NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 The Trigg Patriot
Welcome New Members! Compatriots! Stay Informed! Check the Web Site Every Day! Trigg Compatriots - The best way to stay informed about chapter events is to be a regular visitor to our Facebook page and web site. If you do not check regularly, you will MISS OUT! Please pass the word along We have our first official If you have boys or teens in and invite your Facebook “Junior Members!” Dallas your family who are interested, friends to like our Facebook McCLoud and Joshua Claussen, please get them involved! The page, which serves as a portal both students at Trigg County expense for Junior Members is into our main web site. Let’s High School, are now fully vetted, minimal, especially if the come in work hard and get past the 100 examined, and approved members under your already proven family “likes” mark. of SAR! line. HONOR A VETERAN FOR ONLY $5 That’s all it costs to provide a certificate, folder, and medal for a veteran that you want to honor! Simply email the name of your veteran to [email protected], and bring your $5 to the next chapter meeting. You can honor as many veterans as you like! Just be sure to try and get a good picture!
PAGE 1 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 COMPATRIOT JAMES SUMNER WINS KENTUCKY SOCIETY DAR CONSERVATION AWARD
PAGE 2 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 HENRY CHAFFEE - CONNECTICUT PATRIOT ANCESTOR OF JOSHUA CLAUSSEN Henry Chaffee, 6th great-grandfather of Joshua Claussen, of Windsor, Commecticut, was involved in the opening moments of the American Revolution. In April of 1775 he joined the other men of his Connecticut community in answering the “Lexington Alarm” in response to the British moving on Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts. He marched from Woodstock to the relief of Boston, serving five days. Chaffee later served with the same militia company from May until October 1775, and served in the company of Lt. Paine Converse in 1776.
PAGE 3 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 TETER NAVE - NORTH CAROLINA PATRIOT ANCESTOR OF DALLAS MCCLOUD Since our Compatriots have already heard about Among these first Indian traders and long Leonard Bowers, ancestor of our McCloud men, we hunters was Teter Nave, who was to be the first thought that we might introduce you to some more white settler in the Siam Valley of present day Patriot ancestors in this family’s tree. There are at Carter County, Tennessee. least three more confirmed Patriots in the McCloud Teter Nave, whose German name was actually line. We will introduce two others when Dallas’ Dieter Naff, was born in 1735 in Pennsylvania. He two older brothers “officially” become members. was married to Ann Vanderpool in Augusta The first is the father-in-law of the Patriot you County, Virginia in 1757. In 1776 Teter signed the met last month, Leonard Bowers. His name was famous Watauga Petition to North Carolina. Teter Nave. He was Dallas McCloud’s 6th great- He also actively served in the armed conflict of grandfather. the revolution. He marched to King's Mountain in When the mountains and valleys of East 1780 with the “Overmountain Men” and fought in Tennessee were covered with virgin timber and the Captain Shelby's Company. Teter died in 1805 and land still abounded with buffalo and elk and the was buried in the Nave cemetery in Siam, Carter proud Cherokee Warrior still roamed his hunting County, Tennessee. grounds, the first trickle of white men flowed into His incredible life and many descendants have the valley of the Watauga. Along the paths worn been documented in a 400-page scholarly down by the hooves of generations of buffalo, these genealogical study. settlers came to form what would be known as the Watauga Settlement.
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Compatriots Geoff Baggett and Dennis Adams visited the Pennyroyal Veteran’s Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, today. This center is a residential 50-bed center where formerly homeless veterans to receive a home, job training, and opportunities for employment. The center is currently running at capacity, regularly progressing veterans through its six-month program. Compatriots Baggett and Adams delivered several items that they collected through their church, Crossroads Fellowship. Items included four sets of steel-toed work boots, many toiletry items, and a significant cash donation. While they were visiting, the compatriots honored two veterans who are approaching their final days at the center. They presented Veteran’s Appreciation Certificates and Medals to Greg Dulin, veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and Keith Hatcher, veteran of the United States Navy.
TAX DEDUCTIBLE? YOU BET!! Cash is mighty handy. We can do a lot more if we have a lot more. Maybe you could consider giving above and beyond your regular dues to the work of our chapter! Some of our compatriots are already giving regularly to the ongoing work. We need more to join them!
Did you know that your gifts to our chapter treasury are 100% tax deductible?!! The SAR is a recognized 503c charitable organization. Consider including our chapter in your family’s “Regular Giving.” Just keep your cancelled checks for next year’s itemized return!
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(l to r) Compatriot Dennis Adams with Veterans Brent Stewart & Charles D. Stewart Compatriot Dennis Adams, during a time of family fellowship on Mother’s Day, honored his brother-in-law Brent Stewart and his father-in-law Charles D. Stewart with the Veteran’s Appreciation Medal and Certificate. Brent is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and served in Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm (First Gulf War). Charles is a veteran of the United States Navy. He served from 1956 until 1962 on the battleship USS Iowa and then the cruiser USS Galveston in the Atlantic and Mediterranean Seas. RECRUIT A RELATIVE! Compatriots! All male relatives in your bloodline are eligible for SAR membership! This includes your sons, grandsons, brothers, nephews ... even your uncles! If they share your patriot blood, they are eligible! The most responsive recruits will be the young boys. They have an interest in history, uniforms, and many of the things that we are doing. Capture their attention early! Invite them to join. Pay their fees! The fees for Junior Members are minimal on a Patriot line that is already proven. Recruit a relative in June!
PAGE 6 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 A PATRIOT ANCESTOR IS FOUND! During their recent visit to the Vincennes maiden name is “Gremore,” an Americanized version Rendezvous and the George Rogers Clark of the French name. Commemorative Service in Vincennes, chapter Pierre was a French-Canadian who swore President Geoff Baggett and his wife, Kim, made a allegiance to Virginia and joined the forces of George very special visit. They stopped by the grave of Rogers Clark in 1779. He is buried in the Old Kim’s 5th Great-Grandfather, Pierre Grimard Cathedral Church cemetery in Vincennes. (pronounced “Greemar”), who died in 1784. Kim’s
JUNE 2014 CHAPTER SERVICE AWARD HONOREE DENNIS ADAMS Dennis is one of our newer members. He came through for our chapter “big time” in the month of May. In addition to volunteering to present the Law Enforcement Medal “solo” to Dave Colbert, he also helped deliver gifts to the Pennyroyal Veterans Center and sponsored (paid for) three other veterans to be recognized. Thank you, Dennis!
PAGE 7 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION MEDAL POSTHUMOUS PRESENTATION RONALD L “RONNIE” MURPHY - LYON COUNTY On Friday, May 16, Geoff Baggett, Steve Mallory, Tony Ramey, and Gary Thompson presented a posthumous Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to the family of the late Ronald L. “Ronnie” Murphy, former sheriff of Lyon County. He passed away in May last year. The presentation was was in Eddyville, Kentucky, at the Lyon County Courthouse. It was the first public service medal ever given by the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter. Mr. Murphy was a 1954 graduate of Butler High School in Princeton where he served as the class president. He loved and lived law enforcement. He retired as a Sergeant for the Kentucky State Police Force after 26 years of service. He was former sheriff of Lyon County for five years and was even serving as a deputy for the Lyon County Sheriff’s Department at the time of his passing. He also served as an honorary Alabama State Trooper, serving as a body guard for Gov. George Wallace in 1968. Receiving the award were his widow, Clara Orange Murphy, and children, Kevin Murphy (current Lyon County Sheriff), Kent Murphy, and Kim Glass.
Pictured (l to r) Kim Glass, George Glass, Kent Murphy, Clara Murphy, Kevin Murphy, Mrs. Clara Orange Murphy, and Compatriots Geoff Baggett, Steve Mallory, Tony Ramey, and Gary Thompson
PAGE 8 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION MEDAL DAVE COLBERT - SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT On Friday, May 16, Compatriot Dennis Adams presented the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Trigg County Schools Resource Officer Dave Colbert. The presentation was at Trigg Cunty High School during the annual Awards Day Ceremony in front of hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and family members. It was a surprise presentation. Officer Colbert started his law enforcement career in 1975. First, in the community of Hammond, Indiana, he served as an officer, and a Detective Sergeant, working to solve violent crimes. He worked in a special Gang Investigations Unit, attended the 194th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and was assigned to the FBI Northwest Indiana Gang Task Force. He also served as SWAT team leader from 1997 until 2007. He retired from his first career in Law Enforcement in 2007, then began his “second career” in 2008 when he relocated to Cadiz to serve as the School Resource Officer for the Cadiz Police Department. He is known, trusted, loved, and respected by all who encounter him in our schools.
Dr. Dennis Adams presents the medal and accompanying certificate to Officer Dave Colbert.
PAGE 9 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDAL TIM WAGONER - PILOT SUPERVISOR / LEAD PILOT AIR EVAC LIFE TEAM Tim Wagoner received his flight training in the United States Army, where he served from 1992-2002 and finished his career as a CW2 Helicopter Pilot. Immediately after leaving the army, he was employed as a Rescue Pilot by the Air Evac Life Team. He now serves as a Pilot Supervisor and Lead Pilot at the Mayfield Air Evac base. Mr. Wagoner received a special commendation from Air Evac for his actions on 17 August 2012. On that day, while he was on flight duty, he received word that his son and daughter were involved in an ATV accident and required transport. His chopper, as well as a second chopper and crew, were dispatched to his own farm to fly both of his children to regional hospitals. He managed to fly his own son, Wyatt, to a hospital in Paducah, Kentucky, with a severe laceration of the thigh that endangered his femoral artery. Mr. Wagoner was able to maintain his professionalism and accomplish a life-saving flight for his own son, while the second aircrew successfully evacuated his daughter to Vanderbilt Medical Center with a traumatic head injury. Once his son was stabilized, Mr. Wagoner drove to Nashville to be with his wife and daughter. Both his son and daughter recovered completely and are in excellent health today. Since beginning his career with Air Evac, Pilot Tim Wagoner, has completed well over 1,000 life-saving flights.
Compatriots from Crossroads present the medal to Tim Wagoner.
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEDAL FRANK BOONE - EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TRIGG COUNTY AMBULANCE SERVICE On Tuesday, May 20, compatriots from the Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter presented the Emergency Medical Services Medal to EMT Frank Boone in a surprise presentation during Emergency Medical Services Week. The presentation took place at the Trigg County Ambulance Service building. Local radio and newspaper covered the event. In November 1977 Frank was hired as the second employee, ever, of the Trigg County Ambulance Service. He has served our community for thirty-six years as an Emergency Medical Technician, and has been a pillar of the Ambulance Service. He is something of a permanent fixture in our community. Every patient he has served can testify that Frank Boone has gone above and beyond his duty to care for the people of Trigg County. The chapter also awarded Frank a Veteran’s Appreciation Certificate and Medal for his service in the United States Army in Vietnam.
Steve Mallory, Judge Executive Hollis Alexander, Honoree Frank Boone, Compatriot- in-process Kevin Stroud, and Chapter President Geoff Baggett
PAGE 11 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 LAW ENFORCEMENT COMMENDATION MEDAL RANDLE G. CRUSE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE (RETIRED) The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter presented the Law Enforcement Commendation to Randle G. Cruse on the evening of Tuesday, May 20. His family was present for the award. Randle Cruse entered the service of the Kentucky State Police in July 1971, serving in Kenton County, Mayfield, and Trigg County. He primarily served in Trigg County until his retirement in 1994, retiring at the rank of Senior Trooper. He also served as his post Hostage Negotiator and in Accident Reconstruction. After his retirement, he became a licensed Land Surveyor. He continues to operate his own business and serve the community in the elected office of Trigg County Surveyor. The chapter also awarded him a Veteran’s Appreciation Certificate and Medal for his service in the United States Army from 1969 until 1971.
Compatriots with Randle Cruse and family.
PAGE 12 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 GEORGE ROGERS CLARK MEMORIAL SERVICE NATIONAL SAR EVENT - VINCENNES, INDIANA MAY24, 2014
It was a large group at this year’s ceremony! Almost 30 wreaths presented at the memorial!
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PAGE 14 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR JUNE 2014 VETERAN’S MEMORIAL PLAZA DEDICATION LYON COUNTY COURTHOUSE - EDDYVILLE, KY MAY 26, 2014
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PAGE 17 NEWSLETTER OF THE COL. STEPHEN TRIGG CHAPTER - SAR APRIL 2014 Our First Chapter Streamer! June Calendar
June 7 - 1:00 PM Three grave markings: Patriots John Bennett, Chesley Calloway and Joshua Chapman. Location: Old Mill Cemetery near Hwy. 136 between Livermore and Hartford, Kentucky.
June 13 (Friday) & 14 (Saturday) Flag Day – Assisting the American Legion in The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter was awarded this flag streamer placing posts and flags on the “Field of Flags.” Work begins at for participation in the George Rogers Clark ceremony at the 9:00 AM both days Vincennes Rendezvous!
We will be adding it to our SAR flag at our June meeting on June 17 - Regular Chapter June 17! Meeting - 6:30 PM - Trigg County Museum Building We should be receiving two more streamers from the national office after the July Congress in Greenville, South Carolina.
Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter 1969 Kings Chapel Rd. Cadiz, KY 42211