On July 28th, the New Bern Chapter of the North Carolina Sons of the American Revolution (NCSAR), presented an American Flag certificate to the Cotton Funeral Home 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 […]
Due to concerns relating to COVID-19 issues, the NCSAR, New Bern Chapter, has decided to cancel the 246th Anniversary Observance of the New Bern Resolves 1st North Carolina Provencal Congress event, which was scheduled for 29 August 2020. The event has been tentatively rescheduled for, 28 August 2021. Additional details regarding the event will be […]
On March 11, New Bern Chapter President Jay DeLoach, visited Mrs. Kimberly Cromer’s 3rd grade class at AH Bangert Elementary School. Dressed as Captain John Paul Jones, he had a very lively interactive discussion with the students on the Boston Massacre, George Washington, John Paul Jones, and other American Revolution stories. Mrs. Cromer was the […]
On February 14, members of the New Bern Chapter Color Guard performed a Flag ceremony for a new home dedication for Habitat for Humanity at 1205 Church Street in New Bern. Pictured from left to right are: Lee Purcell, Alden Hobbs, Rolf Maris, Bob Ainsley, and Jay DeLoach. Chapter member Ed Perkins was the photographer.
On the morning of February 1, New Bern Chapter Vice President Bob Ainsley, participated in the Color Guard for the Battle of Cowan’s Ford Commemoration in Huntersville, NC. Later that afternoon, at the NC SAR Winter Board of Managers meeting, NC SAR State President Jim Becker (right), presented a check for $100 to Bob Ainsley […]
On Saturday 22nd, the New Bern Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, celebrated George Washington’s birthday at the New Bern Country Club, with a social time, dinner, educational presentation by Judge Ken McCotter, and door prizes. This year there were 54 attendees, 14 more than last year, with a number of new faces, […]
Five members of the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution attended the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge on February 22 in Currie, NC. Ken McCotter was an Honorary Vice President of the Moores Creek National Battlefield Association representing Craven County…one of the 12 NC counties who […]
On 30 Dec, 2019, Bob Shuck of the New Bern SAR Chapter, presented a Flag Certificate to Ipock’s Body in Bridgeton, NC. Receiving the certificate is David and Melanie Ipock.
All SAR members are invited to attend the North Carolina SAR 2020 Winter BOM immediately following the Cowan’s Ford Celebration. A catered lunch and meeting book costs $25 per person. Please RSVP today!
On 30 Dec, 2019, Bob Shuck of the New Bern SAR Chapter, presented a Flag Certificate to Fairfield Harbour and the Fairfield Harbour Volunteer Fire Dept. Representing Fairfield Harbour was POA Manager, Jennifer Gudaitis and representing the Volunteer Fire Dept. was Maury Thompson.
On 30 Dec, 2019, the New Bern SAR Chapter presented a Flag Certificate to the Mayor of the City of Bridgeton, NC, Rodman Williams. The city maintains USA Flags at the Town Office on “B” street and along Hwy 17 North near Tim Tart’s auto shop. Pictured from left to right are Bob Shuck (New […]
On December 18, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented Public Service Medals to two outstanding young men of the New Bern Fire-Rescue Department, the oldest chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. The SAR Fire Safety Medal was presented to Allen Howard, the 2019 Firefighter/Fire/Life […]
On December 20th, the New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution awarded the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to the 2019 Young Marine of the Year, David Williams III, of the New Bern unit. The Young Marine of New Bern unit recently won the Best Unit at the Battalion, Regiment, and Division […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented a SAR Eagle Scout Recognition Certificate to Paul McElearney, Jr. of Troop 584 at his Eagle Court of Honor held at the VFW Post 2514 Hall on Saturday, December 14. Troop 584 has produced eight Eagle Scouts this year under the leadership […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution presented an SAR Certificate of Appreciation to the Executive Board of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, of New Bern on December 14. The church property was the venue for the New Bern Resolves ceremony on August 24 that commemorated the 25 Resolves […]
The New Bern Chapter of the NC Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Barry Alexander for organizing, planning, and executing the National Guard Family Day BBQ at the National Guard Armory on September 15 for over 250 National Guard and their families. Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded […]
On Dec 5th, New Bern Chapter President, Navy Rear Admiral Jay DeLoach, (Retired), was inducted into the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 2514 in New Bern. Post 2514 is proud to have Jay on board!
Past Chapter President Rolf Maris (pictured on the far left with the drum) participated in the Color Guard on November 9 at the Major Benjamin May DAR Chapter House in Farmville, NC.
On November 16, the New Bern Chapter inducted a new Compatriot Bruce Martin. His Patriot Ancestor was Richard Martin who enlisted in May 1777 at the age of 19 with the 4th regiment of the Maryland Continental Line. In September 1777, he was shot in the leg at the Battle of Brandywine Creek. He was […]