Notice of Passing, Past Department Commander Louise M. Chase

Past Department Commander Louise Chase passed away July 9, 2024 at 100 years of age. PDC Chase was the only woman to serve at Dept Cmdr for the Dept of PA. She served as Dept Cmdr 1997-1998. She also served as Dept Legislative Chair 1993-1994 and on the Nat’l Americanism Council 1991-1994.

Department sends its condolences to the entire Chase family.

We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Unfortunately, an obituary cannot be located. If one is found, we will share it.

Notice of Passing, Department Chaplain Richard E. Denison, Jr.

Department Chaplain Rick Denison unexpectedly passed away during our annual convention last weekend.

Chaplain Denison was finishing up his yearly term as Dept Chaplain when he passed. He served as Dept Chaplain from 2014-2019 and 2021-2024. He also served as the Dept Religious Emphasis Committee Chair for the same time as serving as Chaplain.

Chaplain Denison also served on the Dept Post-Gulf War Veterans Cmte as Vice Chair 2020-2024 and nationally on the VA Employment and Education Council 2018-2024.

Department sends its condolences to the entire Denison family.

We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Obituary link below -

https://www.malpezzifuneralhome.com/obituaries/Richard-E-Denison?obId=32439322

Notice of Passing, Past District 9 Commander Marc G. Willard

Past District 9 Commander Marc Willard passed away last weekend after a short battle with cancer.

Marc served as District 9 Commander 2013-2015, Internal Affairs Chairman 2015-2016 and on the National Security Cmte as Vice Chair 2022-2023.

Department sends its condolences to the entire Willard family.

We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

Obituary link with services below -

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/marc-willard-obituary?id=55656671