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 […]
On November 17th on the grounds of the Christ Episcopal Church, New Bern Chapter VP Bob Ainsley (left) presented Bill Dorn (right) with the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal for his outstanding work as Chapter Treasurer for the past 2 years. Bill and his wife Judi will be moving to Williamsburg, VA at the end of […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented both the 2020 Chapter and State winner of the Enhanced JROTC Cadet Medallions to Cadet Ashley Flowers from Pamlico County High School NJROTC unit. In addition to the medallions, she also received two cash awards. Cadet Flowers plans to enlist in the […]
New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution awarded the Bronze Outstanding JROTC Cadet Medal to Cadet Phillip Pipkin, a senior at Pamlico County High School. Cadet Pipkins is the commander of the Naval Junior ROTC unit and plans to enlist in the U.S. Army upon graduation from high school. Pictured from […]
During a recent meeting of the Roanoke Roanoke Rapids City Council the Halifax Resolves Chapter recognized two Roanoke Rapids Police Officers. Compatriot Ken Wilson and City Councilman/Compatriot E. C. Bobbitt made the presentations. Patrolman John Wind was awarded the SAR Life Saving Medal in recognition of his response to a call on Oakland St. in […]
Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, New Bern Chapter President, presents the Bronze Outstanding JROTC Medal to Naval Cadet Edward Moore, Operations Officer at the Naval JROTC unit and a senior at New Bern High School. Cadet Moore has aspirations of attending the U.S. Naval Academy.
At the request of the Halifax County Library the Halifax Resolves Chapter put up a display honoring all veterans, past and present. This is the sixth year the chapter has provided the display.
On October 21st, New Bern City Mayor, Dana Outlaw, and Anderson (Andy) Whittaker, a Junior at Epiphany High School and son of SAR member Russ Whittaker, were both inducted into the SAR. Dana Outlaw’s Patriot Ancestor is James Outlaw, and Andy’s Patriot Ancestor is Stephen Orcutt.