The Roanoke Rapids HS AJROTC Jacket Battalion flag detail was recently presented with the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the Display of the Flag of the United States of America”.  The detail is responsible for the daily raising, lowering and proper storage of the U. S. flag. […]

Belmont Elementary School in Roanoke Rapids was the recent recipient of the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate.  This certificate is awarded to individuals, organizations and companies “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the Display of the Flag of the United States of America”. The certificate was presented by Halifax Resolves Chapter member Ken […]

NC SAR Genealogist and Halifax Resolves Chapter President David B. Gammon spoke to the Halifax Genealogical Society during their September meeting.  His presentation was entitled “Testing Genealogy Theories”. To begin his presentation, Gammon gave all the participants a copy of a typical 19th century will of an older lady who left property to both children […]

During the September New Bern Chapter meeting, Rolf Maris (Chapter President), presented Gary Gillette (Chapter Registrar),with the Sons of the American Revolution “Liberty Medal and Certificate”. The Liberty Medal was originally issued on 16 July 2018, at the SAR’s 128th Congress in Houston, TX, in “recognition of Gary’s outstanding services in the recruitment of new […]

Am Vets Post 101 and the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department conducted a ceremony honoring the first responders and victims who perished in the September 11, 2001 attacks.  Halifax Resolves Chapter members Ken Wilson and E.C. Bobbitt were in attendance.

Madison Elias of Roanoke Rapids authored the winning entry in the National Sons of the American Revolution Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest.  Her winning brochure was written in support of the U.S. Constitution.  As an 8th grade student last year, Madison had five topic choices for her brochure; the Declaration of Independence, […]

At a recent Court of Honor held at Galatia Baptist Church in Seaboard, NC two members of Troop 834 were elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout.  Kevin Clyde Taylor and Joshua Brock Duncan became the newest members of a very elite group of young men.  Each was also awarded the Sons of the American […]

On August 8th, with the Tryon Palace as a back drop, Ryan Morgan Reid was inducted into the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), New Bern Chapter, joining his father, William Reid, of New Bern.  As a member of the SAR, Ryan’s honoring his ancestor, James Read, who lived in Prince Edward Co, Virginia and […]

Drs. W. Todd Arthur and Eric Nicholson, DDS, were recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for correctly flying the U.S. flag at their offices on Becker Drive in Roanoke Rapids. The certificate, awarded by the Halifax Resolves Chapter, reads: “In Recognition of Exemplary Patriotism in the display of the Flag of […]

Bryon Anderson, a member of BSA Troop 144, attained the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor.  NC SAR Halifax Resolves Chapter member Ken Wilson awarded the SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Bryon “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank of Eagle Scout”.

The Halifax Resolves Chapter North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution (NC SAR) conducted a grave marking ceremony for Compatriot James Carlos Harris at the family cemetery at Buxton Place, in the Inez community. Mr. David B. Gammon, President of the Halifax Resolves Chapter (HRC) was the Master of Ceremonies. The Invocation and Benediction were […]

Two Roanoke Rapids Police Officers were recognized by Halifax Resolves Compatriot E.C. Bobbitt and Past President Ken Wilson at the June city council meeting for their actions during an incident in December 2017. The award citation reads as follows: “Officer Joe DeSare conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for a violation in the 1000 […]

Halifax Resolves Past President Ken Wilson and Compatriot E.C. Bobbitt presented RRPD Captain Bobby Martin with the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal at a recent City Council meeting. The citation reads as follows: “Captain Martin is an exceptional leader within the Roanoke Rapids Police Department supervising the Criminal Investigative Division which is comprised of criminal […]

Deputy Chief Michael Clements was recently recognized by the Halifax Resolves SAR chapter for his 30 years of service with Roanoke Rapids Fire Department during a City Council meeting. Compatriot E.C. Bobbitt and chapter Past President Ken Wilson made the presentation.  The citation read as follows: “During his time with the department he has attained […]

During the June Roanoke Rapids City Council meeting, Halifax Resolves SAR Past President Ken Wilson and Compatriot E.C Bobbitt presented SAR Life Saving Medals to Lieutenant Bryan Hollowell, Engineer Ramah Long, Firefighter Ben Sloan and Firefighter Austin Jarrett of the Roanoke Rapids Fire Department. The citation read as follows: “Around 2230 hours on April 3, […]

Haziq Valliani of BSA Troop 144, Lewis-Deanes District, East Carolina Council, was elevated to the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor. He was awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate by Halifax Resolves Chapter Past President Ken Wilson “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced […]

During the June Halifax County Board of Commissioners meeting Halifax County Sheriff’s Deputy Corey L. Dixon, Sr. was honored for his service by the Halifax Resolves NC SAR Chapter. Deputy Dixon began his law enforcement career in March of 2003 serving citizens in Halifax County where he has served as a patrol officer, a criminal […]

Madison Elias, an 8th grade student at Chaloner MS won the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution Americanism Brochure Contest.  Her brochure was written in support of the Declaration of Independence.  The brochure will now advance to the National contest that will be held in Houston, TX in July.  Madison’s entry earned her $250.00 […]

At the request of Calvary Baptist Church Children’s Ministry Director Mrs. Sarah Taylor, Halifax Resolves chapter NC SAR member Ken Wilson spoke to children in the church K to 6th grade Kids FOCUS class about the U.S. flag including some of the history, showing proper respect for the flag and how to properly fold the […]

Approximately 200 people gathered at Cedarwood Cemetery on Memorial Day to honor those to made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. The ceremony, co-sponsored by AmVets Post 320 and the Halifax Resolves Chapter NC SAR, was presided over by AmVets Post 320 Past Commander Randy Ferguson.  AmVets Dept. of North Carolina Commander Keith Hutchins was […]