On Wednesday, 3 March 2021 the New Bern Chapter of the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NCSSAR), presented the SAR Fire Safety Commendation Medal to Fire Specialist Ethan Polk and the SAR Emergency Medical Services Commendation medal to EMT Jackson Parker, both of the New Bern Fire-Rescue Department, for their […]
Cadet Ivonne Sorrano, a JROTC participant at T. C. Roberson High School in Asheville, North Carolina, has been awarded the Outstanding JROTC Cadet Award by the Blue Ridge Chapter of the North Carolina Society Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). Ivonne was nominated by Col. Thomas Bell, USAF (Ret). In 1997, the President General of […]
On 17 February, the NCSAR, New Bern Chapter Color Guard attended the “Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication” at the residence of Jeffery Jones of New Bern, an US Army veteran. During the dedication Lee Purcell, New Bern Chapter Flag Chairman, presented an American Flag and a copy of the US Constitution to Mr. Jones. Mr. […]
The North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution (NC SAR) has presented Reverend Duncan H. Jones with the Society’s Patriot Medal. The Patriot Medal is the highest award presented to a Compatriot by a State Society and recognizes long, faithful, outstanding, and distinguished service at the state and/or chapter level. It is awarded only by […]
Washington’s Birthday Presentation Catawba Valley Chapter had the great pleasure to present Catawba Masonic Lodge #248 with a framed copy of the Declaration of Independence on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021 in honor of General George Washington’s 289th birthday. It was regular meeting night for Catawba Lodge. Chapter President Ben Setser and Color Guardsmen Larry Anderson, […]
On January 30, 2021, the Sandhills Chapter SAR President – Bruce Fensley and Vice President – Rod Herbig were honored to present the National Society Sons of the American Revolution World War II, War Veteran Corps Medal and Certificate to SAR Compatriot William (Bill) L. Rose of Southern Pines. Bill served in World War II, […]
On Saturday, 23 January 2021, members of the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in the Wreaths Across America wreath clean-up activity at the New Bern National Cemetery. Those Compatriots in attendance were: Bob Rigg & Ramona, Bruce Martin, Lee Purcell, Bill Reid, Ed Stinson, Bob Ainsley, Scott Woolard and […]
On January 16th Catawba Valley Chapter, at long last, inducted Compatriot Christopher Stone into the North Carolina Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Pictured are Chris Stone and Chapter President Ben Setser.
On December 22 against the backdrop of Tryon Palace, the New Bern Chapter inducted a father and son into the Sons of the American Revolution – Stephen and Whit Nuckolls. Their Patriot Ancestor is Lewis Hale who served in the Virginia militia and fought at the battles of King’s Mountain and Guilford Courthouse. Pictured from […]
On Saturday, December 19th, several members of the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, and their families, participated in the Wreath laying activities at the New Bern National Cemetery. In spite of the many COVID restrictions, it was a very heartwarming experience for everyone.
On December 19th, in front of the Tryon Palace in New Bern, Jay DeLoach, President of the New Bern Chapter, inducted Robert Webster, into the Sons of the American Revolution. Robert’s Patriot Ancestor is Jacob Reed, Sr, who served as Lt Col under Col Daniel Heister and paid Supply Tax in 1780. Joining Robert at […]
On December 12th, Lee Purcell, Flag Chairman of the New Bern SAR Chapter, presented Mike Wilson, and Sgt. Maj. John Gonzales (USMC Retired), both residents of New Bern, Flag Certificates. The SAR Flag Certificate is presented to organizations, businesses, and individuals, in recognition of their Exemplary Patriotism in displaying the Flag of the United States […]
On December 13, Jim Burns, New Bern SAR Chapter member and Troop 132 Assistant Scoutmaster, presented the SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Brent Hinckley at his Eagle Court of Honor at Garbor United Methodist Church.
On December 9th, Lee Purcell, NCSAR New Bern Chapter Flag Chairman, presented a Flag Certificate to Jerry Brielle Jr, Director of Golf at the Emerald Golf Club in New Bern. The SAR Flag Certificate is presented to organizations and businesses, in recognition of their “Exemplary Patriotism in displaying the Flag of the United States of […]
On December 5th, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution conducted a virtual induction for Nicholas Woolard of Portland, Oregon. Nick’s Patriot Ancestor is Aaron Proctor who served in the 3rd NC Continental Regiment as a Private.
On December 3rd, with NCSAR Chapter President Jay DeLoach in command, the New Bern Chapter Color Guard participated in a Habitat for Humanity “Home Dedication”, for Mike Drew & Daniele Brooks and family. During the ceremony, New Bern Chapter Flag Chairmen, Lee Purcell, presented the family with an American Flag for their new home, and […]
On December 2nd, with NCSAR Chapter President Jay DeLoach in command, the New Bern Chapter Color Guard participated in a Habitat for Humanity “Home Dedication”, for Alicia Campbell and her family. During the ceremony, New Bern Chapter Flag Chairmen, Lee Purcell, presented the family with an American Flag for their new home, and a copy […]
On October 2, New Bern Chapter President Jay DeLoach conducted a virtual induction of Compatriot Kevin Jennings on the grounds of Patrick Henry National Memorial in Brookneal, VA. The location has an interesting connection between Kevin and Jay. Kevin and his wife Ellen relocated back to his hometown of Brookneal earlier this year. Kevin’s Patriot […]