SUVCW "Around the Campfire"

Greetings Brothers!

In lieu of a June muster, I ask each of you to attend and participate, if possible, in as many Memorial Day activities for your respective local communities. These can hopefully consist of both family events, as well as those ceremonies and commemorative activities in memory of those veterans who are no longer with us.
In addition, I encourage each of you to consider possible presentations or presentors that might be available to us for future meetings, beginning with our August muster (date still undetermined).
We will, hopefully, be able to assist at the U.P. State Fair table in support for the All-Veterans Museum during the week of August 12-18.

In Fraternity, Charity and Loyalty,
Commander Jim Strain

Civil War veterans of Grand Army of the Republic General George Meade Post #48, Memorial Day, San Francisco]

Old Greencastle is pretty much all set for Monday's Festivities, weather permitting!! And special thanks to Brent Davidson for setting up the flags on the headstones... !

Enjoy your weekend and day off, but don’t let it pass without taking a moment to recognize and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country 🇺🇸

Torrance Army JROTC Awards! 🇺🇸🎖️

Today in History - May 24 What Hath God Wrought?

The Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon Camp 10 Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon Camp #10, SUVCW held a join headstone cleaning with the Francine Camp 7 Colonel Louis R. Francine Camp # 7 SUVCW both of the Department of New Jersey, and cleaned the headstones of Pvt. John Dean of the 45th USCT and Pvt. Howard Hall of the 22nd USCT. Huzzah!

Ambrose Burnside, The Sideburned Civil War Commander Who Didn’t Want The Job - New England Historical Society Ambrose Burnside was a well-liked Civil War general who didn't think he was capable of commanding the Army of the Potomac. He may have been right.

Obituary for Past Camp 5 Commander Tracy Lucas

Tracy Eugene Lucas, 62, husband of Melissa A. Hendrix Lucas, of Nicholasville, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Lexington, KY to William Lucas and Beulah Lairson Lucas, of Nicholasville. Mr. Lucas is a United States Army Veteran. He was the Founder and a very active member of the Camp Nelson Honor Guard. He was also a member of the American Legion; Franklin Masonic Lodge #28; Sons of the American Legion; Sons of the American Revolution; and Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Along with his wife Tracy is survived by his son, William Zachariah Thomas Lucas, of Lancaster; his special daughter-in-law, Katie Lucas; daughter, Tracy Alexis Marie Lucas (Hunter), of Nicholasville; four grandchildren, Paisley, McKenna, Bailey and Charlotte.; brother, Cecil Scott (Katia) Lucas, of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters, Linda Sue (Brian) Smith, Nicholasville; and Wendy Kay (Chad) Stewart, of Beaver, WV; and several nieces and nephews. Tracy was loved dearly by his family and many friends. His sense of humor brought joy and laugher to us all. He was dedicated to his family, friends, community and serving veterans.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Noon & Son Funeral Home (Lawrenceburg) with La’Tonsia Givens officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Casket bearers will be members of the American Legion Post #8.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Camp Nelson Honor Guard, 215 Christopher Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356 or Bluegrass Care Navigators, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.

NEXT WEEKEND - Grand Army of the Republic Encampment
Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 AM @ Antietam National Battlefield
Living history volunteers portraying members of the Grand Army of the Republic veterans’ organization will discuss the group and its role in the memory of the Civil War with a focus on veterans’ reunions at Antietam. The encampment will be located behind the Dunker Church and will be open for visitors from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm both days.
(Photo credit: Hagerstown G.A.R. Reno Post No. 4. led by Col. Mobley on Main Street in Sharpsburg on Memorial Day, May 30, 1899. Antietam Institute member - Justin Mayhue)

Newport's Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War to host Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Island Cemetery Major General Thomas West Sherman Camp no. 1, Rhode Island Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, will hold its annual Memorial Day observance and ceremony at Island Cemetery in Newport at 3 pm on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day). Sherman Camp 1 invites members of the public to join in the annual obs...

Memorial Day is a time to pause and reflect upon the sacrifices of those that have defended our freedom. Lockheed Martin honors the service members who came before us, embodying the spirit of bravery and commitment.

We are grateful to Lockheed Martin for their sponsorship of The National Memorial Day Concert.