A Tribute to a Hero

Affectionately referred to as "The Master of Disaster" and "God," Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey, Commanding Officer of the Special Operations Command (SOC), died in the line of duty, while helping others escape from the fire and collapse scene of the twin towers at the World Trade Center on Tuesday, September 11, 2001. The fire service was a major force in his life, as evidenced by his sterling career. He truly was a legend in his own time.

As a tribute to Chief Downey's legacy, his family has established the D.C. Raymond Downey Scholarship Charity Fund to keep his memory alive and to benefit the many organizations that Chief Downey cherished.


Announcements

 
11th Annual Forever Running Memorial 5k Run/Walk
   
The 11th Annual Forever Running Memorial 5k Run/Walk will be held on Father's Day at 10:00 a.m.!
  • June 17th, 2012
  • 10:00 a.m.
  • Kid's Fun Run: 9:30 a.m.


REGISTRATION: Click article title for downloadable borchure.

*Online registration information will be posted as soon as available.

SPONSORS: Click the article title for links to the downloadable brochure and sponsorship form.

 
2011 Hofstra Wrestling Banquet
  • Saturday, November 19th, 2011
  • 7p-10p
  • Long Island Marriott - Lighthouse Ballroom
Join first year Head Coach Rob Anspach and his staff at the annual Hofstra Wrestling Banquet on November 19. The banquet will be held at the Long Island Marriott in the Lighthouse Ballroom.

The Hofstra vs. Wisconsin match will be the following day at 12 noon. Tickets for the match are included with the purchase of a banquet ticket. The cost per person in advance is $100 and $125 the day of the event.

This year the wrestling program will be honoring FDNY Deputy Chief Ray Downey at the banquet. Ray Downey was the proud father of Joe and Ray Downey, Jr., who wrestled at Hofstra in the 1980's. Ray passed in the line of duty while helping others escape from the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Click to document icon to download brochure.

 
10th Annual Downey Memorial Golf Outing
Monday, July 25, 2011 
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 The 10th Annual Downey Memorial Golf Outing will be held on July 25th, 2011 at 10am (11:30a Shotgun Tee-Off). Get your registration sent in to reserve your four-some! Downloadable brochure can be found below.

 
10th Anniversary Forever Running Memorial 5k Run/Walk
 The 10TH ANNUAL FOREVER RUNNING MEMORIAL 5K RUN / WALK will be held on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19th, 2011 starting at 10 a.m.

Online Registration at Active.com and Start2Finish available NOW!

*Click news story for link and downloadable brochure, including this year's sponsorship form.

Thanks to this year's sponsors --
Deputy Chief of Special Operations Sponsors
Life Matters, Inc

Deputy Chief Sponsors
Paratech, Morningpride, Total Fire Group, Honeywell

Battalion Chief Sponsor
Astoria Federal Savings

Captain Sponsor
FDNY Hockey Team

Product Sponsors Coke Cola, Zico, Figi, Panera Bread, Balance Bars, Carolina Rice, Arizona Ice Tea, Muscle Milk, BJ's - Poland Spring



 
Start2Finish Online Registration
Active.com Online Registration
   
   
9th Annual Raymond M Downey Heroes Classic
Saurday, October 30th, 3:00 p.m.
Kenneth P. Lavelle Stadium at Stony Brook University
Tickets for FREE for firefighters, police officers, ems, and military.
Tickets for family members are only $4.00 by purchasing online and entering the coupon code "DOWNEY".

 
9TH ANNUAL FOREVER RUNNING MEMORIAL 5K RUN / WALK
The 9TH ANNUAL FOREVER RUNNING MEMORIAL 5K RUN / WALK will be held on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20th, 2010 starting at 10 a.m. Online

Registration at Active.com available NOW!

*Click news story for link and downloadable brochure, including this year's sponsorship form.

Thanks to this year's sponsor -- Paratech and Morningpride Total Fire Group! 


 
Active.com Registration
   
   
2010 Deputy Chief Raymond M. Downey Memorial Golf Outing
   
The 2010 Annual Stony Brook Football D.C. Raymond M Downey Memorial Golf Outing Sponsored by MSA Fire will take place on July 26th, 2010 at the Hamlet Willow Grove Golf and Country Club.

Special thanks to our sponsor -- MSA!


 
Chief Ray Downey Heroes Classic
Saturday, October 24, 2009 15:30
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Stony Brook vs Coastal Carolina Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2009 Time: 3:30 pm E.S.T. Location: Stony Brook, New York Coverage on: TV: MASN Radio: WUSB (90.1 FM)

 
Stony Brook Football Schedule
Race Results for the 8th Annual Forever Running Memorial 5k Run/Walk
Friday, June 26, 2009 
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Go to http://www.start2finish.com/ and click on 2009 Race Results. Scroll down until you find the race listed and follow the links to view results for the various categories.


 
Start2Finish Race Results
8TH ANNUAL FOREVER RUNNING MEMORIAL 5K RUN / WALK
The 8th Annual Deputy Chief Ray Downey Forever Running Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held on Father's Day, June 21st, 2009 at 10 a.m. Registration information can be found in the downloadable brochure (PDF) or by clicking the link below to go online to Active.com.

*Click on article title to view full story with downloads and links.* Special Thanks to the following sponsors: -Total Fire Group -Paratech


 
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