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President,President, JackJack SweeneySweeney [email protected]@fairfaxresolvessar.org Publisher,Publisher, PhilPhil Ray,Ray, SecretarySecretary [email protected]@fairfaxresolvessar.org VASSAR President Bowen Inducts 2011 Fairfax Resolves Officers

President’s On 11 December, 2010 VASSAR 2 Comments President Bob Bowen inducted the new slate of Fairfax Resolves officers for the Chapter Events 3 upcoming 2011 year. In a ceremony during the annual holiday party held at Vinson Hall, outgoing President Jack Annual Awards 6 Sweeney passed the gavel to incoming President Darrin Schmidt. President Color Guard 9 Sweeney had served Fairfax Resolves Activities from May, 2009 through December, 2010. During his tenure, Fairfax SAR Induction 10 Resolves was selected “Best Large Chapter in VASSAR” for 2009. We Meet My Patriot 11 eagerly await the results of the 2010 selection to see if President Sweeney‟s leadership results in a repeat of that Vignettes of the 14 award. Fairfax Resolves would like to offer their congratulations to President Sweeney for his Revolution exceptional service to Fairfax Resolves and the Sons of the American Revolution. In recognition of his service, President Sweeney was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. Additional details of the Veteran’s Report 16 events of the evening will be in the next issue of The Defender. In the photo are the incoming officers for the 2011 year. They are (Right to Left): President and Registrar’s Report 21 Web-Master Darrin Schmidt; 1st Vice President Daniel Rolph; 2nd Vice President Phillip Ray; Secretary and Assistant Registrar Larry McKinley, Current VASSAR President Bob Bowen; Survey Results 24 Registrar, Board of Managers Member (BOM), and Outgoing President Jack Sweeney; Assistant Chaplain Paul Peak; Treasurer William Price; and Assistant Registrar and BOM Member Donald Calendar of Events 27 Cooper. Not pictured are: 3rd Vice President Vernon Eubanks; Chaplain Father Edward Hathaway; Assistant Web-Master Duane Wills; and BOM Members Earl Anderson and Dennis Hickey, IV.

Fairfax Resolves Guest Speaker Program Remains Second to None The Fairfax Resolves guest speaker program Color Guard presented “Flags and Ceremonies continued to provide entertaining and of the Patriots.” The Color Guard is an active unit educational presentations following the summer that participates in numerous patriotic, historical, break. The guest speaker program is managed and educational venues around the state and by 1st Vice-President Larry Lamborn who country. Members of the chapter guard opened continued to bring in highly entertaining the 2010 fall presentation series with a speakers. During this last quarter, the presentation of colors and rendering of honors. following three presentations were given to Members wore their uniforms for display and Fairfax Resolves. If you missed them, you can discussion and then discussed various aspects of view them on the Fairfax Resolves web page. color guarding including the history and On 9 September, the Fairfax Resolves traditions, uniforms and weapons, protocols and (Continued on Page 2) P a g e 2 The Defender Some words from Jack… The past three months of Oct, Nov, and Dec have been pretty busy for our chapter. The 2 Oct Battle of Point Pleasant commemoration in West Virginia was at no small effort attended by Vernon Eubanks dressed in VA-Continental Line uniform. Thank you Vernon our new 3rd Vice President! In response to Compatriot inputs to our recent chapter survey, a daytime meeting with a luncheon and guest speaker was held at Falcons Landing on Sat., 16 Oct at 11:00 AM to 2:30PM with a great turn-out! It was a wonderful event for Compatriots and wives and Rev. Jim Knisely did not disappoint with his excellent presentation on the Amazing Muhlenberg Family of Virginia and their contributions to the American Revolution. Battle of Yorktown commemorative festivities on 18-19 Oct were really wonderful and all SAR Compatriots should go at least once. The weather was ideal for all events starting with a formal dinner at the Fort Eustis Officers„ Club in the evening of 18 Oct and the next day„s wreath laying at the grave of Virginia Governor and Major General, Thomas Nelson. Also outstanding were a DAR Social at their (Yes, they own it!) old Customs House and the follow-on parade in which the Virginia Society of the SAR was well represented with a formation of many VASSAR Compatriots in VA Continental Line uniform led by VASSAR President, Bob Bowen. On Sat., 23 Oct, Compatriots, Paul Herbert, Mark Scott, Andrew Monahan, and Darrin Schmidt accompanied me to present the Fire and Emergency Medical Service Awards at Fairfax County Fire Station #34 near Fair Oaks Mall. On 9 Nov our Chapter„s Teacher of the Year, Brigette Lavey, received her award at Langley High School in McLean with Larry McKinley reading the citation and Darrin and Holly Lynn Schmidt there in support. On Veterans Day, 11 Nov, the Chapter sponsored SAR Grave Marking Ceremony at the grave of Ensign Thomas Millan in Fairfax City Cemetery was a huge success! Over fifty people, including descendants, public officials, and numerous other citizens attended the event which followed the SAR format with a bugler playing taps and the VASSAR Color Guard firing musket volleys. The Life and Times presentation by Compatriot Bill Price, our new Rev. War Graves Chairman and Chapter Treasurer, received applause from the spectators. Copies of the well documented research paper were presented to the senior descendant, Compatriot Richard Millan, former Norfolk SAR Chapter President, the Fairfax City Historical Society and the Fairfax Library„s Virginia Room. Almost every member of the Fairfax City Council was present as well as the local Delegate to the VA State Legislature, David L. Bulova. On 13 Nov. two Fairfax Resolves Compatriots (Bill Price & Jack Sweeney) attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Trail Interpretive Display at Mason Neck West Park near Colchester, VA by the Occoquan River where some of the American forces bound for the Yorktown battle camped en route and on return. On Sat., 11 Dec, the Chapter Christmas Social with a new member induction (Kim Rene Holmes, PhD & Wash., DC Heritage Society VP), Citizen of the Year Award to Compatriot Larry McKinley and new officer inductions were held at Vinson Hall. Darrin M. Schmidt was formally installed as our Chapter„s new President by Robert Bowen, the VASSAR President. As most know, for the past 20 months I have been Chapter President. I am proud of our Chapter„s sustained growth and good membership retention and acquisition. Most important is an increase of truly actively involved Compatriots and an expansion of the Chapter„s operations into Loudoun County where there was no SAR Chapter for Loudoun County Compatriots. This operational expansion resulted in the Falcons Landing Retirement Community being a convenient meeting location for our Loudoun County Compatriots and providing greater flexibility for our Chapter. I hope this summary shows others Chapter activities other Compatriots are encouraged to be part of as we support President Darrin Schmidt and the new slate of officers. I truly appreciate the SAR Meritorious Service Medal awarded for my service as President and the support I have received from so many of you. I intend to energetically support our new and most deserving President Schmidt.

Fraternally, Jack Sweeney, Immediate Past President and Registrar

Fairfax Resolves Guest Speaker Program - Continued (Continued from page 1) insignia, and their participation in various events. On 16 October, Pastor Jim Kniseley presented “The Amazing Muhlenbergs.” The contribution of the Muhlenberg family to the cause of liberty is without parallel. The entire family contributed in various ways to our independence, from Peter Muhlenberg who doffed his pastor's robe to reveal a Continental uniform, and Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, first Speaker of the House. On 11 December, Compatriot Paul Herbert presented “The Revolutionary War Lottery.” Fundraising is always a challenge for any organization in any time. It was especially difficult for the risky and uncertain new government that was forming itself Jim Kniseley Wears Compatriot to replace the established British colonial administration. A the Robe of Paul Herbert lottery was merely one way explored by the Patriots to raise Peter Muhlenberg much needed funds. Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 3 Historic Meeting of Congressman James Madison and Elder John Leland

On Saturday, 18 September 2010, Fairfax Resolves members attended a memorial ceremony at Elder Leland Monument at the Leland-Madison Park just north of Orange, Virginia. At 1:00 pm, a commemoration led by VASSAR President Bob Bowen and VASSAR Chaplain Rev. Canon Henry N. F. “Nick” Minich recalled the historic meeting of Congressman James Madison and Elder John Leland that convinced Madison to support the Constitution and introduce the First Amendment that guarantees Freedom of Religion and Speech. Numerous VASSAR Chapters participated.

The Assembled VASSAR Representatives at Leland-Madison Park Remember the Historic Meeting Between Congressman James Madison and Elder John Leland. Fairfax Resolves Was Represented by President Jack Sweeney and Registrar/Chaplain Larry McKinley (seen on the left in front of the American flag)

At Left, VASSAR President Bob Bowen Speaks About the Historic Meeting Between Madison and Leland. At Right, the Combined VASSAR Color Guard Fires a Musket Salute in Honor of the Event. P a g e 4 The Defender Fairfax Resolves Honors Ensign Thomas Millan on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, 11 November 2010, Fairfax Resolves honored Ensign Thomas Millan during a grave marking ceremony at the Fairfax City Cemetery. Approximately 50 guests and spectators attended the ceremony, including Delegate David Bulova, 37th District of Virginia General Assyembly. Also in attendance were five members of the Fairfax City Council, representation from four DAR Chapters, the C.A.R., and Thomas Millan‟s descendants led by SAR Compatriot and two-time Norfolk Chapter President Richard Farr Millan, 3rd Great Grandson of Ensign Millan. Highlights of the event included a presentation of The Life and Times of Ensign Thomas Millan, researched, prepared and presented by Compatriot Bill Price, Chairman, Fairfax Resolves Revolutionary War Graves Committee Chairman. A VASSAR color guard of revolutionary war continentals provided a musket firing salute, and bugler Jeff Fairfax Resolves members in attendance for the cere- W. Johnson, a Bugles Across America Volunteer, rendered mony were (L to R in Photo): Larry McKinley, Brett Taps. Fairfax Resolves would like to thank all who Sweeney, Larry Lamborn, Clarke Bursley, Jack participated in the event. Sweeney, Vernon Eubanks, and Bill Price

Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Presides Over the Over 50 Attendees Listen During the Ceremony Ensign Millan Ceremony While Descendants and Guests Honoring Ensign Thomas Millan, Gather Around the Grave Site Revolutionary War Patriot

The VASSAR Color Guard Fires a Volley in Bugler Jeff Johnson Plays as the VASSAR Honor of Ensign Millan Color Guard Renders Honors Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 5

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Fire and Rescue Station #22

On 13 Nov, 2010 Fairfax Resolves members attended a Presented Flag Certificate ribbon cutting ceremony at Mason Neck West Park in Colchester, Virginia to commemorate the Washington- Recently, Fairfax Resolves chapter President Jack Rochambeau Revolutionary Trail Interpretive Display. Sweeney presented an SAR Flag Certificate to Fire and The site honors the location where, in the fall of 1781, Rescue Station #22. Located in Springfield, Fire and General George Washington and General le Comte de Rescue Station #22 is one of the many dedicated stations in Rochambeau and their troops camped on part of their 450- Fairfax County, Virginia. Station #22 patriotically flies the mile march to engage Lord Corwallis in the culminating American flag on a daily basis. Accepting the certificate on battle of the Revolutionary War in Yorktown. After the behalf of the station was Chief James J. Walsh, Operations battle, Washington and Rochambeau were joined by A-Shift. Marquis de Lafayette, troops again camped in Colchester.

Chapter President Jack Sweeney and Revolutionary Chief Walsh Accepts the Flag Certificate from Fairfax War Graves Chairman Bill Price Help Cut the Resolves President Jack Sweeney Ribbon Opening the Interpretive Display

The Crew From Fire and Rescue Station #22 Stands in Front of Their Rescue Vehicle. Station #22 EMT Jennifer Svites was Presented With the EMS Medal. Read Her Story on Page 8.

P a g e 6 The Defender Fairfax Resolves Awards 2010 “Teacher of the Year”

Fairfax Resolves honored Langley High School advanced placement world history and world studies teacher Brigitte K. Lavey as their 2010 Teacher of the Year at a recent ceremony at the school. The outstanding accomplishments of Ms. Lavey are highlighted below.

Brigitte K. Lavey - Fairfax Resolves’ 2010 Teacher of the Year Brigitte K. Lavey, advanced placement world history and world studies teacher at Langley High School, McLean, Virginia is recognized by the Fairfax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution as the 2010 Teacher of the Year for her extraordinary service to her students, fellow teachers and the overall educational environment at Langley High School. As the Fairfax County 2010 Teacher of the Year award winner, she is well known throughout the Fairfax County school system and Langley High School's administrators, faculty and both current and former students for her over thirty seven years of dedicated service far beyond any reasonable expectations. She has devoted countless hours in assisting students in achieving academic success while also imparting insights from history that can aid students in preparing for life. She is often seen in the school long after closing assisting students, particularly those experiencing Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Jack Sweeney Presents Brigitte Lavey academic difficulty. Unlike some With The Bronze Citizenship Certificate and Medal. whose professional enthusiasm might wane over time, she exudes exemplary dedication and serves as a source of inspiration for both her students and fellow faculty members. Brigitte Lavey sets high standards for herself and her students. As she encourages her students to seek greater knowledge and understanding, she also pursues new professional development opportunities and is first to adapt to new educational technical innovations and teaching techniques. An avid traveler, Brigitte Lavey integrates knowledge gained during summer and vacation travel opportunities to her classroom where the lessons of the past and challenges of the present and probable future are integrated. The achievements of current and past students are showcased in her always well decorated and theme oriented classroom, obviously designed to create a positive academic environment. Brigitte Lavey is well known within the high school faculty as a leader and mentor who is particularly adept in tactfully and skillfully coaching her less experienced faculty peers. At the request of her peers, she observes classes and provides much appreciated guidance. Brigitte Lavey knows her fellow faculty and the students extremely well because she is involved with them, often long after school hours and during virtually all extra curricular events. She is in reality everywhere! Brigitte Lavey is truly a special teacher to students and other faculty and administrators and now also the Sons of the American Revolution is proud to recognize her as the Fairfax Resolves Chapter's Teacher of the Year for 2010. Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 7 Fire Safety Commendation Medal

The Fairfax Resolves Chapter is proud to announce the presentation of the Fire Safety Medal to Technician Daniel Hahn of Fire and Rescue Station Fire Station 34-A Shift (Oakton, VA) for his outstanding commitment to professionalism, his colleagues and to furthering the abilities of his Fire Station. Technician Hahn is assigned as an apparatus technician at Station 34, and further serves the community through educational activities and other station roles unrelated to a specific emergency. Technician Daniel Hahn Dan is an exceptional firefighter, EMT and mentor for the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department. For Dan the job of firefighter/EMT is not just about receiving a paycheck, he truly has a passion for the job. Dan is assigned as an apparatus technician at station 34 which means his primary job is to drive and maintain the fire engine. Dan goes well above and beyond his duties on a daily basis. Over the last year or so he has been working with three firefighters on his shift to get them qualified as back up engine drivers. Training involves hundreds of hours per firefighter, and Dan handles the task expertly and with a lot of patience. Dan always emphasizes firefighter safety and never hesitates to point out anything that he feels is an unsafe practice. Dan Hahn is also a very knowledgeable EMT. He requests to be put on the medic unit (ambulance) so that he can keep his EMT skills up to his high standards. Dan occasionally works overtime. When he does, he asks to be placed on one of the paramedic units so that he can continue to improve himself as an EMT. When responding to medical emergencies, and after he completes his duties as the engine driver, Dan is always involved in patient care. He is very hands on and can be relied on to do anything that is asked of him when it comes to handling the sick and injured. As a paramedic, Dan is a tremendous asset on life threatening calls. Dan keeps his cool, knows his job, and can assist our ALS providers with any task or skill. Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Jack Sweeney Dan understands that our primary mission is to serve the Presents Daniel Hahn With The citizens and guests of Fairfax County. During the snow storms last Fire Safety Commendation Medal. winter Dan shoved sidewalks and driveways for anyone who called 911 or simply made a request. When called upon to do educational or informational demonstrations for citizens, Dan ALWAYS asks to take the lead and speak to the public. When speaking to kids, there is no one more animated than Dan Hahn. He makes fire education a fun and learning experience for any crowd. Dan is a great co-worker at the fire station. He can be called upon to handle any project he is asked to complete with little or no supervision. Dan keeps the crew laughing all day long. When the alarm sounds, however, he is all business. One of the greatest things about Dan is the fact that when he is not at the fire station, his world centers around his daughters. He speaks to them multiple times a day, and on his days off he makes plans to spend as much time as he can with them. Technician Dan Hahn is not only a great Firefighter/EMT, he‟s also a great Dad and well deserving of the Fairfax Resolves‟ Firefighter of the Year Award. Technician Hahn Stands With His Crew at Fire Station #34.

P a g e 8 The Defender Emergency Medical Services Medal

The Fairfax Resolves Chapter is proud to announce the presentation of the Emergency Medical Services Medal to Lt. Jennifer Svites of Fire and Rescue Station 22, A-Shift (Springfield, VA) for her outstanding commitment to her work and her mentoring of colleagues that particularly emphasizes her dedication to her profession. Lt Svites is currently a paramedic preceptor and has trained several paramedic students through their training and internship. She is also committed to continuing her personal education, taking prerequisite classes for a nursing degree.

Lieutenant Jennifer Svites

Before joining the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Lt Svites received her first medical certification in 1995 for Emergency Medical Technician - Ambulance (EMT-A). Three years later, she advanced her certification to become a paramedic, earning the Cardiac Rescue Technician (ALS provider) certification. Confirming her dedication to emergency services, she graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Services in 1999 and became a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Joining the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, she graduated from the Fire & Rescue Academy on April 20, 2001. She was promoted in 2002 to Technician-EMS and again in 2006 to Lieutenant. Her mentoring of colleagues emphasizes her dedication to her profession, and her above Fairfax Resolves Chapter President Jack Sweeney Presents and beyond participation in EMS exam Jennifer Svites With The Emergency Medical Services Medal While committees (Appeal Committee, All-Hazard Compatriot Andrew Monahan Looks On. Lieutenants Exam Committee) speaks to her encouragement of those around her. Lt Svites is currently a paramedic preceptor and has trained several paramedic students through their training and internship. She is also committed to continuing her personal education, taking prerequisite classes for a nursing degree. Promotions, citations and commendations awarded to Lt. Svites highlight her willingness to teach and mentor colleagues, perform at her personal best, and work for the constant improvement of emergency services for the good of the community. Beyond Fairfax County, Lt. Svites was deployed to Mississippi from September 2005 to October 2005 as part of Task Force 2 for Hurricane Katrina. Lieutenant Svites Stands With Her EMT Crew of Rescue Station #22. Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 9 Color Guard Activities

Yorktown Day Celebration

On 19 October, 2010, members of the Fairfax Resolves Color Guard attended the celebration commemorating the victory at the Battle of Yorktown in Virginia. The anniversary of the British surrender at Yorktown is commemorated in this annual event featuring a parade, patriotic ceremonies at the Yorktown Victory Monument, and a demonstration of military tactics by the Commander-in-Chief's Guard on the Yorktown Battlefield. Additional activities included guided walking tours of the battlefield and a wreath laying ceremony at Surrender Field, where the Siege of Yorktown formally came to an end on October 19, 1781, securing independence for the American colonies. Below are some pictures from the events of the day.

“Alright my eager lads, we’re going to defend that redoubt.” Compatriot Darrin Schmidt Carries the Fairfax Resolves Flag.

At Left, Compatriot Larry McKinley Carries the Virginia Flag During the Yorktown Parade. At Right, VASSAR President Bob Bowen Leads the Color Guard Through The Streets of Yorktown. P a g e 10 The Defender Father Edward Hathaway Inducted into the SAR St. Veronica School Presented SAR Flag Certificate

The students of Saint Veronica School in Chantilly participated in a special Mass of Remembrance on Friday, Sept. 10 to remember the events of September 11, 2001. Since many of the children were too young to remember the specific events, Father Edward Charles Hathaway spoke on the virtues of justice, religion and patriotism. As a fitting demonstration of patriotism, the Fairfax Resolves Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented St. Veronica School with a flag certificate in recognition of their proper display of the American Flag at the school. Father Hathaway was inducted as a Compatriot of the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Parishioner Bill Price introduced Father Hathaway to the SAR, and Father Hathaway was admitted as a proven descendant of Erastus Hathaway of Vermont.

Top Left: Father Hathaway Accepts the SAR Oath from President Sweeney; Bottom Left: Father Hathaway Receives His SAR Certificate for Patriot Erastus Hathaway; Bottom Right: Compatriot Hathaway is Welcomed into Fairfax Resolves by President Jack Sweeney, 2nd Vice President Darrin Schmidt, Fellow Parishioner and Compatriot Bill Price, and Chapter Registrar/Chaplain Larry McKinley; Top Right: Principal Mary Baldwin Accepts the SAR Flag Certificate Kristi Bowers Reacts to Winning First Place

Read the Story of Patriot Erastus Hathaway on Page 12. Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 11

Meet My Patriot

Sometimes it„s a very tedious task to validate the service of a patriot in the Revolutionary War. Because of that, our fellow compatriots are proud of the service that they have discovered and proven even though sometimes there is very little data available. We believe it is important to share the legacy of our founding patriots that fought and served for our freedom. Therefore, we like to have the story of each newly approved patriot told by our fellow compatriots. In this issue:

John L. Wright, by Adam Freeman. Adam‟s patriot was approved by the SAR on 3 May, 2010. Adam was inducted into the SAR on 9 September, 2010 at a Fairfax Resolves chapter meeting at Vinson Hall. Edward Barnard Jr., by Brett Sweeney. Brett„s patriot was approved by the SAR on 10 May, 2010. This was Brett‟s second supplemental Patriot in the SAR. George and Francis Cockburn, by Phillip Ray. Phil‟s two patriots were approved by the SAR on 29 June, 2010. George and Francis are Phil‟s second and third approved supplements patriot. They are also his son Jeremy Ray‟s second and third supplemental patriots approved by the SAR. Erastus Hathaway, by Fr. Edward Hathaway. Father Hathaway‟s patriot was approved by the SAR on 18 Aug 2010. He was inducted into the SAR on 10 September, 2010.

Patriot John L. Wright By: Adam Freeman

My patriot ancestor is John L. Wright. He was a corporal in the 26th Maryland Militia, which was Captain William Winters‟ Company, just across the river in Maryland. He took the oath of allegiance in 1778 and he was a resident of what was known as the Durham Lower 100 in southern Maryland. His Wright fore-fathers came to that area in southern Maryland, now called Charles County, in 1652. He would be my 5th Great-Grandfather.

Above, Compatriot Adam Freeman Accepts His SAR Certificate for Patriot John L. Wright From Chapter President Jack Sweeney.

At Right, New Compatriot Adam Freeman Is

Inducted Into The SAR By Chapter President Jack Sweeney While His Wife Christine Looks On. P a g e 12 The Defender

Patriot Edward Barnard Jr. Patriots George and By: Brett Sweeney Francis Cockburn

My patriot is Edward Barnard Jr. He was from Windsor, By: Phillip Ray CT. He was a Private in the Continental Army. He enlisted in May, 1775 which was a popular time to enlist. He was The task of proving the service of an ancestor is often assigned to the 2nd Connecticut Regiment of the continental very difficult, as you may be aware. Records are sometimes line. He didn‟t serve very long. He actually served under, inconclusive and service by men with a similar name can then Colonel, Benedict Arnold of West Point infamy, on his confuse the issue even further. This is the case with my failed trip to Quebec to seize Quebec City. Eleven Hundred Patriot ancestor, George Cockburn. George Cockburn lived soldiers marched from Massachusetts through the in Martin County, North Carolina. Martin County is in the mountains of Vermont and Maine on their way to Quebec. north-eastern section of the state, in the Halifax District. When they got there, there were 600 of them left. About There are many revolutionary war records of a Capt George half of them turned back and about half of them died. Cockburn of the NC militia in the North Carolina state Edward Barnard Jr. was one of the ones who died. archives. The problem arose when I obtained a copy of the Last Will and Testament of George Cockburn. George had several sons, one of which was named George Cockburn. Thus began the difficult task of proving which George was the Captain since my line was through his son Francis and not George Jr. Both George‟s were conceivably of an age to serve in the militia. Although George Sr. appeared to be up in years, the rank of Captain was often given to more senior men or men of prominent stature in the community. Therefore the elder George was still a possible match for the Captain‟s records. After pouring through many, many documents, not one single clue could be found to distinguish between the two Georges. A trip to the DAR library revealed that George Sr. was a documented patriot through a Martin County land transaction. You may not be aware, but several states required individuals to sign an oath of allegiance to the patriot cause in order to buy or sell land. Although the North Carolina records do not still exist, the fact of the requirement is documented in the North Carolina

Compatriot Brett Sweeney Accepts His Supplemental Certificate For Patriot Edward Barnard Jr. From Chapter President Jack Sweeney

We‟re not really sure where he‟s buried, but probably somewhere in what is now northwest Maine. He was married to a woman named Ruth. He was born in 1743 so he was 32 when he enlisted. So his family was established. At that time when he left, he had two sons and three daughters. His second daughter Sarah was the one that I‟m related to through my father‟s side of the family. We‟re not really sure what he did for a living but probably farming or Compatriot Phillip Ray Accepts His Supplemental working in the family grist mill. After he died, we‟re really Certificate For Patriots George and Francis not sure what happened to his wife. Cockburn From Chapter President Jack Sweeney

Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 13 laws of the day. Thankfully, a copy of the land grant Mountain Boys. In 1786, Erastus and Anna moved north to revealed that it was for George Cockburn Sr. A patriot Cornwall, Vermont. connection was thus established and George Cockburn In 1787, Erastus helped form one of the first churches in supported the cause of the American Revolution. Cornwall. In 1801, Erastus again moved north to Swanton, During the process of researching George Cockburn, I Vermont. His younger brother, Silas, already lived in found that his son Francis, also my ancestor, provided Swanton (the first church services in Swanton were held in materiel support for the revolution. Francis Cockburn of Silas‟ barn in 1799). Erastus farmed 70 acres of land in Anson County, North Carolina was allowed two pounds, ten Swanton. shillings, eight pence for unspecified support. I believe that In 1833, Erastus received a pension (“retirement pay”) of Francis is a forgotten patriot that has not been previously $20.00 per year for his service in the Revolutionary War. proven by the SAR or the DAR. Francis was born before Erastus lived in Swanton until he died in 1844 at the age 1755 and died in July 1813 in Anson County, North of 84. His wife Anna continued to receive his pension after Carolina. Anson County is near Charlotte in the area near his death. Erastus and Anna had seven sons and three the Waxhaws. Francis was also the father-in-law of my last daughters: Austin, Lovice, Rhodah, Erastus, Isaac Tichenor, approved patriot who fought in the Battle of Guilford Benjamin, Anthony, Rebekah, Harry and John. Courthouse, Private James Ross. Harry (my great-great grandfather) left Vermont after his In summary, the mysterious Captain George Cockburn mother Anna died in 1852 (age 90). He moved the family to may never be unquestionably identified, although it was Wisconsin. From there, the family moved to Minnesota, likely George Cockburn Jr. However, George Cockburn Sr., then North Dakota, and finally to California. my seventh great-grandfather is a proven patriot through his oath of allegiance to the patriot cause. My sixth great- grandfather Francis Cockburn is also a proven patriot through his materiel support of the revolution. Although these two men did not take up arms against British soldiers, it does not diminish their courage in the face of imminent danger. In a time when men were hung for being a traitor to the crown, George Cockburn Sr. outwardly declared his allegiance to a fledgling nation. In a time when a family‟s next meal might be in question, Francis Cockburn gave to the cause what could have been the last meal his family had or the last shilling in his pocket. The bottom line is that they were both, father and son, patriots in the cause of the American Revolution.

Patriot Erastus Hathaway By: Father Edward Hathaway

Erastus Hathaway (my great-great-great-grandfather) was born August 27, 1760 in Connecticut. His mother and father were Deborah (Austin) and Simeon Hathaway. Erastus was the ninth of twelve children. He moved in 1769 to what we today call Bennington, Vermont. When Erastus was alive, Vermont was called New Hampshire. In 1791, Vermont became the first state to enter the United States after the original thirteen colonies. Erastus served four different tours in the Revolutionary War: in 1777, 1778, 1780, and 1781. Erastus served in the militia, which today would be like the Virginia Army Guard. He was only 16 when he served his first tour. A tour could be as short as a month. The Revolutionary War ended in 1783. New Compatriot Edward Hathaway Tells the Students Erastus married Anna Warner in 1784. Her uncle was of St. Veronica About His Patriot Erastus Hathaway Seth Warner, one of the leaders of Ethan Allen‟s Green

P a g e 14 The Defender Vignettes of the Revolution Provided By: Andrew Monahan

Not far from the intersection of Kempsville and Princess Anne Roads in Virginia Beach stands Pleasant Hall. Built circa 1769 and also known as the Peter Singleton House or the Seldon House, it stands as the sole physical reminder of Kempsville‟s pre-Revolutionary past. Peter Singleton obtained Pleasant Hall from the State in 1777 following the departure of the Royalist George Logan, who fled with Lord Dunmore during the shelling and burning of Norfolk on January 1st 1776. Mr. Singleton was a Gentleman Justice of the Princess Anne County Court, and donated land behind Pleasant Hall for the county courthouse. On the property of Pleasant Hall is a monument dedicated on the 154th anniversary of the November 16, 1775 Skirmish of Kemp‟s Landing during which John Ackiss, according to the Virginia Gazette, was killed on the spot, thus becoming the first Virginian casualty of the Revolution. An act establishing the town of Kempsville was passed in May 1783. Ironically, one of the trustees was John Ackiss, who survived the Revolution and served as a Gentleman Justice, Vestryman, Church Warden, Lt. Colonel of the Princess Anne County Militia and Burgess. Mr. Ackiss, who served with Mr. Singleton on the court, was among the signatories of a petition for locating the Princess Anne County Courthouse in Kemp‟s Landing on the land donated by Mr. Singleton. The Virginian-Pilot and The Norfolk Landmark published the following article on Sunday, November 17, 1929, the day after the monument‟s unveiling.

Old Donation DAR Unveil Battle Marker at Kempsville Spot where Minute Men Fought Lord Dunmore 154 Years Ago In Revolutionary Skirmish Is Scene of Patriotic Ceremony Judge White Reviews History of Territory Mrs. Nathaniel Beaman, State Regent, Presents Brass Tablet on Granite Boulder, Commemorating Historic Event

By PHILLIP DONNEL tablet, stands beside the road as one enters Kempsville, on the Members of many famous Princess Anne County families, edge of Dr. Whitehead‟s broad lawn. It was given by the Old descendants of men who Faced Lord Dunmore‟s troops at the same Donation Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. skirmish, 154 years ago, gathered yesterday to unveil a marker commemorating the Skirmish of Kempsville, which took place Silent Spectators Watch November 16, 1775. As solemn and appropriate as the ceremonies, was the setting. The ceremonies were held under the great oaks that guard the Over the speakers and audience towered oak trees that must have pre-Revolutionary home of Dr. R.C. Whitehead, and it was not only been silent spectators at the Skirmish of Kempsville. Behind Dr. the two little girls dressed in Colonial costumes that gave the affair Whitehead‟s house is the old stucco building that until 1817 was something of the atmosphere of gay gallantry that characterized an the county courthouse. Dr. Whitehead‟s home must also have earlier Tidewater era. looked benignly on the modern activities that featured the The marker, a block of gray granite on which is affixed a brass skirmish, for it was already an established family mansion at the time of the little battle, the home of Maximillian Boush 200

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Vignettes of the Revolution - Continued years ago, long before it was pressed into service as Lord Minute Men, fresh from the plow and farm, and there the skirmish Dunmore‟s headquarters on his excursion from Norfolk that caused took place, resulting in the death of John Ackiss, one of the the scrimmage. farmers who had leaped so quickly to the role of soldier. Forced The ceremonies yesterday afternoon began with music by a band to retreat, the same little band, 20 days later, showed themselves from the Naval Training Station. There was something a bit defenders and heroes at they faced the British again at Great incongruous in the sight of the blue-jackets under the great country Bridge and drove them away. trees, but also something of these new and cohesive United States. Kempsville, said Judge White, also was at this time the A sailor rose and blew the bugle call. temporary home of hundreds of refugees who had fled from Boy Scouts from Troop 30, Norfolk, and the Girl Scouts of Norfolk when Lord Dunmore burned a part of the city, and it was Troop 14, from Park Place Methodist Church, stood at attention on the home of one of the exquisites of the time, Edward Moseley, either side of the marker as little Anne and Peggy Givler, costumed who once journeyed to the metropolis of Norfolk to dance with as their great-great-great-grandmothers were, drew aside the colors Lady Dunmore in a minuet. that veiled the monument, and the navy Band played The Star Spangled Banner. Just prior to this Mrs. J.B. Abbitt regent of the Old Donation Chapter, DAR had welcomed the guests and the Rev. W.H.T. Squires had offered the solemn invocation, reminding his brothers of the great sacrifices of the past and the duties of the present.

Pleasant Hall Today Monument Commemorating the Skirmish

Judge White Tells Story Housed Many Refuges The speech of presentation was delivered by Mrs. Nathaniel Following Judge White‟s address, the REV P.H. Sloan, rector Beaman, State regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, of the Old Donation Church, pronounced the benediction, and the and the was accepted in a short talk by Dr. Whitehead, on whose ceremonies closed with the rendering of America, by the band. land the marker stands. There was a small intermission at this Chapter members and guests then were entertained by the point, while the Navy Band played The Stars and Stripes Forever. ladies of the Rector‟s Guild of the Emmanuel P.E. Church at the The principal address of the afternoon was delivered by Judge rectory, and Dr. Whitehead‟s historic residence was thrown open B.D. White, of Princess Anne County, one of the greatest living to the public. authorities on Tidewater Virginia, with its traditions and history. The arrangements for the ceremonies were carried out by the Judge White, after congratulating the DAR on their splendid committee on revolutionary markers of the Old Donation Chapter efforts in keeping alive the memories of the great days of the past, under the official leadership of the DAR. Mrs. W.V. Tynes is spoke of the value of a thorough training in local history and chairman of the committee, and she was assisted by Mrs. B.E. geography. The Eastern Branch, said Judge White, was once the Lukes, Mrs. E.S. Ells, Miss Ida May Walker, and Miss Virginia home, the social center of Virginia. Hathaway. Mrs. James B. Abbitt, as regent of the Old Donation He then traced Lord Dunmore‟s route, in the latter‟s march from Chapter, presided. Norfolk on the district of Kempsville, and the events arising from With guests from all over the State present at the unveiling, this trip. With references to well-known landmarks of today, all of including Rear Adm. Guy H. Burrage, commandant of the Fifth which have a historic significance, he led his hearers along the path Naval District, who was accompanied by his aide, Lieut. W.A. of the conquering British, and, coloring his talk with a multitude of Griswold: with members of the county families, the sailors of the local anecdotes, brought the invaders right up the edge of band, the boy and girl scouts all grouped together, America, and Kempsville. more especially Virginia, seemed to be more of an entity in the There, he said, they were met by a small crowd of untrained quiet rural surroundings and in the shadows of the great deeds of the past.

P a g e 16 The Defender The Veteran’s Report As patriotic Americans, active duty military members and foreign expositions, world's fairs and at the opening of the retired veterans, I know that all of us own and fly an Brooklyn Bridge in 1883. American flag on our homes. Have you ever looked to see Exploration and involvement in world affairs consumed where your American flag was actually made? Maybe it‟s America during the 20th century, and Annin was there. The just me, but it just doesn't seem right when I look at an company's flags were planted as symbols of success during American flag and see “Made in China” on it. If nothing Commander Robert E. Peary's expedition to the North Pole else, our nation‟s flag should be “Made in America.” The in 1909, Admiral Richard E. Byrd's expedition to the South following story by Warren D. Jorgensen can be seen on Pole in 1930 and the National Geographic expedition to American Profile. It tells the story of the world‟s largest flag Mount Everest in 1963. It was an Annin-made flag that manufacturer. And yes, they‟re “Made in America.” Marines raised atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima in 1945, memorialized in a classic Associated Press photograph. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and "Buzz" Aldrin America’s Flag Maker stepped out from the Lunar Module and planted an Annin- by: Warren D. Jorgensen made U.S. flag on the moon's surface, where it remains

From a mountain on Iwo Jima to the surface of the moon, today. "We were a supplier to NASA . . . We officially from exotic ports of call to the North and South poles, from submitted flags to NASA for the moon missions, and ours atop Mount Everest to the rubble of the World Trade Center, was picked," says Beard, who was age 4 at the time. Americans and the world have seen, flown and saluted U.S. The world's largest American flag—104 feet by 235 flags made by Annin & Co. for nearly 160 years. feet—was made by Annin for the J.L. Hudson Co. in The world's largest and oldest flag company, Annin & Co. Detroit in 1949 and was retired in 1976 to the Smithsonian and its 500 employees produce literally miles of stripes and a Institution. It was Annin artist Newt Heisley who designed multitude of stars that go into 15 million U.S. flags a year. the POW/MIA flag, which was never copyrighted because All are made in the U.S.A.—at manufacturing plants in the company decided the patriotic symbol belonged to all Verona, N.J. (pop. 13,533), South Boston, Va. (pop, 8,491), Americans. and Coshocton, Ohio (pop. 11,682). Perhaps the nation's most recent memory of an Annin- "Patriotism demands that an American flag has to be made flag came after the events of Sept. 11, 2001, when made in America," says Carter Beard, who with his cousin, firemen raced to a nearby marina and grabbed a ship's Randy, represent the sixth generation to help run the American flag to raise over the rubble of the World Trade business, based in Roseland, N.J. (pop. 5,298). "We hire the Center. The photographed moment became the iconic image best workers, train them and give them the best machines, of that tragic day. "Everyone here was extremely proud that and from that we get the highest quality flag." it was an Annin flag," says Beard, his voice mixed with The company's roots go back to 1820, when Alexander pride and regret. "It was an emotional sight to see that flag Annin opened a small flag-making shop on the New York being raised." City waterfront, where ships bound for the four corners of the world did so under Annin-made flags. Annin's sons, Flag Maker to the World Edward and Benjamin, followed in their father's footsteps Annin annually produces 30 million flags of all kinds. and in 1847 founded Annin & Co., moving to a large full- The company has made state flags that fly over every state service factory on New York's Fifth Avenue. The company Capitol in the nation, and appear in every parade where the enjoyed success from the start, especially with its American American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars or Boy Scouts flags. participate. As the official flag maker to the United Nations, Annin manufactures each flag waving in front of the U.N. Woven into American History headquarters in New York City. In many ways, the company's story is interwoven with the Despite technological advances, the Verona plant, built story of America itself. in 1916, remains the heart and soul of the company, where In 1849, Annin-made American flags were flown at the custom-made flags—American, state and any one of inauguration of President Zachary Taylor, starting an thousands of custom designs—are crafted by hand. There, inaugural tradition that has continued through the seamstresses carefully sew stars and stripes, while highly inauguration of President George W. Bush. trained embroiderers create meticulously detailed flag "We made the flag that draped Abraham Lincoln's coffin designs with foot-operated sewing machines. It's a slow (in 1865), something we are especially proud of," Beard learning curve, where training an embroiderer can take up says. to four years. By the close of the 19th century, regard for the Annins' "I'm very proud of what we do here," says Plant product had spread, and the company's flags were hoisted at Manager Joe Vallone, as he watches workers fold a custom- Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 17

The Veteran’s Report - Continued made 30-by-60-foot American flag that took four workers 10  The Seminole Indian Wars and the days to create. "There are machines that can do similar  US Civil War. work," he says, "but nothing like what you'll see when they're made by hand." Scott received a Elisa Vaca, 61, of Bloomfield, N.J. (pop. 47,683), began Court Martial, had working as a seamstress for Annin 35 years ago. Her pride been severely and joy is a 60-by-90-foot American flag that often hangs wounded in action, from the George Washington Bridge between New York and behaved worse then New Jersey. It is only displayed on special occasions and poorly on the Trail of retracts into the bridge tower when not in use. Tears and was the "I take my brother (to the bridge) to see it, and I tell him, Second after George 'See, I made that,'" Vaca says. "It was so big, and up there it Washington to obtain looked so small. I am very proud." the rank of Lieutenant General. Red, White and Blue While standard American flags are sold in volume It wasn‟t Brigadier through the large chain stores, Annin's continued success lies General Charles in its nationwide network of more than 2,000 mom-and-pop Keller who at age 75 flag shops, such as The Flag Lady in Columbus, Ohio. when he retired for "My mother said that Annin made the best-looking, longest- the second time after Winfield Scott lasting American flags," says Lori Watson, 47, who runs the WWII, had seen (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) Ohio flag shop started by her mother more than 30 years ago. service in the Spanish "We made the choice to only sell Annin flags, and we've American War, WWI and WWII. never been sorry that we did. We swear by their quality." But perhaps the greatest reason for Annin's success and The honor belongs to Peter Conover Hains, Major longevity is the American people themselves, says flag General, USA who was in uniform at the age of 76. He was historian Whitney Smith, founder and director of The Flag a classmate of George Armstrong Custer at West Point and Research Center in Winchester, Mass. (pop. 20,810) ordered the first shot fired by the Union artillery at the "Unlike the countries they came from, Americans have no Battle of Bull Run. He retired in 1904, was recalled to duty national, racial, religious or aristocratic identity," Smith says. twelve years later for service during WWI, the only Civil "They came to regard the flag as embodying the symbolism War Officer to see duty in WWI. of the country and its unity. It is the thread of our national life, and Annin has been there longer than anyone else."

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Military Trivia

Q: Who was the oldest US Army officer in United States History?

A: It was not General Winfield Scott, called Old Fuss and Feathers and The Grand Old Man of the Army, who had 53 years of Military Service, 47 as a General Officer, service under 14 Presidents from Thomas Jefferson to Abraham Lincoln and saw service in:

 The War of 1812, including time as a Prisoner,  The Mexican-American War with Robert E. Lee as his Colonel of Engineers.  The Black Hawk War, Peter Conover Hains (July 6, 1840 – November 7, 1921) P a g e 18 The Defender

The Veteran’s Report - Continued

Here is the latest news on some of our country‟s greatest refusing medical evacua- veterans. Additional information can be found on the tion 1st Sgt. McNerney following veterans by clicking on the link associated with remained with his unit their name. until the next day when the new commander arrived. First Sgt. McNerney's Recently Passed Congressional outstanding heroism and Medal of Honor Recipients* leadership were inspira- tional to his comrades. His actions were in keeping David McNerney with the highest traditions Born: 2 Jun, 1931, Lowell, MA of the U.S. Army and reflect great credit upon Departed: 10 Oct, 2010 himself and the Armed Rank: 1st Sergeant Forces of his country. David H. McNerney Organization: US Army in 2005 Division: 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry Company: Company A, 1st Battalion Recent Congressional Medal of Place / Date: Polei Doc, Republic of Vietnam, 22 March Honor Recipients* 1967 Richard L. Etchberger Citation Born: 5 Mar, 1933, Hamburg, PA 1st Sgt. McNerney distinguished himself when his unit Date of Issue: 21 Sep, 2010 was attacked by a North Vietnamese battalion near polei Doc. Running through the hail of enemy fire to the area of Departed: 11 Mar, 1968 heaviest contact, he was assisting in the development of a Rank: Chief Master Sergeant defensive perimeter when he encountered several enemy at Organization: US Air Force close range. He killed the enemy but was painfully injured Division: 1043d Radar when blown from his feet by a grenade. In spite of this Evaluation injury, he assaulted and destroyed an enemy machinegun position that had pinned down 5 of his comrades beyond the Place / Date: Phou Pha Thi, Laos, 11 March 1968 defensive line. Upon learning his commander and artillery forward observer had been killed, he assumed command of the company. He adjusted artillery fire to within 20 meters of Citation the position in a daring measure to repulse ??enemy assaults. For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the When the smoke grenades used to mark the position were risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Chief gone, he moved into a nearby clearing to designate the Etchberger and his team of technicians were manning a top location to friendly aircraft. In spite of enemy fire he secret defensive position at Lima Site 85 when the base was remained exposed until he was certain the position was overrun by an enemy ground force. Receiving sustained and spotted and then climbed into a tree and tied the withering heavy artillery attacks directly upon his unit's identification panel to its highest branches. Then he moved position, Chief Etchberger's entire crew lay dead or severely among his men readjusting their position, encouraging the wounded. Despite having received little or no combat defenders and checking the wounded. As the hostile assaults training, Chief Etchberger single-handedly held off the slackened, he began clearing a helicopter landing site to enemy with an M-16, while simultaneously directing air evacuate the wounded. When explosives were needed to strikes into the area and calling for air rescue. Because of remove large trees, he crawled outside the relative safety of his fierce defense and heroic and selfless actions, he was his perimeter to collect demolition material from abandoned able to deny the enemy access to his position and save the rucksacks. Moving through a fusillade of fire he returned lives of his remaining crew. With the arrival of the rescue with the explosives that were vital to the clearing of the landing zone. Disregarding the pain of his injury and * Veteran information provided by Congressional Medal of Honor Society and Wikipedia Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 19

The Veteran’s Report - Continued aircraft, Chief Etchberger, without hesitation, repeatedly and Robert J. Miller deliberately risked his own life, exposing himself to heavy Born: 14 Oct, 1983, enemy fire in order to place three surviving wounded Harrisburg, PA comrades into rescue slings hanging from the hovering helicopter waiting to airlift them to safety. With his Departed: 25 Jan, 2008 remaining crew safely aboard, Chief Etchberger finally Rank: Staff Sergeant climbed into an evacuation sling himself, only to be fatally Organization: US Army wounded by enemy ground fire as he was being raised into Division: Special Operations the aircraft. Chief Etchberger's bravery and determination in Task Force the face of persistent enemy fire and overwhelming odds are in keeping with the highest standards of performance and Place / Date: Konar Province, traditions of military service. Chief Etchberger's gallantry, Afghanistan, 25 Jan, 2008 self-sacrifice, and profound concern for his fellow men at risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, reflect the Citation highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. Robert J. Miller distinguished himself by extraordinary acts of heroism while serving as the Weapons Sergeant in Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 3312, Special Operations Task Force-33, Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan during combat operations against an armed enemy in Konar Province, Afghanistan on January 25, 2008. While conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol through the Gowardesh Valley, Staff Sergeant Miller and his small element of U.S. and Afghan National Army soldiers engaged a force of 15 to 20 insurgents occupying prepared fighting positions. Staff Sergeant Miller initiated the assault by engaging the enemy positions with his vehicle's turret-mounted Mark-19 40 millimeter automatic grenade launcher while simultaneously providing detailed descriptions of the enemy President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor positions to his command, enabling effective, accurate close posthumously to the sons of Air Force Chief Master Sgt. air support. Following the engagement, Staff Sergeant Richard L. Etchberger, from left, Steve Wilson, Corey Miller led a small squad forward to conduct a battle damage Etchberger, and Richard Etchberger, during a assessment. As the group neared the small, steep, narrow ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Sept. valley that the enemy had inhabited, a large, 21, 2010. Etchberger received the Medal of Honor for well-coordinated insurgent force initiated a near ambush, his heroic actions in combat in Laos on March 11, 1968, assaulting from elevated positions with ample cover. after deliberately exposing himself to enemy fire in Exposed and with little available cover, the patrol was order to place three surviving wounded comrades in totally vulnerable to enemy rocket propelled grenades and rescue slings permitting them to be airlifted to safety. automatic weapon fire. As point man, Staff Sergeant Miller (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) was at the front of the patrol, cut off from supporting elements, and less than 20 meters from enemy forces. Nonetheless, with total disregard for his own safety, he called for his men to quickly move back to covered positions as he charged the enemy over exposed ground and under overwhelming enemy fire in order to provide protective fire for his team. While maneuvering to engage the enemy, Staff Sergeant Miller was shot in his upper torso. Ignoring the wound, he continued to push the fight, moving to draw fire from over one hundred enemy fighters upon himself. He then again charged forward through an

open area in order to allow his teammates to safely reach

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The Veteran’s Report - Continued cover. After killing at least 10 insurgents, wounding dozens heavy enemy fire, Specialist Giunta immediately sprinted more, and repeatedly exposing himself to withering enemy towards cover and engaged the enemy. Seeing that his fire while moving from position to position, Staff Sergeant squad leader had fallen and believing that he had been Miller was mortally wounded by enemy fire. His injured, Specialist Giunta exposed himself to withering extraordinary valor ultimately saved the lives of seven enemy fire and raced towards his squad leader, helped him members of his own team and 15 Afghanistan National to cover, and administered medical aid. While Army soldiers. Staff Sergeant Miller's heroism and administering first aid, enemy fire struck Specialist Giunta's selflessness above and beyond the call of duty, and at the body armor and his secondary weapon. Without regard to cost of his own life, are in keeping with the highest traditions the ongoing fire, Specialist Giunta engaged the enemy of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and before prepping and throwing grenades, using the the United States Army. explosions for cover in order to conceal his position. Attempting to reach additional wounded fellow soldiers who were separated from the squad, Specialist Giunta and

his team encountered a barrage of enemy fire that forced them to the ground. The team continued forward and upon reaching the wounded soldiers, Specialist Giunta realized that another soldier was still separated from the element. Specialist Giunta then advanced forward on his own

initiative. As he crested the top of a hill, he observed two insurgents carrying away an American soldier. He immediately engaged the enemy, killing one and wounding the other. Upon reaching the wounded soldier, he began to provide medical aid, as his squad caught up and provided security. Specialist Giunta's unwavering courage, selflessness, and decisive leadership while under extreme enemy fire were integral to his platoon's ability to defeat an President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor enemy ambush and recover a fellow American soldier from the enemy. Specialist Salvatore A. Giunta's extraordinary posthumously to the parents of Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller - father Philip, and mother Maureen Miller - Oct. heroism and selflessness above and beyond the call of duty

6, 2010, during a ceremony at the White House. are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, Company B, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry Regiment, and the Salvatore A. Giunta United States Army. Born: 25 Jan, 1985, Clinton, IA Rank: Staff Sergeant Organization: US Army

Division: 503rd Infantry, 173d

Airborne

Place / Date: Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, 25 October 2007

Citation

Specialist Salvatore A. Giunta distinguished himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty in action with an President Barack Obama presents the Medal of Honor armed enemy in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan, on to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, who rescued two October 25, 2007. While conducting a patrol as team leader members of his squad in October 2007 while fighting in with Company B, 2d Battalion (Airborne), 503d Infantry the war in Afghanistan, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010, at the Regiment, Specialist Giunta and his team were navigating White House in Washington. through harsh terrain when they were ambushed by a well- * Veteran information provided by Congressional Medal of Honor Society and armed and well-coordinated insurgent force. While under Wikipedia Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 21 Registrar’s Report 2010 Accomplishments

Fairfax Resolves Chapter Registrar's Report 12/20/2010 Yearly totals--last quarter or since last Registrar's report in bold) For 2010: 14 New members (3 in last quarter); 3 Forgotten Patriots: 4 New Applicants in last quarter; 11 Supplementals, 7 in quarter; 3 forgotten Patriots Working:13 Prospective members; and 7 Prospective Supplementals (1 Forgotten Patriot); 7 Transfers in (2 in last quarter); 2 Transfers out in process. The difference between applicants and prospective members is the Applicant has already submitted their application to National and the prospective member is in the process of working on proof and their application has not been submitted yet. Approved and Submitted

Colony Forgotten Mailed to Received at New Members Ancestor of Service Patriot State National Approved Chapter Status

William Sidney Price, Jr. John Hudnall VA 12/6/2009 12/15/2009 4/30/2010 Installed 6/4/2010* (Deceased)

Carter Price John Hudnall VA 12/6/2009 12/15/2009 4/30/2010 Installed 6/4/2010

Harry Hemphill Price John Hudnall VA 12/6/2009 12/15/2009 4/30/2010 installed 6/4/2010

Earl Edward Anderson Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

David Allen Anderson Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

Mark Edward Anderson Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

James Earl Bryant Anderson Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010

Bowen Rose, III Randall Wells RI 12/8/2009 12/15/2009 4/15/2010 installed 5/15/2010 Christopher Dean Wease Jacob Stalnaker, Sr. VA 3/5/2010 5/10/2010 8/6/2010 to be installed Fr Edward Charles Hathaway Erastus Hathaway VT 5/15/10 5/19/2010 8/18/2010 Installed 9/10/2010

Adam Lee Freeman John L. Wright VA 12/31/2009 5/3/2010 installed 9/9/2010

Kim R. Holmes John Howe VA yes 7/28/2010 8/6/2010 12/2/2010 installed 12/10/2010 Adam C. Huftalen Lewis Shive PA 8/26/2010 9/6/2010 12/8/2010 to be installed

Brandt Timot Heatherington Henry Grogan NC 8/26/2010 9/6/2010 12/9/2010 to be installed

Applicants

Howell Crawford Sasser Henry Lansford VA 12/20/2010 waiting on genealogy Percy Mellor Floyd Thomas Stanley CN 12/20/2010 waiting on genealogy Paul A. Walden Samuel Jacob MD 9/3/10 9/13/2010 waiting on genealogy Glenn Snow Joshua Danforth VA 11/18/2010 waiting on genealogy

P a g e 22 The Defender Registrar’s Report - Continued Supplementals Phillip Anthony Ray Francis Cockburn NC yes 3/1/2010 3/6/2010 6/29/2010 presented 9/9/2010

Phillip Anthony Ray George Cockburn NC 3/1/2010 3/6/2010 6/29/2010 presented 9/9/2010

Jeremy Phillip Ray Francis Cockburn NC 3/1/2010 3/6/2010 6/29/2010 presented 9/9/2010

Jeremy Phillip Ray George Cockburn NC 3/1/2010 3/6/2010 6/29/2010 presented 9/9/2010

Joseph Patton Marshall James Wasburn MA 12/23/2010 waiting on genealogy

John Clarke Bursley Samuel Thomas MD 12/23/2010 waiting on genealogy

Lawrence E. McKinley Charles Parsons VA 10/15/2010 11/1/10 waiting on genealogy

Willliam Wilson Price William Hudnall VA 10/1/2010 10/18/10 waiting on genealogy

Andrew Witold Gutowski Jonathan Cowherd ?? 9/9/2010 waiting on genealogy

Andrew Witold Gutowski Baldwin Dade, Sr. ?? 9/23/10 waiting on genealogy

Willliam Wilson Price John Hudnall VA 12/6/2009 12/14/09 5/10/2010 presented 9/9/2010

Donald Cooper Magdalene Dellinger VA yes 4/1/2010 5/6/10 10/7/2010 presented 12/11/10

Brett Matthew Sweeney Edward Barnard, Jr. CT 12/10/2009 12/30/10 5/10/2010 presented 9/9/2010

Transfers in** SAR Society xxx

Robert Francis Powers, III DE transferred 11/16/2010

Scott Benjamin Powers DE transferred 11/16/2010 Landgrave Smith DC Jay Matthews VA Joseph Patton Marshall CA LTC Mark Scott DC Robert Bruce Gemmill FL * Transfer process may end up as a drop and reinstate due to extremely cumbersome transfer process between States and National. Colony of Prospective Members Ancestor Service Nicholas A. Mason Major John Savage VA everything ready to go will submit on college break Howard F. Sorber, III Michael Wagner, Sr. PA Emailed NSSAR Phil Logan Issac Logan, Sr. Sent application--visited discussed Brad Guckenberger Lt. David Nelson VA DAR Applic. 445308 Jeremy W. Gilliespie Working during 1st quarter 2011 Richard Weeks, Esq Working during 1st quarter 2011 Michael Weeks Working during 1st quarter 2011 (Son) Paul J. Kirkegaard Working during 1st quarter 2011 Friend of Phillip Robert Stephens unknown Logan Robert E. Pratt unknown VA Working appl. Has all materials Will be working on a new line in Kenneth Don Williamson unknown ?? 2011 Charles L. Booker, Jr. James Judge NC working on project William W. Millan Thomas Millan VA close to being an applicant

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Supplementals (prospect.) Patriot Colony Status Robert E. Hampton Joseph Bullitschek NC Working Lawrence E. McKinley Thomas McKinley VA Yes Working John E. Sweeney Jonathan Hathaway MA yes Descent proven but correct Rev. War Serv. Quest. John E, Sweeney John Hamilton MA Descent proven but correct Rev. War Serv. Quest.

William Whitten George Lawrence Lamborn Wash Need to begin working 1/1/2011 George Lawrence Lamborn Daniel Tucker Need to begin working 1/1/2011 William Wilson Price William Hudnall VA Need to begin working 1/1/2011

Forgotten Patriots 2009 not accounted for at VASSAR; therefore listed below Compatriot Forgotten Patriot NSSAR Type of Date of App. Appl

John D. Sinks, PhD John Maxey 1/7/2009 sup* J. Clarke Bursley Nathaniel Wing 5/1/2009 New* John D. Sinks, PhD Nathaniel Barker, Sr. 5/26/2009 sup* James R. Naughton, Sr. John Davenport 6/18/2009 New* John D. Sinks, PhD Edward Laurance 7/2/2009 sup* Lawrence E. McKinley William Stuart 7/17/2009 sup* Robert Engle Johannes Ems 7/17/2009 sup* Elliot Berke Vincent Hudson 11/5/2009 New* Mark E. Scott** John Stanfield 1/3/2010 sup* ** Mark Scott's membership was incorporated into Fairfax Resolves & Supplemental worked and originally listed with VA but when approved listed with DCSSAR due to transfer glich that has since been resolved

Upcoming Stories in the Next Issue of The Defender

Look for these stories in the next issue of The Defender.

 Details and pictures from the annual holiday party on 11 December.  Compatriot Larry McKinley awarded the Fairfax Resolves “Citizen of the Year.”  Jack Sweeney awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. P a g e 24 The Defender

Results of the 2010 Fairfax Resolves Chapter Survey

Earlier this year, Fairfax Resolves conducted a brief survey to gather information from our members with respect to the chapter. The results of that survey are included to help you understand what information we have determined. An abbreviated version of the results are included on the following pages. However, a summary of the result are included in this article. Although the total responses only represent slightly less than 35% of the chapter‟s membership, we can assume that the results represent the overall sentiments of the chapter as a whole. The largest membership base of the chapter falls into the age group of 50 to 59 years old, 37%. Nearly 60% of the membership is represented between the ages of 40 and 59. Of the total membership, our compatriots have been members of the chapter for just over a year, 14.3 months. This value was determined by excluding four long term members of over 10 years which would not have yielded an accurate representation of average membership. The two leading reasons that our compatriots are members are because 1) they are interested in the history of the Revolutionary War and their ancestor‟s role, and 2) they thought it would be interesting to say that their ancestor supported the Revolutionary War. Since the respondents were allowed to select all answers that applied, it was concerning that only 11% stated they were interested in the events that Fairfax Resolves is involved with. This may be due to a lack of knowledge of events but it also may mean that we need to better understand our membership‟s interests and target them more appropriately. Even with that, 93% of our members expressed medium or high interest in the SAR. The attendance questions revealed that we have a small but dedicated group of regularly attending members, although 81% indicated that they would like to attend more events. The largest factor that prevented them from attending more is that they just don‟t have the time. Several questions targeted the day, time, and location of chapter meetings to see if anything stood out as a better option for meetings. Due to the geographic area that the chapter serves and the hectic pace in the Fairfax County area, all members would be better served with a more convenient day, time, or meeting location. Finally, an attempt was made to determine if there was an overwhelming preferred day and time for chapter meetings. The results show that there is not. Thursday evenings remains the leading choice for meetings. Although the Board of Managers discussed weekend meetings, the preferred meeting time is during weekday evenings. There was significantly less support for meetings other than Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening. In an attempt to better support its membership, Fairfax Resolves has varied its upcoming meetings to include two locations, weekday and weekend meetings, and morning and evening meetings. If you have any suggestions to help improve chapter participation, please contact the chapter president at [email protected].

Fairfax Resolves Wants You To Volunteer for a Committee Today Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 25 Fairfax Resolves Survey Results

1. What is your age?  18 – 29 0%  30 – 39 7%  40 – 49 22%  50 – 59 37%  60 – 69 11%  70 and older 22%

2. How long have you been a member of Fairfax Resolves? ______yrs ______mo  After extracting a few that were significantly over 3 years, the average was 14.3 months

3. Why did you become a member of the SAR and Fairfax Resolves? (Select all that apply.)  9% Someone in my family was already accepted into the SAR and I wanted to apply too.  20% I thought it would be interesting to say that my ancestor supported the Revolutionary War.  7% I am already a member of another organization that is based on ancestry and wanted to add the SAR to my list.  37% I am interested in the history of the Revolutionary War and my ancestor’s role.  11% I am interested in the events that Fairfax Resolves is involved with.  0% It looks good on my resume.  15% Other (Please explain):

4. Now that you are a member of the SAR, would you say your interest in the SAR is:  33% High  60% Medium  7% Low

5. Since you became a member, how many chapter meetings have you attended? ______ Varied, low of 0 and high of 20

6. How many meetings have you attended within the last year? ______ Averaged about 4

7. Would you like to be able to attend more chapter meetings?  Yes - 21 no – 5

8. What factors prevent you from attending more Fairfax Resolves chapter meetings? (Select all that apply)

 39% I just don’t have the time.  21% I cannot attend at the time they are scheduled.  11% I am usually out of town.  0% I really have no interest in attending.  5% I usually just forget about them.  11% They are too far from my home.  13% I can’t drive after dark.

P a g e 26 The Defender Fairfax Resolves Survey Results 9. Would you attend more often if the day, time, or location of the meetings were more convenient for you?  yes - 13 no - 7 probably – 2

10. Which of the three would make it more convenient for you if it was changed?  Day - 7 Time - 4 Location - 8

11. Please rank your top three preferred times that would increase your probability of attending chapter meetings.  __3__ Monday between 8-12 am  _____ Monday between 12-6 pm  __12_ Monday between 6-9 pm  _____ Tuesday between 8-12 am  __2__ Tuesday between 12-6 pm  __11_ Tuesday between 6-9 pm  __1__ Wednesday between 8-12 am  __2__ Wednesday between 12-6 pm  _13__ Wednesday between 6-9 pm  _____ Thursday between 8-12 am  __3__ Thursday between 12-6 pm  _14__ Thursday between 6-9 pm  _____ Friday between 8-12 am  _____ Friday between 12-6 pm  __5__ Friday between 6-9 pm  __5__ Saturday between 8-12 am  __5__ Saturday between 12-6 pm  __1__ Saturday between 6-9 pm  __2__ Sunday between 8-12 am  __2__ Sunday between 12-6 pm  __2__ Sunday between 6-9 pm  __1__ None of the above

12. If you could change one thing about Fairfax Resolves, what would it be? (Partial Answers)  Probably the location.  Consider scaling back some activities, if we can’t support without overburdening the few who fill out multiple jobs.  Too many meetings  Figure how we can make participation in the programs more interesting than it is currently. I believe it is the programs that keep the long term effective Fairfax Resolves Member it is not the speakers or their content. If we revolve the chairman- ships and members on a yearly basis like we do officers then more people would be getting their feet wet.  Meeting place  More members involved in the chapter’s activities  Get some more people involved!

Volume 4, Issue 4 P a g e 27 Fairfax Resolves Calendar of Events

8 Jan 2011, George Washington Chapter Hosted Gala 27 Jan 2011, 7:00 to 9:00 PM – Chapter Meeting "Black Tie" Evening Event, Belle Haven Country (abbreviated) at Falcons Landing Air Force Officers Club, Alexandria, VA Retirement Community Auditorium, Featuring: VASSAR President Robert Bowen to award the Gold Youth Oration Contest. Compatriots and spouses are Good Citizenship Medal to Gen. Peter Pace, USMC- encouraged to attend to provide a large audience for our Retired, Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Chapter‟s Oration Contestants as they compete for the (CJCS). All SAR Compatriots invited chance to go onward to the VASSAR and hopefully National SAR contests. 15-16 Jan 2011, Battle of Cowpens Commemoration, Gaffney, SC 16 Feb 2011, 7:00 to 9:30 PM – Chapter Meeting at Wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Gen. Daniel Vinson Hall Retirement Community, Speaker - Past Morgan. Actual battle occurred on January 17, 1781. VASSAR President William Simpson, Topic: TBA Website: http://www.nps.gov/cowp 19 Feb 2011, Time: TBD - Crossing of the Dan 19 Jan, 2011 - Richmond, Va. – American Revolution Commemoration - 230th Anniversary, Chastain Round Table – Richmond presents a program by Bill Theater, South Boston, VA Young appearing in person as “Captain John Paul Jones of Wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Gen. David the Continental Navy” in the Westhampton Room in the Morgan. Actual battle occurred on January 17, 1781. University of Richmond‟s Heilman Dining Center. Dinner Website: http://www.prizery.com/Crossing/ will be available from 5:30 - 6:30 pm and will be followed Celebration.htm by the meeting at 6:30 pm. For additional information 21 Feb 2011, Time: TBD - George Washington’s contact Bill Welsch at (804) 755-1809, president@arrt- Birthday Parade - 279th Anniversary, Alexandria, richmond.org. http://www.arrt-richmond.org VA George Washington's birthday is actually on February 22. 23 Jan, 2011 – Washington Crossing, Pa. - Winter/ Website: http://www.washingtonbirthdayparade.net Spring 2011 Lecture Series: Early American Warfare. 3:00 pm – “Bloody Footprints in the Snow: Military 25-27 Feb 2011, Virginia Society of the SAR Annual Footwear in the American Revolution” - D. A. Saguto, Meeting, Richmond, VA Master Cordwainer of the Colonial Williamsburg Website: http://www.sar.org/vassar/events.htm Foundation, will explore the style and evolution of eighteenth-century boots and shoes, along with the vital 12 Mar 2011, 11:30 to 2:30 PM – Chapter Meeting at role footwear played in military operations during the Falcons Landing Air Force Officers Retirement American Revolution. The production and procurement of Community, (Salmon or Filet of Beef) RSVP Required utilitarian shoes was an essential and under-appreciated by 5 Mar 11 to Chapter Treasurer with $20 per person process for contemporary armies, and a point of continuity check payable to Fairfax Resolves, SAR. RSVP to that provided a link stretching from the troops at Valley Chapter Treasurer Forge back to the armies of antiquity. This presentation * Cost is $20 per person, choice of filet of beef or will examine the ways both armies, British and American, salmon. Wine is $2 per glass. tried to meet their needs in the New World and will feature * Make checks payable to Fairfax Resolves, SAR. rarely-seen archaeological examples of contemporary military footwear. Mr. Saguto is the leading authority in the United States on historical shoemaking and the Mar 2011, Battle of Guilford Courthouse Ceremony, archaeology of shoes. He has served as a consulting National Memorial Park, Greensboro, NC curator for institutions including the Smithsonian, National Time: TBD Park Service, Mount Vernon Ladies Association, and has Website: http://www.prizery.com/Crossing/ authored over 30 publications. Snow date for this event is Celebration.htm Sunday, January 30. The event is free and open to the public, but you should RSVP to make sure a seat is saved 14 Apr 2011, 7:00 to 9:30 PM – Chapter Meeting at for you by calling (215) 493-2233 ext. 100 or e-mailing Vinson Hall Retirement Community [email protected]. The David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Road (PA Route 32). 12 May 2011, 7:00 to 9:30 PM – Chapter Meeting at http://www.dlar.org/index.htm Vinson Hall Retirement Community

Details and directions to Vinson Hall and Falcons Landing.