As a lead up to Veterans Day, New Bern Chapter President Jay DeLoach gave a presentation on the 14 wooden-hull warships built by Barbour Boat Works during World War II on November 3 at the North Carolina History Center of Tryon Palace. The presentation covered the combat operations of the minesweepers, net layers, and salvage […]
On 24 October, Caden Danielson, a Jr Member of the SAR, was awarded “Air Force JROTC Cadet of Semester” at his High School in Valrico, Fla. Until he recently transferred his membership to a Florida Chapter, Caden was a member of the NC SAR, New Bern Chapter. Caden is also a member of the Jr […]
On November 6th, members of the New Bern Chapter of the SAR, along with the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the DAR, watched more than two dozen people officially become U.S. citizens. The Naturalization ceremony was held at the History Center, at the Tryon Palace, in New Bern. U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan led the […]
At the request of the Halifax County Library, the Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution has placed a Veterans Day display in the Library foyer. The display pays tribute to all veterans, past and present. Halifax Resolves Chapter member and retired USAF MSgt. Ken Wilson was responsible for the display.
The Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution has awarded Warren County High School with an SAR Flag Certificate “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”. LTC Theodore Paige, Jr., AFJROTC Instructor, accepted the award presented by Halifax Resolves Chapter member Ken […]
Manning Elementary School was recently presented with the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for properly flying the flag of the United State of America for patriotic purposes. Manning Assistant Principal Ms. Tonya Jones accepted the award on behalf of the school. Halifax Resolves chapter member Ken Wilson made the presentation.
On October 28th, Lee Purcell, Flag Chairman for the New Bern Chapter of the NC SAR, presented an American Flag certificate to Bill Green, VP and Business Services Officer, and his staff, at BBT, [Branch Banking and Trust Company], located at 375 South Front Street, in New Bern. The SAR Flag Certificate is presented to […]
During the Halifax County Board of Commissioners meeting on October 21st, 2019, Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR member Ken Wilson presented the Sons of the American Revolution Life Saving Medal to a Halifax County Sheriff’s Deputy and a member of the Davie Volunteer Fire Department. The citation read as follows: “At approximately 1:20 A.M. on […]
On September 17, SAR Color Guardsmen from the NC SAR New Bern Chapter and General George Washington Chapter, plus a Color Guardsmen from the SC SAR Francis Marion Chapter, presented the colors at the Ringing of the Bells ceremony hosted by the NC DAR Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of New Bern. The ceremony was held […]
On October 9, Jay DeLoach, New Bern Chapter President, gave a presentation on the “American Revolution – A Maritime Conflict”, to members of the DAR, Otway Burns Chapter, in Emerald Isle, NC.
On October 13, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution, presented to the Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to newly inducted Eagle Scout, Chris Carbonell. Chris was the first Scout in Troop 1884 of New Bern New Life Church, to make Eagle Scout. Pictured from left to right: Jay DeLoach, New […]
On September 9th, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution co-sponsored a Family Day barbeque for the 125 National Guard personnel and their families (~ 300 people total) of the 694th Maintenance Company of New Bern. The 694th Unit is scheduled to deploy to Kuwait in October. The New Bern […]
During the October Craven County Veterans Council meeting, Jay DeLoach, President of the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, presented “Certificates of Appreciation”, to those organizations who supported the September 15 BBQ, which honored the New Bern National Guard, 694th Maintenance Company. The 694th will be deploying to Kuwait later this […]
Halifax Resolves NC SAR Chapter member Ken Wilson recently presented Clara Hearne Pre-K school with a Sons of the American Revolution Flag certificate. This certificate is presented to individuals, businesses, and other organizations for properly flying the American flag for Patriotic purposes. The certificate was accepted by Clara Hearne Preschool Coordinator Ms. Lindsey Goble and […]
Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR member Ken Wilson recently presented the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate to the Roanoke Rapids Library. The certificate recognizes the library for their “Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of the United States of America”. Library Director Mr. Jeff Watson accepted the certificate on behalf of […]
The Roanoke Rapids Early College was presented with a Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate in recognition of them properly flying the United State flag for Patriotic reasons. The certificate was presented to Principal Ms. Tammie Williams and Social Studies teacher Mr. Ryan Stowinsky by Halifax Resolves NC SAR member Ken Wilson.
On Friday, 20 September 2019, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), the Richard Dobbs Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the North Carolina History Center, at the Tryon Palace in New Bern, sponsored a day of presentations made by Senior Associate Justice Paul Newby […]
On Sept 11, 2019, the New Bern Chapter of the NC SAR, presented an American Flag certificate to the Courtyard New Bern Riverfront Hotel. 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 America”. The Courtyard, part of the […]
Halifax Resolves chapter member Ken Wilson recently spoke to the middle school social studies class of Mr. John Scheipers about the U.S. flag. The presentation covered the history of the flag, flag etiquette and proper folding of the flag.
Ms. Charmin Pearson recently invited Halifax Resolves SAR member Ken Wilson to speak to the American History class about the Battle of Cowpens. This battle was the first British Army defeat by Continental Army troops in the Southern Campaign. Patriot BG Daniel Morgan decisively defeated British troops under the command of Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton […]