In the nearly 150 year history of the Congressional Medal of Honor, the United States Highest award âconspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of dutyâ, only 19 men have been awarded the medal twice. Among them is Marine Sergeant Major Daniel Daly, one of only two marines to receive the Medal of Honor Twice for separate acts of … [Read more...] about Sergent Major Dan Daly “The fightinest Marine”
Archives for May 2011
Take Your Major Degree at the NYS Convention
When you were sworn in you agreed to take the âlessons of the order.â These lessons are the Major Degree. It is the highest degree a Hibernian can receive and provides the lessons that define our Organization and its purpose. There is no prior studying required, it is only a few hours, is a prerequisite for holding an AOH office and worth 5 points on your childâs scholarship … [Read more...] about Take Your Major Degree at the NYS Convention
Padraig Pearse
This year marks the 95th Anniversary of the 1916 Easter Rising. Despite such a milestone anniversary, it seems to have passed by with little recognition. Perhaps this is because some of the âpolitically correctâ insist on drawing parallels between the action of April/May 1916 and unrest in our present day world. One has only to look at the ideological leader of the rising, … [Read more...] about Padraig Pearse
NYS AOH Convention Golf Outing
To open the NY AOH Convention the Hibernians of Rockland County will sponsor an opening golf outing on Wednesday, July 13 th , 2011 at Blue Hill Golf Course â Pearl River, NY ( literally outside the door of the Pearl River Hilton Convention Hotel). There will be a Shotgun Start at 8:00 AM. Lunch, Open Bar & Prizes 1:00-4:00 at "The Mansion" at the course. Cost is … [Read more...] about NYS AOH Convention Golf Outing