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Fundraiser
for Fallen FF Inspires Family and Friends
The
Journal News 6/14/2008
When
the family of John Bellew organized the first golf outing in the
fallen firefighter's name, they got a lot of interest from the public
and it sold out right away. Bellew's widow, Eileen, said she was
amazed that the event has continued to grow and raise thousands of
dollars over the years. Above all, she said, she and her family have
gotten back more than they could have imagined. The John Bellew
Memorial Fund's fund-raising events have become inspirations for her
and John's children, ages 3, 5, 7 and 9, she said...more>
Olympic
Dream Ahead of Schedule
While
this Olympic dream is a relative new one for the Eltingville teen,
it's been on the mind of John Bassano -- owner and operator of the New
York Dojo Institute in Grasmere -- for the majority of the 35-plus
years he's been training and teaching the sport. "I've produced
national and international champions and Pan Am gold medalists,"
said the ex-U.S. Navy boxing champ and former 40-year member of the
FDNY. "But my goal is to develop a Staten Island Olympian. This
is the closest I've come. "This is my love; this is what I do.
Having someone compete in the Olympics is what it's all about,"
said Bassano, whose no-nonsense veneer does not mask his excitement.
"It's what I want."...more>
Bravest
Top NYPD, 16-15
NY
Post 6/2/2008
The
Bravest were at their finest yesterday, beating the NYPD, 16-15, with
a field goal in the final two minutes of their annual gridiron grudge
match. The Fire Department took an early 14-0 lead, but the cops
fought back to pull ahead, 15-14. With a minute and 20 seconds to go,
firefighter George Oostemeyer kicked the winning field goal from 25
yards out. A crowd of 5,000 watched the game at Hofstra University.
Proceeds go to the two agencies' widows and children's funds. In the
36 years of the contest, the NYPD has won 24 times and the FDNY 12
9/11
Golf Event Today in Mint Hill
Several
firefighters who responded to the World Trade Center attacks in
September 2001 will be among those playing golf today in the fifth
annual F.F. Steven Coakley Foundation Golf Tournament. The event is
scheduled for a 1 p.m. start at Olde Sycamore Golf Plantation in Mint
Hill. Steven Coakley was a New York City firefighter who died in the
collapse of the World Trade Centers after the terrorist attacks. His
sister, Kara Walker, lives in south Charlotte and started the
nonprofit foundation in her brother's name...more>
Big
Apples Team Signs Up for 08 Firefighter Games Liverpool
Daily Post 5/23/2008 THE
World Firefighter Games being held this year in Liverpool have been
given another boost with the announcement that the New York Fire
Department is sending a squad. The games are taking place as part of
the city’s Capital of Culture celebrations and this week a crew of
25 from the Big Apple has signed up...more>
Registration
Under Way for Garbarini Golf Event
The
Milltown Fire Department will present the sixth annual Charles
Garbarini Golf Outing on June 9 at the Cranbury Golf Club, 49
Southfield Road, West Windsor. The shotgun scramble will begin at 10
a.m. Charles Garbarini, a lieutenant with the New York City Fire
Department, was lost in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Funds
collected from the golf event will go to charities, as well as other
causes, requested by the Garbarini family...more>
Card
is Set for Tomorrow's Big Battle of the Badges
The
fight card is set for this Saturday's Battle of the Badges boxing
tournament, which pits pugilists from the Jersey City Police and Fire
departments against their New York City counterparts. The card
includes Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy's 31-year-old son, Jeremiah,
fighting on behalf of the city's Bravest...more>
Milltown
FD Golf Event Honors NYC Firefighter
Though
Charles Garbarini was someone borough firefighters never met, he is
someone they will never forget. The lieutenant with the New York City
Fire Department perished in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, but his
memory burns brightly, thanks to those who continue to honor it.
"That's the one thing about firemen - we take care of each other,
come hell or high water," Milltown Deputy Fire Chief Jules
Dekovics said...more> FDNY
Soccer Sponsors Youth Clinic The
FDNY Soccer Club and the Firefighter Sergio Villanueva Soccer
Foundation are hosting our 2008 Youth Soccer Clinic.
This year’s Clinic will feature Coaches from the World famous
Liverpool Football Academy. The
Liverpool Academy is the training ground for tomorrow’s stars of the
English Premier League. The Clinic will also include Players and Coaches from both
the Merseyside Fire Service, of Liverpool, as well as the FDNY Soccer
Team...more>
FDNY
9/11 Memorial Golf Outing
May
18-21 | The seventh annual FDNY 9-11 Memorial Golf Outing, the world's
largest firefighter golf benefit, will be held on 30 Grand Strand area
golf courses. The event raises money for the Thomas Elsasser Fund and
a holding account for a non-line of duty national fund. The Thomas
Elsasser Fund is a charity backed by the United Firefighters
Association (UFA) and designed to benefit families of fallen
firefighters. The event features four days of activities for
firefighters and their families. The four-person best ball tournament
tees off at 8 a.m. May 21 with a shotgun start. There are several
functions throughout the week. Registration open until May 10; $390
entry fee includes four nights of accommodations, three rounds of
golf, the Wednesday afternoon picnic and a FDNY golf shirt.
Firefighters are invited to register by calling 1-877-411-FDNY or
visit FDNYGolf.com
for more information.
Lacrosse
Day of Champions
Bill
Coughlin's return to the field had added significance Saturday. The
Chaminade defender did so as part of the Lacrosse Day of Champions at
Manhasset High School in memory of Sgt. James Regan, an Army Ranger
killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq in February 2007...more>
Firefighter
Mozzillo (E55) Memorial Scholarship/Fundraiser Golf Outing
On
Thursday, May 8th at 10:45am the Golf Tournament will begin at Silver
Lake Golf Course, 915 Victory Blvd. SI, NY. Dinner will follow at 7pm,
The Staaten, 697 Forest Ave, SI, NY. All proceeds go to the
Christopher Mozzillo Scholarship Fund. Send donations to Mrs. Pamela
Yarosz 33 St. Johns Dr. Freehold, NJ 07728. RSVP by April 17th.
Contact Pamela Mozzillo-Yarosz, 732-252-8806, or e-mail cmmscholarship@aol.com. |
