Father Jerome Lukachinsky

We regret to share that our Brother, the Reverend Jerome Lukachinsky, passed away on June 30.  Father Jerome was the long-time Chaplain for the Garfield Camp and his spiritual guidance and friendship will be greatly missed.  Our thoughts and prayers are with Father Jerome’s nephew, Dylan, and the rest of his family.

A wake will be held July 8 from 3 pm to 6:45 pm at St. Monica Church (13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Heights). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 7 pm on July 8 at St. Monica’s. A graveside service will be on Friday, July 9 at 10 am at Holy Cross Cemetery (14609 Brookpark Rd., Brook Park).

Welcome to the Camp, Christopher Bartone

The Garfield Camp would like to welcome Christopher Bartone to the Camp!  Christopher’s Great-Great-Great-Grandfather, Lorenzo Curtiss, enlisted as a private on November 11, 1863 and served in Company H of the 14^th New York Heavy Artillery.  Curtiss was later promoted to corporal and was discharged on August 26, 1865.  The 14^th New York Heavy Artillery served as infantry in the 9^th Corps during the Overland Campaign, including at the Wilderness, Spotsylvania and Cold Harbor before reaching Petersburg.  During the siege at Petersburg the 14^th fought at the Battle of the Crater on July 30, 1864 and Fort Stedman on March 25, 1865.

Memorial Day at Woodland Cemetery

Woodland Cemetery is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31st at 10 am. Brother Tim Daley of the Garfield Camp will be speaking at the event.

David and Barbara Britton

We are sad to share that Brother David Britton and his wife, Barbara, passed away last month.  David was a long-time member of the Garfield Camp, serving many years as the camp treasurer and Barbara was active in the Eliza Garfield Auxiliary.  We will miss them greatly and our thoughts and prayers are with their son, Brother Mark, and the rest of the Britton Family.

February Meeting

The  Garfield Camp is meeting February 8, 2020 at the Interstate Plaza, 16600 Sprague Rd. (sometimes West Sprague on Mapquest), Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130.  The meeting starts at 10 am and will be in rooms 85/95 on the lower level.

Welcome to the Camp Ken Clark!

The Garfield Camp would like to welcome Ken Clark to the camp.  Ken’s Great-Great-Grandfather was Alonzo E. Martin.  Martin served as a private in Company H of the Fourth Maine Infantry.

Upcoming Camp Events

October 12: 10 am camp meeting at the Olmsted Falls Library

November 9: 10 am camp meeting at the Brooklyn Public Library

November 16: 11 am President Garfield Wreath Laying Ceremony (Lakeview Cemetery)

December 14: 10 am Annual Meeting at the Brunswick Public Library

 

Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War Jackets

SUVCW jackets are available for purchase through the Ohio Naval Brigade, Sons of Veterans Reserve.  More information and details on how to order them are available at http://ohionavalbrigade.com/SUVCWjacket.htm.

Next Camp Meeting

The Garfield Camp is meeting October 12 at 10 am at the Olmsted Falls Library (8100 Mapleway Drive, Olmsted Falls, 44138).

Upcoming Camp Meetings

• June 15:  Olmsted Falls Library (8100 Mapleway Drive, Olmsted Falls) 10 am
• July 13: Middleburg Heights Library (16699 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights) 10  am
• August 3: Middleburg Heights Library (16699 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights) 10 am