Pearl River St. Patrick's Day Parade Program and Order of March

The following is the program and line of march for the Pearl River St. Patrick's Day parade. It can also be found here. The television schedule is included, as are acknowledgements.

49th Annual Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sponsored By the Men and Women of the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians

Sunday, March 20, 2011

At 1:30 P.M.

Pearl River, New York

In Memoriam

As we near the 40th Anniversary of the Ballymurphy Massacre (August 9th through August 11th, 1971), where 11 innocent people were murdered by British Soldiers, the members of the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians remember and honor the sacrifices made by those forgotten souls.  As the perpetrators of this heinous act involves the Parachute Regiment (the same that was involved with Bloody Sunday, Derry, January 1972), the Ballymurphy families believe the Saville Inquiry into Bloody Sunday should have examined the killing of their relatives as well.  As the Saville Report has garnered an apology from England’s Prime Minister David Cameron and admitted wrong doing by the British Army, the families of Ballymurphy deserve the same.  Had the world’s media been present during the attacks of innocent people in August 1971 - there may have never been a Bloody Sunday.

The members of the Rockland County AOH/LAOH pay tribute to past Grand Marshal, N.Y.S. Senator Thomas Morahan, who passed away in July 2010.  He will forever be remembered as a Friend to the Irish Community in Rockland County.

As we enter into the tenth anniversary year of the tragic events of 9/11/01, it is right and fitting that we dedicate this year’s 49th Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day parade to the victims and to all those who served  through one of the darkest periods in our nation’s history.    It is particularly appropriate that we as Irish Americans remember this event as we celebrate our heritage and culture today.  As in every previous war and civil emergency, the Irish have always been there to answer America’s call.   Among them was Father Mychal Judge, the son of County Leitrim immigrants, who is officially listed as 9/11 victim number 1, killed while ministering to others.  

The first St. Patrick’s day parade after the tragedy of 9/11 was the largest public assembly of New Yorkers since that tragic day in September.  Americans of all backgrounds watched the poignant tribute as the FDNY, for the first time, carried 343 American Flags to recall their members who made the supreme sacrifice, more than a few were Irish Americans, many from this area.  For far too many, the Towers are still falling, as their call to service on that day has permanently damaged their health.  Many of our sons and daughters are not here to watch this parade. They serve our country in battling the enemy that orchestrated this attack on America.  To them, and to all who serve our country, we dedicate this parade.

Judges

John J. Foody, Kay Hogan, Mary Holt-Moore, Diane O’Donnell, Jack Ryan, Susan Sheridan and Monsignor Weber

General Committee

Parade Co-Chairperson - Mary O’Sullivan

Parade Co-Chairperson – William Lee

Formation Chairman – Mark Walker                       

Secretary – Carmel Reilly

Treasurer – Jim Russell                                   

Awards & Judges Chairperson - Patricia Dwyer

Arrangements Committee – Jim Russell, Matty Reilly and John J. Foody           

Ball Chairpersons - Patricia and Dan Barry                     

Journal Chairman – Martin Fogarty, Jr.

Parade Announcers – Michael & Neil O’Sullivan

Other Committee Members: Jim McDonnell, Jim Walsh, Tim O’Neill, John Lowry, Helen Murphy,  Jim Normoyle, Tim Hopkins, Kevin Donohue, Gail Rogo, Neil Cosgrove, Lillian Murphy, Tom Leavey, Bobby Mulholland, Dermot Moore, Joan Moore, Barry Tesseyman, Ray Sheridan, Cy Hughes, Vince Tyer and Linda Sheridan

We must remember and support the people of Ireland and especially those individuals in the North of Ireland who strive on a daily basis for Peace, Justice and Unity.

Honor Battalion

Parade Commander:  Detective Ernest Joseph Vallebuona III

Orangetown Police Honor Guard

Rockland County A.O.H. Banner

Rockland County Sheriff’s Police Division Color Guard

Rockland County A.O.H. Edward V. Larkin Memorial Pipe Band

Grand Marshal:  Timothy O’Neill, A.O.H. Division #1

Aides to the Grand Marshal:

Maureen Fogarty, L.A.O.H. County Board                       

John Franklin, A.O.H. Div. #1                       

Christine Thamson, L.A.O.H Div. #1                                   

Lillian Murphy, L.A.O.H. Div. #2                                  

Christopher Gallagher, A.O.H. Div #3                       

Loretta Reidy, L.A.O.H. Div. #3                                   

Patrick Withers, A.O.H. Div. #4                                   

Colleen Latimer, L.A.O.H. Div # 4

Allan Ryff, A.O.H. Div #5

Maureen O’Connor, Rockland County Feis                                   

Theresa O’Rourke-Wolanski, Rockland Irish American Cultural Center

Pauline O’Connor, Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association

Cyril Kerr, Rockland County Police Emerald Society

T.B.A, Rockland County Shields

Kerry Pipers

Rockland County Parade Co-Chairperson:                        Mary O’Sullivan

Rockland County Parade Co-Chairperson:                        William Lee

National A.O.H. Freedom for All Ireland:                                    Sean Pender

New York State L.A.O.H. President:                                    MegEllen Redling

Rockland County A.O.H. President:                                    Vincent D. Tyer III

Rockland County L.A.O.H. President: Linda Sheridan

A.O.H. Chaplain:  Msgr. John Mulligan

Vicar of Rockland County: Msgr. Edward J. Weber

Aide to the Grand Marshal N.Y.C.:  Francis McDonagh

Rockland County Hibernian of the Year: Tom Leavey

Rockland County Businessmen of the Year:   Richard Windram & Jim Walsh

Judiciary, Federal, State, County and Town Officials

C. Scott Vanderhoef, Rockland County Executive

Rockland County Sheriff’s Correction Division Honor Guard

Rockland County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol

Yonkers Firefighters Pipes and Drums

“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly”

                                (Robert Francis Kennedy)

Color Guard and Members:  Veterans of Foreign Wars

Color Guard and Members:  American Legion Post 329

Jewish War Veterans of U.S.A.

St. Raymond Academy Band

Color Guard and Members:  Korean War Veterans of Rockland County: Eagle Chapter

Color Guard and Members:  Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 333

Pearl River High School Marching Band

Rockland County Marine Corps League

Color Guard and Members: League 82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc.

American History Timeline

Blackthorn Pipe Band

Chorwon Chapter American-Korean War Veterans Association of New Jersey

Taejon Chapter 170 Korean War Veterans Association of New Jersey

Korean War Veterans Association MASH 4099 Chapter

Ramapo Police Honor Guard

Rockland County Emerald Society Pipe Band

Rockland County Emerald Society

Red Cross

Rockland County Firefighters Pipes and Drums

Pearl River Fire Department

First Battalion

Battalion Commander:  Joseph McKiernan, A.O.H. Division #3, Pearl River

Paramus Police Honor Guard

Police Pipes and Drums of Bergen County

A.O.H. Members Division #3, Pearl River

Inishfree Irish Dancing

Cardinal Hayes Marching Band

St. Margaret’s School, Pearl River

St. Margaret’s Parish and C.C.D., Pearl River

Pearl River Scouts

Pipes and Drums of the AOH Orange County

County Offaly Association

A.R.C.

Paramus Catholic Marching Paladins

Camp Venture

Buddy Ball

Second Battalion

Battalion Commander:  Kevin Shannon, A.O.H. Division #1, North Rockland

Clarkstown Honor Guard

Hudson Valley Regional Police Pipes and Drum

A.O.H. Members Division #1, North Rockland

Respect Life, Inc.

Woods School of Irish Dance

Iona College Pipes and Drums

Iona College Alumni

St. Gregory Barbarigo School, Garnerville

The New Horizon Twirlers

County Longford

Jersey City Police Department Emerald Society

Port Authority Police Pipes and Drums

North Rockland Scouts

St. Paul’s School

Third Battalion

Battalion Commander:  Ken Moran, A.O.H. Division #4, Suffern

New York State Court Officers Honor Guard

New York State Court Pipes and Drums

A.O.H. Members Division #4, Suffern

Rockland County Knights of Columbus

Verlin School of Irish Dance

Ramapo Scouts

Transit Pride Pipe & Drum of the N.Y.C. Transit Authority

County Sligo Men’s S.& B. Association, Inc.

L.A.O.H. Orange County

Sacred Heart School, Suffern

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 94 Pipe Band

St. Joseph’s Regional High School

Ross School of Irish Dance

Fourth Battalion

Battalion Commander:  Alice Fogarty, L.A.O.H. Division #3, Pearl River

Westwood Volunteer Fire Department Honor Guard

Manhattan College Pipe Band

L.A.O.H. Division Members #1, #2, #3 and #4

Rose of Rockland and her Rosebuds – Erin Marie Loughran

Scoil Rince Moran Irish Step Dancing

St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Pipes and Drums of the Police Emerald Society of Westchester

Police Emerald Society of Westchester

County Kerry

St. Anthony’s School

Clarkstown Scouts

Sword of Light

Albertus Magnus High School

St. Augustine School

Fifth Battalion

Battalion Commander:  Jimmy Johnson, A.O.H. Division #5, South Orangetown

Bergen County American Legion Color Guard

Elevator Constructors Local 1 of NY/NJ Pipe Band

A.O.H. Members, Division #5, South Orangetown

McBride Chapter I.N.A.

Broesler School of Irish Dance

F.D.N.Y. Emerald Society Pipes & Drums

F.D.N.Y. Emerald Society

County Limerick’s Men S&B Association

Clan Na Gael

South Orangetown Scouts

County Tyrone Pipe Band

Rockland Irish American Cultural Center

Regional Lions Club

N.Y. Metro Band

Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association

Formation Committee

Orangetown Highway Department

Trophy Donors

Bridget T. Kilgallen Memorial

William A. Dwyer Jr. Memorial

Connie O’Sullivan Memorial

O’Malley’s of Nyack Bar & Restaurant

Shop Rite of Pearl River

Shop Rite of Stony Point

Ireland’s 32 – In Memory of Danny Withers

Mary Franklin Memorial

Luigi O’Grady’s Deli & Catering

Annie A. and James P. Russell Memorial

Timmy John O’Riordan Memorial

Murty’s Publick House

Alice Donaghy Memorial

The A.O.H. St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee expresses their sincere thanks

to the following groups and individuals who helped make this parade possible:

Hon. C. Scott Vanderhoef, County Executive

Hon. Paul G. Whalen, Orangetown Supervisor and Orangetown Town Board

Orangetown Parks & Recreation

Orangetown Highway Department

County Leitrim Society

County Sligo Men’s S&B Association, Inc.

Use of their facilities:  Pearl River Hook & Ladder Co. #1

Use of their parking lot:  Pfizer Corporaton, Pearl River, N.Y.

The Ambulance Corps of Pearl River, South Orangetown, Nanuet

Orangetown Paramedics

Our Town                                   

Rockland County Times

Rockland Journal News

Cablevision 

CVS

Special Thanks to the Orangetown Police Department and Auxiliary, New York State Troopers, the Rockland County Sheriff’s Department, Suffern 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 A.O.H. County Board, http://www.RocklandCountyAOH.com, L.A.O.H County Board http://www.rclaoh.com, A.O.H. Division 3, Pearl River http://www.praoh.org, A.O.H. Division 4, Suffern http://www.suffernaoh.com

Rockland County Men’s Ancient Order of Hibernians

Rockland County Ladies’ Ancient Order of Hibernians

Parade Schedule on Cablevision:

Channel 118 exclusively on Cablevision in Rockland and Westchester, Channel 78 in Warwick

Sunday                        March 20, 2011                        8:00pm

Thursday            March 24, 2011                        11:00am

Friday                        March 25, 2011                        2:30pm

Sunday                        March 27, 2011                        8:00pm

Thursday            March 31, 2011                        11:00am

Friday                        April 1, 2011                                    2:30pm

 Parade Schedule on Verizon FIOS:

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