National Chaplain

The sacred festival of Shavuot marks the date on which the Jewish people received the Torah directly from God at Mount Sinai. It also marks the beginning of wheat harvest season. This year, the two-day festival will be observed from sunset on Sunday, May 16, until nightfall on Tuesday, May 18. Chag Sameach!

In accordance with Article VII, Section II d. of the Constitutions and Regulations of the Sons Of Union Veterans Of The Civil War, Our National Chaplain, Brothe...r Rev. Dr. Peter Preble issued the following Instructions for the Proper Observance of Memorial Day. In Circular No. 4 issued on April 28, 1897, The Rev. Somerville Light, D.D., 16th Chaplain-in-Chief of our Order issued Instructions for the Proper Observance of Memorial Day. In his message, Chaplain- in-Chief Light reminded the brothers. The day, America’s glorious Memorial Day, the day when this nation is expected to be at the graves of her soldiers in commemoration of their faithfulness and self-sacrifice, even unto the death, is not distant. While this day is recognized as G.A.R. Day let it not be forgotten that it is also Sons of Veteran’s Day. On this day, every heart of every son of a veteran in all this broad land ought to respond to the call f the Command-in-Chief... and enter not the exercise of the day with the zeal and enthusiasm that characterized the days of enlistment and the organization of the armies out of which our brave American soldiers have fallen. Let us not forget that all that we with the hosts assembled in the myriads of cemeteries of this land can do to honor the heroes who gave us these blessings will not be a fit tribute to their memory so dear. Let us, therefore as members of this noble Order, put forth our best effort to show our loyalty to and love for the members of the G.A.R. Every brother is expected to use his influence toward making May 30th more of a holy day and less of a holiday. Chaplain Light’s words are as applicable today as they were when he wrote them in 1897. We have a responsibility and obligation to remember our ancestors and to attend to their graves. In addition, I believe we have an obligation to attend to those graves that have been forgotten by family and friends. Let us take time to decorate the grave of a forgotten veteran this year as we decorate those of our family. Although restrictions are lifting around the country, we must remember to follow all applicable rules regarding assembling in large numbers. However, every effort should be made for Camps to gather in remembrance of the Boys in Blue. #SUVCW #history #civilwarhistory #militaryhistory #military #veterans #memorial #americanhistory #ushistory #lestweforget #remember #mollus #GAR #grandarmyoftherepublic #alliedorders #getthewordout #share #LikeAndShare #LikeAndFollowUs #usa #unitedstatesofamerica #UnitedWeStand #Genealogy #DidYouKnow #sonsofveteransreserve #asuvcw #duvcw #memorialday #weremember #dontforget

For all of those presently serving we wish you a blessed Armed Forces Day

We Regret to Announce the Passing of: Roger Lewis Knigge Died: 7 January 2021 John McClernand Camp #4 Department of Illinois... The boatman comes, and comes again. And Brothers, one by one, he bears away far o'er the tide, Beyond the setting sun. Rest in Peace Brother! https://www.legacy.com/obi/morrisherald-news/obituary.aspx

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We Regret to Announce the Passing of: Glenn Dwayne Kiecker Died: 5 January 2021 Col. William Colvill Camp # 56 Department of Wisconsin and Minnesota... The boatman comes, and comes again. And Brothers, one by one, he bears away far o'er the tide, Beyond the setting sun. Rest in Peace Brother! http://sgmnews.com/content/glenn-dewayne-kiecker

We Regret to Announce the Passing of: John Richard DeVre Died: 23 December 2020 Col. George L. Willard Camp #154 Department of New York... The boatman comes, and comes again. And Brothers, one by one, he bears away far o'er the tide, Beyond the setting sun. Rest in Peace Brother! https://www.langanfuneralhome.com/obituary/john-devre

We Regret to Announce the Passing of: Andrew P. Bollen, III Died: 3 November 2020 C.K. Pier Badger Camp #1 Department of Wisconsin & Minnesota... The boatman comes, and comes again. And Brothers, one by one, he bears away far o'er the tide, Beyond the setting sun. Rest in Peace Brother! https://www.tributearchive.com//Wisconsin/Myrhum-patten-Fu

We Regret to Announce the Passing of: Clyde Adam Blanchard Died: 1 December 2020 Col. Robert W. Barnard Camp #2 Department of Florida... The boatman comes, and comes again. And Brothers, one by one, he bears away far o'er the tide, Beyond the setting sun. Rest in Peace Brother! See more

We Regret to Announce the Passing of: Duane H. Duff, Jr. Died: 26 November 2020 Centennial Camp #100 Department of Colorado... The boatman comes, and comes again. And Brothers, one by one, he bears away far o'er the tide, Beyond the setting sun. Rest in Peace Brother! https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/denverpost/obituary.aspx

We Regret to Announce the Passing of: David Bruce Croas Died: 5 November 2020 Kennesaw Mountain Camp #3 Department of Georgia and South Carolina... The boatman comes, and comes again. And Brothers, one by one, he bears away far o'er the tide, Beyond the setting sun. Rest in Peace Brother! https://www.dignitymemorial.com//carte/david-croas-9896718