Babylon, N.Y. – On Saturday, August 24th, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, St. Patrick’s Division 2 hosted a “Back the Blue” fundraiser to raise funds for the Brotherhood forthe Fallen, Suffolk County Chapter.
AOH St. Patrick’s Division 2, here in Babylon, NY held a fundraiser to help the “Brotherhood for the Fallen”, Suffolk County chapter. The event was held at the AOH / Irish Cultural Center at 27 Locust Avenue, Babylon, NY.
AOH St. Patrick’s Division 2 president, Jim McGrath said: “it’s our honor to assist in raising funds for such a worthy cause for the men and women in law enforcement who protect us every day in our communities”.
Event chairperson and Division 2 Recording Secretary, Bob Farrell said: “AOH Division 2, Suffolk County was proud to present a check for $3,800.00 to the Brotherhood for the Fallen of Suffolk County, which was raised at our “Back the Blue BBQ and Fundraiser”. Besides President McGrath, Division 2 Brothers who played a key role in the event were Brothers Tim Kerr, Rich Darrell, John Weppler and Jim Killen.
Brotherhood for the Fallen, Suffolk County chapter is a not-for-profit organization whose funding relies on donations. Born in August of 2016, the group’s sole mission is to help “assuage the anguish” of a loved ones of police officers who have paid the ultimate “sacrifice upon the alter of freedom”. There are over eight hundred members, and the organization enjoys the full support of the Suffolk County Police Department, the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association as well as other union-related and fraternal organizations within the department.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in America was founded in 1836 in New York City. It is the oldest
Irish Catholic fraternal organization, represented in all fifty states. AOH St. Patrick’s Division 2
was organized on October 6, 1946, and is the only AOH Division in the Town of Babylon. For
more information, or to become a member, please see the contact information above.
