Knights of Columbus, Council 11746

Worthy Brother Sir Knights - On July 2, 2025, a member of Knights of Columbus Assembly 2563 placed flags on the graves of the veterans buried at St. Clare's Cemetary.  It is the Assembly's way of honoring the Patriots who served our country.  Nearly all of them served in one or more conflicts.  One veteran served in World War 2, Korean war, and the Viet Nam war.  May their souls rest in peace in the arms of God! Fraternally, Rick Graff, DD-22

Worthy Brother Christopher - Last Saturday, Nov. 2, 2025, St. Francis of Assisi Council 11746, Blairsville, GA in conjunction with the American Red Cross, conducted a Blood Drive at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Marian Hall, 3717 GA 515E, Blairsville, GA 30512.   30 units of blood were collected, which exceeded our goal of 25 units.  I am the current Blood Drive Leader for the event.  I have attached three photos of the event, at the request of Worthy State Advocate, Michael Basak, who stopped by with his family to see how the drive was going along, and to visit his father's grave site at the church's cemetery located next to Marian Hall. Should you have any questions or desire additional information, my contact information is below. Fraternally, Rick Graff, DD22 hydraglide1951@icloud.com dd22@gakofc.org 706-970-5696

Here are photos of the flags I placed on the graves of the veterans in St. Clare’s cemetery for Veterans Day. Richard Graff

Glenn Harahan with Chuck Kittredge standing to Glenn’s side with Glenn holding Star Award for 2023-2024 Fraternal Year .

 

"The Faithful Navigator and Past Grand Knight Rick Graff and his family placing flags on Veterans and Knights graves at St. Clare's Memorial Garden on Saturday May 26, 2024"

 In Memorial Mr. George “Chip” Watson Clendaniel age 72 of Locust Rd. Blairsville passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Clendaniel was born on September 13, 1951 in Washington, DC., the son of the late George Watson Clendaniel Jr. and the late Margaret Sable Clendaniel. He was a veteran of the US Navy of the Vietnam War. Chip was very active in his church serving as Alter Server, a member of the Knights of Columbus and started the first blood drive at the church. He was a loving and caring man of God who loved his church and his family dearly. Chip was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.    Surviving Chip are his loving wife and best friend of forty years, Kiyo Kohyama Clendaniel of Blairsville, two sisters and one brother in law, Cynthia and Lou Alto of Tucson, AZ., Mary Gordon of Hiawassee, uncle and aunt, Shelby and Ruth Clendaniel of Trappe, MD., his lifelong best friend, Bill and Jane Jones of ...