Recently, the PA Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Isaac Eaton Post #504 received a request to honor a local hero who was severely wounded at Gettysburg. Let's begin with the email former Post Commander Timothy Bennett sent out to members of the unit after receiving a donation and a request from a descendant of that soldier.
On Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 07:19:58 PM EDT, Timothy Bennett <bennett6305@yahoo.com> wrote:Brothers,I drove up to Warren County and found the location of the Pineville Cemetery where Prvt Simeon Roosa is buried. The small cemetery lies in the middle of the woods and on private property. I was able to meet the owner of the property and explained to him who we were and our intentions of dedicating the grave sometime in the future. The owner supported our efforts and gave his permission to us to proceed with our plans allowing us to come on his property anytime we are ready. I will say that the headstone is broken and fallen apart (see image below) an effort has to be made to apply for a new headstone through the VA and have a new stone delivered. I am not sure how long this will take but we should probably plan a dedication of the new headstone when we get it in and set. The property owner agreed to allow us to place a new headstone at the grave. I will fill out the paperwork for a new headstone and get it sent in to the VA as soon as possible. We can discuss this all at our October Stated meeting.Yours inFraternity, Charity and LoyaltyBrother Tim
Here is the story about that Union soldier from one of his descendants. We'll obviously have more information about both the ceremony to honor this American hero as well as the success of obtaining a new headstone for the veteran in the future.
