Philip Fitzpatrick was born in Aughavas, Co. Leitrim in 1892. Like so many of his generation, he emigrated to the United States and settled in New York City. He joined the NYPD in 1926 and was assigned to Mounted Squad 1 in Manhattan. He would serve with distinction for over 21 years as one of ‘New York’s Finest’ and would prove more than worthy of the … [Read more...] about Patrolman, Poet, and Hero; the Remarkable Life of Phillip Fitzpatrick, NYPD
The Buried Massacre of Duffy’s Cut.
On April 24, 1832, 57 Irish immigrants from the counties of Derry, Donegal and Tyrone boarded the barque John Stamp at the port of Derry to begin their voyage to Philadelphia. They had all taken different roads to arrive at this literal and emotional departure. John Ruddy was just 18 when he hugged his parents goodbye, knowing it was unlikely that he would see them again in … [Read more...] about The Buried Massacre of Duffy’s Cut.
Division 3 Ski Trip February 11th
The AOH Division 3 Ski Trip is currently being planned and we need to know how many skiers we’ve got! Right now, we’re on a waiting list for February 11th, and we’re going ahead with our planning assuming we get bumped up. The all-day event is scheduled for Saturday, February 11th. The trip includes a bus trip to/from, lift tickets, refreshments on the bus and much more. Look … [Read more...] about Division 3 Ski Trip February 11th
Yes, Virginia (O’Hanlon) There is a Santa Claus
In a troubled world, thank God for the gift of hope called Christmas. For all of us, it is a time where we can take an opportunity to at least momentarily free ourselves of the chains of what seems the depressing realities of the world and once again engage in the saintly innocence of children where our eyes are opened to the magic of the universe and the potential of the human … [Read more...] about Yes, Virginia (O’Hanlon) There is a Santa Claus
Al Smith, ‘The Happy Warrior’
Alfred "Al" Smith was born on 174th South Street on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the area where he resided his entire life. He was the son of Catherine (née Mulvihill), the daughter of Irish immigrants from County Westmeath, Ireland, and Joseph Smith, the son of an Italian immigrant; Smith would always identify with his mother's Irish heritage. The family was … [Read more...] about Al Smith, ‘The Happy Warrior’