CONDOLENCES
Ray Stock, a retired member of New York's finest. was a long time member of the Rockaway Pt. F.D. He was an all around great guy and we all extend our sincerest condolences to Ray's family and many friends. May he rest in peace.
HENRY, ALWAYS WITH US
At our drill on Tuesday Nov. 11th we'll pause to honor our brother Henry Schaberick on the tenth anniversary of his entrance into heaven. To quote Father Brian, "Henry was one of the good guys" who greatly enjoyed his work as one of our commissioners and took great joy in planning our post drill snacks. His spirit is and always will be with us.
SATURDAY NOV 8th 9:00 AM MASS AT ST, GENEVIEVE'S HONORING OUR VETERANS
After Mass, we'll proceed to Father Hession Hall for a breakfast sponsored by our community's VFW Post. After enjoying breakfast, our veterans will dispose our community's worn flags in the proper way. Please see Pat Adams at the Roxbury Barn, to make reservations for this great breakfast.
VETERANS DAY, TUESDAY NOV 11th
We thank PBFD members Bill Hayes, Frank Farrell, Barney Pittari, John Manley, Ricky Savage, John Ingram, Marty Ingram, Neil Wilson, Marty Walsh, Phil Rawdon, Bob Klein and Jim O'Meara for their courageous service in our nation's armed forces. When you see a veteran, please thank him/her for defending our free American way of life.
ELECTION DAY, TUESDAY NOV. 4th
Since 1775, the courageous members of our nation's armed forces have defended with their lives our basic rights as American citizens, one of which is the right to vote, and as Big Jack writes this column, there are Breezy Pointers serving in our armed forces overseas bravely defending our freedom. Therefore, we owe it to them and to all who have served our country to exercise our right and responsibility to vote on Election Day. This election's outcome could very well determine our nation's future, so please vote on Election Day. Also, please check on the older people on your walk to ensure that they can get to the polls located at the St. Thomas More Parish hall.
FIRE SAFETY TIP
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday Morning. Before turning back your clocks, don't forget to test your home's smoke and co detectors and to replace all the batteries.
$1000 CLUB NEWS
At Sunday's drawings, our club members enjoyed a delicious buffet prepared by the harbor Light, congratulated the winners of the October, November and December drawings and cheered on the Jets and Giants to victory.
Our club members are already looking forward to January's drawing, which will occur on Sunday Jan. 25th starting at 2:00 PM.
ELECTED OFFICERS 2008-2009
At our recent elections, our members elected Keith Whalen to our Board Of Commissioners, reelected Peter Morgan, as Chief of Department, and elected Pat Concannon as Deputy Chief, John Fahy and Ed Morgan as Captains, Jim Hampton and Marty Ingram as Lieutenants, Steve Glavey as Fire Police Captain, Barney Pittari as Fire Police Lieutenant, Tim Dufficy as Administrative Secretary, Colin Brosman as Recording Secretary and Jim Keane as Treasurer. We all congratulate them and thank them for their dedicated service to our community.
DEFENSIVE DRIVER CLASS THURSDAY DEC 4th AT 7:00 PM
Our next Defensive Driver Course will occur right here at the Fire House. Please drop Marty Ingram a line at 45 Pelham walk, if you would like to complete this course, which will take violation points off your license and reduce your automobile insurance premium.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
We extend a belated Happy October birthday to Jim Hampton and wish happy November birthdays to Dennis Cook, Pat Concannon, Chris Hyland, Bob Johnson, Matt Mc Donald, Jim Moschetto and Mike Schramm Jr.
VOTE ON ELECTION DAY
REMEMBER OUR VETERANS
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
SMOKE AND CO DETECTORS SAVE LIVES
PRAY FOR OUR COURAGEOUS TROOPS
GOD BLESS AMERICA
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