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Date: August 24, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery, 1650 N 4th St, Wytheville, VA 24382
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Compatriots and friends,You are cordially invited to join the Virginia SAR in the grave marking ceremony of U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Marshall. As announced at the Virginia SAR annual meeting, this is one of President Greaf's 2024 state-level events commemorating our nation's foundational components remembered in the SAR Recessional. This event honors the man who was perhaps the most influential in giving us our independent Supreme Court. |
ASHBURN, Va., Friday, July 12, 2024 — On a momentous occasion, the Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) organized a heartfelt commemoration to celebrate the 100th birthday of John Rossmann, a distinguished World War II veteran. Mr. Rossmann, who celebrated his 20th birthday on Omaha Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy as a soldier with the 4th Infantry Division, was honored for his exemplary service and citizenship.
The event brought together multiple Veteran Service Organizations in Loudoun County to pay tribute to Mr. Rossmann’s remarkable life and contributions. The Sgt Maj John Champe Chapter presented Mr. Rossmann with the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal, recognizing his outstanding citizenship as a soldier in WWII and his 21-year career as a Treasury agent combating counterfeiting and drug trafficking. Additionally, Mr. Rossmann received the SAR Law Enforcement Medal for his exceptional service with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Photo right: Family, friends, and presenters with Nella and John Rossmann.)
On 4 July, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter, Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in the Independence Day Parade held in Middletown, VA. The parade had 95 entries with the route from Laurel Ridge Community College on the north side of town, south down Main Street to west on 5th Street and then going north on Church Street before returning to the starting point. The annual festivity was enjoyed by many on both sides of the route. The chapter was represented on a float entered by Sgt Maj John Champe Sons of the American Revolution Chapter compatriot Warner Workman. The float had depictions of scenes from the Revolutionary War, flags from the era, reproductions of barrels and firearms (non firing) to go along with a reproduction of the liberty bell that was continuous rung along the parade route. Along with the float, a vehicle from the SAR with flags flying accompanied four marching guardsmen with the U.S Flag, Virginia Flag and chapter banner to lead the SAR entry. As it passed along the route, compatriots lead viewers in cheering for the United States and wishing all a Happy Fourth of July
Photo is WWII Veteran Frank Frandon. (Photos courtesy of Chip Daniel.)
Chapter President John Gullion speaking to assembly before presenting the medal and certificate to Cadet Antonio Washington a member of the program at Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA. Several of the Chapter Color guard after presenting the colors.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA (July 6, 2024). The Williamsburg Chapter, Virginia SAR’s annual commemoration of the Battle of Green Spring (July 6, 1781) will take place on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Church on the Main, 4644 Yeardley Loop, Williamsburg, 23188. Start time is 10:00 AM.
This Battle was the largest in Virginia up to the Siege of Yorktown. It was a tactical defeat for the Patriot cause. It was a strategic loss for the British. At one point during the battle, Lafayette, “Mad” Anthony Wayne, and Lord Cornwallis were all within musket shot of each other. Help us commemorate a battle that solidified Lafayette’s reputation.
Respectfully,
John S. Lynch II
President, Williamsburg Chapter, Virginia SAR
JSL / DJH
Speaker of the day was Dr David Chaffin, Surgeon General and Past President of the Tennessee SAR. Dr Chaffin gave a most interesting talk on the death of George Washington, the onset of his illness to his demise, the treatment of that day compared to that of today. Here he is shown receiving a token of appreciation from Chapter President Gullion.
WILLIAMSBURG, VA - Thursday, June 5, 2024 - Past President Bruce Laubach of the Williamsburg Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution presented Certificates of Recognition to the winners of the SAR Youth brochure contest. Sixth and Seventh graders from Walsingham Academy made up brochures based on the founding documents or the United States of America. This year’s subjects ranged from the Declaration of Independence, The Articles of Confederation, The Federalist Papers, The Constitution, and The Bill of Rights. The winners were:
On 25 May 2024, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter, Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution participated in a Veterans Appreciation Day sponsored by Able Forces of Front Royal, Virginia. Abel Forces Foundation is an organization whose mission is to assist with Charity Programs to support Military and Veteran families in financial crisis in the Washington DC Metro area. They work directly with Advocates from Walter Reed, Ft. Belvoir, Quantico, and the local Veteran Service Organizations who refer families in immediate financial crisis. They work with the various organizations to identify wounded, ill and injured military personnel and families. Assistance is provided for needs such as food, utilities, transportation and housing assistance.
There were several vendors present with proceeds supporting the Abel Forces programs. The Col James Wood II Chapter was asked to present and retire the colors as well as setting up a recruiting booth at the event. Compatriots who participated were Sean Carrigan, Dale Corey, Chip Daniel, Allan Phillips and Marc Robinson. It was a successful day with compatriots giving presentations on muskets, flags and the SAR colonial chest program.
: “Dr. Hannum delivers his presentation to the attendees.”
July 4th is National Bell Ringing Day
On July 4, 1963, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed Independence Day as National Bell Ringing Day. On Independence Day bells are to by rung 13 times to honor the 13 original colonies. On the 4th of July the Bruton Bell was rung to announce the service, at the conclusion of the service. This year, and every year, as we celebrate our freedom let us remember those who protect our freedom: veterans, service members, firefighters, and law enforcement. Pictured is this year’s bell ringers John Lynch, President and Ron Adolphi, Vice President, Williamsburg Chapter, SAR.