FDNY Carolinas Retirees Association

06/14/2026

TO all the Brothers that attended the funeral for B.C. Blaich great job by everyone who attended the funeral . Once again The Brotherhood was strong . F.D.N.Y. Brothers For Life.

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06/09/2026

To all the Brothers who came out to the work party at B.C. Blaich house great. great job by everyone, Once again it shows what the brotherhood is all about, as President of this great organization how we come together and get the job done.
F.D.N.Y. CRA Brothers For Life.

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06/09/2026

Brothers,

Below find the funeral arrangements for BC Blaich.

William Peter Blaich of Sunset Beach, North Carolina, passed away on June 5, 2026, in Iron Station, NC, surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with World Trade Center cancer.

Viewing will be on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM, followed immediately by a funeral mass. For additional information, go to Good Samaritan Funeral Home.

His line-of-duty funeral services will be held on June 13, 2026, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, located at 537 NC-16, Denver, North Carolina 28037.

We hope to see a good turnout for the family.

Dan Tompkins
President
FDNY CRA

06/05/2026

Brothers
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of Retired Battalion Chief William Blaich.
Chief Blaich passed away at 4 a.m. this morning after a long battle with cancer, he was surrounded by his loving family.
At this time we are waiting for the funeral arrangements to be announced and we will notify everyone. Please say a prayer for the Blaich family.

We are still going to have the work party at Bill Blaich`s house on Monday June 8 2026 to start at 10:00 a.m. which is located at 825 Shoreline Dr. West Sunset Beach, N.C. 28468.
Please contact Past President Rick Gimbl if you can come out and help with this work party at (631) 484-3197 either by text or phone call. Many hands make light work.

Dan Tompkins President F.D.N.Y. CRA Brothers For Life.

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06/05/2026

It is with deep sympathy that Battalion Chief William Blaich has passed away this morning after a long battle with cancer Chief Blaich was surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held in Denver North Carolina .
We will post the funeral arrangements as soon as they are posted.

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06/01/2026

The Monthly Luncheon in LeLand N.C. at Locals Tavern is for any and all members of the F.D.N.Y. from anywhere. If you are in the area please stop by and have lunch with the Brothers. June 4 2026 at 12:00 Noon.
Locals Tavern
1114 New Pointe Blvd.
LeLand N.C. 28451. Brothers Forever F.D.N.Y. See less

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04/23/2026

To all the members of the F.D.N.Y. CRA we have been asked to have our Color Guard participate in the Grand opening of the new TriBeach Station #1 located at 854 Sabbath Rd SW, Supply N.C. 28462
On Friday May 8 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
We will need at least four members in Class A uniform.
Anyone interested please contact Jim Bauer [email protected]

04/23/2026

Brothers! One of our own is in need - follow the link below to learn more and please donate if you are able.

Life has a way of testing even the strongest among us and right now, it’s our turn to show up. Brianne Fox has spent her life caring for others as a physician assistant, always putting patients and families first. Now, she’s in the fight of her life, battling colon cancer. After two years out of...

04/05/2026

To all F.D.N.Y. CRA Members and their families Happy Easter have a great and safe day .
From the officers of the F.D.N.Y. CRA.

03/30/2026

The Monthly Luncheon in LeLand N.C. at Locals Tavern is for any and all members of the F.D.N.Y. from anywhere. If you are in the area please stop by and have lunch with the Brothers. April 2 2026 at 12:00 Noon.
Locals Tavern
1114 New Pointe Blvd.
LeLand N.C. 28451. Brothers Forever F.D.N.Y.

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