At the annual Lt. Francis McManus Assembly Christmas Party, held at Tom's Country Place on Tuesday December 15th 2009, Sir Knights Ralph Silva  Mike Moore were named this years McManus Co-Knights of the Year.

     Master of Ceremonies, PFN Tom Michelich outlined the many contributions made by Sir Knights Silva & Moore to their church, their families, their community, and to the Knights of Columbus.

       Sir  Knight Ralph & Lady Lucy  live  in  Lorain and belong to St Vitus  Parish as well as being active at Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain.  A member of Holy  Family Council 4891 in Amherst, Ralph has served as  Purser for Lt McManus Assembly and is currently serving  as Faithful  Pilot. He is also a valued member of the McManus Color Guard.

     As long time residents of Avon Lake SK Mike & Lady Sandy are members of St Joseph Parish. Mike has served as parish photographer and as Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. He is the current Grand Knight of Fr. Ragan Council 3269, publisher of the monthly newsletter, and council website and has held several other positions since joining the Knights in 1966. Mike is currently Comptroller of Lt McManus Assembly, manges the McManus website and is active in the Color Guard

     The members of Lt McManus Assembly Congratulate Ralph & Mike, and thank them for all that they have done and all they continue to do for those fortunate enough to know them.