry
John joined the Navy at the early age of 15 years old
WWII veteran who served with the Navy in Okinawa
1944-46

Retired Sergeant William West
WWII veteran who served in the Navy aboard the Aircraft Carrier Kasaan
1942-45
William again served in Korea in the Navy aboard the Aircraft Carrier Antietam
1951-54

Retired Police Officer Andrew Siano
WWII veteran who served in the Navy's Naval Supply Depot
1945-47

Retired Detective Louis Clavell
Korean veteran who served in the Navy aboard the Destroyer USS Owen DD 536
1951-55
Louis again served in the military
as a Port Security Chief with the US Coast Guard
1970


YOUNGEST
SAILOR:

PPO Thomas Frawley
Presently assigned to the NYPD Academy 
Who served in the Navy
as an Electricians Mate Third Class

May we wish all our veteran's the best of luck and the best of health
Thank you for your courageous service to your country & to all of us
Hat's off to our distinguished veterans of the Military & the NYPD

 

We extend a welcome home to our members who were activated during 2008.
God speed to those that are still serving in harms way.
Stay safe & we wish you all the best.

"God Bless America"

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