Sgt. Riley L. Hughes Jr., Died Oct. 9, 2006. A veteran of the the United States Army, and charter member of the Emerald Society,  Sgt. Hughes was an active member and leader of several organizations.  Riley's shoes will never be filled and his absence always felt.  Godspeed Sgt. Hughes.

Lt. John Gary McDuffie, Born 7-26-1940, Died 11-06-2015. 

Born and raised in Southside Chicago, a proud Irishman, where he operated a pub for many years.  John and his mother relocated to Jefferson County where John became a Deputy Sheriff and worked for over 25 years.  Sorely missed and forever remembered.

Judge James Dailey Wahl

Born: 12-28-1948, Died: 12-24-2016

An endearing family man and lover of all things Irish, Judge Wahl was a driving force behind the preservation of the Irish Culture in the St. Louis Area.  Always in our hearts and forever loved.

David Holmes was a past board member of the Emerald Society, President of Irish Northern Aid, and a relentless supporter of the Irish culture.  A gifted piper, family man and friend, Dave was always willing to lend a hand and will be forever in our thoughts!