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Interview with Board Member Paul Bohan

Posted by Robert Allen on June 9, 2009 with 3 Comments

In this podcast we sit down with board member Paul Bohan who shares some history of the Benefit Fund.  We discuss the outpouring of support from police and fire departments from around the world in support of our mission after September 11. In this series of podcasts we continue our outreach to the general public [...]

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Interview with Lawrence Schloss Executive Committee Member

Posted by Robert Allen on May 28, 2009 with 5 Comments

As a past dinner Chair and Honoree Larry Schloss has an interesting perspective on the Benefit Fund. Listen as Larry shares his personal relationship with his local firehouse. Mr. Schloss is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Diamond Castle Holdings, LLC, a middle market private equity firm that he co-founded in 2004. Mr. Schloss [...]

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Interview with John W. Neary Treasurer

Posted by Robert Allen on May 28, 2009 with 4 Comments

Here is another interview with our Executive Committee members. Listen as John shares his personal experiences and how they influenced his role with the Benefit Fund. Mr. Neary joined the Benefit Fund in late 2005. He became involved because of his admiration for New York City Police Officers and Fire Fighters and their valiant service [...]

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Interview with Vice President and Executive Committee Member Lawrence Ehrlich

Posted by Robert Allen on May 27, 2009 with 3 Comments

In our continuing series of interviews with Board Members of the Benefit Fund we sit down with Lawrence Ehrlich. Mr. Ehrlich shares his insight into the origins of the Fund as well as his personal experiences with some of the beneficiaries. Mr. Ehrlich joined the New York Police & Fire Widows’ & Children’s Benefit Fund, [...]

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Interview with Board Member Mark Messier

Posted by Robert Allen on May 11, 2009 with 7 Comments

In our second podcast we sit down with Mark Messier, member of the Board of Directors and 2008 Benefit Fund Dinner Honoree. Join us, as Mark talks about his decision to become involved with the charity. Listen in as we discuss how the tragic events of September 11, 2001 ultimately united New Yorkers and influenced decisions made by the [...]

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Interview with Rusty Staub and Stephen Dannhauser

Posted by Robert Allen on April 22, 2009 with 14 Comments

Here is your chance to find out how the Benefit Fund got its start. We sit down with Chairman of the Board, Rusty Staub and President and CEO, Stephen Dannhauser, for a look into the beginnings of this wonderful organization. Rusty shares how he got the idea for the Benefit Fund. Stephen Dannhauser explains why the future [...]

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