On December 16, 2020 at approximately 2015 hours Mr. William Jones, Jr., was working at Lowe’s Home Improvements in Roanoke Rapids and discovered a fellow employee unconscious, unresponsive and turning blue. Mr. Jones immediately began CPR until relieved by first responders at approximately 2030 hours. He is credited with sustaining his fellow employee’s life until […]
On 23 March, Lee Purcell, Flag Chairman of the NCSAR New Bern Chapter, presented a Flag Certificate to Ms. Lynn Lupton, with the First Citizens Bank, on Waterscape Way, New Bern. Ms. Lupton is the Operations Service Supervisor for the First Citizens Bank, and is responsible for the maintenance and display of the American Flag […]
On January 18, 2021, RRPD Officer Curry Roberts II conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle speeding in the area of HWY 158 and Georgia Ave. in Roanoke Rapids. This stop led to the discovery of Trevon Fields’ lifeless body in the trunk of the vehicle. The pro-activeness of Officer Roberts helped the Halifax County […]
On March 21 at the New Bern Civil War Battlefield, Ed Perkins of the Sons of the American Revolution New Bern Chapter presented the Eagle Scout Certificate of Recognition with a patch to Jonathan Riley of Troop 13 at his Eagle Court of Honor. At the ceremony, Glenn Druhot, Jonathan’s music teacher who made Eagle […]
On Saturday, 20 March, members of the New Bern Chapter, and attending members of the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter, of the DAR, paid honor to a 94-year old SAR Chapter member, Compatriot Richard Walker Flynn, by presenting him a 15-year Service Pin with a Certificate and awarding him the SAR War Service Medal with a […]
On December 16, 2020 at approximately 2024 Hours members of the Roanoke Rapids Police Department “D-Squad” and members of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department were dispatched with Halifax County EMS to Lowes Home Improvements in reference to an employee that was unresponsive and turning blue. Officers Ellington, Powell and Master Officer Horne arrived in scene […]
On March 11, Rachel Webster of Troop 219 became her troop’s first Eagle Scout during an Eagle Board of Review held via Zoom in the Southern District of the East Carolina Council. Rachel’s brother Joseph also achieved Eagle Scout at the same board. Joseph and their father David Webster, Scoutmaster of Troop 1884, are both […]
Roanoke Rapids Fire Department Lt. Ramah L. Long and Engineer Jared O. Lynch were assigned to first responder duty on November 29, 2020 when they were dispatched to 14th street at roughly 0100 hours in reference to a subject not breathing. Upon their arrival they were able to continue CPR and provide Automatic Defibrillation until […]
On March 11, Lee Purcell, New Bern Chapter Flag Chairman, presented a certificate of recognition to Mr. Jeff Futrell, Director of the Veterans Service Center, New Bern. The facility displays an American Flag aloft 24 hours a day, illuminated at night, and ensures that it’s always in excellent condition. Pictured from left to right are […]
On March 11, Lee Purcell, New Bern Chapter Flag Chairman, presented a certificate of recognition to Mr. Jason Konst, Pharmacist, at Realo Discount Drug and Carolina Home Medical, 1301 Commerce Drive, New Bern. This facility displays an American Flag aloft 24 hours a day, illuminated at night, and ensures that it’s always in excellent condition. […]
Our youngest member, Will Barton, was finally able to receive his Flag Retirement Certificate on 9 March 2021 from Chapter President Ben Setser. The certificate was presented at the end of last year via ZOOM, but COVID kept us from presenting the actual document until now. Will is a Junior Member of Catawba Valley Chapter, […]
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 […]