Posted by Jim on April 23, 2019
5-5-5-5 LODD
Firefighter Christopher Slutman
Ladder Company 27
Wake Transportation Arrangements
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Members attending the wake of Firefighter Christopher Slutman on April 25 should be aware that there are no public parking lots available in the vicinity of Joseph A. Lucchese Funeral Home.
Parking will be available at Orchard Beach in the Bronx. A shuttle service from Orchard Beach to the funeral home will be provided for both the 2:00 – 4:00 PM and the 7:00 – 9:00 PM sessions on Thursday. Shuttle service will begin approximately 30 minutes before each session. Shuttle service will end approximately 45 minutes after the completion of each wake session. Department personnel will be present at both the parking lot and drop off location to direct anyone wishing to utilize this service.
The nearest train is the 2 train at the Bronx Park East station, a half mile walk.
Engine 90 / Ladder 41, located at 1843 White Plains Rd in the Bronx, will be open and available to those attending the wake. The firehouse encourages members to stop by for a cup of coffee, and members are also welcome to use the facilities if needed. |
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FIRE BELL CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Applications for the Fire Bell Club Scholarship Award are due no later than April 30, 2019. Active Firefighters/Fire Officers who have been accepted to, or are attending an accredited institution of higher learning, and/or Firefighters/Fire Officers pursuing a degree in Fire Service Administration, Public Service Management, Nursing or a related Fire Service discipline and who have completed a minimum of twelve credits are eligible. A written statement of 500 words explaining why an applicant should be considered for the award should be submitted with the application. The winner of the $1,000 scholarship award will be announced Mid-June. Applications are available via email to Lizzette Perez-Cruz, FDNY College Advisor: Lizette.Perez@fdny.nyc.gov.
FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS – CALL FOR CHILI COOKS
Friends of Firefighters is looking for active firefighters to put their original chili recipe to the test at their 2nd Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, a best of the boroughs competition. FF John Manning and FF Franklin Richardson of FDNY Engine 15/Ladder 18 will be crossing the bridge to defend their winning titles. The fundraiser is from 6:00-9:00 PM on Friday, May 17th, at The Hamilton (120 Hamilton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11231) in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Learn more about the event HERE –https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-firefighters-2nd-annual-firehouse-chili-cook-off-tickets-59888161102. There is no cost to enter. Chili can be anything — beans or beanless, beef, steak, pork, turkey, chicken, vegetarian, vegan — if you can cook it and it’s a chili, you can enter it. In addition to bragging rights, winners will receive a trophy for “Crowd Favorite” and “Judges’ Favorite.” To participate, call Marlo at 718-643-0980 or email info@friendsoffirefighters.org.
ROCKIN’ RONNIE STORTZ’S FUNDRAISER
There will be a fundraiser in support of Firefighter Ronnie Stortz, Ladder 107, (9/11 Cancer) on Saturday, June 15, from 12:30 – 4:30 PM at Plattduetsche Park, 1132 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY. The event costs $60 for adults, $35 for teens ages 13-20, and $20 for children ages 3-12. Cost includes food, beer, wine, and soda. Raffle tickets are still available. Each raffle ticket is $100 with a chance to win 1st prize of $10,000. Contact Engine 225 / Ladder 107 at 718-965-8225 for more information and for raffle tickets.
BROOKLYN CYCLONES FIREFIGHTERS APPRECIATION NIGHT
The Brooklyn Cyclones will be hosting their 19th Annual FDNY Night on Friday, June 28, at 7:00 PM at MCU Park. $25 Package includesField Box Seat, an exclusive firefighters Cyclones hat, $10 credit towards food & beverage, and a portion of the ticket will be donated towards EMS FDNY Help Fund. Children can also participate in the Field of Dreams Program, which allows children ages 6-12 to take the field with Cyclones players for the National Anthem. Children should wear FD apparel or little league uniform. Those who wish to participate should line up between Sections 22 & 24 at 6 PM. All children will receive a free Cyclones cap. Tickets can be purchased at https://offer.fevo.com/cyclones-vs-lowell-svdxmue-85c2800?fevoUri=cyclones-vs-lowell-svdxmue-85c2800%2F. For more information, contact Kevin Mahoney at 718-37-BKLYN.
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There are 4 positions open for Officer-Fire Life Safety at Columbia University’s Morningside Campus (1150 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027.)
These jobs are 5 days a week, and the positions cover 24/7/365, with good pay and very good benefits, including a tuition benefit for Officers of 4 years with children attending college.
These positions are ideal for anyone that may have had to leave the FDNY earlier than expected and have young children to support.
For more information, a job description and to apply, visit https://opportunities.columbia.edu/en-us/search/?job-mail-subscribeprivacy=agree&search-keyword=fIRE%20sAFETY%20oFFICER and click the Officer-Fire Life Safety position. |
Posted by Jim on April 22, 2019
(“Romantic Ireland’s dead and gone,
It’s with O’Leary in the grave.”)
—from “September 1913” by William Butler Yeats.
“Romantic Ireland’s dead and gone,
It’s with O’Leary in the grave.”
Then, Yeats, what gave that Easter dawn
A hue so radiantly brave?
There was a rain of blood that day,
Red rain in gay blue April weather.
It blessed the earth till it gave birth
To valour thick as blooms of heather.
Romantic Ireland never dies!
O’Leary lies in fertile ground,
And songs and spears throughout the years
Rise up where patriot graves are found.
Immortal patriots newly dead
And ye that bled in bygone years,
What banners rise before your eyes?
What is the tune that greets your ears?
The young Republic’s banners smile
For many a mile where troops convene.
O’Connell street is loudly sweet
With strains of Wearing of the Green.
The soil of Ireland throbs and glows
With life that knows the hour is here
To strike again like Irishmen
For that which Irishmen hold dear.
Lord Edward leaves his resting place
And Sarsfield’s face is glad and fierce.
See Emmet leap from troubled sleep
To grasp the hand of Padraic Pearse!
There is no rope can strangle song
And not for long death takes his toll.
No prison bars can dim the stars
Nor quicklime eat the living soul.
Romantic Ireland is not old.
For years untold her youth shall shine.
Her heart is fed on Heavenly bread,
The blood of martyrs is her wine.
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My Brothers and Sisters, It is with sadness and deep regret that I notify you of the passing of the Father of our beloved Hibernian, Martin Galvin.
His Father, Martin Galvin, Sr. passed yesterday April 19 at the age of 95.
Wake:
• Monday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.
• Horn and Thomas Inc. Funeral Home. 83 East Main St. Pawling, N.Y. (Dutchess County)
Funeral Mass
• Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. St. John’s Church. 39 East Main St. Pawling.
In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Marty could be sent to:
Pawling Resource Center
P.O. Box 331
Pawling, N.Y. or
St. John’s Church
39 East Main St.
Pawling, N.Y.
12564
Please feel free to circulate. Call me with any questions.
Yours in our motto,
Bob
Robert F. Nolan
President
Bronx County Board
Ancient Order of Hibernians in America
347.880.1403