1. It is my sad duty to report the passing of Brother Edward L. Blakely, a Real Son of a Union Veteran of the Civil War. As a Member of General John A. Logan Camp 1, Department of Michigan, Brother Blakely honored the memory of his father, Egbert Blakely, who served in Company E of the 10th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment.
2. All Camp and Department Charters as well as our National Web site are to be draped in black for a period of thirty (30) days.
3. All Brothers are respectfully directed to attach a black mourning ribbon to their membership badge (per provision in our Constitution & Regulations - Chapter V, General Regulations, Article III, Section 9) for a period of thirty (30) days.
4. Our deepest sympathies are extended to Brother Blakely's family. Cards and condolences may be sent to Mrs. Thelma Blakely, 2793 Rockvalley Court NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525-6802.

Ordered this 30th day of October, 2003.

By Order of:
Kent L. Armstrong
Commander-in-Chief

Attest:
Edward Krieser, PCinC
National Secretary