G.A.R. Memorial for
Xaver Henkel
Memorial
Resolutions of Respect in Memory of
Xaver Henkel late
member of
Co. "C", 2d. Ill. Vol. Lt. Art. and comrade in
Post 374, G. A. R.
Whereas Death has again invaded our ranks; it having
pleased Almighty God, the Great Commander of the Universe to
remove our beloved
Comrade Xaver Henkel from the Grand
Army here below to the Heavenly Camping Grounds above,
and,
Whereas This comrade was one who although born upon
another soil and under a foreign flag had served the country of
his adoption as a soldier, long and honorably, and had in many
ways manifested his unfaltering love for the Stars and stripes
and his thorough devotion to American institutions,
and,
Whereas In the loss of this Comrade our order has lost a
worthy member, one who firmly believed in the great principles of
the
Grand Army of the Republic, we as Comrades are again
reminded that it will be but a few years before the last soldier
of the Grand Army shall be mustered out - therefore
Resolved That, in the death of Comrade Henkel, Waukegan
Post No. 374, Department of Illinois, Grand Army of the Republic
has sustained the loss of a loved and honored comrade and the
community an upright and honorable citizen and his family a loved
and loving husband and father.
Resolved That Waukegan Post extends to the family of the
deceased in this their hour of deep affliction, the heartfelt
sympathy of all its members.
Resolved That the Adjutant of this Post be directed to
dedicate a page of the post records to this memorial together
with the military record of the deceased and that he also be
directed to send a copy of these resolutions to the family of the
comrade whose loss we mourn.
B. L. Flagg, Ira A. Rice, Rinaldo Aldew; Committee on Resolutions
I certify that the above and foregoing is a correct copy of
Memorial Resolutions adopted by Waukegan Post and made a part of
the record of proceedings of that Post, Jan. 21, 1892. W. W.
Marvin, Post Adjutant
