14th Annual O.C. Police Chiefs Association Awards Ceremony
Orange County Shields Executive Board Members, PAT BODNAR, TOM CARROLL, LORRAINE LYNCH-STARACE, BRIAN McINERNEY and
TONY NAVARRO attended the 14th Annual Awards Ceremony & Blessing of Flags & Banners sponsored by the Police Chiefs
Association of Orange County on May 19th, 2007. President of the Chiefs Association, Chief CHARLES WILLIAMS of Cornwall-on-Hudson,
presided over the awards presentation. The ceremony was held at the Orange County Court House in Goshen.
Some of the dignitaries present were District Attorney FRANK PHILLIPS, Congressman JOHN HALL and Assemblywoman NANCY
CALHOUN.
The Role Call of Deceased Officers was read by Chief BRIAN JARVIS of the Town of Chester
PD and followed with a tribute by Bagpiper TERRY MULLEN of the NYSP.
Immediate Past President of the Chiefs Association BRIAN JARVIS did an outstanding job in coordinating this prestigious
event.
At the conclusion, our OCS banner was blessed by Rev. KIRTLAND WATKINS. Try not to miss this moving event next year.
Town of Chester Chief Brian Jarvis and OCS
Member Sheriff Carl Dubois present the Lifesaving Award to Deputy Michael Price of the OCSO
OCS Member Sheriff Carl Dubois and Town of
Chester Chief Brian Jarvis present the Exceptional Police Duty Award to Inv. Shawn Ost of the OCSO
Town of Chester Chief Brian Jarvis and OCS
Member Sheriff Carl Dubois present the Lifesaving Award to Deputy Jennifer Sergi of the OCSO
Exceptional Police Duty Awards are presented
to PO Michael Thompson of Town of Cornwall and PO John Pena of the Village
of Cornwall
Town of Chester Chief
Brian Jarvis and Major Edward Raso present NYS Trooper Peter Cirigliano with the Meritorious Service Award
OCS Member and FOP Lodge 957 President
Tom Carton and Major Edward Raso present NYS Trooper Peter Cirigliano with the FOP Medal of Merit Award
Town of Chester Chief Brian Jarvis and City of Newburgh Chief Eric
Paolilli present the Award for Valor to City of Newburgh PO William Lahar
Town of Chester Chief Brian Jarvis and City of Newburgh Chief Eric
Paolilli present the OC Police Officer of the Year Award to City of Newburgh PO William Lahar. In the background, OC Executive
Ed Diana and DA Frank Phillips applaud Off. Lahar.
Village of
Highland Falls Chief Peter Miller announced the conclusion of the Ceremony followed by the Police Officers Prayer and Blessing
of the Banners by Rev. Kirtland Watkins.
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Orange CountyShields
Super Bowl Party and Raffle
January 22nd, 2006
The Orange County Shields Super Bowl Party and Raffle was held on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the American Legion Hall in Greenwood Lake, NY. There were over 300 people in attendance and everyone
had a great time. Food and liquid refreshments were served from 2:30 PM until about 11:00 PM.
The grand prize, a trip to the Super Bowl in DetroitMichigan, was won by FRANK WEBER of Orange
County, NY. Frank is retired from the NYC Police Department.
When he was contacted, he said that he was definitely going and planned on seeing if
his son could get time off from work to go with him.
Also at the party, HOLLY FIGUEROA, was honored by the Shields for selling over 100 tickets
for the third consecutive year. She was presented a “Certificate of Appreciation”.
We also had a moment of silence for our troops who are overseas serving our great country
and fighting terrorism. Leading us in this tribute were OC Shields Member BOB ALLEN, father of LOU ALLEN who was killed in
Iraq, and Assemblywoman NANCY CALHOUN. The entire crowd joined in with them singing “God Bless America”.
There was a complete sellout of tickets so now might be the time to order your “lucky
number” for next year.
Chairman JIM VARIAN
TOM MADDEN, JIM VARIAN & TIM BEATTIE work the door
TOM CARTON, PAT CRONIN & LARRY BENNET run the raffles
Master Chef KEN VRANA & JIM KILCULLEN serve the chow
BOB ALLEN & NANCY CALHOUN sing God Bless America
HOLLY FIGUEROA receives a Certificate of Appreciation
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OC Shields Hudson River Cruise
Saturday September 10th, 2005
The First Annual Hudson River Cruise was held on Saturday, September 10th, 2005. We had beautiful weather
and calm seas!!! DJ JOHN CORCORAN and the caterer, Wayne, of T&M Deli were all set up when the “River Rose”
docked at “Newburgh Landing”. They pre-boarded at an “undisclosed location” and were ready for the
127 hungry passengers who were ready to party. Wayne surprised us with Clams, Mussels and Shrimp in addition to the extensive menu. DJ John played
a variety of tunes as well as some great patriotic music. As we approached the shore of historic West Point, John played the theme songs of the five branches of
the military. What a great tribute to our veterans on board as well as our men and woman serving in harms way!!!
We would like to thank KEVIN BUTLER of Marko’s
Oasis, Forge Hill Road, New Windsor, NY for giving us a “great deal” on the beverages that were served prior to
and after the Hudson River Cruise.Kevin is a supporter of all law enforcement.
His father, Tom, retired from the NYSP BCI with over 30 years in the department. See Kevin at Marko’s, the one stop
“superstore”, for all your beverage needs. Be sure to tell him that you are an OCS Member.
The winner of the 50/50 drawing was MIKE STARACE.
Mike is the husband of OCS Member Ret. Sgt. LORRAINE LYNCH STARACE. He graciously donated his share of the 50/50, a total
of $285.00, back to the Orange County Shields. Mike, the Executive Board and Members thank you for your generous donation.
Before we knew it, our “Three Hour Tour”
was over. At least we didn’t wind up stranded like the crew in “Gilligan’s Island”!!! The Executive Board and Members who took the cruise
are looking forward to the next one.
Photos by JOE CONWAY and TONY NAVARRO
The "River Rose", originally from New Orleans.
Member JOE OCCHIPINTI gets a Boarding Pass from Secretary
TONY NAVARRO.
"OCS Members at the stern"
"OCS Members at the bow"
"OCS Members below deck"
CRAIG & CHRISTINE FUREY and LORRAINE LYNCH STARACE
The "Chow Line"
DONNA LOCKE & BEN COALE ran the "BIG
50/50"
Treasurer BEN COALE, Secretary TONY NAVARRO & Member
JOE CONWAY
President TOM CARROLL & Secretary TONY NAVARRO
The DJ [in back] is Past President JOHN CORCORAN
"FALLON BUCK picks the 50/50 Winner"
"MIKE STARACE Wins the 50/50"
BRIAN McINERNEY disembarks with his "crew"
The ship is back in port. JOE OCCHIPINTI heads back
to NJ.
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OC Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall
Dedication
Monday September 13th, 2004
Photos by KEN SCHWARTZ
NY Shields Pipers
Honor Guard
NYSP Superintendant William E. Bennett
Senator William Larkin
Uniformed Officers
Helicopter "Flyover"
Riderless Horse
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OC Shields Annual Family Picnic and Clambake
Saturday September 11th, 2004
OCS Banner
In Honor of the Heros of 9-11
OCS Chaplain "Father Bill" Scafidi
L. to R.: 2nd Sgt-at-Arms John Fitzgerald,
"Father Bill" Scafidi and DJ Jimmy Cunningham
L. to R.: President Tim Lowry,
Secretary Tony Navarro and DJ Jimmy Cunningham
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March, 2004: Sgt. Tom Carroll Jr. promoted to Lieutenant
and assigned to the 34 Pct. in Manhattan.
L. to R.: NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly, Tom Carroll
Jr. and Ret. NYPD Officer & OCS President Tom Carroll Sr.
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OC Shields Annual Christmas Caravan
Sunday December 19th, 2003
L to R: Walden NY Mayor Rocco Pellegrino, OC Shields Secretary Tony Navarro [Santa Claus], Walden
Police Officer Ron Fabrizio and OC Shields Recording Secretary Ben Coale II.
L to R: OC Shields President Tim Lowry, Joe Iacovino, Lou Contini, OC Deputy Tom Mallon, OC
Shields Sgt.-at-Arms John Fitzgerald, OC Shields Secretary Tony Navarro [AKA Santa Claus], Walden NY Mayor Rocco Pellegrino,
Walden Police Officer Ron Fabrizio and Rich Schroeder.
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OC Shields Annual Clambake and Picnic
Saturday September 6th, 2003
Tony Navarro Presents a certificate to Tom
& Pat Carroll upon returning from a cruise to Bermuda. They were married aboard the "Norwegian Sea". As you can see, President
Tim Lowry goes into shock every time he hears the "M" word!!!
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Old Photo's
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Photo's from the FREE Family Clambake/Picnic held
on Saturday, September 21st, 2002 for all members in good standing. Photo's by Joe
Conway, National Police Defense Foundation Delegate.
Al Aliberti, Tom Carroll & Tony Navarro
Joe Conway & Tom Carroll
Tom Carroll, DJ Jim Cunningham & Tony Navarro
Tom Carroll and Caterer Walt O'Dell
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On Sunday May 19th, 2002, Tom Carroll,
Jim Kilcullen and George Miller attended the "Rockland County Police Memorial". Below are photos taken by George Miller.
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On Thursday April 4th, 2002, the National Police Defense Foundation honored "Man of the
Year" Bernard B. Kerik [Former NYC Police Commissioner] and "Woman of the Year" Dr. Deborah Mandell [Director of NPDF Psychological
Services]. Executive Board Members and 3 guest attended the "2002 Awards Charity Dinner". Seated are [left to right]
President of FOP Lodge #188 John Soricelli, Second Sergeant-at-Arms Tony Navarro, 1st Vice President Tim Lowry, Chaplain Jim
Varian, Parliamentarian James Kilcullen and Secretary Bob Kippel. Standing are Recording Secretary Theresa Sottolano
and Victim's Rights Advocate Pat Bodnar. Treasurer/Financal Secretary Tim Beattie and Past President Pat Barry were also in
attendance.
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Ancient Photo's
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An old photograph of Ed Koch at a Shields meeting.
Koch was running for governor at the time. The meeting was held at La Neves, now Owen Murphy's located on Route 17M Goshen.
The
people in the picture are, white hair the late Vic Roggia, the first president of the OCS. Pat Barry is in
the center and the late Jim Garvey is shaking hands with Ed Koch. All in photo are past presidents.
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January 1986 OrangeCounty Shields
Meeting
The topic
of the meeting was the clemency of cop-killer Gary McGivern by Gov. Mario Cuomo. McGivern killed WestchesterCounty Deputy William Fitzgerald.
The guest speaker was Ulster County District Attorney Michael Kavanagh and a New York Supreme Court Justice.
DA Kavanaugh is Introduced to the Membership
DA Kavanaugh Makes a Point
Orange DA Frank Phillips-OCS President Pat Barry-Ulster DA Michael Kavanaugh
DA Phillips Addresses the Membership
President Barry, Secretary Frank Bigger and the Board Listen Attentively to DA Kavanaugh
OCS Board and Members Give DA Kavanaugh a Standing Ovation as Secretary Frank Bigger Speaks with DA
