GENERAL ORDERS NO. 6
SERIES 2002-2003
ROBERT E. GRIM, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
5367 STATE ROUTE 72 SOUTH
SABINA, OH 45169-9425
937-584-4622
1. Brother Joseph S. Rippey served the SUVCW with distinction for 54
years. He served as Commander of the
Department of New York twice (1958 and 1959) and was elected Commander-in-Chief
twice (1963 and 1964). His death came
on July 28, 2002 shortly before the 121st National Encampment of the
Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
He was eulogized during the annual Memorial Service at the encampment by
New York Department Commander Todd Shillington. This stirring tribute made it evident to those who didn’t get the
privilege of meeting Brother Rippey that he was not only extremely dedicated to
the SUVCW but promoted the SUVCW at every opportunity.
2. It is my honor to announce that Brother
Rippey’s service to the SUVCW will continue even though he is no longer with us
in person. On behalf of the SUVCW I
accepted a check in the amount of ten thousand dollars as a bequest from the
estate of Brother Rippey. As directed
by Brother Rippey, this generous gift
has been deposited in the SUVCW Permanent Fund.
Ordered this ninth day of December, 2002.
By Order of:
Commander-in-Chief
Robert E. Grim
Attest:
Edward Krieser, PCinC
National Secretary