Utah Patriot 2019 - Issue 1 Utah Society Sons of the American Role Models for Youth Revolution Today we live in a world where it seems many that our youth understand the price paid for free- of our heroes come from fiction. Iron Man, Aqua- dom. The epic story of the American Revolution is one of the greatest stories in the history of the Inside this issue: man, and new darker versions of Luke Skywalk- er, Batman and Superman. In recent years Holly- world. It is the story of the Declaration of Inde- pendence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and of Role Models for Youth 1 wood has provided numerous “superheroes” for our youth to cheer for as they battle evil and the creation of a depth and breadth of freedom, The American Revolution - 1779 2 overcome obstacles that threaten the peace of unknown among mankind until the establishment of the world. These imagined individuals in their the United States of America. George Washington’s Birthday 3 made-up situations can provide entertainment as The American Revolution contains the stories of Celebration well as object lessons for good and bad. great men such as Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, New Members Welcome 3 Fiction can be useful in teaching principles of life Adams, Madison, Hamilton, Marion, Greene, Lafa- as we have learned from childhood stories such yette, Knox, Jones, and Hancock; as well as great Fort Buenaventura Rendezvous 4 as Hansel and women such as Abigail, Gretel, Sleeping Dolly, Martha, Marga- Memorial Day ret, Lucy, Mary, Mercy, 4 Beauty, and the Wiz- A Day for Remembering ard of Oz. Stories Betsy, Elizabeth, Cathe- rine, Sybil, Nancy, and Annual Membership Meeting with role models and 5 Esther. Report object lessons are important to helping How well do our chil- “Celebrate America” Awards and 5 children develop and dren know the stories of Recognition Banquet grow into responsible these patriots? Do they Utah SAR Says Farewell to adults. Yet, there is know of their sacrifices, 6 Compatriots something key that their contributions, their children need beyond Book Review 7 strength and fortitude? make believe; they Do they know of the need to have real price they paid for Utah SAR President’s Message 7 stories of real peo- Source: https://www.timetoast.com/timelines/public-education freedom? Our patriot ple, of real Heros who actually lived and are not ancestors gave us a precious birthright. Do we Mark Your Calendar 8 just imaginary. know what it is? Do our children know what it is? How will we value and preserve what we do not State Offices 8 As Americans we are blessed with a rich history containing true-real-life stories of individuals understand, value and appreciate? The freedom who provide examples of compassion, charity, we have been given requires us to strive to fulfill kindness, courage, determination, loyalty, perse- the responsibilities associated with it. We must be verance, integrity, or strength — and many other prepared and willing to do as they did, to pre- attributes and values that we can admire in oth- serve our cherished freedoms and liberty. ers and seek to emulate. As Sons of the Ameri- The American Revolution is resplendent with true can Revolution, we have our ancestors, and the stories of men and women, whose actions and lives other patriots who were resolved to do their merit our remembering them. We must seek to part to bring about the Independence and Free- embrace their values, as well as the principles by dom of the American colonists. Their stories are which they stood firmly to achieve America's inde- essential to be told and to be remembered, as pendence and freedom. As Sons of the American Visit the Utah SAR website at: they comprise the essence of our American Herit- Revolution may we do our part to share these sto- www.UtahSocietySAR.org age, and serve as reminders as to the type of ries with our posterity and community to help the people our youth should be as Americans. coming generation to value what truly matters See past issues of Utah Patriot, Calendar most. of Events and other Utah SAR Information. The actions and deeds of those who won Ameri- ca's Independence need to be told and retold so Notice: Non-original images/graphics were obtained from Wikimedia Commons Public Domain. Page 2 Utah Patriot - 2019 - Issue 1 1779 - The American Revolution - 240 Years Lee launched a nighttime raid on the British controlled fort. Lee was rewarded by the Second Continental Congress with a gold medal, the Ago - Lest We Forget . only non-general to receive such an January 22 – Claudius Smith award during the war. (Loyalist guerrilla leader) is September 12-21 – Battle of Baton hanged at Goshen, Orange Rouge: Spanish troops under Bernado County, New York for acts of de Galvez capture the city from the terrorism upon the people of British. the surrounding communities, September 16–October 18 – Siege of including aiding British ally Savannah. The siege itself consisted of Chief Joseph Brant. a joint Franco-American attempt to February 23–25 – The Battle retake Savannah. On October 9 a of Vincennes or The Fall of Fort major assault against the British siege Sackville – Frontier battle won Siege of Fort Vincennes works failed. During the attack, Polish by American militia forces. nobleman Count Casimir Pulaski, lead- Bernardo de Gálvez 1st Viscount of Galveston June 1 – Benedict Arnold is court martialed for malfeasance in his ing the combined cavalry forces on the treatment of government property. American side, was mortally wounded. With the failure of the joint June 16 – In support of the U.S., Spain attack, the siege was abandoned, and the British remained in control declares war on England. of Savannah until July 1782, near the end of July 3 - 5 - British Major General the war. Tryon's division lands in East Haven Connecticut, met with spirited resistance September 23 – Battle from a band of local militia, take Black of Flamborough Head: Rock Fort. The American ship Bon- homme Richard, com- July 7 – Tryon's forces in the Battle of manded by John Paul Fairfield destroy 54 barns, 47 store- Jones, engages the Brit- houses, burned 83 homes, two churches, Siege of Savannah ish ship Serapis. Jones and municipal buildings including a Benedict Arnold famously says, “I have schoolhouse, the courthouse and the not yet begun to fight!” The Bonhomme Richard sinks, but the Ameri- local jail. cans board the Serapis and other vessels, and are victorious. July 11 – In the Battle of Norwalk October 4 – The Fort Wilson Riot takes place. After the British had Tyron's forces are weakly opposed by abandoned Philadelphia, Attorney James Wilson successfully defend- about 50 local militia, easily dispersed. ed at trial 23 people from property seizure and exile by the radical The destruction of the village and its government of Pennsylvania. A mob whipped up by liquor and the commercial infrastructure destroyed. writings and speeches of Joseph Reed, president of Pennsylvania's July 16 – United States forces led by Supreme Executive Council, marched on Congressman Wilson's home General Anthony Wayne capture at Third and Walnut Streets. Wilson and 35 of his colleagues barri- Stony Point, New York from British caded themselves in his home, later nicknamed Fort Wilson. In the troops. fighting that ensued, six died, and 17 to 19 were wounded. The city's July 22 – Battle of Minisink. The Go- soldiers, the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry and Baylor's 3rd shen Militia is destroyed by Great Continental Light Dragoons, eventually intervened and rescued Wilson Britain's ally - Mohawk Chief Joseph and his colleagues. The rioters were Brant's forces. Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant pardoned and released by Joseph Reed. July 24 – American forces led by Commodore Dudley Saltonstall launch the Penobscot Expedition in what is now Castine, Maine, result- November 2 – The North Carolina ing in the worst naval defeat in U.S. history until Pearl Harbor. General Assembly carves a new county from Dobbs County, North Carolina and August 1 – Francis Scott names it Wayne County in honor of Key is born. Author of United States General Anthony Wayne. The Star Spangled Ban- ner (died 1843). December 25 – Fort Nashborough, later to become Nashville, Tennessee, is August 19 – Battle of founded by James Robertson. Paulus Hook brought the Patriots success over December 1779 – May 1780 Continen- British forces when Ma- tal Army in fifth winter quarters at Mor- Anthony Wayne jor Light Horse Harry ristown. Penobscot Expedition All images courtesy of WikiMedia.org Utah Patriot - 2019 - Issue 1 Page 3 George Washington Birthday Banquet — pendence, and the reasons the patriots took up arms, as well as what freedom and liberty meant to those who opposed the tyranny A Statue, An Artist, and a TV Star of British rule. On February 23, 2019 a standing room only group of people After Stan’s presentation, President Bill Simpson took a moment to filled the “Liberty Hall” facility express his thanks to Stan for his dedication and determination in in Farr West, Utah. Members presenting this message of the Patriots and the sacrifices they en- and guests were welcomed by dured in the struggle for independence. He also expressed his grat- Utah SAR President Bill Simp- itude to Stan for being a repeat speaker at Utah SAR events and son, who conducted a new presented him with a Sons of the American Revolution challenge member installation ceremony. coin, while explaining Raymond Vance Brown and the significance of the Paul David Nichols became the coin. [Stan was previ- Utah SAR's newest compatriots. ously awarded the SAR Paul David Nichols and Raymond Vance Brown After the installation ceremony, Silver Good Citizenship are inducted as Compatriots of the Utah SAR President Simpson opened the medal.] event, which began with a heartfelt invocation offered by Utah SAR With the conclusion of Chaplain Wade Alexander.