1 May PGWP Mel Fry, 1938-2024 May 1, 2024 By The Fraternal Order of Eagles General 0 We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of Past Grand Worthy President Melvin L. Fry (August 25, 1938 – April 30, 2024). Mel joined Carlisle, Pa., Aerie #1299 in 1961, where he remained a member for the entirety of his time as an Eagle. He held several offices in the Carlisle Aerie over the years including Worthy President for the 1985-1986 term. In June 1995, he was installed as the Pennsylvania State Worthy President, later ascending to the Grand Aerie as Grand Outside Guard in 2002. Mel reached the Aerie’s highest honor, Grand Worthy President, in July 2011 at the Eagles’ International Convention in Orlando, Fla. Following his year in office, Fry shared that it was his “biggest honor to be a part of the greatest organization in the world and to represent this great fraternity.” Mel was a family man above all else, often traveling throughout the jurisdiction with his wife, Margaret, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The Grand Aerie extends its thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Mel Fry and to the Brothers and Sisters of Carlisle #1299 and the state of Pennsylvania. Arrangements will be announced as they are made available to us. Related Articles PGWP George Ziebol Passes Away We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of Past Grand Worthy President George Ziebol. George passed away yesterday after a valiant battle with heart disease. PGWP Jerry Sullivan Passes Away at 72 It is with great sadness we must report the passing of Past Grand Worthy President Jerry Sullivan. Jerry was a proud and dedicated Eagle who joined the organization as a charter member of Fredericksburg, Va., Aerie #4123 in 1985, where he often served as Santa Claus for the annual Children’s Christmas Party. He continued to serve the Fredericksburg Eagles in various capacities throughout his time as an Eagle and maintained dual memberships at Spotsylvania #4391, Williamsburg #4548, Sunnyslope #2957 and Culpeper #4551. In the 90’s, Jerry rose through various local and state level chairs before being installed as the Virginia State Worthy President for the 2002-03 term. At the 2007 International Convention in Spokane, Wash., he first became a Grand Aerie Officer, holding the position of Grand Conductor. He progressed through the Grand Aerie for several years before finally reaching the pinnacle of the F.O.E., serving as Grand Worthy President for the 2016-17 term. PGWP Larry Hanshaw, 1935-2024 The Grand Aerie is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Past Grand Worthy President Larry Hanshaw (1935-2024). Showing 0 Comment Comments are closed.