Friday, January 18, 2013
James Walsh- Aide to Grand Marshal in NYC Parade
THE
PRIDE OF WESTCHESTER
AOH Division One
Vice President James Walsh Selected as Aide in NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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| Jim Walsh 2013 Westchester Aide to the Grand Marshal |
The
Officers and members of A.O.H. Division One, Yonkers are proud to announce that
James Walsh, our Vice President, has been chosen to represent the people of
Westchester County as “Aide to The Grand
Marshal” in the 252nd Annual New York City Saint Patrick’s Day
Parade!
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| Tom Allison, Kevin Ellis, Jim Walsh, Mike Morley and Ronan O'Brien |
The decision was officially announced
last night at an installation ceremony held at the New York Athletic Club in
Manhattan. Many of Jim’s family and
fellow Division members were on hand as Jim was formally installed along with
13 other Aides representing the AOH and other Irish organizations.
He will
accompany Alfred E. Smith IV, this year’s Parade Grand Marshal, up 5th
Ave in the most famous parade in the world.
Aides
to the Grand Marshal are chosen annually by the Parade’s participating
organizations in recognition for their outstanding service to the Irish
American Community. “One’s selection as an Aide is acknowledgement of years of
unselfish, dedicated and distinguished service to the New York and Irish
communities plus it is the acknowledgement of their contribution to Irish
Faith, Culture and Heritage.” said Hilary Beirne, The Parade’s Executive Secretary.
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| Jim and Nancy Walsh and Children John, Kerri and Shannon |
Jim Walsh has been a member of The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Yonkers for over 15 years, as has twice served as President of the Yonkers Division One. "Jim Walsh is a true Hibernian who has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow fraternal brothers as well as from the entire Irish Community in Westchester County" said current Yonkers Division President Kevin Ellis, "This is an honor that is truly well deserved.''
To learn more about The N.Y.C. St. Patrick's Day Parade, you can visit the Parade Committee's website at: http://nycstpatricksparade.org/
