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Virginia Bulletin Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution ______2010-11 Volume XXXIV No On-line Virginia Bulletin Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution ___________________________________________________________________ 2010-11 Volume XXXIV No. 4 General William Campbell Chapter ….. “Keeping History of the American Revolution Alive” Since Memorial Day, May 2006, the General William Campbell Chapter has been actively involved in all Memorial Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies and Dedications of Memorials at the Veterans Memorial Park in Abingdon, Virginia. Permanent memorials have been dedicated in the Park to American Revolution patriots, including “Spirit of 1776” in, 2006, the “Overmountain Men” in 2009, and the “Citizen Soldiers/Minutemen” Memorial on Memorial Day, May 30, 2010. The Chapter’s most recent Veterans Day Ceremony was last year when the “Liberty & Peace Tree” Memorial was dedicated. The Memorial is a one-of-a-kind in the entire United States, a Bronze Tree & Peace Dove attached to a seven- ton granite monument that towers over the east end of the Ceremonial Grounds. It is most impressive with the words “Peace & Liberty” inscribed on the branches of the Bronze Tree in 22 different languages. “The first “Liberty Tree” was an American Elm Tree that stood on the Boston Commons in Boston, Mass. prior to the American Revolution. The famous “Boston Tea Party” on December 6, 1773 resulted from a rally under the Elm. News of the “Liberty Tree” spread throughout the colonies. Thereafter, many communities had their own Liberty Tree where citizens would gather to express their grievances against the British, while giving an appearance of a group just chatting beneath a shade tree. Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution 2010-2011 Officers * Robert L. “Bob” Bowen. ……………………………………………...President 78 Smithfield Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 540-374-1720 [email protected] * Mark S. Brennan, Sr, Esq. ……………..……………………… President-elect 2120 Christendom Drive, Midlothian, VA 23113 (H) 804-379-6363 (O) 804-237-8804 [email protected] President Bob Bowen * Henry P. Williams III, PhD…………………………………2nd Vice President All good things must come to an end. And, 841W.LeighDr.,Charlottesville,VA22901 434-938-8141 2010-11 has proved to be all I had hoped it [email protected] would be … and more. Consider all of Virginia’s 26 Chapters * Kent S. Webber ………………………………………………3rd Vice President donating $500 or more to the Center for 9405 Delancey Dr., Vienna, VA 22182-3410 703-938-8141 Advancing America’s Heritage to all of the [email protected] Chapters participating in the National Flag Certificate program, the Virginia Society has *William A. Broadus, Jr. ………………………………………………..Secretary stepped to the plate and demonstrated it is 10133BrandonWay,Manassas,VA20109 703-361-2665 an organization of which its members can be [email protected] proud. Our special program to dedicate a plaque * Frederick N. Elofson……..……………………………………………Treasurer honoring 24 Revolutionary War soldiers or 21 Paula Maria Dr., Newport News, VA 23606 757-596-6825 patriots buried in a single cemetery near [email protected] Raphine in the Valley (along with 24 other soldiers who served during the War of 1812), * Walter Jervis Sheffield, Esq…………………………………….…...Chancellor brought credit to the Society and the 14 1314 Sophia St., Fredericksburg, VA 22401-3742 540-371-2370 Chapters that attended. The program was [email protected] organized by Graves Registration Chairman Mike Lyman. Brent D. Morgan…………………………………………………...…….Registrar The same could be said about the special 8091 Pantego Ln., Mechanicsville, VA 23116-5837 804-550-3039 program to commemorate a 1788 meeting [email protected] near Orange between James Madison and the Elder John Leland to discuss making Frederick S. Downs, Jr. ………………………………………...……….Historian freedom of religion part of Madison’s 28 Little Chestnut Lane, Lyndhurst, VA 22852 540-941-8148 proposed Bill of Rights. Thirteen Chapters [email protected] attended that special program. VASSAR Chaplain Nick Minich and past VASSAR Rev. Henry N. F. Minich…………………………………………….…..Chaplain President Jim Bayne had the lead on this 3115 Dundee Rd., Earlysville, VA 22936 434-975-0569 program. [email protected] I am also proud of the 11 Chapters represented in South Boston the week after W. McKenzie Wallenborn, MD……………………………….……….....Surgeon we began our 2010-2011 journey to help 700 Rugby Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22903 434-293-6779 commemorate the 229th anniversary of the [email protected] Crossing of the Dan, sponsored by the Dan River Chapter. COL Andrew M. Johnson……………….……….........………..National Trustee And, the more than 100 people 1200 South Monroe St., Arlington, VA 22204 703-892-4247 representing nine Chapters who gathered at [email protected] the Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria to honor retired Marine Corps General Peter Robert L. “Bob” Bowen ……………………………..Alternate National Trustee Pace by presenting him the SAR Gold Good 78 Smithfield Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22406 540-374-1720 Citizenship Medal. Thank you, Bob Carr, [email protected] Mark Brennan, and Joe Dooley. * Executive Committee First Lady Helen and I traveled more than 20,000 miles in pursuit of our obligation to you. And, we enjoyed each and every mile of that journey. However, none of what we The on-line Virginia Bulletin is published quarterly by the Virginia Society, Sons of the did could have been achieved without the American Revolution. Editor: Robert L. “Bob” Bowen, 78 Smithfield Way, Fredericksburg, support of every member of the Virginia VA 22406 EMAIL: [email protected] Chapters wishing to report on their activities, Society and the officers you gave me to help should send their reports to the Editor. Email submissions preferred, to Bob Bowen – share the load. We are in your debt. EMAIL: [email protected] Semper Fi - Bob Bowen VASSAR’S Flag Certificate Program recognizes a wide range of worthy recipients and brings recognition to Chapters by their communities. The VASSAR Flag Certificate program was initiated in 2001 so Virginia would be eligible for the National Society’s annual Admiral Furlong award. That award, a streamer, goes to state societies that present a Flag Certificate during the calendar year along with at least 50% of the Chapters in that state. Virginia won the award in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 and State Chairman Dr. Kirk Sheap, MD challenged all of VASSAR’s 26 Chapters to present a Flag Certificate in 2010, so VASSAR would have 100% participation in our 10th year. All Chapters met the challenge! Congratulations, Kirk. VASSAR will be recognized on Awards Night at the Annual Congress in Winston-Salem, NC in July. In the interim, each VASSAR Chapter is receiving a special streamer for their flag commemorating our 10th straight Admiral Furlong Award win. (LEFT) The Col. Fielding Lewis Chapter presented its annual Flag Certificate to the National Marine Corps Museum at Quantico on November 8. Among other Flags displayed at the Museum, there is a diorama of the Flag Raising on Iwo Jima during World War Two. Retired Marine Colonel Marv Pixton, Chapter President, presented the certificate to Museum Director Liz Ezell. Bill Turner recited the National Sojourner’s “Toast to the Flag” during the presentation ceremony. (RIGHT) The General William Campbell Chapter presented its annual Flag Certificate to the Johnson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee in December. After the ceremony, the hospital’s chief executive officer, San McMurray, said “We have proudly displayed the American flag for a number of years in support of our country and our men and women of the Armed Forces. We will continue to do so in the future.” Chapter President John Elliott presented the certificate to McMurray. Others shown include Jack Butterworth, Jerry Wimmer and Rev. Bill Graybeal. Among others receiving the special Flag Streamer during their Annual Meeting were the George Washington Chapter (President Bob Carr accepting) and the Colonel Fielding Lewis Chapter (President Marv Pixton accepting.) 3 More than 100 Compatriots and guests gathered in Alexandria to present Gen. Peter Pace, USMC (Ret) the SAR Gold Good Citizenship Medal Retired Army Colonel Bob Carr orchestrated a series of toasts to our national’s leaders, past and present. He toasted George Washington. Marine Corps General Peter Pace, retired (second from left), the first Marine to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was honored by the Virginia Society on January 8 at the Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria. The George Washington Chapter hosted the gala event. (L-R) Genealogist General Joe Dooley; General Pace; President General David Sympson; VASSAR President- elect Mark Brennan and George Washington Chapter President Bob Carr. Retired Marine Corps Colonel Paul Briggs toasted General Pace. (L-R) President General Bruce Wilcox (2007-08); VASSAR 2nd Vice President Phil Williams” remembers the ladies” in attendance; and it was a time for old friends to meet and greet new friends. (L-R) VASSAR President-elect Mark Brennan and VASSAR Treasurer Rick Elofson and Retired Navy Captain Don Kellerman VASSAR’s youngest President Tom Burch (34) in 1974-75 and his wife Linda. Tom helped toasted the SAR. support the program through his National Vietnam Veterans Foundation. 4 General Pace gave a stirring account of his 40 years service in the Marine Corps, from his days as a midshipman at the Naval Academy, combat service in Vietnam as a platoon leader, various assignments of major military commands and his final tour as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Never one to forget the troops assigned to him, Immediately following his retirement at the Pentagon, General Pace went to the Vietnam Memorial ... Genealogist General Joe Dooley walked to Panel 50W ...and placed a 3x5 card on which he had attached his four-star explained the significance of the Gold insignia. The card read: “For Guido Farinaro USMC. These are yours – not mine! With Good Citizenship Medal and introduced love and respect, your platoon leader, Pete Pace.” Lance Corporal Farinaro was the first General Pace.
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