W. A. Broadus, Jr, 90, of California, MD, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 8th, 2025, at Solomons Nursing & Rehab center, in Solomons, MD. Compatriot Broadus joined the SAR in August 1995 as a descendant of Private Archibald McHone (McHorn), who served with the Bedford County (Virginia) Militia in 1780 and 1781. He was a charter member of the Colonel William Grayson Chapter SAR, and subsequently served as its chapter President. He was an in-state dual member of the Colonel James Wood II and George Mason chapters. He served as Virginia SAR President 2014–2015. Under his leadership, Broadus was instrumental in the restoration of the Grayson Family Burial Plot and the unveiling of a monument honoring the service of Revolutionary War patriots and War of 1812 veterans interred at the Historic Dumfries Cemetery. His SAR awards include the National Meritorious Service Medal (Gold), National Roger Sherman Commendation Medal (Gold), State Medal of Distinguished Service (Silver), State Meritorious Service Medal (Silver) and the Former State Society President Pin, and Former Chapter President Pin. |