For the second year, Irish-American families in Rockaway, New York, played weekend hosts to wounded soldiers July 6-9. Retired firefighter Captain Flip Mullen organized the visit of 40 soldiers from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to Rockaway, where they stayed with local families. Jam-packed with activities, the weekend began with a police escort from … [Read more...] about Rockaway Honors Troops
Declan O'Kelly
Soldier Ride
It's a long way from California to New York, especially on a bicycle, but what makes this 4200 mile ride even more remarkable is that it was undertaken by two soldiers both of whom lost limbs in Iraq. Ryan Kelly, 24, and Heath Calhoun, 26, are part of a group called Soldier Ride, which raises money for wounded veterans. They were joined on the ride by the group's co-founder, … [Read more...] about Soldier Ride
Rockaway Irish Honor Veterans
Irish-American families in Rockaway, New York, played host to injured soldiers recently with a parade and street party organized by the community."We had to turn families down the support was so strong," said Flip Cullen, who organized the the visit of 28 wounded soldiers from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to the Rockaway area., During their visit, the … [Read more...] about Rockaway Irish Honor Veterans