Updated information about the James A. Garfield Camp 62, its Officers and Brothers, and its activities.
Camp Charter Updates:
02 JUL 2023 - 142 Anniversary of the Shooting of President James A. Garfield
01 AUG 2023 - Request Permission from Department of Vermont to Form Camp
04 AUG 2023 - Received Permission from Department of Vermont to Proceed with Camp Formation
15 SEP 2023 - Received EIN Non-Profit Authorizations From IRS
19 SEP 2023 - 142 Anniversary of the Death of President James A. Garfield
28 SEP 2023 - Received Receipt of EIN From National Treasurer
22 OCT 2023 - Commander Pro Tempore Brian Frazier initiated into MOLLUS.
09 NOV 2023 - Received Confirmation of Camp Charter Being Approved by the National Office
27 NOV 2023 - First Camp Meeting Scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Lincoln Library
April 09, 2024
The Major General James A. Garfield Camp 62, Department of Vermont of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (SUVCW) recently presented both a commendation and new building flag to the Lincoln Community Library in recognition of exemplary patriotism in displaying the flag of the United States of America with pride and distinction within the community.
Photo: Library Director We
Saturday May 18, 2024
We were VERY happy to attend, and be a part of the 139th Department of Vermont Encampment. It was held at the historic GAR Hall in Noth Callis Vermont, which has been beautifully restored. The five Camps had great representation for the event. Our Camp being the most recently formed was given some credit for all our hard work in recruiting and fundraising. We are a small Depa
The historic GAR Hall in North Callis Vermont
Memorial Hall – North Calais, Vermont (memorialhallcalais.org)
Friday May 30, 2024
The Lincoln Community School continued its decades-long tradition of observing Memorial Day with a march of teachers and students to the Maple Cemetery.
The Garfield Camp had been invited by Tory Riley and the Lincoln Community School for their over-20-year going Decoration Day Memorial at the Maple Cemetery in Lincoln this morning. An incredible turnout of students, (faculty), parents and townspeople. A few of us spoke about the significance of the day giving the children a fresh outlook on today’s importance. David Wood gave attendees a lesson on the history of Memorial Day over the years, and Riley explained “the importance of this day and how we can all learn about the sacrifices that so many gave and how we can help to prevent those sacrifices in the future.”
Camp Commander Frazier was given the opportunity to explain to the students a very brief history of Decoration Day and its significance to the Civil War along with a description of my uniform, then gave a stirring prayer that was well received by all. We performed a flag ceremony lowering the flag to half-mast, and several of the students played TAPS in the background as we all maintained several minutes of silence.
This is what our organization is all about, carrying on the traditions of the (Grand Army of the Republic) and interacting with our communities, sharing the history and pride in our country. A wonderful morning that I was both honored and moved by the interest of our future generations.
Sunday April 23, 2024
Through the rain and thunderstorms, we were able to dedicate the memorial replaced by the Vermont Old Cemetery Association (VOCA), and the Vergennes Burial Ground Restoration Project (VBGRP) today.
It was an incredible turnout of many of the Garfield Camp Brothers, along with the Vermont SVR members serving as a Color Guard for the event.
As soon as Camp Commander Frazier gave the memorial speech, the skies opened up with a deluge of rain with thunder and lightning. It did not damper the meaning of the event to all who were present.
Earlier the DAR had a memorial service for a Veteran that was both in the Revolutionary War, along with the War of 1812. It was a great turn-out of all the groups and several townspeople also braved the weather. My personal thanks to all who attended.
“Cherish their spirit, honor their commitment, send them our love, and we will never forget the service that they gave, and the sacrifices that their families endured.
These monuments are not just to them, they are reminders to us all.
Speak their names proudly and often, For the last time their names are heard, they will surely be lost to history.”
B. Frazier – SUVCW Camp Commander, Garfield Camp 62
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