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 […]

Avery Boone, a 5th grade student at Halifax Academy, placed 3rd in the NC Sons of the American Revolution poster contest.  The topic of this year’s contest was a Revolutionary War event.  Avery chose the Edenton Tea Party as his topic. For his efforts, he received a check for $75.00 as did his teacher, Ms. […]

Roanoke Rapids High School Social Studies Teachers Ms. Holly Allen and Mr. Edward Gardner invited Sons of the American Revolution Halifax Resolves chapter member Ken Wilson to present a program on the Battle of Kings Mountain to their classes. Wilson, dressed as a member of the Colonial militia, spoke to the students about the events […]

On 24 May, four members of the New Bern Chapter performed an American Flag ceremony and presentation to the Way Way family during a Habitat for Humanity house dedication in New Bern. Rolf Maris, Chapter President, beat the drum in Revolutionary War attire while flag bearer, Lee Purcell, presented the flag and a copy of […]

On May 23rd, three New Bern SAR Chapter officers participated in the New Bern High School Naval JROTC awards ceremony and banquet festivities, held at the New Bern Convention Center.  There were over 340 attendees at the banquet. Led by Naval Science Instructors Lieutenant Commander Craig Tyson, USN (Ret.) and Master Sergeant Sam Dotson, USMC […]

On May 23, Rear Admiral, US Navy (Ret.) Jay DeLoach, VP of the New Bern Chapter, presented Eagle Scout Recognition Certificates to six new Eagle Scouts of Troop 13, at Centenary Methodist Church in New Bern. The SAR is committed to promoting Americanism and good citizenship. Troop 13 is led by Scoutmaster Tim Mitchell, who […]

On Saturday, May 19th, James Robert Ainsley and Richard Lee Layton, both of New Bern, were formally inducted into the Sons of the American Revolution, New Bern Chapter. Robert Ainsley’s “Patriot Ancestor” was Peter Wynne of Tyrrell County, NC. Peter Wynne was a member of the 3rd and 5th North Carolina (NC) Provincial Congresses. Peter […]

Southern Nash AFJROTC Cadet Eduardo Orellana was presented with the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze JROTC medal at the unit’s recent awards banquet. Selected by the senior military advisor, Orellana was chosen “in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing and excellence, thus exemplifying the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our […]

Southern Nash HS has been awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate for their proper display of the American flag. This award is presented by the SAR to individuals, groups and companies who correctly display the flag for patriotic purposes. Accepting the certificate on behalf of the school was AFJROTC Cadet Colonel Hunter […]

Nash Central HS recently received Sons of the American Revolution Flag Certificate. The award is presented to individuals, groups and organizations that display the American flag for patriotic purposes.  Accepting the award on behalf of the school were NCHS NJROTC Color Guard Commander John Paul Ramos-Padilla and Color Guard member Cadet DonnaVon Petway.  The award […]

Nash Central HS NJROTC Cadet DonnaVon Petway was recently awarded the Sons of the American Revolution Bronze JROTC medal. Petway was selected by the unit’s commanding officer “in recognition of outstanding leadership qualities, military bearing and excellence, thus exemplifying the high ideals and principles which motivated and sustained our patriot ancestors”. Halifax Resolves chapter member […]

Aaron Thomas Purser and Ayden Matthew Coggins of BSA Troop 238 in Roanoke Rapids attained the rank of Eagle Scout at a recent Court of Honor. Both young men were presented the Sons of the American Revolution Certificate of Recognition “For outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership and citizenship evidenced by his attainment of the rank […]

    2018-2019 Committee Chairs Americanism Frank Merrell (704) 636-9471 Salisbury Flag Certificates Frank Merrell (704) 636-9471 Salisbury Awards Chair- James A. Becker  919 269-7489 Raleigh Chris Grimes  252-799-1512 Albemarle Michael T. Aycock (910) 645-4764 le Marquis de Lafayette Danny Crouse (336) 469-9010 Yadkin Valley Jack Bowman (828) […]

Executive Committee Chair- George K. Strunk   919-778-8324 Gen. George Washington James A. Becker  919 269-7489 Raleigh Fred D. Learned (239) 849-0814 Bethabara Jay A. Joyce (704) 526-9548, Mecklenburg Rolf C. Maris (252) 637-2165 New Bern Color Guard Commander C. Kenith Wilson   252-537-5406 Halifax Resolves Eastern NC Adjutant C. Gene […]

On April 24, retired Navy Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, VP of the NC Sons of the American Revolution New Bern Chapter, gave a presentation at the Kinston-Lenoir County Civil War Round Table (KLCCWRT) on “Admiral Farragut – The North Carolina and Spanish Family Connections”. Admiral David G. Farragut was the U.S. Navy’s first admiral. His […]

In addition to the SAR award being presented at this year’s Pamlico High School. NJROTC annual Awards Ceremony, Gary Gillette (New Bern SAR Chapter Registrar), represented the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2514, and presented the VFW, JR ROTC Recognition Certificate and Medal, to c/PO2 Lakeisha Gibbs. Cadet Gibbs, is a 2nd year Cadet, […]

During an awards ceremony at Pamlico High School on April 18th, Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, VP of the New Bern Chapter, presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Cadet Zayne Perkins of the Naval JROTC unit. Cadet Perkins is an outstanding young man who received numerous awards and commendations throughout the evening. The award ceremony […]