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OKTOBERFEST 2011 DANCE
OKTOBERFEST 2011
Carl and Margaret Haussler put together another great night!
It started off with an emotional tribute to Jerry Carmosin.
Dave Schleyer's choice of words for our dear friend were right on the money. "Jerry was the cornerstone of our organization
and will be sorely missed."
Flowers were then presented to Jerry's wife, Anna.
Also an award was presented to Anna from the Firefighters in York,
Germany. They sent their condolences to Mrs. Carmosin.
Flowers were then presented to Margaret Haussler for her hard work
and making the Dance the success it was. Carl, joined her.
Dave also presented the "Freddy" Award to
hard working Board Member- Mark Mecir.
Mark shows up for all of the events and works hard to
make them the success they are. He is well deserved of this award.
left to right: Carl Haussler, Tom Mecir, Mark Mecir and Big Dave
Here Mark Mecir displays the the Frederick Von Steuben Award
as he flanks his Father, Tom Mecir, two men that know the hard work ethic.
~~~
On display behind them is the banner that adorned the 2010 Boat Ride.
This banner was made up by the Steuben Association and Art-Aid.
We had invited a few vets to join us on that Boat Ride.
Captain Mark Little and Capt. Matt Coyne from the US Army
enjoyed a night of fun and frolic. As the cruise shifted into high gear
the banner sat below on a lower deck where those in attendance were encouraged to sign it in support of our troops overseas. They did!
It was presented to Capt. Coyne who in turn secured it and took it back with him to Eastern Afghanistan where the surge was occurring. Matty went back in
October 2010 and returned with it in October 2011. While it was over there
the banner under the watchful eye of Capt. Coyne was transported to many Forward Operating Bases to be displayed. "It was an inspiration to have it at our base", remarked many of the soldiers who viewed it, especially those who were lucky enough to have it at their base on the 10th Anniversary of 9-11-01.
Just 3 weeks before our Oktoberfest, Matty Coyne and fellow soldiers from
Fort Drum in Upstate New York, came home from a tough year in
Afghanistan. Months earlier a plan was devised to have Matt Coyne bring it to the OKTOBERFEST along with some of the elite of the 10th Mountain Division.
Matt along with 5 other members who returned with him made the trip
and arrived on Friday 10/21/11. Captain Mark Little and wife Alicia also arrived.
They came up from Fairfax, Virginia.
On Friday they got to view the 9-11 Memorial and enjoy a hearty dinner at
Suspenders (111 Broadway) courtesy of owner and retired FF Bill Aahearn.
On Saturday they viewed the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance and later enjoyed lunch at Nathans. On the way back they were whisked over to
Squad One where they enjoyed the FDNY hospitality of this elite SOC Company.
After returning to the city they had plenty of time to rest and then get ready to partake in the Steuben's Festivities, decked out in their Dress Uniforms, oh yeah!,
they were "ready to party"!
Unknown to all they had a few goodies to present to our organization.
Of course they had the banner and that was displayed in front of the room.
They also brought with them a flag that was flown in the face of the enemy
at Bagram Air Field on 9-11-11, the 10th Anniversary of 9-11-01.
Also pictures of the banner were presented at the many different bases.
All of these items were presented to Big Dave and the Steuben Association.
It was a night we will never soon forget.
GOOD FOOD, GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD MUSIC, GOOD DRINK
GOOD PEOPLE!
Without any further ado, here are the pictures of
OKTOBERFEST 2011
ps: Thanks to all for coming and making it the Best fraternal organization Party.
Many Thanks to the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
for the good food and hospitality and to
Generation Gap for the excellent entertainment.
Another note about the pictures- All the table pictures could not be taken
because not everyone was sitting down...
Carl and Margaret Haussler put together another great night!
It started off with an emotional tribute to Jerry Carmosin.
Dave Schleyer's choice of words for our dear friend were right on the money. "Jerry was the cornerstone of our organization
and will be sorely missed."
Flowers were then presented to Jerry's wife, Anna.
Also an award was presented to Anna from the Firefighters in York,
Germany. They sent their condolences to Mrs. Carmosin.
Flowers were then presented to Margaret Haussler for her hard work
and making the Dance the success it was. Carl, joined her.
Dave also presented the "Freddy" Award to
hard working Board Member- Mark Mecir.
Mark shows up for all of the events and works hard to
make them the success they are. He is well deserved of this award.
left to right: Carl Haussler, Tom Mecir, Mark Mecir and Big Dave
Here Mark Mecir displays the the Frederick Von Steuben Award
as he flanks his Father, Tom Mecir, two men that know the hard work ethic.
~~~
On display behind them is the banner that adorned the 2010 Boat Ride.
This banner was made up by the Steuben Association and Art-Aid.
We had invited a few vets to join us on that Boat Ride.
Captain Mark Little and Capt. Matt Coyne from the US Army
enjoyed a night of fun and frolic. As the cruise shifted into high gear
the banner sat below on a lower deck where those in attendance were encouraged to sign it in support of our troops overseas. They did!
It was presented to Capt. Coyne who in turn secured it and took it back with him to Eastern Afghanistan where the surge was occurring. Matty went back in
October 2010 and returned with it in October 2011. While it was over there
the banner under the watchful eye of Capt. Coyne was transported to many Forward Operating Bases to be displayed. "It was an inspiration to have it at our base", remarked many of the soldiers who viewed it, especially those who were lucky enough to have it at their base on the 10th Anniversary of 9-11-01.
Just 3 weeks before our Oktoberfest, Matty Coyne and fellow soldiers from
Fort Drum in Upstate New York, came home from a tough year in
Afghanistan. Months earlier a plan was devised to have Matt Coyne bring it to the OKTOBERFEST along with some of the elite of the 10th Mountain Division.
Matt along with 5 other members who returned with him made the trip
and arrived on Friday 10/21/11. Captain Mark Little and wife Alicia also arrived.
They came up from Fairfax, Virginia.
On Friday they got to view the 9-11 Memorial and enjoy a hearty dinner at
Suspenders (111 Broadway) courtesy of owner and retired FF Bill Aahearn.
On Saturday they viewed the Brooklyn Wall of Remembrance and later enjoyed lunch at Nathans. On the way back they were whisked over to
Squad One where they enjoyed the FDNY hospitality of this elite SOC Company.
After returning to the city they had plenty of time to rest and then get ready to partake in the Steuben's Festivities, decked out in their Dress Uniforms, oh yeah!,
they were "ready to party"!
Unknown to all they had a few goodies to present to our organization.
Of course they had the banner and that was displayed in front of the room.
They also brought with them a flag that was flown in the face of the enemy
at Bagram Air Field on 9-11-11, the 10th Anniversary of 9-11-01.
Also pictures of the banner were presented at the many different bases.
All of these items were presented to Big Dave and the Steuben Association.
It was a night we will never soon forget.
GOOD FOOD, GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD MUSIC, GOOD DRINK
GOOD PEOPLE!
Without any further ado, here are the pictures of
OKTOBERFEST 2011
ps: Thanks to all for coming and making it the Best fraternal organization Party.
Many Thanks to the Plattduetsche Park Restaurant
for the good food and hospitality and to
Generation Gap for the excellent entertainment.
Another note about the pictures- All the table pictures could not be taken
because not everyone was sitting down...
The words to describe our Annual Dance include, Emotional, Patriotic, Sincere, Fulfilling, FUN-FUN-FUN, Proud, Spiritual, Rhythmic, and just plain FANTASTIC.
We wish our soldiers all the best as they continue to protect our freedom. We hope they had a good time, and we hope they will return next year for our
ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
The following bios were read at the Presentation Ceremony:
*
We are honored to have with us the Elite Members of the
US Army's 10th Mountain Division who recently returned from Afghanistan-
Please Welcome from Starkville, Mississippi,
United States Army Captain, Josh Bost
Josh has completed 1 tour in Afghanistan and 2 tours in Iraq.
He will be joining the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, next month as Brigade Engineer.
Josh's awards include 8 Army Commendation Medals, 2 Army Achievement Medals,
and the NATO Medal. His wife Christina
and 1 year old son, Hunter were unable to attend.
Below is a picture of all of them at Squad One
Christina, Hunter and Josh Bost in front of Squad One's rig.
*
Next Up
We have from St. Louis, Missouri
First Sgt. Mat Selvaggio and his wife Chrissy
Mat, better known as "Sal", has completed 1 tour in Afghanistan and 1 tour in Support of Operation Desert Storm. Mat's awards include 1 Bronze Star Medal,
1 Meritorious Service Medal, and the NATO Medal.
Matt is enlisted and has been in the Army for over 27 years.
There they are Matt and Chrissy!
*
Our next Soldier is from Oswego, NY.
Please welcome
Captain Jessica Russell.
Jessica has just completed 1 tour in Afghanistan.
She will remain in the 10th Mountain as Division Budget Officer.
Jessica's awards include 1 Bronze Star Medal,
1 Meritorious Medal and the NATO Medal.
From Upstate, NY, let's hear it for Capt. Jessica Russell.
*
Next up, from Buffalo, NY
Please welcome
Captain Wade Czajkowski
Wade has completed 3 deployments to Afghanistan and 1 to Bosnia.
Wade is the proud recipient of the Bronze Star Medal,
3 Meritorious Service Medals and the NATO Medal.
Way To Go Wade!
*
And now from Paupack, Pennsylvainia, let's hear it for
Captain Ryan Graf
Ryan has completed a tour of Iraq and more recently a tour of Afghanistan.
Next month Ryan will be taking command of a Battery in 3-6 Field Artillery,
1st Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division.
Ryan's awards include 2 Bronze Star Medals,
1 Army Commendation Medal and the NATO Medal.
Let's hear for Captain Ryan Graf
Our Next Officer is from Stony Point, NY
Please welcome
Captain Matt Coyne. Matt is accompanied by his parents Matt & Ellen.
Matt is back from 2 deployments in Afghanistan.
He will return in early 2012 with the 91st MP Battalion,
to take command of the 543rd Military Police Company.
Matt has been awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals and the NATO Medal.
Give it up for Captain Matty Coyne and Family!
*
Now it is my distinct honor to welcome a long time friend,
Please join with me and welcome
Captain Mark Little and new wife, Alicia.
Mark is currently serving in the Department of Defense Counter Terrorism Division.
Mark served on active duty and completed 1 deployment to Iraq.
Near the end of that deployment Mark was hit by a roadside bomb,
resulting in the loss of both legs.
Mark's awards include 2 Purple Hearts, 1 Bronze Star Medal and 2 ARCOMs.
Let's hear it for Fairfax, Virginia's newest couple, Mark & Alicia!
This crew who made the trip to NYC was among the finest and
most upstanding soldiers in today's Army. It was a pleasure to have had them
grace our event. We wish them well in their future endeavors.
It was my utmost honor to be their private liaison as well
as also being their good friend!
signed>Bill Schill-Webmaster www.fdnysteuben.org
Here are the last 3 pictures from the weekend.
Group shot at the 9-11 Memorial
l to r. Matt Selvaggio, Jessica Russell, Wade Czajkowski, Matt Coyne,
Bill Schill, Mark Little and Josh Bost.
Group shot at Squad 1
Many Thanks to Squad One for their hospitality.
and finally...
To the men at Engine 21:
Thank you for parking spots in our crowded city.
The soldiers could rest assured knowing that their vehicles were in a safe place.
Thank you also for the send-off you gave the troops on Sunday.
That is all, see you next year at our ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST on 10/20/12,
Check our UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE for the details
We wish our soldiers all the best as they continue to protect our freedom. We hope they had a good time, and we hope they will return next year for our
ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST
The following bios were read at the Presentation Ceremony:
*
We are honored to have with us the Elite Members of the
US Army's 10th Mountain Division who recently returned from Afghanistan-
Please Welcome from Starkville, Mississippi,
United States Army Captain, Josh Bost
Josh has completed 1 tour in Afghanistan and 2 tours in Iraq.
He will be joining the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, next month as Brigade Engineer.
Josh's awards include 8 Army Commendation Medals, 2 Army Achievement Medals,
and the NATO Medal. His wife Christina
and 1 year old son, Hunter were unable to attend.
Below is a picture of all of them at Squad One
Christina, Hunter and Josh Bost in front of Squad One's rig.
*
Next Up
We have from St. Louis, Missouri
First Sgt. Mat Selvaggio and his wife Chrissy
Mat, better known as "Sal", has completed 1 tour in Afghanistan and 1 tour in Support of Operation Desert Storm. Mat's awards include 1 Bronze Star Medal,
1 Meritorious Service Medal, and the NATO Medal.
Matt is enlisted and has been in the Army for over 27 years.
There they are Matt and Chrissy!
*
Our next Soldier is from Oswego, NY.
Please welcome
Captain Jessica Russell.
Jessica has just completed 1 tour in Afghanistan.
She will remain in the 10th Mountain as Division Budget Officer.
Jessica's awards include 1 Bronze Star Medal,
1 Meritorious Medal and the NATO Medal.
From Upstate, NY, let's hear it for Capt. Jessica Russell.
*
Next up, from Buffalo, NY
Please welcome
Captain Wade Czajkowski
Wade has completed 3 deployments to Afghanistan and 1 to Bosnia.
Wade is the proud recipient of the Bronze Star Medal,
3 Meritorious Service Medals and the NATO Medal.
Way To Go Wade!
*
And now from Paupack, Pennsylvainia, let's hear it for
Captain Ryan Graf
Ryan has completed a tour of Iraq and more recently a tour of Afghanistan.
Next month Ryan will be taking command of a Battery in 3-6 Field Artillery,
1st Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division.
Ryan's awards include 2 Bronze Star Medals,
1 Army Commendation Medal and the NATO Medal.
Let's hear for Captain Ryan Graf
Our Next Officer is from Stony Point, NY
Please welcome
Matt is back from 2 deployments in Afghanistan.
He will return in early 2012 with the 91st MP Battalion,
to take command of the 543rd Military Police Company.
Matt has been awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals and the NATO Medal.
Give it up for Captain Matty Coyne and Family!
*
Now it is my distinct honor to welcome a long time friend,
Please join with me and welcome
Captain Mark Little and new wife, Alicia.
Mark is currently serving in the Department of Defense Counter Terrorism Division.
Mark served on active duty and completed 1 deployment to Iraq.
Near the end of that deployment Mark was hit by a roadside bomb,
resulting in the loss of both legs.
Mark's awards include 2 Purple Hearts, 1 Bronze Star Medal and 2 ARCOMs.
Let's hear it for Fairfax, Virginia's newest couple, Mark & Alicia!
This crew who made the trip to NYC was among the finest and
most upstanding soldiers in today's Army. It was a pleasure to have had them
grace our event. We wish them well in their future endeavors.
It was my utmost honor to be their private liaison as well
as also being their good friend!
signed>Bill Schill-Webmaster www.fdnysteuben.org
Here are the last 3 pictures from the weekend.
Group shot at the 9-11 Memorial
l to r. Matt Selvaggio, Jessica Russell, Wade Czajkowski, Matt Coyne,
Bill Schill, Mark Little and Josh Bost.
Group shot at Squad 1
Many Thanks to Squad One for their hospitality.
and finally...
To the men at Engine 21:
Thank you for parking spots in our crowded city.
The soldiers could rest assured knowing that their vehicles were in a safe place.
Thank you also for the send-off you gave the troops on Sunday.
That is all, see you next year at our ANNUAL OKTOBERFEST on 10/20/12,
Check our UPCOMING EVENTS PAGE for the details
