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SAR San Diego Chapter Newsletter
Issue No.114 Summer Edition 2013 Edited by Ray Raser Bennington Memorial SV Californian Cruise July 21, 2013 San Diego Chapter
SV Californian firing the gun salute The Californian is a replica of the 1847 Revenue Cutter C.W. Lawrence
Bennington Memorial Salute by SD Color Taps by Rev. Dr. Stan De Long Guard Commander William Tisch
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Officers 2013 PLEDGE TO THE SAR President Robert Fagaly WE THE DESCENDANTS OF THE 3121 Madera Court HEROES OF THE AMERICAN Carlsbad, CA 92009 REVOLUTION, WHO, BY THEIR 760-994-9839 SACRIFICES, ESTABLISHED THE [email protected] UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, REAFFIRM OUR FAITH IN THE 1st Vice President PRINCIPLES OF LYBERTY AND OUR Raymond C. Raser CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, AND 914 San Pasqual Rd. SOLEMNLY PLEDGE OURSELFS TO Escondido, CA 92025-7623 DEFEND THEM AGAINST EVERY FOE. (760) 743-2950 [email protected] ***********************************
SAR RECESSIONAL*** Secretary UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, LET US Robert Hayden
REMEMBER OUR OBLIGATION TO OUR 1880 Lindsley Park Dr. FOREFATHERS, WHO GAVE US OUR San Marcos, CA 92069 CONSTITUTION, THE BILL OF RIGHTS, 760-741-6408 AND INDEPENDENT SUPREME COURT, [email protected] AND NATION OF FREE MEN [AND WOMAN] Treasurer Daniel B. McLaughlin 1354 Watwood Rd San Diego, CA 92114 (619) 465-7006 [email protected]
Announcements Registrar Raymond C. Raser 914 San Pasqual Rd. August 17, 2013: San Diego Chapter Breakfast Escondido, CA 92025-7623 Meeting featuring Continental Marines (760) 743-2950 by Curtis Porter [email protected]
Chaplain September 21, 2013: Constitution Day joint Rev. Dr. Stan W. De Long meeting Luncheon celebrating the 226th 3354 Mt. Carol Dr. Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution San Diego, CA 92111-4631 (858) 569-9201 of the United States [email protected] SAR, DAR and C.A.R. Historian Philip L. Hinshaw General Meeting Schedule: 1246 Australia St. El Cajón, CA 92020-8806 9:00 A.M (619) 448-8858 3rd Saturday of [email protected]
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov. Genealogist Ernest McCullough
Location: The Palms- SNCO Club 3750 Anderson Way 3121 Plum Tree Ln. MCAS Miramar Escondido, CA 92027-6756 San Diego, CA 92145 760-743-0034 858-566-4671 [email protected]
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USS Bennington Memorial & Californian Cruise-and-Salute Sunday, July 21, 2013
The San Diego Chapter of the SAR held its July activity as participation in a Memoriam sail on the Californian, departing from and returning to The Maritime Museum of San Diego. This activity gave members a chance to participate in an “Adventure Sail” past Point Loma and to join in the Chapter’s annual memorial salute to the USS Bennington (PG-4).
The USS Bennington’s boilers exploded in San Diego Bay on July 21, 1905. Of the 66 sailors killed as a result, 35 are buried in the Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery – where the San Diego SAR Chapter has held memorial ceremonies on that date in their honor.
The Californian participated in that ceremony in 2012. The Californian is a replica of a gold rush revenue cutter - an armed maritime law enforcement vessel - that patrolled the coast during the 1850’s California
Firing the Gun Gold Rush. A topsail schooner built for speed, the Californian carries 7,000 square feet of canvas, measures 145 feet in length and weighs 130 tons. In July 2003, she was designated the Official Tall Ship of the State of California. She is based at the San Diego Maritime Museum, and departed on a ~ 4½ hour sail at 12:00 PM. About an hour later, in passing Pt. Loma, a salute was fired {in Naval parlance, these are referred to as “guns”} to honor the USS Bennington. Chapter members and guests joined the crew in sailing a traditionally rigged tall ship. They helped to haul Helping the crew haul the lines a line, man the helm and watched the crew as they scampered up and down the rigging to set and furl the sails. The crew related the history of sailing and exploration in San Diego, tales of whaling, cattle hides and sea otter trade, local sea battles and the art of ship's gunnery.
After the cruise members and guests met for drinks and dinner at The Fish Market Restaurant and Bar overlooking San Diego Bay.
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“No more fitting tribute could be paid to the Bennington heroes than this monument. Long after the horror of the disaster and heroic actions of those who were cast to have a part in the ill-fated affair have been forgotten, this obelisk will stand in the burial ground on Point Loma, as a fitting reminder of the boys whose lives were sacrificed , not fighting for their country, but simply doing their duty” “San-Diegan Sun”
Officers and crew of USS Bennington at San Diego, CA 3 March 1905
On Sunday July 23, 1905 survivors of the USS Bennington laid their shipmates to rest at the Fort Rosecrans Post Cemetery. A Protestant minister and a Roman Catholic priest read prayers over the caskets. Commander Young, Commanding Officer of the USS Bennington, addressed the Army officers of Fort Rosecrans:
“I want to commit to your tender care the bodies of or unfortunate shipmates and patriotic dead. May their graves never be forgotten by the hand of affection and may marble slabs rise upon this, their last earthly resting place, and may the morning and evening sun, playing upon the grassy mounds be symbolic of their shipmates’ affection.”
The Fort Rosecrans Post Commander, Captain Scott, replied:
“I accept the sacred trust of the honored dead”
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SD Chapter Historian Phil Hinshaw Crew member relates history of the San Diego Bay Sailing Ship & SD Chapter Registrar Ray Raser
Members and guests enjoy dinner at The Fish Market Restaurant and Bar Overlooking San Diego Bay
Bennington Memorial and SV Californian 2013 Attendees
Hinshaw, Philip Goulart, Pat Lou Jackson Hinshaw, Mary Fahlen, Kim Pam Swain Barck, Dick Tisch, Will McCullough, Ernie Barck, Marty Tisch, Eileen McCullough, Maryanne Kelly, Gordon Barck, Gerry De Long, Stan Ward Barbara De Long, Joan Kelly, Jean Dodd, John Jarrard, Karen Myers, Burwell Dodd, Lacy Jarrard, Ted Myers, Brenda Scanlon, Karen Raser, Ray
Riddle, Margaret Raser, Gail
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Coronado Sea Cadets, Coronado JROTC and Coronado HS Awards
Presentations
L-R PO 1/C Clark Stevens, CPO Mac Roberts (Medal W/Bar), Dick Barck & PO 2/C Justis Mencarelli Coronado Sea Cadets Coronado HS
Jake Shepard (Medal) Coronado NJROTC Dick Dick Barck presents Ensign Barck Espe (Medal w/Bar)
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May 18, 2013 SAR Meeting featuring Public Service Awards
Ernie McCullough, Chief Stephan Tashoff, Chief Stephan Tashoff, Carlsbad P.D & Carlsbad P.D Robert Fagaly, Stephan Clark and Robert Fagaly Rev. Dr. Stanley De Long
Capt. Stephan Clark, Carlsbad Fire Dept. was K. Crawford was presented the Fire Safety presented the Emergency Medical Service Commendation Award/Medal Ready Carlsbad Award/Medal by Rev. Dr. Stanley De Long Business Alliance by Robert Fagaly
Guest Speaker Peter Steelquist SAR Breakfast Meeting San Diego Genealogical Society May 18, 2013
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Flag Day aboard the USS Midway
SAR San Diego Chapter Color Guard
US Marine Corps Color Guard
Mountain Fife and Drum Corps, Big Bear, CA SAR SD Chapter Color Guard Musket Salute
Firing the Muskets
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Robert Fagaly, Ernie McCullough, Brian Bingham Ernie McCullough, William Tisch Rev. Dr. Stanley De Long Brian Bingham, Rev. Dr. Stanley De Long
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Casa De España (House of Spain) in San Diego and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), DAR & CAR helped celebrate the 4th of July
Compatriots Phil Hinshaw, C.A.R. Sec. Zachary Shiel, Robert Smith, C.A.R President Tori Hemphill and Ernie McCullough C.A.R.
SAR display Rev. Dr. Stanley De Long explains SAR display
Compatriots Phil Hinshaw, Ray Raser and Steve Ludwizack
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Compatriots Phil Hinshaw and Robert Smith
Compatriots Steve Ludwizack and Phil Hinshaw
SAR display at Casa de España
Phil Hinshaw demonstrates a musket
C.A.R. Poster Casa de España, Balboa Park San Diego
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The Continental Marines By Ray Raser
The Unites States Marine Corps was founded by the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775 by the Continental Marine Act. Their mission was to serve on board naval vessels as security forces, they were also used during the American Revolution to make amphibious landings and raids.
Some landings during the Revolution were: Landings during the Battle of Nassau, seized and captured shells and canon in the Bahamas. They also captured some small ships. The Marines in December 1776 joined Washington’s Army at Trenton, landed and capture Nautilus Island during the Penobscot Expedition, traveled inland down the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers where they joined Marines who were brought by ship to the Gulf of Mexico.
Together they raided Continental Marines land at New Providence during Loyalists in Lake the Battle of Nassau Ponchartrain, Louisiana. The last official act of the Continental Marines was to escort a stash of silver crowns on loan from Louis XVI of France from Boston to Philadelphia to enable the opening of the Bank of America.
The Continental Marines' only Commandant was Captain Samuel Nicholas. According to legend the first recruiting post was in Philadelphia.
The Continental Marines are known for their green uniforms.
November 10 continues to this date to be celebrated as the Marine Corps Birthday
(Source Wikipedia)
Editor’s Note: Join us at Marine Air Station Miramar on August 17, 2013 9: 00 am Breakfast Meeting for a program on Continental Marines by Curtis Porter
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Daughters of the American Revolution District XIV Hosted by the Anza Chapter NSDAR Cordially invite you to join in the celebration of the 226th Anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution of the United States Saturday September 21, 2013 at 11:00 am MCAS Miramar Commissioned Officer’s Club
Guest Speaker Richard Lederer Bestselling Author and Union-Tribune Language and History columnist Richard will recreate the Constitutional
Menu Please Chose: Charbroiled Bistro Steak or Chicken Picatta - $23 For Children 12 and under: Chicken Fingers - $15 DAR, SAR, C.A.R. Reservations with menu choice are due to your Chapter Treasurer by September 4th. Chapter Treasurers: Mail your checks made payable to: “De Anza Chapter NSDAR” with list of attendees and menu choice no later than September 9th to: Renee Evans 2920 Cape Sebastian Place Cardiff, CA 92007-2200 760-753-5472
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San Diego SAR Youth Programs
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