Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War
New York Department Orders No. 4
Series 2002-2003
Todd A. Shillington, Commander
15 Park Place
Holley, New York

CoH94NYVI@att.net (e-mail)

1.       It is with great personal grief that I announce the passing of
Past Commander-in-Chief Joseph S. Rippey.

2.      Brother Joe joined the SUVCW in 1948, being eligible to Membership through
the service of his grandfather, Bernard Smith, Co. I, 54^th New York National Guard,
and his great-grandfather, John Smith, 69^th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
Brother Joe served as New York Department Commander in 1959-1960,
and is the last Brother to serve two terms as Commander-in-Chief, serving from
1963-1965.  He was a friend to all who knew him, and will be missed by many.

3.      Pursuant to General Orders No. 23, Series 2001-2002, I hereby charge all
Camp Commanders to drape Camp Charters in his honor for a period of 30 days.
All New York Brothers are directed to wear a mourning ribbon on the badge
of the Order, as prescribed in Regulations Chapter V, Article III, Section 9.

By Order of:
Todd A. Shillington
Department Commander

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