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From Chaplain and Past Commander, the Rev. William H Schmidt, SMP

Dear New York Companions:

It is with deep sorrow that I inform you of the passing of our Companion Roy DeFranco. He died on June 7th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. His Obituary is attached.

https://www.vandermay.com/obituarydetail.html#/21098

Eternal and Merciful God and Father, graciously look upon the family of our departed Companion Roy DeFranco, Sr. who is now in Your eternal presence. Comfort his wife Linda, their sons Roy, Jr. and Matthew, their wives and children, as well as the entire DeFranco family, as they mourn his passing, Let them remember Your sure and certain promise of a glorious resurrection and a happy reunion in heaven. We thank You for giving Roy to us as a Companion of the Naval Order, to know and love him as a friend during our earthly pilgrimage. With Your boundless compassion console us in this time of sorrow. We ask this in His Holy Name.

Thank you.

Bill

Rev. William H Schmidt, SMP

Chaplain & Past Commander NY Commandery

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To encourage research and writing on naval and maritime subjects, preserve documents, portraits and other records of prominent figures deeds and memories of our naval and maritime history, and through fellowship of our members advance the Naval Order's unselfish service and worthy aims for the security and enduring well-being of our country. To foster, among all American citizens, informed interest in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, with the understanding that their efficiency is essential to national security and that readiness to make victory in war certain and speedy will deter aggression and minimize dangers to world peace.

HISTORY OF THE USS NEW YORK

Since 1776, there have been seven US Navy warships named USS New York. The current USS New York (LPD 21) gained national fame, having some of it built from steel remains of the collapsed World Trade Center. Other ships of this name have played a part in the United States naval history.

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