Members of the Suffolk County Police Officers Emerald Society gathered at the East Wind of Wading River in Suffolk County, NY on April 10 for their 56th annual St Patrick's Day celebration.
Around 250 friends of Ireland joined the dinner and dance organized to salute Chief of Patrol Gerald Hardy who was honored as Irishman of the Year.
Donal Hughes received the Thomas Finn Memorial Service Award while outgoing President Nicholas Aspromgos was also recognized for his commendable contributions. SUFFOLK SALUTE: Mr and Mrs Nicholas Aspromgos with John Brickhard
The incoming 2025-2027 Board members are:
* John Brunkard - President
* Craig Cowell - Ist Vice President
* Charlie Ebert - 2nd Vice President
* Glenn Kirkpatrick - Treasurer
* Vin Daly - Recording Secretary
* Michael Homan - Corresponding Secretary
* Luke McDonald - Financial Secretary
* Terence Mawn - Trustee
* James O’Leary - Sgt. at Arms
* Donal Hughes - Sgt. at Arms
* Kathleen Murphy Lubey - Delegate Coordinator
* Nicholas Aspromgos - Chairman, Board of Directors
* Patrick Mahan - Band Manager
* Fr. Sean Gann - Chaplain
* Thomas Spreer - Legal Counsel
