Lt. Chris Cunha, the CO of 62 Det. Squad, was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. While he is courageously taking on this battle, members of the 62 Squad and 62 Precinct are putting together a benefit to help alleviate some financial stress. See flyer for details.
While away at college in Florida, Joshua Evans, son of NYPD Sergeant Lillian Leslie-Evans, was rushed to the hospital where he underwent emergency surgery to repair bleeding on his brain. He is currently in a Florida hospital on life support. Click here to find out how you can help.
If you are a veteran struggling with PTSD, or if you know one who is, one of your fellow vets is standing ready to help. Korea War veteran Richard Jarcho and his family use the horses on their Orangeburg, NY farm to provide treatment and rehabilitation for PTSD survivors. The service is free to both veterans and active-duty service members. Visit Veterans Angels of Hope to find out more.
All cops have a few good "war stories," but the cops who patrolled the wild streets of NYC in the '70s and '80s have more than their fair share. Former 94 Pct PBA Delegate Jack Fitzgerald has recorded his in a new book covering the breadth of his 26-year career, starting with the truncated Academy class that turned out to handle the 1968 riots and continuing through his time in the Tactical Patrol Force, the 75 Pct, the Taxi Truck Surveillance Unit, the 81 Pct, and the 94 Pct. Available on Amazon.
A new book “Martin Sheridan, Mayo’s Famous Son” by Margaret Molly chronicles the life of NYPD Patrolman Martin Sheridan who became an Olympic Champion. The book is available at: www.mayobooks.ie
Request for a kidney donation for our daughter, 16-year-old Julia Mulroy. See details.