It is with deep regret we inform you of the passing of Jack Cummings on May 12, 2013. For more information, including Death Notice and photos, click here.

2013 “Gathering of Heroes” – ONE TEAM, ONE FIGHT

APRIL 10th – BUS TRIP TO THE IRISH PUB in PHILADELPHIA

• Barney Barnum, Vietnam
• Jon Cavaini, Vietnam
• Brian Thacker, Vietnam
• Sal Giunta, Afghanistan
• there may be more confirmed as we get closer to date

BUS TRIP DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
2 Bus Departure Times: 5pm and 6:30pm
Departs from American Legion, 1532 Martin Ave, Cherry Hill,NJ

There will be TWO DEPARTURE TIMES from the Irish Pub back to the American Legion. First departure will be at approx. 7:30pm and the second departure will be at approx 9:15pm.
PRIOR to the Bus Trip, there will be a BUFFET at the American Legion (Cherry Hill), beginning at 4pm.

$10 Includes; Bus Fare and Buffet at Legion

BUS TICKETS/RESERVATIONS MUST BE IN no later then March 25th.

To get your BUS TICKETS,  contact Sue at 856-495-7270, email Squinn9807@aol.com, stop by the American Legion, or  purchase your bus tickets online. Click on BUY NOW button below.

Proceeds to go to the Marine Corp League Law Enforcement Foundation. More details about the event can be found on their website. http://www.mclefphila.org/

MC_LEF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that gives to scholarships for the children of Marine and law enforcement personnel who were killed on duty or died under extraordinary circumstances while serving our country. MC-LEF is proud to state that since it’s inception in 1995, the foundation has raised over $47 million dollars and 98% of the donations received are used to fund programs for the children they serve

If you would like to attend, but not go on the bus trip, the event kicks off at the Irish Pub at 12th & Walnut St. from 4pm- 6pm and continues at the Irish Pub at 20th & Walnut St. at 6pm

Articles from last year;
Local Celebrity Bartenders Include Philadelphia DA, Seth Williams & Montgomery County DA, Risa Ferman with proceeds benefiting The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation

PHILADELPHIA, PA – (February 29th, 2012) – The Irish Pub is proud to welcome FIVE Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, including Navy SEAL Lt. Michael Thornton, to Philadelphia as part of their second annual “Gathering of Heroes” fundraiser, which raises money for The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF). The distinguished heroes will travel to Philadelphia to take on the happy hour crowd as guest bartenders at both Irish Pubs on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 from 4pm to 10pm. Top law enforcement officers, local celebrities and some very special VIPs will pour drinks and swap stories alongside the legendary soldiers, while all tips, t-shirt proceeds and charity auction items will benefit The Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation (MC-LEF).

The night will kick off at 4PM at the Irish Pub at 1123 Walnut Street, featuring special guest bartenders Philadelphia DA, Seth Williams, and Montgomery County DA, Risa Ferman, as well as Medal of Honor recipient, Lt. Mike Thornton. At 6PM participants will move the party to the Irish Pub on 20th and Walnut Street, where five Medal of Honor recipients will be on hand to sign books, meet fans and greet guests. Congressional Medal of Honor recipients expected to attend include Lt. Michael Thornton, Brian Thacker, Barney Barnum, Jon Cavaiani and Tom Norris. “The Medal of Honor is ‘the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force, which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States,’” says MC-LEF board member Jack Cummings who is the driving force behind this year’s event. Cummings will also bartend.

“The Irish Pub is thrilled to once again host such a meaningful event right here in Philadelphia. This now-annual event is very special to us, and is the least we can do to honor the heroes who serve our country,” says Cathy Burke, co-owner of the Irish Pub and Chairperson of the Irish Pub Children’s Foundation. “Every day hundreds of thousands of men and women put their lives on the line to protect our country and preserve our way of life. Rarely do we get a chance to express our gratitude and to help veterans and their families. We are ecstatic that five Congressional Medal of Honor recipients from all over the country will be flying in to support this very special night.”

The $20 event admission fee includes a “Gathering of Heroes” souvenir event t-shirt to the first 500 through the door, and the proceeds will go directly to the charity. There will also be a live auction, drink specials, a Medal of Honor book signing and a silent auction.