On 25 May, several members of the New Bern Chapter, attended and participated in the Scouts Ceremony, at the New Bern National Cemetery. After all the stories were told, poems were read and speeches were made, American flags were placed in front of all the Veteran’s Gravestones in the Cemetery. It was a beautiful way […]
Ken McCotter, Past President of the New Bern Historical Society (NBHS) and a New Bern SAR Chapter member, received a Lifetime of Service Award during the 2019 New Bern Historical Society Awards Banquet on May 23. Pictured from left to right: Joe Hunt, NBHS President; Ken McCotter, New Bern SAR Chapter member; Pat McCotter, Ken’s […]
On 22 May 2019, during the Scout’s “Court of Honors Ceremony”, the New Bern Chapter, presented Eagle Scout Recognition Certificates to three new Eagle Scouts of Troop 132 of New Bern, NC. Pictured from left to right are Bob Ainsley, Vice-President New Bern Chapter, Eagle Scout Ben Flye, Eagle Scout Charlie Lewis, Eagle Scout Aidan […]
On May 20th, members of the New Bern SAR Chapter ,participated in the Color Guard for the 244th Commemoration of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, held in downtown Charlotte.
On May 18th, Compatriots Rolf Maris and Jay DeLoach of the New Bern SAR Chapter participated in the Color Guard and wreath laying ceremony in honor of Patriot’s Day at Alamance Battleground. Patriot’s Day commemorates Alamance County’s three 1781 Revolutionary battles – Pyle’s Defeat, Clapp’s Mill and Lindley’s Mill – plus the pre-Revolutionary May 16, […]
The North Carolina Supreme Court held two sessions in New Bern, NC on Wednesday, 15 May 2019 as part of their Bicentennial Celebration. Ken McCotter and Bob Ainsley, members of the NCSSAR, New Bern Chapter, served on the Planning Committee for the event.
On May 14, the New Bern Chapter presented the Bronze Outstanding JROTC Cadet Medal to Cadet Zander Pool at the West Carteret High School NJROTC Awards Ceremony. Cadet Zander is a junior and also plays on the varsity lacrosse team.Pictured from left to right: Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, USN (Ret.), New Bern Chapter President and […]
On May 13, New Bern Chapter Flag Chairman, Lee Purcell, presented a Flag Certificate to Michelle Lynn, owner of the Country Biscuit in downtown New Bern. The Flag Certificate is presented to those individuals, organizations, and companies who fly the American flag patriotically and properly.
On May 9th, the New Bern SAR Chapter presented the Bronze Outstanding JROTC Cadet Medal to Cadet Zachariah Smith with the West Craven High School Air Force JROTC. The medal endeavors to foster the principle of “citizen-soldier” exemplified by the Minutemen and recipients are selected based on their leadership qualities, military bearing and general excellence. […]
Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, USN (Ret.) and New Bern SAR Chapter President, presented his father Commander Jesse DeLoach, USN (Ret.) with the Sons of the American Revolution War Service Medal for his combat service in Vietnam. Commander De Loach served on the Staff of Commander Naval Advisory Group /Commander Naval Forces, Vietnam, in Saigon as Manpower […]
New Bern Chapter President Jay DeLoach inducted his father Jesse DeLoach into the SAR at his father’s home in San Antonio, Texas on May 4th. Their patriot ancestors were also a father-son combination – Hardy DeLoach, Sr. and John H. DeLoach who served in the Upper Granville Regiment in the South Carolina militia which was part […]
The SAR Medal for Heroism recognizes outstanding bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of imminent danger, i.e., acts which involve great personal courage and risk to the recipient. It is intended primarily for acts by civilians’ not in uniform but does not exclude police, firemen, and SAR members. Officer Curtis Batchelor of the Roanoke Rapids […]
The Law Enforcement Commendation Medal is presented to those who have served with distinction and devotion in the field of law enforcement. The medal is intended to recognize exceptional service or accomplishment in the field of law enforcement. Eligibility is not limited to peace officers but extends to the entire range of persons who make […]
The SAR Life Saving Medal is presented to those individuals who have acted to save a human life without necessarily placing their own life or themselves in imminent danger. Following that criteria, the Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution presented this award to Roanoke Rapids Fire Department Station 1, C-Shift members […]
The Halifax Resolves Chapter, North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution has recognized Lt. Steven Neil Casey of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Department with the award of the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal. The medal is intended to recognize exceptional service or accomplishment in the field of law enforcement. Eligibility is not limited to peace […]
On April 17, six members of the New Bern Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Chapter, participated as judges for the Americanism Poster Contest at AH Bangert Elementary School in Trent Woods. This year’s theme was “Revolutionary War person or people”. Judges evaluated eight posters from Mrs. Sara Wilkinson’s 5th grade class and 18 posters […]
On April 17, New Bern Chapter Flag Chairman Lee Purcell presented a Flag Certificate to Lonnie Dow of the Trader Construction Company of New Bern. The Flag Certificate is presented to those individuals, organizations, and companies who fly the American flag patriotically and properly. Pictured from left to right are, Lee Purcell and Lonnie Dow.
On April 17, New Bern Chapter Flag Chairman, Lee Purcell, presented a Flag Certificate to Ken Gerhardt, Facilities Manager of Carolina Colours community in New Bern. The Flag Certificate is presented to those individuals, organizations, and companies who fly the American flag patriotically and properly. Pictured from left to right are: Ken Garhardt and Lee Purcell.
Another beautiful but windy, April 12th in Halifax saw Chapter President George Strunk along with Vice President Ron Jones and Chapter Color Guard Commander Kenny Smith muster for the 243rd Anniversary of the Halifax Resolves. George led the Color Guard for the posting of the Colors and Ron presented the Chapter Wreath while George and […]
On April 13, as part of the 2019 Heritage Home Tours, members of New Bern SAR Chapter served as docents at the Historic William Hollister House, at 613 Broad Street in New Bern. The home was built between 1840 and 1841, by William Hollister. He was one of New Bern’s most successful merchants and ship […]