Sunday, March 18 , 2018 at 1:30 PMPearl River, New York

2018 Parade Supporters:

Trophy Donors

56 th Annual

IBEW LOCAL 363Annie A. and James P. Russell MemorialConnie and Breda O’Sullivan Memorial

Mary Franklin MemorialIn Memory of Piper Billy Kenney (Donated by the RCAOH Pipe Band)

Joe McKiernan MemorialNeil O’Sullivan Honor Guard Memorial

(Donated by various members of the LAOH)Raymond W. Sheridan Sr. Memorial

Thomas P. and Bridget Kilgallen Memorial(Donated by Helen and Michael Murphy)

Timmy John O’Riordan Memorial (Donated by the Lee Family)William A. Dwyer Jr. Memorial

Society of Friendly Sons of Saint PatrickLuigi O’Grady’s Deli and Catering

Munno’s Italian DeliIn Memory of John O’Hara (Donated by Murty’s Publick House)

Thomas Argenti Memorial (Donated by the Fatigate Family)TF Noonan’s

AcknowledgmentsThe AOH St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee expresses their sincere thanksto the following groups and individuals who helped make this parade possible:Hon. Edwin Day, County ExecutiveHon. Christopher Day, Orangetown Supervisor and Orangetown Town BoardOrangetown Parks & Recreation - Aric GortonOrangetown Highway Department - James DeanUse of their facilities: Pearl River Hook & Ladder Co. #1Use of their parking lot: IRG Realty, Pearl River, NY (Originally California)The Ambulance Corps of OrangetownOrangetown ParamedicsOur TownRockland County TimesRockland Journal NewsThe residents and local businesses of Rockland County and specifically Pearl River, who support our parade

Special Thanks to Chief Kevin Nulty, Lt. Michael Shannon and the Orangetown Police Department and Auxiliary, New York State Troopers, New York State Park Police, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department, Suffern Police Department, South Nyack/Grandview Police Department, Clarkstown Auxiliary and Ramapo Auxiliary for their cooperation and assistance in the putting on of the Parade.

For Irish Events in and out of Rockland County, check out Rockland County AOH County Board, www.RocklandCountyAOH.com, LAOH County Board, www.rclaoh.com, AOH Division 3, Pearl River www.praoh.org, AOH Division 4, Suffern www.suffernaoh.com

DedicationA recurrent theme of this year’s 56th Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saoirse; Freedom. The love and quest for freedom is intrinsic to the Irish character. Despite the continued attempts by one of the world’s greatest imperial powers for over eight centuries to extinguish the light of freedom in the Irish heart, it has preserved. St. Patrick himself was kidnapped as a child and enslaved, only to escape and return to the land of his captors preaching a Gospel of forgiveness. The historical St. Patrick was the first recorded western voice to denounce the evils of slavery; he should be remembered and honored for that, not for “driving the snakes out of Ireland”. It was freedom from oppression and man-made famine that caused the Irish to come to America; they saw beyond the prejudices of anti-Irish/anti-Catholic nativist groups the true freedoms of America and have made their mark in every aspect of American Society. Their gratitude is marked by the many Irish Americans who wear their green today on their graves in defense of our country and in service to our communities. Today’s parade commander, a veteran of Iwo Jima and recipient of the Purple Heart and Silver Star, is a reminder of those sacrifices. Despite their success in their new home, “Ireland’s exiled children in America” never forgot the struggle for freedom by those they had left in Ireland.In this spirit, today we honor the veterans of the Korean War. That this conflict should be known as “America’s Forgotten War” is scandalous; however, in our Irish heritage, remembrance is a duty. We are proud to honor the veterans of Inchon, Chosin, Bloody Ridge, Heartbreak Ridge and count-less other battles without names and acts of heroism unrecorded. We recall in a special way the 28 Irishmen who fought and died in that conflict as members of the United States military, but who waited over fifty years to be granted US citizenship.We also in this 20th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement remember that Ireland’s struggle for freedom continues to this day. The historic agreement brokered by US Special Envoy George Mitchell ended the thirty year conflict of “the Troubles” and has spawned two decades of relative peace; our Grand Marshal’s brother, Seamus Woods, was a casualty of that tragic conflict, may he Rest In Peace. Yet, twenty years on many provisions, despite being agreed to a signed treaty, are unimplemented; specifically a Bill of Rights, addressing the legacy of the past with justice and recognition of the right of the Irish people to speak their native language. Yes, there is peace, but it is the fragile peace of a cease fire and not the enduring peace which comes from parity of respect. Now, Britain’s decision to pursue Brexit in contradiction of the will of the majority of the people of Northern Ireland threatens the Good Friday Agreement at its very foundation. As we celebrate the Patron Saint of Ireland, let us pray for a permanent peace with justice and respect throughout Ireland.

Beannachtaí na Féile Pádraig oraibhGod Bless AmericaGod Save Ireland

Neil F. Cosgrove, Irish American Heritage Month Committee Chair

In Memoriam

On this Saint Patrick’s Day, we remember our dedicated and faithful Hibernians, Patricia Barry, 25 year chairwoman of The Emerald Ball, and Margaret (Peg)

Matone, 1st woman Parade Commander of the Rockland County Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. May they Rest In Peace.

Judges

Sean Murphy, Peter O’Donnell, Richard Reidy,Msgr. Weber and Patrick Withers.

General CommitteeParade Co-Chairperson – Mary O’Sullivan

Parade Co-Chairperson – William LeeFormation Chairperson – Carmel Reilly

Secretary – Trish LeeTreasurer – William Lee

Awards Chairperson – Sean WalshJudges Chairperson – Lillian Murphy

Director of Transportation – Frank McDonaghMass Chairperson – Jim Russell

Ball Chairperson – Mary MulcahyJournal Chairperson – Sean Walsh

Parade Announcers – Michael & Neil O’Sullivan National Anthems – Maureen McNulty and Michael O’Sullivan

Other Committee MembersJim McDonnell, Tim O’Neill, John Lowry, Helen Kilgallen Murphy,

Jim Normoyle, Jim Clarke, Barry Tesseyman, Neil Cosgrove, Joan Moore,Tom Leavey, Cy Hughes, Teresa Morris, Alice Fogarty, Katie Anne Basler,

Moira Reilly, Dermot Moore, Eileen Moore, Kieran Cumminings,Brendan Moore, Michael Mulcahy, Craig Basler, Brian Booth, Linda Sheridan,

Matt Reilly, Terry McGeever, John McGowan and Pat Withers

We must remember and support the people of Ireland and especially thoseindividuals in the North of Ireland who strive on a daily basis for Peace,

Justice and Unity.

To view the parade on online go to: www.RocklandCountyAOH.com

Honor Battalion

Parade Commander: PFC Francis Duffy, Retired USMC, Purple Heart & Silver Star RecipientOrangetown Police Honor GuardRockland County AOH BannerRockland County Sheriff’s Correction Division Honor GuardRockland County AOH Edward V. Larkin Memorial Pipe BandGrand Marshal: Emmett Woods, AOH Division #5Aides to the Grand Marshal:

Joan M. Moore, LAOH County BoardMichael Lydon, AOH Div. #1Jacqueline Harchauoi, LAOH Div. #2Sean Walsh, AOH Div #3Colleen Fitzpatrick, LAOH Div. #3James Tesseyman, AOH Div. #4Martin Fogarty, AOH Div #5William Dwyer, III, Rockland County Feis Michael Donovan, Rockland Irish American Cultural CenterPatrick McGovern, Rockland Gaelic Athletic AssociationJohn Gould Sr., Rockland County Police Emerald SocietyMichael Higgins, Rockland County Shields

Kerry PipersRockland County Parade Co-Chairperson: Mary O’SullivanRockland County Parade Co-Chairperson: William LeeArchbishop of New York: Cardinal Timothy M. DolanNational AOH Secretary: Jere ColeNational AOH Director: Daniel DennehyNational AOH Organizer: Tim McSweeneyNational AOH Political Education Chairman: Neil F. CosgroveNational AOH Hibernian Hunger Chairman: Thomas BeirneNational AOH Immediate Past President: Brendan MooreNYS AOH President: Victor J. VogelNYS AOH Secretary: John ManningNYS AOH Special Projects: Dermot O. MooreRockland County AOH President: John McGowanRockland County LAOH President: Lillian MurphyAOH Chaplain: Msgr. Edward WeberAOH Chaplin Emeritus: Msgr. John Mulligan Dean of Rockland County: Msgr. Emmett NevinRockland County Hibernian of the Year: William YoungRockland County Businessman of the Year: Neill AcerAide to the Grand Marshal, New York City: James Russell

Judiciary, Federal, State, County and Town OfficialsRockland County Sheriff’s Department Police Color GuardRockland County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol

“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. One man with courage is a majority. Where the press is free and every man is able to read, all is safe.”(Thomas Jefferson, 3rd President of the United States of America)

Port Authority Police Honor GuardPort Authority Police Pipes and DrumsKorean War Veterans Association, Eagle ChapterColor Guard and Members: American Legion Post 329Pearl River High School Marching BandColor Guard and Members: Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 333Rockland County Marine Corps LeagueAmerican History TimelineJewish War Veterans of the USASt. Raymond Academy BandRamapo Police Honor GuardRockland County Police Emerald SocietyRockland County Firefighters Pipes and DrumsPearl River Fire DepartmentRockland County Fire Fighters Emerald SocietyBrewer Fire Engine Company No. 1

First BattalionBattalion Commander: Barry Tesseyman, Jr., AOH Division #4, SuffernWestwood Volunteer Fire Department Color GuardBergen Irish Pipe BandAOH Members Division #4, SuffernRockland County Knights of ColumbusSacred Heart School, SuffernRamapo ScoutsVerlin School of Irish DanceCounty Cork Pipe BandCounty Sligo Men’s S & B Association, Inc.ARCBuddy BallCamp Venture

Second BattalionBattalion Commander: Teresa Morris, LAOH Division # 3, Pearl RiverWarwick Fire Department Color GuardPolice Pipes and Drums of Morris County, NJLAOH Division Members #2, #3 and #4St. Francis of Assisi ParishCatholic DaughtersNYC Carpenters Pipes and Drums, Local 157County Longford AssociationOrangetown PatriotsSt. Anthony’s SchoolSaint Dominic’s Catholic School of ReligionClarkstown ScoutsOrange County AOH Pipes and DrumsRespect Life, Inc.Albertus Magnus High School – “The Catholic High School of Rockland County”Women of Irish Heritage

Third BattalionBattalion Commander: Michael Tracey, AOH Division #5, South OrangetownFDNY EMS Pipes and Drums Honor GuardFDNY EMS Pipes and DrumsAOH Members, Division #5, South OrangetownSouth Orangetown ScoutsRockland Irish American Cultural CenterElevator Constructors Local 1 of NY/NJ Pipe BandMcBride Chapter INAClan Na GaelSt. Gregory Barbarigo School, GarnervilleTown of Haverstraw Police Honor GuardHudson Valley Regional Police Pipes and DrumsRockland Gaelic Athletic AssociationFDNY Emerald Society Pipes & DrumsFDNY Emerald Society

Fourth BattalionBattalion Commander: Daniel Mulligan, AOH Division #3, Pearl RiverParamus Police Department Honor GuardPolice Pipes and Drums of Bergen CountyAOH Members Division #3, Pearl RiverSt. Margaret’s School, Pearl RiverSt. Margaret’s Parish and CCD, Pearl RiverSword of LightInishfree School of Irish DanceSt. Paul’s SchoolPearl River School of Irish MusicCounty Offaly AssociationPearl River ScoutsBroesler School of Irish DanceParamus Catholic Marching PaladinsClarkstown Police Honor GuardClarkstown Police PBA

Fifth BattalionBattalion Commander: Brian Moore, AOH Division #1, North RocklandNew York State Courts Officers Honor GuardNew York State Courts Pipes and DrumsAOH Members Division #1, North RocklandNew York State Nurses Association Rockland County Pride CenterPipes and Drums of the Police Emerald Society of WestchesterPolice Emerald Society of WestchesterKerrymen’s P&B Association of New YorkNorth Rockland ScoutsNorth Rockland High School “Red Raider” Marching BandNorth Rockland High School ROTCRidgewood School of Irish DancePalisades Predator Youth Hockey TeamManhattan College Pipes and DrumsIBEW Local Union 363Formation CommitteeOrangetown Highway Department, James Dean, Superintendent of Highways