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1. B-10 Memorial Mass
On Saturday, Sept 8th, at 10am, E-22/L-13 will host a Memorial Mass for members of B-10 who made the supreme sacrifice on September 11, 2001. The Mass will be held at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 980 Park Ave btwn 83rd & 84th St. All off-duty members and their families are invited to attend. Members are requested to attend in dress uniform.
2. Memorial Service for 9/11 Queens Firefighters
6th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Service on Saturday, Sept 8th, 1 pm at St. Michael's Cemetery 72-02 Astoria Blvd. East Elmhurst. In honor and respect of the 76 Queens Firefighters, 37 Port Authority Police Officers, and the 23 Officers of the NYPD who died saving others.
3. Walk of Remembrance
On Sunday, Sept 9th, at 9am, in the Lower Church of St. Francis of Assisi, 135 W31st St., there will be a Mass followed by a Walk of Remembrance in honor of Father Mychal Judge. The "Walk" will proceed to Ground Zero, stopping at various firehouses and police precincts along the way and end at the FDNY Memorial Wall at E-10/L-10. All off-duty members and their families are invited. For more info: Lt. Bill Schillinger, (Ret.) 917-902-6689, Capt. John Bates (Metro Pilots) 516-238-0952 or Steven McDonald (NYPD Detective) 347-386-9400.
4. Putnam County Mass of Remembrance
To mark the 6th anniversary of September 11, 2001 a Mass of Remembrance will be held on Sept 11th at St. James the Apostle Church in Carmel, NY at 7pm to be followed by a candle light vigil at the Heroes Memorial at the c/o Rt.52 and Fair St. All members and their families are invited. Class A uniforms requested. For info: Paul DeLeo 718-430-0290.
5. Concert for the Troops
Sept 12th, at 8:30 pm, the Wamu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Starring Michael Amante and Daniel Rodriguez, featuring FDNY Emerald Society Bagpipes. Benefiting USO, Troops around the world, and the Achilles Freedom Team of Wounded Veterans. Tickets:$60-$125. For info call Ticketmaster at 212-307-7171 or Eagel Sports Promotions: 914-332-4472 or go to Eagelsports.com.
6. FF John P. Devaney (L-131) and PO Chris Hoban 5-Mile Memorial Run
Sunday Sept 16th at Xaverian H.S. 7100 Shore Road, Bay Ridge Bklyn, 11209. Ceremony starts at 10 am, the race 10:30 am. For info visit www.hobanrun.com. Post race party includes live band "Head Over Heels," DJ Tommy Tunes, food, beverages, children's activities, awards, and raffles. Runners receive long-sleeve t-shirts; Pee Wee runners short-sleeve t-shirts. Bring your beach chair! Race and party rain or shine.
7. King of the Hill FDNY Softball Tournament
Athletic Complex Nassau County, NY. $350 per team, make checks payable to: Rescue 4 Commissary. For info contact: John Gubelli 718-476-6292 or 516-729-4657, John McGowan 845-494-1667, Bob Eichele 516-650-6991, Al Sicignano 212-570-4206 or 845-216-0890.
8. 5th Annual BC Matthew Ryan Memorial Golf Outing
On Tuesday, Sept 18th, at the Holbrook Country Club, Holbrook L.I. 9am Sign-In, 10am Shotgun Start. $170 per golfer includes event shirt, green fees, golf cart, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For more info: Richard Staines 516-795-2133, Brendan Ryan 718-833-3967 or Steve Wall 516-536-0910.
9. First Annual 'We Will Never Forget' Softball Tournament
Wednesday, Sept 19th at Alley Pond Park, Queens in remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Open to all members of Law Enforcement, FDNY, DSNY, PAPD, EMT, EMS and all branches of Armed Forces. Tourney is a 6'-12' Arc Ball Tournament Double Elimination. Prize money awarded to winning team's charity of choice. $400 tournament fee includes umpire fees and balls. For more info contact: Kerry McCormick at 516-837-7524 or email kmac641@optonline.net.
10. FF John P. Hannon Memorial Run
10th Annual 5K Memorial Fun Run on Friday Sept. 28th, 11am at Orchard Beach Bronx, NY. For more info: FF Tom Gayer (L-17) 718-430-0260 or FF Pete Hannon (E-95) 917-640-1032.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Cassidy
President
Joseph A. Miccio
Recording Secretary
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