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NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelly Inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame

March 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

At the 2012 Irish America Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, presented by Irish America magazine, New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly was inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame. He took time in his speech to acknowledge the heroics of Irish-American detectives Kevin Brennan and Kevin Herlihy. The induction ceremony was held on March 14, 2012 at the New York Yacht … [Read more...] about NYC Police Commissioner Ray Kelly Inducted into the Irish America Hall of Fame

Bill Ford, Jr: Heritage, Family and Moving Forward

February / March 2012

January 26, 2012 by 1 Comment

The 26th annual Business 100 luncheon, which took place on December 15th at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, drew many of America’s top corporate leaders. Highlights included the presentation to Jim Quinn, president of Tiffany & Co., of the Irish Spirit Award, the keynote address by William C. Ford, Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, and a parting song by … [Read more...] about Bill Ford, Jr: Heritage, Family and Moving Forward

James Quinn:
The Soul of an Irishman

February / March 2012

January 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The 26th annual Business 100 luncheon, which took place on December 15th at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, drew many of America’s top corporate leaders. Highlights included the presentation to Jim Quinn, president of Tiffany & Co., of the Irish Spirit Award, the keynote address by William C. Ford, Jr., executive chairman of Ford Motor Company, and a parting song by … [Read more...] about James Quinn:
The Soul of an Irishman

Bob Savage Sings at the Irish America Business 100

December 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

2011 Business 100 honoree and Co-Founder/President of Nanette Lepore, Bob Savage raises his glass of Concannon wine and sings 'The Parting Glass.' Mr. Savage was honored at the Irish America Business 100 luncheon on December 15, 2011 at the Metropolitan Club of New York. … [Read more...] about Bob Savage Sings at the Irish America Business 100

Jim Quinn receives the Spirit of Ireland award

December 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Jim Quinn, President of Tiffany & Co., receives the Irish America magazine Spirit of Ireland award. Mr. Quinn received this award at the annual Business 100 luncheon on December 15, 2011 at the Metropolitan Club of New York. … [Read more...] about Jim Quinn receives the Spirit of Ireland award

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May 30, 1971

Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki "Class A" uniform with full-size medals, 1948.
Murphy wearing the U.S. Army khaki “Class A” uniform with full-size medals, 1948.

Audie Murphy, the most decorated combat soldier of World War II, died tragically on this day in a plane crash. He was 46. Audie, one of 9 children, was born on June 20, 1924, near the town of Kingston, Texas. “We were share-crop farmers,” he wrote. “And to say that the family was poor would be an understatement. Poverty dogged our every step.” When he was 18, Audie enlisted in the army. The slight, freckle-faced kid was turned down by the Marines and the paratroopers before the infantry took him. He went on to earn 21 medals for bravery and the Congressional Medal of Honor. He is buried in Arlington Cemetery.

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