CENTENARIAN PROCLAMATION In Honor of Edward H. Campbell, Sr.
WHEREAS, Edward H. Campbell, Sr., is one highly favored and blessed of God, born December 22,1920, being ushered into a most honorable and distinguished preordained class of living to be a centenarian, is celebrated this December 22, 2020 amongst family, loved ones, friends, neighbors and community, receiving a righteously due honor for his sacred gift of longevity and legacy; and
WHEREAS, News of Mr. Campbell, Sr.'s momentous lifespan was brought to the attention of 34th Ward Alderman Carrie M. Austin, to be shared with the Chicago City Council at its next regular meeting of Wednesday, December 16th by his neighbor Patrick Poe; and
WHEREAS, Edward Sr. was married to his wife Mae Belle for 75 years prior to her passing in 2018, fruitful in their sacred union consecrated with six children, cherished with 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; and
WHEREAS, This gentle giant served his country and countrymen two years as an Illinois National Guard and four years in the United States Army, rose in rank to Technical Sergeant and was tasked with mentoring junior enlisted personnel. Edward Campbell joined the 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard in 1939, became a Member of Headquarters Company ofthe First Battalion assigned to the Communication Section. He was promoted to Company Clerk, served under the command of Lieutenant George W. Rose a/k/a "Little Hitler." Prior to his induction into Federal Service, the unit's name was changed to the 184th Field Artillery on January 4, 1941, than sent to Fort Custer, Michigan—a newly built campsite. The company worked maintaining the grounds in addition to daily trainings, and acutely sensed God's covering over them; and
WHEREAS, Campbell's unit was comprised of exceedingly qualified Black Officers, who under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Derrick were admonished use of profanity, as the battalion was responsible for carrying out c...
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