Hey guys.  Just wanted to say hi.  everything is going well down here at fort bragg.  waiting to go to special forces selection in aug.  man its gonna be hot.
Will Hickey, thanks for the package. it  was worth a couple chuckles.  its nice to see that some things never change!  Stay Safe.. see you soon!

Brian

Congratulations to Lt. John Dooley (FF E231/L120) on his recent promotion to Captain!

Watkins St will have a bus leaving quarters on Medal Day at 9AM. We will have breakfast prior to that at the firehouse. The bus will return by 6pm. All former members are invited to join us as we congratulate Lt Danny Hunt (E231/L120) and the members of E227 on their medals. Please call the firehouse to sign up.

On this Memorial Day, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices our military has made for us. We are eternally grateful and forever in your debt. You are our heroes!

On a personal note, Watkins Street sends out a special hello and thank you to Prvt Brian Bollinger (FF E231). He is truly missed but never far from our thoughts at the kitchen table. We are extremely proud of him! Godspeed Brian - and to all of our servicemen and women - thank you and STAY SAFE!

- The Officers and Members of E231/L120/Bn44

Legendary Watkins Street firefighter Andy Garguilo is being honored by the Catholic Church in recognition of his 25th Anniversary as an Ordained Deacon. A ceremony and mass will take place on June 7th (12PM) at Maria Regina Church on Hicksville Road (107) at Jerusalem Ave.

Known as "the gentle giant", Andy was forever donating his time to the poor and needy alongside his fellow deacon known as "the mighty midget" Ed Wetzel (RIP).

Words cannot express the pride the members of Watkins Street have as we salute Andy on this historic achievement.

Watkins Street would like to congratulate Lt Danny Hunt E236 (formerly E231/L120) who is going to Medal Day recieving the Steuben Association Medal for a daring rescue of an elderly woman during a midday fire in East New York. Danny worked very hard during his stay on Watkins Street and was a trusted senior man who was always willing to share his knowledge.  Danny - Watkins St members past and present salute you!

Watkins Street also wishes to congratulate the officers and members of E227 who will recieve the NY Firefighters Burn Center Foundation Medal. E227 is a tremendous firehouse with a stellar reputation and the members once again have proved such. Way to go guys!!

On May 17th at 12PM, Tony Ramos will prepare a brunch for Bn44 members past and present at Bradford Street. Mr Ramos is the gentleman who cooked dinner for every single firehouse in NYC after 9/11 and he would like to once again return to Bn44 to say thank you to the members.

All members of the FDNY appreciate the effort of Tony and his staff.

We would like to congratulate Ryan Frontera (E231) and his beautiful bride Nicole who celebrated their wedding on Friday. Congratulations to you both!

HOLY NAMES SOCIETY COMMUNION BREAKFAST
BROOKLYN AND QUEENS
ON SUNDAY MAY 3, 2009, THE HOLY NAME SOCIETY OF BROOKLYN AND QUEENS WILL HOLD ITS 87 ANNUALCOMMUNION MASS AND BREAKFAST AT THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHAPEL, 7200 DOUGLASTON PARKWAY, QUEENS NY . THE MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED BY  BISHOP DAILY AND MSGR. JOHN DELENDICK AT 1000 HOURS AND A BUFFET BREAKFAST TO FOLLOW AT 1100 HOURS
THE MASS WILL BE HONORING FF ANTHONY CATAPANO E 202 ret. AND NANCY CARBONE FRIENDS OF FIREFIGHTERS
DONATION IS $20. PER ADULT AND $10. FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12. FOR TICKETS, CONTACT
ST. JUDE RECTORY (718) 763-6300, LIEUTENANT JOHN P. CULLEN, E 235 @ 718-833-2161, OR E MAIL jpc235fdny@aol.com
 

Watkins Street has 2 new additions for this years Christmas Party. Congratulations to Shelia and Charlton Brown on the birth of their son Jacob and also to Fannie and Rob Petrarca on the birth of their first child Robert Anthony.