MARTINSVILLE, VA —The Colonel George Waller Chapter of the Virginia Sons of the American Revolution (Virginia SAR) will start the new year with a 2026 Chapter Kickoff Dinner on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 6:00 P.M., at Hugo’s Restaurant & Sports Bar in Uptown Martinsville.
Henry County Sheriff Wayne Davis (photo right) will be the guest speaker who will share insights into current developments in local law enforcement and discuss the evolution of the recently adopted 1777 Sheriff’s Department uniform patch which honors the County’s 249-year history.
During the dinner, the chapter will present Sheriff Davis with the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal in recognition of his distinctive service and devotion in the field of law enforcement and public safety. Also, Scott Norman will receive the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal in recognition of his noteworthy community achievements. A brief report from the Annual Convention of the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
will be presented, sharing any awards received.