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

Orange County Shields

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 Detroit Michigan, 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.    

OC Shields Hudson River Cruise

Saturday September 10th, 2005

     The First Annual Hudson River Cruise was held on Saturday, September 10^th, 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

OC Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Wall

Dedication

Monday September 13th, 2004

Photos by KEN SCHWARTZ

OC Shields Annual Family Picnic and Clambake

Saturday September 11th, 2004