FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums - Events Feed

Tour of Duty run coming into Manhattan

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:27:41 -0400

Start: 09/11/2010 - 6:00am

End: 09/11/2010 - 6:30am

The FDNY Pipes and Drums is proud to be leading the 9/11 families,Tour of Duty runners, Chief Kilduff, Commissioner Cassano, Congressman Peter King, the Australian Prime Minister, and countless others across the bridge down to the foot of the site. The runners started their journey from the Santa Monica Pier in CA on August 12th and will be concluding their run at the WTC site on September 11th. This will be a great sight to see and the band is very excited to be a part of this amazing journey. To track the progress of the run click here to see the tour of duty web site.

Wreath Laying at the NYC Fire Museum

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:28:07 -0400

Start: 09/11/2010 - 12:30pm

End: 09/11/2010 - 1:30pm

An FDNY Piper will play at a wreath laying ceremony at the Fire Museum. This will take place in the 9/11 Tribute Room on the first floor. The Museum is located at 278 Spring Street, NYC and is open to the public. For more info on the museum click here

FDNY Pipes and Drums wreath laying ceremony at Engine Company 10

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:35:12 -0400

Start: 09/11/2010 - 7:11pm

End: 09/11/2010 - 7:30pm

As tradition has it the FDNY Pipes and Drums will have their wreath laying ceremony on the side of 10 and 10 where the massive plaque is located that lists all the Firefighters who were killed. The Band lost two of its members on September 11th, Band Chaplain Father Mychal Judge and Drummer Durrell "Bronko" Pearsall. Every year the band goes to this sacred ground at dusk and holds our own wreath laying ceremony. The wreath is laid by the senior members of the pipe band as the whole band plays on. Feel free to join us as we play to remember our own and every other innocent life that was lost.

FDNY Grade 4 and 5 Bands set to compete at Nassau Feis

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:53:58 -0400

Start: 09/19/2010 - 10:00am

End: 09/19/2010 - 6:00pm

Coming off of a successful run at the Hunter Mountain Pipe Band Championships in August the Grade 4 and 5 bands of the FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the Nassau Irish Feis which is held at Molloy College in Rockville Centre, NY. For more info on the Feis please visit their page.

FDNY Pitch and Putt Golf Outing

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:40:35 -0400

Start: 09/23/2010 - 10:00am

End: 09/23/2010 - 3:30pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will hold our annual Pitch and Putt golf outing at Reis Park in Rockaway. For more info contact John Xuereb (pronounced X-Werb) at Ladder 161. 718-965-8245. Keep your eyes on this spot for more details.

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Run

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:41:25 -0400

Start: 09/26/2010 - 9:00am

End: 09/26/2010 - 12:00pm

The FDNY will be playing at the 9th Tunnel to Towers run which starts in Brooklyn and ends in Manhattan. Stephen Siller was a Fireman in Squad 1 and was killed on September 11th after running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to get to the WTC. For more info on the race click here for their web site.

Plaque Dedication for FF Kevin Delano Sr of Ladder Company 142

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:44:57 -0400

Start: 09/28/2010 - 11:00am

End: 09/28/2010 - 11:00am

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at a Plaque Dedication for FF Kevin Delano Sr of Ladder Company 142. Kevin was retired and passed away from a WTC related Illness. The Firehouse is located at 103-17 98th Street Queens, NY

FD vs PD Boxing at Madison Square Garden

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:28:58 -0400

Start: 10/01/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 10/01/2010 - 11:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the FD vs PD Boxing match. This will be held in the WaMu Theatre at MSG. Fore more info on the Boxers and the event visit the Boxing Teams website

Staten Island Columbus Day Parade

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:34:46 -0400

Start: 10/03/2010 - 11:00am

End: 10/03/2010 - 2:00pm

The FDNY PIpes and Drums will be participating in the Staten Island Columbus Day Parade which starts at Hylan Blvd & New Dorp Lane, SI, NY

There will be a Pre-parade ceremony in New Dorp High School, 465 New Dorp Lane, SI

Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano will be Grand Marshall

FDNY Annual Memorial Services

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:40:02 -0400

Start: 10/06/2010 - 11:00am

End: 10/06/2010 - 12:30pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the FDNY Annual Memorial Services this is held at the Firemen’s Monument at 100th St & Riverside Drive, NYC

Plaque Dedication for FF Richard Manetta of Ladder 156

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:46:54 -0400

Start: 10/12/2010 - 11:00am

End: 10/12/2010 - 12:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at a Plaque Dedication for (active member) FF Richard Manetta Ladder 156 (E 276)
The Firehouse is located at1635 East 14th St, Brooklyn, NY

Ribbon-Cutting of Lt. Curtis Meyran & Lt John Bellew Educational Complex

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:03:32 -0400

Start: 10/14/2010 - 9:45am

End: 10/14/2010 - 11:00am

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the Ribbon-Cutting of the Lt. Curtis Meyran & Lt John Bellew Educational Complex
The event will be held at1640 Bronxdale Avenue Bronx, NY 10462

Plaque Dedication for FF Joseph T. Szewczyk Engine 264

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:06:31 -0400

Start: 10/14/2010 - 11:00am

End: 10/14/2010 - 12:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the Plaque Dedication for (Active Member) FF Joseph T. Szewczyk Engine 264
The Firehouse is located at 16-15 Central Avenue Queens, NY

FDNY Pipe Band to play at Rangers home opener at MSG

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 16:36:02 -0400

Start: 10/15/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 10/15/2010 - 9:30pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums has been asked to play at the Rangers home opener against the Maple Leafs. This is a great honor for the band to play at this event. For more info on the Rangers home opener click here.

44th Anniversary of the 23rd Street Fire

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:11:38 -0400

Start: 10/17/2010 - 12:00pm

End: 10/17/2010 - 1:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the 44th Anniversary of the 23rd Street Fire Commemoration
The event will be held at 23rd Street at Broadway (S.E. corner)

65-2 Funeral for Fireman Rory O'Flaherty of Ladder Company 34

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:06:17 -0400

Start: 10/22/2010 - 10:30am

End: 10/22/2010 - 12:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at Rory's funeral as a mark of respect for our fallen Brother.

It is with regret to inform you of the passing of FF Rory O'Flaherty, an active member of Ladder 34, which occured on October 17, 2010.

The wake will be held this this Thursday 10/21 from 4pm-9pm.
Flower Funeral Home
714 Yonkers Ave
Yonkers, NY

The funeral is Friday 10/22 at 10:30am.
St. John's RC Church
670 Yonkers Ave (corner of St. Johns Ave)
Yonkers, NY

Plaque Dedication for active member (WTC-related) FF Robert Ford Engine 284 and Ladder 149

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:17:53 -0400

Start: 10/29/2010 - 11:00am

End: 10/29/2010 - 12:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the Plaque Dedication for FF Robert Ford of Engine 284 and Ladder 149
The Firehouse is located at 1157 79th Street Brooklyn, NY

NYC Marathon

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:24:19 -0400

Start: 11/07/2010 - 9:00am

End: 11/07/2010 - 10:00am

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the NYC Marathon finish line. The band has played this gig for many years and it is always a pleasure to cross the finish line without running 26.1 miles before.

Plaque Dedication for BC James Byrne (LOD Death 1954)

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 18:29:07 -0400

Start: 11/23/2010 - 11:00am

End: 11/23/2010 - 12:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at a Plaque Dedication for BC James Byrne (LOD 1954)
This will take place at the quarters of Engine 59/ Ladder 30 which is loacted at 111 West 133 St, NYC.

65-2 Funeral for Firefighter Gary Valentino of Engine Company 43

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:57:43 -0500

Start: 12/01/2010 - 10:30am

End: 12/01/2010 - 12:00pm

It is with regret that the FDNY announce the death of active member Gary Valentino

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at his funeral. Wake and funeral info are listed below.

Wake:

Tuesday 11/30/2010 Visiting hours 2:00 - 9:00 Lazear Smith And Vander and Plaat Funeral Home which is located at 17 Oakland Ave. Warwick NY 10990
845-986-4331

Funeral:

12/1/2010 1030 hrs

St Stephens RC Church 75 Sanfordville Road
Warwick NY 10990
845-986-4028

Funeral for color guard member Billy Hewitson Retired member of Rescue Company 2

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:23:50 -0500

Start: 12/02/2010 - 10:00am

End: 12/02/2010 - 11:00am

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the funeral of Color Guard member Billy Hewitson who is retired from Rescue 2. The info is as follows:

Thursday December 2nd

10am

St Aidan's Church
505 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596-1727
(516) 746-6585 ‎

The Annual Anchor Club Christmas party at Goldwater Hospital

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:25:09 -0500

Start: 12/04/2010 - 10:30am

End: 12/04/2010 - 12:30pm

On Saturday, December 4, 2010, at 10:30 am, the FDNY Anchor Club will host their annual Christmas party
at Coler-Goldwater Hospital, located at the south end of Roosevelt Island. The FDNY Pipes and Drums plays at this annual event every year. For more information, call Anchor Club President, Bill Greco at 917-575-1012 or 718-863-8088.

NYC Firefighter Burn Center Christmas Party

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:15:47 -0500

Start: 12/06/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 12/06/2010 - 8:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the annual burn center Christmas party which is held in Manhattan.

Commissioning of the Firefighter II Fireboat

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 15:35:08 -0500

Start: 12/07/2010 - 2:00pm

End: 12/07/2010 - 3:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the Commissioning of Fireboat Fire Fighter II
This will take place at Marine Company 9 SI Homeport Front & Canal Streets Staten Island, N.Y.

High School Football Coaches Fundraiser

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:26:32 -0500

Start: 12/13/2010 - 7:00pm

End: 12/13/2010 - 8:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing tonight at the High School Football Coaches Fundraiser. This is being held at the Waldorf Astoria and Coach Joe Gibbs is the MC.

Funeral for Retired BC Robert Love

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:19:13 -0500

Start: 12/15/2010 - 10:00am

End: 12/15/2010 - 11:15am

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at a funeral for retired BC Bob Love on Wednesday the 15th of December at 10am.

He was a F.D.N.Y. firefighter for over 32 years, receiving numerous citations for bravery. It is said at one point in his career, he was the most decorated firefighter in the City of New York. He retired as Battalion Chief in 1993.

The Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 15, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's R.C. Church in Washingtonville. Internment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery.

For more info click here

65-2 Funeral for Firefighter Fitzroy C. Haines Jr of Ladder Company 15

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:03:43 -0500

Start: 12/23/2010 - 10:30am

End: 12/23/2010 - 12:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the funeral of Firefighter Fitzroy C. Haines Jr., Ladder 15, his death occurred on
December 19, 2010.

Viewing Hours at Marine Park Funeral Home will be Wednesday, December 22, 2010 - 1400 Hours to 1600 Hours and 1900 Hours to 2100 Hours

The Funeral will take place at 1030 hours, at Good Shepard
Church, 1950 Batchelder Street, Brooklyn, NY.

For more info click here

65-2 Funeral for retired member John P Sullivan Ladder 34

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 13:34:08 -0500

Start: 12/30/2010 - 10:00am

End: 12/30/2010 - 11:30am

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the funeral of retired member John P. Sullivan of Ladder 34. See below for the information regarding wake and funeral.

Service Information:
Thursday, December 30, 2010 10:00 AM St. John The Evangelist R.C. Church, Goshen,, NY
Visitation:
Tuesday, December 28, 2010 6:00 To 8:00 PM at Donovan Funeral Home, Inc, Goshen, NY; Wednesday, December 29, 2010 2-4 PM & 6-8 PM at Donovan Funeral Home, Inc, Goshen, NY
Interment:
St. John's Cemetery, Goshen, NY

Plaque Dedication for Two LODD from Engine 227

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:03:49 -0500

Start: 01/06/2011 - 11:00am

End: 01/06/2011 - 12:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at a belated plaque dedication for Lt John Seemann (LOD Jan 2, 1935) and FF Bernard O’Kane (LOD Dec 25, 1927)

This will take place at Engine 227 423 Ralph Avenue Brooklyn, NY

Plaque Dedication for (WTC-Retired Members) from Engine 320 and Ladder 167

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 22:11:18 -0500

Start: 01/14/2011 - 1:00pm

End: 01/14/2011 - 2:00pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at a Plaque Dedication for (WTC-retired members) Captain Kevin Cassidy, Engine 320, and Fireman James Ryan, Ladder 167

This will take place at quarters of Engine 320 and Ladder 167
36-18 Francis Lewis Blvd.
Bayside, NY

65-2 Funeral for Fireman Roy Chelsen of Engine Company 28

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 10:43:22 -0500

Start: 01/15/2011 - 11:00am

End: 01/15/2011 - 12:30pm

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the funeral for Fireman Roy Chelsen of Engine Company 28. See the info below provided by the UFA.

65-2 #5 January 11, 2011
WTC DEATH: Funeral/Wake Services FF Roy Chelsen (Engine 28)

The UFA is sorry to inform you of another FDNY member WTC victim. Retired FF Roy Chelsen has died as a direct result of his exposure to WTC toxins during the course of his duties. The UFA is asking active and retired members to turn out as a sign of respect to our deceased brother and his family. Service details are as follows:
Lazear-Smith & Vander Plaat Memorial Home
17 Oakland Ave
Warwick, NY 10990 Map.
Tel: 845-986-4331

Wake/Viewing:
Thursday, January 13th, 2-4pm & 7-9pm
Friday, January 14th, 2-4pm & 7-9pm

Funeral is on Saturday, January 15th, 11am at Warwick Valley High School
89 Sanfordville Road
Warwick, NY 10990 Map.

65-2 Funeral for Fireman Billy Quick

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 19:27:16 -0500

Start: 01/22/2011 - 9:30am

End: 01/22/2011 - 11:00am

The FDNY Pipes and Drums will be playing at the funeral of Fireman Billy Quick. Bill was suffering from ailments he got from working at the WTC site. His wake and funeral information are below.

Wake will be at Mackens Funeral Home
3930 Long Beach Road
Thursday 1/20 and Friday 1/21
2-4 & 7-9 both days
Funeral will be at St. Ignatius
Sat 1/22 - 721 Broadway in Long Beach at 9:30 am