General Meeting Monday, June 2, 2008, 7PM Location: St. Andrew’s R.C. Catholic Church Hall, Cardinal Hayes Plaza (Adjacent to 1 Police Plaza)  view map

NYPD Emerald Society News

PHOTOS UPDATED: April, 2008 General Meeting

PASSING OF RETIRED DETECTIVE JACK GOGGIN, MAY 6, 2008. The NYPD Emerald Society mourns the loss of our longtime member Jack Goggin. Jack spent a good time of his 20 year career fighting crime in Brooklyn North. He was assigned to the 90 Pct., Street Crime Unit, Brooklyn North Narcotics, and the 83 Pct. Squad. He retired in 2002 while assigned to the 94 Pct. Squad. Jack was a Brooklyn guy through and through. He certainly could have filled the role a Hollywood director would be looking for when casting a tough-guy NYPD detective. He was a great story teller and enjoyed making his friends laugh. Jack was a regular at our Winter Weekends and Summer Getaways, always enjoying the music and conversation. He also attended many of our Dinner Dances and he marched proudly while in uniform each St. Patrick’s Day. The Emerald Society and his many good friends are going to miss Jack Goggin. He leaves behind his son Michael 26, his daughter Tara 17 and his son Jack Jr., 8.

Arrangements by the D’Arienzo Funeral Home, 104 Skillman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211, (718) 388-0235. Viewing: Thursday & Friday, 2-5 & 7-9. Funeral Mass: Saturday, May 10, 2008 TBA, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C. Church, 275 North 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, (718) 384-0223.

PASSING OF RETIRED DETECTIVE EDWARD RAUER: The NYPD Emerald Society mourns the loss of our retired member Edward Rauer, who passed on Thursday, April 17th. He died of injuries he sustained in an accident while riding his motorcycle in Manahawkin, N. J. Eddie spent most of his Police career assigned to units in Brooklyn including the 72 Precinct and the Brooklyn South Gang Squad. He had an outstanding reputation for making hundreds of arrest and was extremely active during his 16 years on the job. In 2004 he relocated from Staten Island to Manahawkin where he joined the local Elks Club. He leaves behind his loving wife Barbara, two daughters Kristin and Samantha and his mother, Grace. Arrangements by the Thomas L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hilliard Drive, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Visiting Monday & Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9. Mass 11 AM on Wednesday at St. Mary of Pines R.C. Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, NJ 08050.

JULY 9-13, 2008. 4th ANNUAL SUMMER GETAWAY: Mark down these dates as you plan your summer vacation pick. Once again the Emerald Society recreates the memorable times of the "old Police Camp". Enjoy the beauty of the famous Catskill Mountains with your family and friends. Take part in the fun as the best things about summer abound. Activities including swimming, boating, ball games, great music, barbeques, horseback riding and golf keep everyone busy each day. At night we move inside and the party continues. More details will be coming soon and Reservation Brochures will be available starting in May.

IRELAND TRIP JULY 21-29, 2008: President Tim Bergin has planned an extensive tour of Ireland this summer. The Emeralds will be flying out of JFK Airport and touching down into the greenery of the old sod. The group will criss-cross the Irish countryside, with many stops in between Shannon, Belfast and Dublin. Long lasting friendships are sure to develop as the motor coach passengers bond and share good times. For this opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy Ireland, with a special mix of travelers, please contact President Bergin. Download a Brochure through our Upcoming Events column.

FIRST ANNUAL WILLIAM MCNEELY MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING, AUGUST 12, 2008: South Shore Country Club, 200 Huguenot Avenue Staten Island. $120/player, raffle/prizes. More info

MOONSHINERS BAND NEW SONG: The MOONSHINERS BAND new song "The Boys and Girls in Blue" can be acessed at myspace.com/policesong. The song is a tribute to the NYPD and was written by Tommy O'Callaghan and Joe O'Brien. Tommy O'Callaghan does a great job singing this terrific song. Our own NYPD Emerald Society Pipes & Drums also are heard during the song. The song has been very well received by audiences at the recent NYPD Emerald Society Winter Weekend in the Catskills. It was most recently performed live by The Moonshiners at the NYPD Holy Name Society's Communion Breakfast. A crowd of 1500 guest at the NY Hilton Hotel, enjoyed the performance which also featured a photo presentation acompanying the song. For more info on the Moonshiners contact Joe O'Brien.

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