MISSOURI COMPATRIOT Volume 27, No. 1 Newsletter of the Missouri Society, Sons of the American Revolution Spring 2013 SAR NATIONAL CONGRESS IN KC MOSSAR Hosts All of SAR, July 5-10, 2013 In just three short months, Compatriots from all over the country and The other tour is “Historic Independence.” This tour will probably around the world will be coming to Missouri fot the 123rd Annual include a short visit at the Harry & Bess Truman home, the Truman National Congress. Presidential Library, and a tour of the Frontier Trails Museum, where The annual Congress is comprised of many events. Beyond the one will learn about the Oregon, Santa Fe, and California trails which business meeting, there are activities which include the host reception, originated from this city. following the National Color Guard to the Memorial Service, the And, of course, the Congress is where much of the important Awards program (a chance to cheer on MOSSAR), optional tours, and business is conducted. The officially elected delegates of the 50 State the SAR Merchandise department. Many compatriots take advantage Societies and the several International Societies debate and vote on of the opportunity to meet and form new friendships with Compatriots By-Laws changes, genealogical standards, and other programs and from around the country. Lastly, compatriots will find that national policies. leaders are very accessible -- talk to the men who lead your Society. This Congress is a wonderful opportunity for MOSSAR The members of the MOSSAR Host Committee, headed by Compatriots to take advantage of the “home field” to see the National Executive Vice President Richard Bryant, have put together an Society in action, meet distant Compatriots, and enjoy the tours and attractive program and are working hard to make our guests feel entertainments. Any SAR Member (and his guests) are welcome. welcome. Some highlights of the plans: Registration information is available on the Congress website: The Downtown Kansas City Marriott, one of city’s finest, will be sar2013congress.com. Congress headquarters. Business sessions, banquets, merchandise, MOSSAR members also have an opportunity to support your credentials, and displays will all be located there. State Society’s hosting efforts by volunteering to be a guide, Kansas City was a famous river city during the westward registration clerk, or a related job. To help with the effort, contact expansion and river boats were essential transportation. But things Compatriot Russell DeVenney -- [email protected] happened – like sinking in the Missouri River! We’ll take a trip back in Hotel Reservations: Contracted group rate 119):The group time at a Friday night reception at the Arabia Steamboat Museum, rate is good from 4 July - 12 July 2013. Reservations may be made at: observing the fascinating 200 tons of cargo that was recovered from http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mcidt-kansas-city-marriott-downtown/ the 1856 sunken ship Arabia. Enter your arrival & departure date; Click on “Special Rates & The Missouri Society has worked with a professional tour planner Rewards”; Enter Group Code from below: to show you the best of the city. Discover “Historic Kansas City” on Saturday. You’ll see and visit sites that made this town a hub for Single/Double Occupancy: SARSARX traveling out west in the 19th century. One of the visits will include the Triple Occupancy: SARSARY Alexander Majors House, home of the man who started the Pony Quad Occupancy: SARSARZ Express, owned 3,000 oxen for hauling freight down the trails, and who was one of the first millionaires – in 1860. MOSSAR’s Host Reception on Saturday the 6th will take place at the National World War I Museum, the Nation’s only museum dedicated to the “war to end all wars”. The museum features videos and incredible displays. The U. S. Congress declared this museum as central to the centennial celebration of the 1st World War. There are two tour options for Wednesday. The “Art Museum” tour will visit the famous Nelson-Atkins and the Kemper Art Galleries. Page 2 MISSOURI COMPATRIOT Sring 2013 AND IN ADDITION.... WELCOME (Recently approved Supplemental Ancestors) Member Chapter Ancestor William Earl Carr ozark Mountain Robert Seat NEW MEMBERS.... Nicholas Marvin Koechig Fernando de Leyba Richard Borum New Member Chapter Ancestor Nicholas Marvin Koechig Fernando de Leyba Jacob Seay, Sr. Jake Daniel Borges Spirit of St. Louis Ezekiel Phillips Charles Elliott Lilly Fernando de Leyba Jacob Doran Collin Claude Louis Brink M. Graham Clark Noah Woodard Charles Elliott Lilly Fernando de Leyba Benjamin Harvey Kendall Ray Brink William C. Corum Noah Woodard Charles Elliott Lilly Fernando de Leyba John Harvey Kevin Andrew Brink William C. Corum Noah Woodard Daniel Ray McMurray Ozark Mountain Elisha Anthony Freddie Sherman Fair Christopher Casey Edmund Fair Daniel Ray McMurray Ozark Mountain George Yoakam David Rodney Fair Christopher Casey Edmund Fair William Christian Sizemore William C. Corum Thomas Hamblin Faisal Lee Hassan William C. Corum Mathias Ruble William John Tunks II Harry S Truman John Vivian, Sr. Toby Lee Hensley Spirit of ’76 Archillus Craft Christopher Darren Vedder Harry S Truman John Scruggs Richard Waldorf Hermann Ozark Mountain John McGaw Martin Edward White Fernando de Leyba Isaiah Reed Thomas Holly Holt Christopher Casey Timothy Holt Steven Martin White Fernando de Leyba Isaiah Reed Harold Henry Kerr II M. Graham Clark William Woods Jimmie Dale Kirklink Fernando de Leyba Nathaniel William Ralls Donald Curtiss Kohler Spirit of ’76 Enoch David Donald Doulas Kohler Spirit of ’76 Enoch David IN MEMORIAM.... The following Compatriots have recently passed away: Patrick Douglas Kohler Spirit of ’76 Enoch David Member Chapter Date Richard Allen Mathews Independence Patriots Paul Scheibly Robert William Ryerson, Sr. Member at Large 09 October 2012 Timothy Filmore Morgan Alexander Majors David Sleeper Kenneth Francis Crabtree independence Patriots 15 December 2012 Clarke Embree Nichols William C. Corum William McHargue Chester Claudine Ishmael Lewis and Clark 16 December 2012 Harrison Dan Philbrick II Ozark Mountain Joseph Philbrick Ernest Howard Swann Martin Warren 09 January 2013 Adam Matthew Quint Harry S. Truman John Crozier Richard Eugene Duncan Harry S Truman 14 January 2013 James William Quint II Harry S. Truman John Crozier Henry Ford Weaver William C. Corum 14 January 2013 Christopher Alan Rathmann William C. Corum Thomas Cowing Addison Chalmers Lawton Harry S Truman 17 January 2013 Samuel Owen Rathmann William C. Corum Thomas Cowing Daniel Lee Scott Spirit of St. Louis William Toney William A. H. Slinkard Allen Laws Oliver William Street Cox Compatriot Bryant Honored by TRANSFERS FROM ANOTHER STATE SOCIETY FBI New Member Chapter Ancestor MOSSAR Executive Vice-President Richard T. Bryant, a Kansas City Frederick P. Kaffenberger Alexander Majors Robert Shannon attorney, is the recipient of the 2012 FBI Director’s Community Roger Wayne Vaughn Ozark Patriots Hezikiah Applegate Leadership Award. The Award, which is presented annually by the FBI Director was initiated in 1990 to publicly recognize individuals or organizations whose achievements in crime prevention and NSSAR Korean Service Veterans education have had an exemplary impact on the community and Corps furthered the efforts of law enforcement. Each year, one individual or organization is selected and recognized by each of the FBI’s 56 field The National Society, SAR has recently announced a new offices. This award will be presented to Mr. Bryant by FBI Director program to honor Compatriots who served our country in Korea Robert Mueller, III in April, 2013 at a formal ceremony at FBI by the formation of the NSSAR Korean Service Veterans Headquarters in Washington, DC. Corps. Mr. Bryant not only supports area community outreach, but is All SAR members in good standing who served in Korea, very supportive of law enforcement and the mission of law either during the Korean War or in the Defense of Korea are enforcement. Mr. Bryant serves on the Kansas City Mayors Violent eligible for a Certificate of Patriotism for their service as a Crime Commission specifically recommending innovative and member of the United States Armed Forces, signed by the effective programs and solutions that will reduce crime across the NSSAR President-General. city. Mr. Bryant works tirelessly with current and retired law The following medals are associated with the Korean War and Defense of Korea: Korean Service Medal (eligibility dates enforcement to advance cooperation within the community.. 25 June 1950-27 July 1953); Korean Defense Service Medal Mr. Bryant , a Knight Templar with the Temple of Jerusalem, (eligibillty begins 28 July 1954); Armed Forces Expeditionary works on funding issues and facilitating for events supporting area Medal; United Nations Service Medal for Korea; and Republic benevolent service and is deeply involved in leadership roles with the of Korea War Service Medal. The awarding or authorizing of Sons of the American Revolution. Additionally, Mr. Bryant serves as one or more of these medals (as indicated on your DD-214) a key leader in the local and national FBI Citizens Academy Alumni should be adequate proof. Association supporting area community outreach, the national child Application forms will be available soon. Further identification program and the FBI Citizens Academy Alumni information available from: Bill Groth, MOSSAR Veterans Association throughout the United States. Mr. Bryant serves as a Chairman, [email protected] leader and ambassador for the FBI and law enforcement. FBI Special Agent in Charge Michael Kasten Spring 2012 MISSOURI COMPATRIOT Page 3 Scouts Cited For Exemplary 2012 Naval Sea Cadets Honored Patriotism The Fernando de Leyba and Spirit of St. Louis Chapters honored four Naval American flags line both sides of Route C in Russelville around the Sea Cadets of the Battleship Missouri Division at a December 15th, 2012 holidays of Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Awards Luncheon. Each Cadet received the SAR Bronze Good Citizen Medal with Certificate.