Blue Ridge Chapter First North Carolina Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. Chartered on 21 April 1928 in Asheville, North Carolina and became the Blue Ridge Chapter. First of all, we want to compliment and thank the 74 members of this chapter for hanging there with us and helping us to complete a […]
During the January chapter meeting, the Halifax Resolves Chapter recognized three Halifax County Deputy Sheriffs with SAR Law Enforcement Commendations. The recommendation for the award was made by HCSO Chief Deputy Scott Hall. The citation accompanying the award read as follows: “On December 7, 2021 Sergeant Michael A. Bishop, Corporal Casey U. Sherrod and Deputy […]
21 chapter newsletter 10 January 2022
Lancaster Funeral Home in Louisburg was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificates for correctly flying the U.S. flag at their business on Bickett Blvd. and at Lancaster Memorial Park on NC Hwy 561. The certificates were presented to Ryan Brown by Bill Riggan, Registrar, on behalf of the Halifax Resolves Chapter […]
On 18 December, the New Bern Chapter of the NCSAR, provided the Color Guard at the Wreaths Across America Ceremony at the New Bern National Cemetery Ceremony, 1711 National Avenue, New Bern, NC 28562. Color Guard members were Bob Ainsley (President), Rob Webster (Vice-President), Gary Gillette (Registrar) and Bruce Martin. Bob Ainsley read NCSSAR President […]
On Saturday, 18 December 2021 at the Pollock Street Gate of Tryon Palace, New Bern, NC the New Bern Chapter inducted Adam Marhefke, Rien Skeens and Aiden Skeens as new chapter members. Color Guard members attending the ceremony were Gary Gillette, Bruce Martin, Lee Purcell, Rob Webster and Bob Ainsley. Other members attending the ceremony were Ken […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR participated in the Wreaths Across America program at Cedarwood Cemetery in Roanoke Rapids on December 18th. BSA Troop 144 sponsored the event. Chapter President Ken Wilson presented the wreath representing the U. S. Coast Guard and the POW wreath. Compatriot J. Rives Manning accompanied President Wilson. Following the ceremony, […]
Catawba Valley Chapter closed out 2021 with Wreaths Across America at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain, N.C., on December 18th. We had to work between rain showers. The rain stopped just in time to lay the wreaths, then began again for the commemoration, which had to be moved under shelter. Chapter President, […]
20 chapter newsletter 10 December 2021
On 8 December, during a Court of Honor ceremony, Jay DeLoach, Rear Adm, USN Retired, NCSAR President, and past President of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, presented Certificates of Recognition to Landon Nelson, Jacob Oglesby, William Dunham, James Mynster, Daniel Fahey and Simon Hanford, of the Boys Scout Troop 132, for achieving the rank of […]
On Wednesday, December 8th, 2021, Catawba Valley Chapter President Ben Setser presented Robby Bennett of Bennett Funeral Service, Newton, NC, the SAR Flag Certificate in recognition of their Exemplary Patriotism in the proper display of the Flag of the United States of America. Thank you, Robby Bennett.
On 3 December, during a Court of Honor ceremony, Ed Stinston (NCSAR New Bern Chapter member), presented, Collin Oliver, of the Boys Scout Troop 97, a Certificate of Recognition, for his achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
On 3 December, Gary Gillette (NCSAR New Bern Chapter) delivered 9 large bags of snacks for the Canteen, at the NC Veterans Home in Kinston, NC. Their Canteen includes various “snack items”, which residents can purchase for .25 cents each. It provides the residents an opportunity to periodically enjoy things they can’t normally get on […]
Nash Central HS 11th grade student Ms. Camryn Eley is the winner of the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR Knight Essay contest. This contest requires the student to write an 800 – 1200-word essay about a person, event, philosophy or ideal associated with the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, or the framing of the United […]
On 1 December, during a Court of Honor ceremony, Jay DeLoach, Rear Adm, USN Retired, and President of the NCSAR, and New Bern Chapter past President, presented Sarah Taylor, of the Boys Scout Troop 219, a Certificate of Recognition, for her achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
BSA Troop 555 of Louisburg assisted the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR with both of their grave marking ceremonies on October 16th in Youngsville and Louisburg. The scouts helped with setting up the flags and the sound system before passing out the programs and directing participates in placing their wreaths. The troop also rendered honors […]
On Friday, 19 November 2021, the New Bern Chapter presented the NSSAR Heroism Medal Award to Officer Gust Rose for outstanding bravery in the line of duty. Through his exemplary quick-thinking Officer Rose was able to disarm a 10-inch knife wielding assailant that was threatening the lives of several people including Officer Rose by subduing […]
On November 19th, members of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, attended the “Special Brick Dedication Ceremony” at the CarolinaEast Health Center in New Bern. The CarolinaEast Foundation had a “Bricks for Veterans” fundraiser, where individuals, organizations and businesses, could purchase bricks, recognizing past and present members of the US Military Services, which would be placed […]
At the November 13th NCSAR New Bern Chapter meeting, Calieb Duval (Pamlico County High School Navy JROTC Program), was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for representing the North Carolina Society- SAR in the JROTC Cadet of the Year at the 131st Congress of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Renton, […]