Buckey O’Neill Camp #175 of Arizona, Sons of Spanish American War Veterans

07/29/2026

The Buckey O’Neill Camp No. 175 is happy to report the the State of Arizona approved the proposal submitted by our Camp in naming an unnamed draw within the historic confines of Frank Monick‘s historic homestead “Monick Draw”after he died in service and was unable to return to Arizona.

He is buried in Clark Cemetery in Manila, Philippines.

07/25/2026

Brothers & Friends:

If you haven’t already please follow this link and advise yourself as a member of the public and select that you support the naming of Monick Draw, which is in support of naming an unnamed draw in Arizona after Spanish American War Veteran Frank Monick a Canadian Indian and Rancher of Arizona who died in the Philippines from disease during enlistment and never returned to his homestead. This draw is within the boundaries of his historic homestead later confiscated by the government since he died.

07/25/2026

The Buckey O’Neill Camp No. 175 is proud to announce that the first plaque honoring the USS Maine and the Sailors who died in said explosion which was the catalyst of the Spanish American War has now been placed in ARIZONA and has found its home within the Maine Consolidated School of Parks, Arizona.

Before there was Parks, Arizona, there was Maine, Arizona which was named in honor of the men who died in the explosion of the USS Maine. Maine, Arizona would later open a school but as development proceeded Parks, Arizona swallowed Maine but the School and the School District of Maine was maintained.

07/18/2026

07/18/2026

The Buckey O’Neill Camp No. 175 of Arizona is out in St Louis, Missouri today, the home of our namesake. Brothers Peter L. Belmonte and Avery Frantz reviewed the only Spanish American War memorial in the city, placed by our Auxiliary in 1934. It is a limestone art deco flag pole and memorial with a pink granite base. It cost about 170k in today’s money to place the memorial or 7k then. The ladies decided with this relief than the 10k which could afford a statue of the famous Hiker.

07/11/2026

Always nice to hold a meeting full of fellowship and good business to continue the remembrance of our veterans. We are also blessed to have our Real Son Bill Peters attend this 2nd quarterly meeting.

07/10/2026

2nd Closest Spanish-American War Memorial to the Mexican Border - 11 Miles.

The Buckey O'Neill Camp No. 175 - AZ is proud to share that Cochise County has received its first Spanish-American War memorial. We are thankful to the County Supervisors for receiving the privilege to place a plaque in the new Spanish American War Veterans Fountain Plaza directly in front of the Cochise County Court House of Bisbee, Arizona.

Blue Arrow Marks the Spot! -- Pending Dedication!

07/03/2026

On July 3, 1898, the famous photo of Colonel Roosevelt and the Rough Riders was taken atop Kettle Hill, in Cuba. This occurred only a few shorts days after the legendary “Charge at San Juan Hill.” The Rough Riders had paved the way for the final push of the Spanish American War in Cuba, because of the strategic siege and control of the San Juan Heights.

This last push which began on July 3, was called the Siege of Santiago. The grounds battle would continue for several weeks, but it also coincided with the decisive Navy Battle that day, off the port of Santiago.

The significantly more powerful United States Navy, which can be credited to TR as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, completely overwhelmed the Royal Spanish Navy. The U.S. Fleet, which consisted of four battleships, and two army cruisers, sank the entire Spanish Fleet of four cruisers, and two destroyers.

Not a single American ship was lost. And the crushing loss for Spain, sealed the American victory in Cuba, and the Caribbean theater of the war.

Photo: The Rough Riders with Theodore Roosevelt center atop Kettle Hill on July 3, 1898

Source(s):

Spanamwar.com


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07/02/2026

Our Camp is sad to report the death of one of our charter members, Don Hotchkiss. Don came from Arizona but later relocated to Las Vegas. He was a dedicated member of our camp and was always happy to donate to all our causes. He was an active entrepreneur up until his death and was briefly National Treasurer until his cancer diagnosis.

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all of the fathers, grandfathers, and father figures in our Sons of Spanish-American War Veterans family!

Today we honor the men who have guided, protected, and inspired future generations through their love, sacrifice, and example. We also remember the fathers who answered our nation’s call to service during the Spanish-American War and the conflicts that followed, leaving a legacy of courage, patriotism, and devotion to both family and country.

May we continue to preserve their stories and uphold the values they passed down to us.

From all of us at the Buckey O’Neill Camp No. 175, we wish you and your families a joyful and blessed Father’s Day!