Photo By Petty Officer 2nd Class Maria Alvarez | 180525-N-BY095-0201 NEW YORK (May 25, 2018) The New York Police Department (NYPD) and...... read more read more
NEW YORK - Every year the New York Police Department (NYPD) and United States Navy Association come together in an annual day of remembrance to honor those who serve their country as members of the armed forces and the NYPD. The ceremony was held at the NYPD headquarters.
The ceremony began with Lt. Tony Giorgio, head of the NYPD Ceremonial Unit welcoming the men, women and service members in attendance and providing an introduction to the series of events.
The NYPD ceremonial unit performed the national Anthem and did color guard for the event.
Following the National Anthem everyone bowed their heads as Lt. Cmdr. John B. Sears gave the invocation.
The guest speaker for the event was U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Fleet Master Chief Paul Kingsbury.
Kingsbury thanked everyone in attendance and said it was an honor to be in New York and a greater honor to be the guest speaker at the NYPD and Unites States Navy Remembrance ceremony.
NYPD Detective Kevin Gallagher, presented a flag that was flown over the USS Arlington (LPD 24) to Patricia Ann McDonald and her son Conor McDonald.
Her husband was Steven McDonald, a former U.S. Navy hospital corpsman and third generation NYPD officer who was shot in the line of duty on July 12, 1986. He continued to serve the NYPD and passed away January 10, 2017.
The NYPD United States Navy Association created an award in his honor.
Former NYPD officer and U.S. Navy retired Lt. Peter Meehan was awarded the Steven McDonald “Forged by the Sea” award.
“I am very humble for receiving this award, said Meehan. “If you know Steven’s story and the life he led before and after he got shot, it’s an amazing story of resiliency. I’m very humbled and honored to have received this award.”
Meehan wasn’t the only recipient of an award. NYPD First Deputy Commissioner Benjamin B. Tucker was awarded the distinguished service award.
“Anytime you receive an award you’re proud but I was particularly glad to receive this one,” said Tucker. “I’m honored for being recognized particularly because I didn’t serve in the armed services and to be honored by the Navy with this award is just really nice.”
The ceremony ended with The NYPD Emerald Society Pipes and Drums playing “Anchors Aweigh”.
FWNY, now in its 30th year, is the city’s time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. The weeklong celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984.
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| Date Taken: | 05.25.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 05.26.2018 14:18 |
| Story ID: | 278539 |
| Location: | NEW YORK, NY, US |
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