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"1898 - 1998
This Cairn has been erected in recognition of over 100 years of selfless service and sacrifice by all those who have loyally served under the colours of the Auckland Regiment and its descendants, since their gazetting on May 20th 1898 and subsequent colour presentation in this vicinity by Lady Constance Elizabeth Knox, Countess of Ranfurly.
We Gratefully acknowledge the assistance of the Republic of Turkey for the provision of stone from the battlefields of Gallipoli "Anzac Cove", The Auckland City Council, Ngati Whatua o Orakei, and the Auckland Regimental Association.
Erected by the descendant unit
3rd Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) and Northland Regiment"
A very special thing with this cairn aside from being made of stone from the battlefields of Anzac Cove is that Mustafa ATATURK's quote is on one side. This quote has only officially been reproduced on 3 other memorials since it was uttered. Anzac Cove, Gallipoli; Kemal Atatürk Memorial, Anzac Parade, Canberra and Ataturk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, Wellington's South Coast, Wellington, NZ.
"Those heroes that shed their blood
and lost their lives…
You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.
Therefore rest in peace.
There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…
You, the mothers, who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace, after having lost their lives on this land they have
become our sons as well.
Ataturk, 1934"
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My wife-to-be supporting "Movember"!!!
However if you wish to donate for this great cause you can visit my page here:
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About The Campaign
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in the UK and around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men.
On Movember 1st, guys register at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face and then for the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.
Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November and through their actions and words raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health
Today I am grateful to have true, selfless, caring and trusty friends. Happy New Moon and new beginnings!
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My fav Oxfordian band, I met Thom Yorke in person in the line for the cous-cous at Woodstock deli, we talked on music and internet industry nowadays.
Old single but good one, acoustic No Surprises:
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!" Proceeds benefit JHC educational programs.
Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-9275
Email: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com
Follow and like us on:
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Facebook www.facebook.com/jayheritagecenter
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www.instagram.com/jayheritagecenter/
A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
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Message-of--Blessing-Selfless-love--English&Japanese--LyiMuse--
Don't demand, don't envy,
only the selfless love...
Voluntarily give, and
voluntarily take.
Hand over with gratitude, and
receive with gratitude.
Love is great.
Love is perfect.
I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love
Thanks so much.
無償の愛
求めず、妬まず、
ただ、与えるだけの愛・・
無償で与え、
無償でいただき、
感謝で、渡し、
感謝で、受け取る
愛は、偉大です。
愛は、完璧です。
あなたの愛に、感謝致します。
ありがとうございます。
BLMERS #GIVINGBACK: BLM Employee Applies Firefighting Background to International Disaster
With the Ebola virus raging through West Africa earlier this fall, BLM Alaska smokejumper Ty Humphrey selflessly and courageously stepped up to help do something about it. Serving as logistics officer on a Disaster Assistance Response Team (also known as DART), Humphrey voluntarily worked in Monrovia, Liberia, from Sept. 7 – Oct. 10 to support the United States’ disaster-relief effort.
Humphrey’s assignment came as part of the U.S. Forest Service’s Disaster Assistance Support Program, which provides the U.S. Agency for International Development with technical support in international disaster response, management, planning, operations, and risk reduction. One way the program does so is by providing trained personnel from the Forest Service and the BLM who are kept on call for when help is needed at disaster sites around the world.
Read the full story on the Department of the Interior’s website: www.doi.gov/employees/news/blmers-giving-back-ty-humphrey...
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
SSG Travis W. Atkins was memorialized on January 9, 2013 through the dedication of the Mountain Functional Fitness Facility as the Atkins Functional Fitness Facility. On June 1, 2007 SSG Atkins distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry at the cost of his life in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. While conducting route security in the town of Abu Sarnak, Iraq, SSG Atkins apprehended and began to search a group of suspected insurgents. However, one insurgent resisted and engaged SSG Atkins in hand-to-hand combat. As SSG Atkins attempted to subdue the man, he realized the insurgent was attempting to trigger a suicide vest, which he wore under his clothing. Despite SSG Atkins' efforts, the insurgent finally succeeded in reaching his vest. SSG Atkins selflessly tackled the suicide bomber, pinning him to the ground and shielding his Soldiers from the imminent explosion. In this critical and selfless act of valor in which he was mortally wounded, SSG Atkins saved the lives of three other Soldiers and gallantly gave his life for his country. SSG Travis Atkins was posthumously awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, our nation's second highest medal for heroism.
A Queen Mary Needlework Guild (QMNG) member’s badge dating from WW1. Home Front badges like these would be proudly worn to show the wearer was ‘doing their bit’ for the war effort, a reflection on the selfless spirit of voluntary service that is brought to the fore in such times.
The QMNG was set up in 1914 with Queen Mary as it’s patron but it’s origins go back further. The Guild was founded in 1882 as The London Guild to provide orphanages with knitted garments. In 1889 it was renamed the London Needlework Guild and in August 1914 renamed the Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. QMNG branches were set up throughout Britain and HM Queen Mary took an active involvement in the Guild during the War and oversaw much of it’s work. Parcels of knitted ‘comforts’ would be collect and distributed to the local regiments, troops on the front-line and those in hospitals. Knitted garments would include those additional but necessary items that were not Forces regular issue (i.e additional socks, mitts, mufflers, caps, belts, etc). By 1919, after the War had ended the work of the QMNG had dropped back but they continued in a similar role providing clothing to the poor and orphanages.
The badge is made from die-stamped brass with two enamels (blue & white) and originally would have had a gilt finish. There is a pin clasp on the reverse with the maker’s name – Vaughtons Ltd, Birm. It measures 13/16" across x 3/4" down (about 20mm x 19mm).
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References:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_Mother%27s_Clothing_Guild
www.gutenberg.org/files/14676/14676-h/14676-h.htm
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Antietam National Battlefield
The colossal Private Soldier Monument was probably the most prominent statue at Antietam. More than 40 feet tall, with the inscription of “Not for themselves, but for their country”, the statue highlights the grand motivation and sacrifice a soldier might have for enlisting. History does, however, reveal numerous examples that reasons for a war were sadly questionable or controversial. What, then, shall we build our ideals upon that would guide our actions correctly, withstanding the test of time?
2010 Selfless Senior, David Richards, and his siblings were abandoned by their parents. After bouncing from foster care to the home of a relative and enduring years of abuse, the children moved to New Mexico to live with an aunt, who eventually adopted them. Instead of rebelling or feeling sorry for himself, David became active in school and has excelled in sports. He also has chosen to give back to the community, working through his church to collect money for people who are going through hard times. David says he doesn’t want others to endure what he has experienced in his young life.
A Selfless Senior is a student who gives back to his community, who hasn’t been recognized by his high school, who has made a positive impact on others facing difficulties and whose character sets him apart.
Learn more about Selfless Seniors on the Albuquerque Public Schools website >>
November 24, 2013 - CHEVERUS AWARD RECIPIENTS.
Congratulations to the 95 Cheverus Award recipients for 2013 who are receiving their recognition at this moment at Holy Cross Cathedral in a Mass with Cardinal Seán. The award recognizes years of selfless service, often unheralded and done with no recompense but the knowledge of having given all to the Lord. The recipients are:
Susan Abbott, St. Theresa of Avila, West Roxbury
Laura Albaladejo, St. Patick, Brockton
Josephine and Charles Anastasia, St. John Chrysostom, West Roxbury
Ruth Andrews, St. Katharine Drexel, Boston
Mother Teresa Benedicta, OCD, North Region
William Bibeau, St. John the Baptist, Haverhill
Madelyn Brown, The Catholic TV Network, Watertown (2012)
Judy Burton, St. Mary/St. Catherine of Siena, Charlestown
Jacquelyn Butterfield, St. Anne, Littleton
James Buxton, Holy Trinity, Lowell
John Carter, Sacred Heart, Waltham
Everett Casey, Sacred Heart, Middleborough
John Cheboryot and Mercy Anampiu, St. Michael, Lowell, Kenyan Apostolate
Antonio Jr. and Gracita Chiefe, St. Mary, Randolph, Filipino Apostolate
Deacon Charles Clough, West Region
William Corrigan, St. Anthony of Padua, Allston
Marileia Costa, St. Anthony of Padua, Everett, Brazilian Apostolate
Paul Daly, Sacred Heart, Quincy
Joan DeGuglielmo, St. Francis of Assisi, Cambridge
Sister Thomasita Delaney, RMS, Merrimack Region
Samuel E. DeMerit, St. Paul, Cambridge
Jose DePina, St. Peter, Dorchester
Barbara Devita, St. Thomas of Villanova, Wilmington
Linda Devoll, St. John the Evangelist, Canton
Rose DiMare, Immaculate Conception, Revere
Anne Doherty, St. Camillus, Arlington
M.J. Doherty, Archdiocese of Boston
Kevin Dolan, Sts. Martha and Mary, Lakeville
Thomas Dwyer, Esq., Archdiocese of Boston
Joanne Eagan, Sacred Heart, Lynn
Stephen Fair, St. Mary of the Assumption, Brookline
Walter Faria, St. Mary of the Nativity, Scituate
George and Linda Furtado, Immaculate Conception, Everett
Rosa Garcia, St. James, Haverhill
Deacon Alfred Geneus, St. John the Evangelist, Cambridge, Haitian Apostolate...
photos by George Martell - Pilot New Media, Archdiocese of Boston.
Vincent Pallotti (1795 – 1850)
Pious Society of Missions Founder
From Rome, Vincenzo Pallotti worked selflessly looking after the poor in the urban areas of the city for most of his life. He had an intense devotion to the mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, and to the Virgin Mary. His contemporaries, including the pope, considered him a saint during his life. He longed to send missionaries to other parts of the world and founded the Union of Catholic Apostolate, the Society of the Catholic Apostolate. He strongly believed, in the spirit of St. Paul, that God wanted to save all people, and it was his intention to start a Catholic Apostolic Society. Although his visionary desire to unite the factions in the Church and to encourage lay apostolic activity did not bear fruit within his lifetime, he did his utmost to encourage this vision in others. Pallotti was in fact deemed a patron of Vatican II for his efforts toward building unity in the Church through such practices as inviting the people of his community to worship in the Roman parishes of Eastern Catholic Churches.
It does appear that his 'Society of the Catholic Apostolate' was suppressed by Pope Gregory. It offended some of the sensibilities of Roman society. Dr. Gaynor seems to suggest that the Jansenists were at work in this. The decree of dissolution fell into disuse (went into limbo), when the pope was enlightened as to the good work done by the Society. However, as soon as Vincent died in 1850 there was more trouble and presumably the original decree of dissolution was unearthed. When Vincent's last defender Cardinal Lambruscini died in 1854, the name of the Society was abruptly changed to "The Pious Society of Missions". This lasted until 1947 when "by a gracious act of the Holy See" the original name of the society was restored.
When Pallotti's body was exhumed in 1906 and 1950, examiners found his body to be completely incorrupt[citation needed] (see Dr. Gaynor's book), a sign of holiness in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. His body is enshrined in the church of San Salvatore in Onda, in Rome, where it can be seen, still intact. He was canonized in 1963 by Pope John XXIII.[1]
His followers are the Pallottines, still operating internationally. They follow his motto, "The love of Christ impels us" (Caritas Christi Urget Nos). Members of the Society of the Catholic Apostolate work as everyday missionaries to "renew faith and rekindle love." They work to fulfill the mission of their founder in the modern world. The Pallottines have major houses in Britain, Germany, New York, Poland, India, Ireland and several other locations.
During the Christmas Season, a nativity scene that Saint Vincent made himself is put on display at the Vatican, in the Basilica's square, before the Christmas tree. Vincent promoted the celebration of the Octave of the Epiphany as an act of unity with his Orthodox brethren who celebrated Christmas on Jan 6th.
Photo Credit Cutty McGill
Jay Heritage Center (JHC) Founder Catherine "Kitty" Aresty and New York Preservation Advocate, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel were recipients of the 1st Annual "John Jay Medal for Service" awarded at JHC's 20th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 13, 2012. In keeping with the legacy of one of America's greatest Founding Fathers, the John Jay Medal recognizes individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment and engagement with their community.
As an early member of the Jay Coalition, Catherine "Kitty" Aresty helped harness the energy of thousands of volunteers and citizens to save the Jay Property when it was threatened by commercial development in the early 1980s. She was one of 5 dynamic women who formed the vanguard for preservation of the site, finally securing a victory in 1992 but her total commitment to seeing the property restored for public use extends more than 30 years including 22 consecutive years on the JHC Board.
Similarly, Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel's career spans more than 40 years. She has been a pioneering champion of preservation and the arts, credited with bringing the first public art to Bryant Park and the first public performance to Central Park. The first Director of Cultural Affairs for New York City, she was the longest term Landmarks Commissioner in the city’s history, spanning four mayoral administrations from 1972 to 1987. Her expertise and advocacy of historic preservation has garnered her countless honors and prestigious appointments from nor fewer than 4 US Presidents. Dr. Diamonstein-Spielvogel is the current Vice Chair of the New York State Council on the Arts.
Congresswoman Nita Lowey and Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino served as Honorary Co-Chairs of the evening which drew over 170 people from Manhattan, Westchester and Greenwich to the National Historic Landmark site. While the event also marked an important 2 decade milestone for the organization, adding to the festive feeling was the recent announcement of a public private partnership between JHC, New York State Parks and Westchester County to manage and restore the entire 23 acre Jay estate as a historic park and educational resource.
See the announcement here:
www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4358-asto...
The site has been a member of Westchester County's African American Heritage Trail since 2004 and was added to the prestigious Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area following its nomination in 2008 by County Legislator Judy Myers.
JHC President Suzanne Clary commended the men, women and coalition of non-profits that first saved Jay's home but also emphasized the "new coalition" they are forming with other museums and preservation groups like the NY Preservation League, The Landmarks Conservancy, Audubon NY, the World Monuments Fund and more. Congresswoman Lowey recognized the power of bi-partisan support that continues to guide JHC's success. Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators presented a proclamation to both honorees and added his strong words of support for the Jay Heritage Center's mission to revitalize one of Westchester's premiere heritage destinations. Steve Otis, former Mayor of Rye brought accolades from Sen. Suzi Oppenhiemer and personally congratulated the two medal awardees on their vision and tenacity; he reminded the audience how dilapidated the Jay site was when first acquired and how miraculous its transformation had been under JHC's trusted stewardship. Both honorees gave moving remarks and thanks and underscored the continued need to stay "passionate" about preservation.
The theme of the night was Roaring 20s - guests dressed in everything from raccoon coats and spats to flapper dresses and boas made for an evening that was simply "the bees knees!" Proceeds benefit JHC educational programs.
Jay Heritage Center
210 Boston Post Road
Rye, NY 10580
(914) 698-9275
Email: jayheritagecenter@gmail.com
Follow and like us on:
Twitter @jayheritage
Facebook www.facebook.com/jayheritagecenter
Pinterest www.pinterest.com/jaycenter
YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UChWImnsJrBAi2Xzjn8vR54w
www.instagram.com/jayheritagecenter/
A National Historic Landmark since 1993
Member of the African American Heritage Trail of Westchester County since 2004
Member of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area since 2009
On NY State's Path Through History (2013)
Photographed from an upstairs window, these are members of the Keswick MRT in action with HM Coastguard in heavy rain this evening. What a great job these selfless volunteers do! Hoping for a good outcome.
Servicemembers from across the peninsula were honored at the People to People International award banquet at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Ambassador Hotel in Seoul, Dec. 20. Cpt. Vladislav Silayev (center), Headquarters and Headquarters Company commander, USAG Yongsan, is flanked by Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti (right), United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea commander, and Dr. Kim Gil Youn (left), chairwoman of PTPI Korea National Headquarters. The honorees were recognized for their community outreach, selfless service, volunteering time, and their commitment to a stronger U.S.-Korean friendship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Graziani, USAG Yongsan Public Affairs Office)
Hollywood, Madison Avenue, and the mainstream media celebrate Ernesto ?Che? Guevara as a saint, a sex symbol, and a selfless martyr. But their ideas about Che ? whose face adorns countless T-shirts and posters ? are based on the lies of Fidel Castro?s murderous dictatorship.
Che?s hipster fans are classic ?useful idiots,? the name Stalin gave to foolish Westerners who parroted his lies about communism. And their numbers will only increase after a new biopic is released this fall, starring Benicio Del Toro.
But as Humberto Fontova reveals in this myth-shattering book, Che was actually a bloodthirsty executioner, a military bumbler, a coward, and a hypocrite. In fact, Che can be called the godfather of modern terrorism.
Fontova reveals:
? How he longed to destroy New York City with nuclear missiles.
? How he persecuted gays, blacks, and religious people.
? How he loved material wealth and private luxuries, despite his image as an ascetic.
Are Che fans like Angelina Jolie, Jesse Jackson, Carlos Santana, and Johnny Depp too ignorant to realize they?ve been duped? Or too anti-American to care?
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Retrospective of Geeta Rao
Curator Tony Knox
An Exhibition at Wigan & Leigh School of Art
Parsin’s Walk, Wigan, WN1 1RS
Tuesday, 19th November - 19th December 2008.
This is a touring show that highlights the art of Geeta Rao a former student of Wigan &Leigh School of Art in Photography and also a popular life model. Geeta went on to study at the University of Central Lancashire, where she completed a BA honours in Photography. She was tragically murdered in February 2008, during a year’s sabbatical from an MA in Fine Art at the UCLAN.
Geeta was one of those people with an infectious smile. As a daughter, mother, artist and friend, she wore many hats and was a classic multi-tasker, with effortless enthusiasm for life. She had the ability to touch the lives of many people and make them feel as though they where the only person in a room.
This exhibition at the Wigan & Leigh school of Art is funded by UCLAN. The aim of this show is to celebrate Geeta’s achievements, her contribution to the world as an Artist, and to mark the loss of one so bright and selfless.
This exhibition was first shown in October 1st -10th 2008 at the PR1 Gallery Preston. It has evolved through working closely with her family, and a selection of her friends and associates has supported the project in various ways: as such, they were instrumental in the success of the project. As a personal friend of Geeta’s, I have tried to honour her in my own small way by acting as the curator of this show.
Thanks to: UCLAN, Wigan College, Mike Hesketh, John Roberts, Darren Beatty, Kim Rigby, Dave Core, Joe Baker, Stuart Gray, Anna McDade , Turnpike Gallery, etc. for their help and support.
A retrospect of Geeta Rao is dedicated to her mother Leela Rao, 73, who passed away early this August. She survived the attack on her life in February that claimed her daughter, but never recovered from the trauma and loss.
Curator Tony Knox
Janice Duncan, a volunteer with the American Red Cross, was the wife of "Stars And Stripes" artist, Gregor Duncan. Here the two of them pose with another "Stars And Stripes" artist, Bill Mauldin, whose portraits of his iconic characters Willie and Joe adorned the sides of his jeep.
After Duncan was killed in action at Anzio, none other than Lieut. Gen. Mark Clark, Commander of the 5th Army, wrote to Janice: "I have just been notified of the death of your husband, Staff Sergeant Gregor K. Duncan, near Cori, Italy, while engaged in his duties as staff artist for the Stars and Stripes on May 29, 1944. I am deeply shocked at this loss to the 5th Army and to The Stars and Stripes and its readers. I have been an admirer of Sergeant Duncan’s work and know that his loss will be felt by all American soldiers fighting in Italy. We must face this tragedy with the knowledge that he paid the supreme price in making a very real and selfless contribution to this bitter but successful campaign to crush Nazi tyranny."
Happy Mothers' Day to all the mothers out there. Most especially to my mama .
Mothers are always a great inspiration and reminder of how good life is.
I believe only a mother (and father) 's love can be called selfless...
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On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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Camp Zama's annual volunteer recognition ceremony hosted by U.S. Army Garrison Japan honored the many volunteers who support and contribute to the community April 21
at the Camp Zama Community Club. The ceremony revealed the youth and adult Outstanding Volunteers of the Year as well as the Outstanding Volunteer Family of the Year.
Yuki Furakawa, nominated by the American Red Cross, was named the Outstanding Volunteer of the year, and Royce Brown, nominated by Boy Scout Troop 34, was named Outstanding Youth Volunteer of the Year. (U.S. Army photos by Alia Naffouj)