Pearl River Ancient Order of Hibernians

John Cardinal D'Alton AOH Division 3 Pearl River, NY

Neil F. Cosgrove

“Wild Bill” Donovan, “The Last Hero”

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At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, for the first time in over four years, the guns fell silent across the trenches that scarred the face of Europe during the First World War.  America had been latecomers to the conflict, but at a tremendous cost had tipped the scales in what had been a murderous stalemate.     No division had sacrificed more than the … [Read more...] about “Wild Bill” Donovan, “The Last Hero”

The Irish Have a Word For It

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Since the time of the Bards, the Irish have been proud of, and justly famous for, their command of   language. Not only have they produced more than   their fair share of writers (Swift, Joyce, Yeats) but   they have also contributed more than their fair   share of words to the English language (galore,   caddie, slogan, spunk and fittingly enough gab).   In one case though, … [Read more...] about The Irish Have a Word For It

Please Support our Troops

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Brother Hibernians and friends,  Dan Dechon's son is serving with the United States Marine Corps in Afghanistan.  Dan and his wife Monica have been advised by a family support group that the troops are in desperate need of things that we take for granted over here.  They are simple and inexpensive items but are so needed because the heat index of 150 degrees is making … [Read more...] about Please Support our Troops

“Let the Shamrock be Entwined with the Laurels of the Revolution”

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As we enter this July 4th weekend, there will be many programs rightly celebrating the accomplishments of the American Revolution and the Founding Fathers. As Americans have a lot to take pride in. Our revolution was one of the few in history not to be followed by a military dictatorship. The government that it gave rise to, while not perfect, is one of the few that realizes … [Read more...] about “Let the Shamrock be Entwined with the Laurels of the Revolution”