In Loving Memory,
David G. Frye, State Councilor of West Virginia.
David Gregory Frye, 58, newly elected State Councilor of  West Virginia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 8, 2022 from Berkeley Medical Center.

He is the son of Past National Councilor, Greg Frye and Donna Frye.
He is also survived by his wife, Aimee Lynn Frye; daughter, Kayla Mercedes Frye; and son, Jacob Bare;  granddaughter, Angeli Watkins; and his sister, Amy Jo Robertson and her husband Chris. 

Brother David was a member of Back Creek Valley Council #15, WV and was currently serving as Councilor.  In August he was elected as State Councilor of West Virginia.  Brother David also had many friends on the National level from when he attended the National Golf Outings.
David was a member of Central Chapel Church where he sang in the Adult Choir and the Praise Band. . . . and he enjoyed riding his Harley.

The Junior Order held a memorial service on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Central Chapel Church.
The Funeral service was held on Monday, September 12, 2022, and Interment was at Central Chapel Cemetery.
Brother David Frye came from a  strong Junior Order family, and he will be missed by all that knew him.
His family would appreciate your prayers at this time.

Sadly we must report that Brother Jerry Frye has been called by our LORD.

Jerry, a Past State Councilor, and long time State Treasurer was stricken with COVID and lost that battle.

Visitation and Viewing will be on Wednesday, March 2nd, 5pm to 8pm at Central Chapel Church located at 2546 Back Creek Valley Road, Hedgesville, WV 25427.

A Jr.OUAM Memorial Service will be conducted at 5pm.

Funeral Service will be Thursday, March 3rd at 11am, at Central Chapel Church.

Dear Brothers and Sisters;
 
I hope all are doing well as we slowly make our way into Spring.
 
Once again I feel nead to ask our prayer warriors to pray for two of our own.
Two of our Past National Councilors need your prayers, both are dealing with health issues.  
 
Please lift Brother Charles Riehs, up in prayer.  He is still on a waiting list for a kidney transplant and recently he has been diagnosed with another issue and has or soon will have surgery on his shoulder.  It is serious and he needs your prayers.
 
Please keep Brother Dennis Everett in you prayers, he is still recovering from Covid-19.  The virus hit Brother Dennis pretty hard.  He does not have to be on oxygen all the time now, which is a blessing..... but he has not recovered his sense of taste or smell which takes all the enjoyment out of eating.  So, he has lost a lot of weight.  Please pray for Brother Dennis as he strives to regain his strength. 
 
Brother Charles and Brother Dennis, please know that you are loved and thought of...and that prayers are being sent up for your continued recovery.
God Bless each of you, and his Holy presence be with you each day. 
 
Psalms 103:2-3
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.  Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases. 

BROTHERS and SISTERS,
Recd word from Joyce Everett that Dennis has been stricken with COVID.
Though he is being medically treated, our prayers are needed for his recovery.

Dennis has been such an important influence to so many of us within the Junior Order from local, state and national levels.
Joyce also needs our prayers and support in these trying times.

​My dearest Brothers and Sisters,
 
        I sat here this uncommon Thanksgiving Day reflecting on all I have to be thankful for with a full belly but a heavy heart.  An uncommon Thanksgiving that was unparalleled due to a pandemic that has rocked our world. A fullness of gratitude for the blessings God has bestowed upon my family and friends weathering the storm this past year as we look forward to the annihilation of the deadly Covid-19 virus.  A heavy heart for all our fellow brothers and sisters who have not been so fortunate as myself and whose health conditions this past year have taken a toll so heavy to bear.  Those like our esteemed Junior Past National Councilor, Charlie, as he prepares for dialysis.  Another Past National Councilor, Ed Kiefer, recently placed under hospice care as he battles for his life from his prolonged sickness. Our Brother National delegate, Ray Arnie, as he continues his long journey to recovery from his unfortunate accident.  So many more whose lives have been turned upside down by this insidious pandemic.
 
This holiday season I challenge each and every one of my Brothers and Sisters to take the time to reach out and embrace a member of our Order that we haven’t seen in a while or to someone you know who is alone or less fortunate than yourself.  Pray for our soldiers overseas far away from family and friends, that they may feel they are not forgotten.  May we soon return to normality in our meetings and resume our fraternal functions so that we may once again grow our ranks for generations to come.  Let your light shine through to brighten someone’s day, if only for a moment.  As Francis of Assisi avowed “For it is in giving that we receive”.  Give of your heart to others, that you may receive blessings a hundred fold.
 
As we prepare for this holiday season to commemorate the wondrous birth of our Lord and celebrate a safeguarded Christmas with family and friends, I appeal to my Brothers and Sisters to take the necessary precautions that we may weather this storm.  We must turn to our guiding principles of Virtue, Liberty and Patriotism as a beacon in the dark of night, for it is darkest before the dawn.  My Christmas wish this season is that after the glow of the Christmas tree has faded and the gifts unwrapped that we all emerge triumphant in the dawn of a new year filled with the promise of hope and prosperity for all.
Fraternally Yours, in V.L.P.
Rich Beppler            
National Councilor