Joseph Anthony Crump
Joseph Crump served as State Commander from 2008-2009. He was unanimously elected at the State Convention held in Sturbridge, MA by his peers in June of 2008.
Prior to being elected State Commander, Joe served as State 1st Vice Commander for Membership for 2 terms, and was the State Judge Advocate.
His Commandership was one of turmoil due to issues affecting the Sons at Squadron 1, as well as among the State Officers. Joe resigned for personal reasons just prior to the March SEC, just as the aforementioned issues were reaching their resolutions.
Before becoming a State Officer, Joe was very active at his post, having held the offices of Commander and 1st Vice Commander numerous times. In addition, he was the function hall manager and was responsible for setting up for any hall rentals, etc.
Sadly, Commander Crump passed away suddenly after being struck by a motorist on Friday, December 11, 2009 while walking to Post 495, He was interred on Friday, December 18, 2009 at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Millis, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife Betty, his son Edmund and his daughter Marion.
This page last updated on July 25, 2010 at 6:00am