For the 30th consecutive year LCDR Edward Lea USN, Camp 2, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, will be conducting its signature event, the Battle of Galveston Commemoration Ceremony, at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the historic Trinity Episcopal Cemetery in Galveston, Texas.
The event is open to the public and will include a musket firing Honor Guard who will render a salute to the fallen.
On December 9, 2023 Camp 2 held its First Annual Christmas Party. We were joined by members of the Ladies Auxiliary and the DUVCW, along with many spouses and guests. The festivities kicked off with morning refreshments followed by a short meeting, then on to a potluck feast, door prizes and the traditional Ace of Diamonds drawing. The grand finale was a Clara Barton Ladies Appreciation pin raffle, which was won by Joyce Brock. We also helped the Auxiliary celebrate their 27th Anniversary. Good times were had by one and all!
The main order of business at the meeting was election of 2024 officers. Brother Vincent Trovato was elected Junior Vice Commander. Other officers are the same as in 2023, including Commander Vander Meulen, SVC Pourreau, Secretary/Treasurer Schulze (PDC) and Camp Council members Thomas Coughlin (PDC), Stevenson Holmes (PDC) and Ben Bonnet (PCC). Thanks to outgoing JVC Hoffman and all the 2024 officers for their dedication and service to our order.
