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Volume XVLI Summer 2018 Number 2

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The Pennsylvania Society SAR commissioned and procured a work of art bronze bust by Sculptor Pierre Lefebvre of the Comte de Rochambeau, c.1781, and gifted it to the Fine Arts Department at Lafayette College in Easton, PA, The bust was delivered to the College on April 18, 2018 by the sculptor and SAR Compatriots Lanny Patten and Don Drewry. It was received by LC Curator Michiko Okaya, Artifacts Curator Diane Shaw and French faculty member Olga Anna Duhl. This College holds a major collection of fine art and artifacts from the life of the Marquis de Lafayette and French participation in the American Revolution. The bust is to become a major item in a new public exhibition at the college.

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President’s Remarks

Raynold L. Prusia, Sr. , PASSAR President

Here is hoping that the Pennsylvania SAR (PASSAR) Pennsylvania Society, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will have a good fiscal year 2018-2019. The Former President, Gregory J. Shively did a commendable service to the Pennsylvania SAR this past year, and we as a state society did accomplish a few achievements throughout the year. In August 2017. we hosted the Atlantic Middle States Conference, SAR at Gettysburg. The newly chartered Benjamin Franklin SAR Chapter, Venango County, Franklin was established with twenty two members/dual members.

The Pennsylvania SAR 125th Annual Board Meeting was well represented with 38 officers/members in attendance. The Annual BOM Meeting was held at the King of Prussia. Hosted by the Philadelphia Continental SAR chapter recently in May. The National SAR President General, Larry Guzy also attended this BOM.

We do need more Pennsylvania SAR chapters' representation and participation at the Quarterly BOM Meetings scheduled for Summer - Aug, Fall – Nov, 2018 Winter Feb, 2019 and also the Annual Spring BOM Meeting - May 2019. We do thank the chapters that have planned to host/sponsor the BOM Quarterly Meetings during our fiscal year 2018-2019. The Summer BOM Meeting is to be sponsored by the General Arthur St. Clair Chapter at Ligonier, PA on 3 - 4 Aug 2018. Please get your reservations to Dr. Ernest Sutton by 27 July 2018. Likewise, we thank the Continental Congress Chapter, York for hosting the Fall BOM Meeting 2 - 3 Nov 2018, the Conococheague Chapter, Chambersburg for hosting the Winter BOM Meeting 1-2 Feb 2019, and the Spring 126th Annual BOM Meeting hosted by the Erie Chapter, Erie 3-4 May 2019.

I am also the designated Pennsylvania SAR (PASSAR) Trustee 2018, and I am planning on attending the National SAR 128th Congress, Houston, TX on 13 – 19 July 2018. As you all may know, there is a proposed amendment to the National SAR (NSSAR) Constitution, Article III, by the Virginia SAR Society that proposes to insert, “whether by blood or legally decreed adoption” into the wording for eligible membership of the SAR. The National SAR Genealogical Committee has recently voted against this proposed Amendment as it would definitely be detrimental to the Lineal Descendants attribute of the SAR. I will be voting, “No!” and hopefully this amendment will be voted down.

One of my goals is that Pennsylvania can grow its membership by 10% per year. The membership at this time is about 1,600 Active Members. I would like to see chapters' membership increase of 10% by the next Annual BOM meeting 4 May 2019. If we could keep our membership growth at 10% per year, we would have 2,130 Members by the year of 2021.

The Pennsylvania SAR Committee has three chairmanships that need to be filled. The C.A.R. /SAR Liaison, Friends of the Library and the Patriot Records (Graves & Biographies) positions. Compatriot Emmett J. Haralson, Jr is filling in as the Public Service & Heroism Chairman and William E. Harry is the Flag Committee Chairman. So, we need volunteers to fill the C.A.R./SAR Liaison, Friends of the Library and Patriot Records positions.

Regards and take care,

Raynold L. Prusia, Sr. Pennsylvania SAR President


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Spring & Annual Quarterly Meeting

Pennsylvania Society Sons of the American Revolution

May 5, 2018

ValleyForgeCasinoResort1160FirstAvenue,KingofPrussia,PA

The quarterly Board of Management (BOM) meeting was held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the ValleyForgeCasinoResort,KingofPrusia,PA. It was hosted by the Philadelphia Continental Chapter; President Greg Shively in command. There were 42 compatriots present, 41 with voting privileges, a quorum was declared.

The meeting was called to order at 0904 as the colors were posted by the color guard. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by PASSAR 1st Vice President, Raynold Prusia, followed by the singing of the National Anthem led by James Hall. The Pledge to the SAR was led by 3rd VP, Wayne R. Strasbaugh. Compatriot Rev. David Felts gave the Invocation. Compatriot Wayne Strasbaugh, Esq. was appointed parliamentarian.

President Gregory Shively introduced the President General Larry Guzy.

Roll Call Officers of the Society: President, Greg J. Shively First VP, Raynold L. Prusia, Sr. Third VP, Wayne R. Strasbaugh Secretary, James F. Hall Treasurer, Donald E Mengle President General, Larry T. Guzy

District Deputies: #1 Wayne R. Strasbaugh, Esq. #7 Gary A. Wiser

#9 Gary W. Timmons #8 Ernest L. Sutton, MD #11 William E. Harry

Former Society Presidents: J. Thomas Showler – 2002 & 2010 Miles K. Dechant – 2005 Lanny R. Patten – 2008 Eric H. Troutman – 2014 Ernest L. Sutton, MD – 2013 Donald E. Mengle – 2016 Joseph B. McMullen – 2015

Chapters

• Benjamin Franklin – Emmett Haralson• Centre County – Gary Wiser, Donald Mengle• Continental Congress –Joseph McMullen, Michael Seibert, Russell Mills• Erie – Raynold Prusia, Sr., William Harry, J. Thomas Showler• Gen. Anthony Wayne – Rev. David Felts• Gov. Joseph Hiester – Eric Troutman, Miles Dechant, Raymond

Longacre, David Shultz, Floyd Turner, Sean Teaford• George Washington – Gary Timmons, Kurt Winter• Gen. Arthur St Clair – Col Ernest Sutton, MD.• Harris Ferry – Andrew Lick, Richard Wenner (also Washington Crossing)


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• Philadelphia Continental – Lanny Patten, Gregory Shively, Wayne Strasbaugh, George Clarke, James Hall, Ellis Adams, Phillip Anders, LTC Herb Armstrong, Kelsey Brown, Col. John Gibson, Richard Miller, John Mitchell, Frank O’Donnell, John Teaford, Fred Fonseca.

• Northeast – Gene Moyer• Somerset Cambria – William Lehman• Washington Crossing – Richard Wenner

CHAPTERS WITH NO REPRESENTATION Conococheague Gen. James Potter Frontier Patriots Fort Jackson

Fort Halifax Tiadaghton Christopher Gist Washingtonburg William Maclay

President Shively awarded FP Miles Dechant a Silver Roger Sherman medal as he was unable to attend the evening event when medals are normally awarded.

President General Larry Guzy awarded Compatriot Emmett Haralson with a Military War Service certificate.

President’s Remarks: President Shively stated that his comments were in the BOM booklet and that he had nothing to add.

Minutes of February BOM: motion to accept (1st by FP Lanny Patten, 2nd by Gene Moyer) – APPROVED.

Treasurer’s Report: (pp 20-28) was submitted by FP Don Mengle. A motion to approve (subject to audit) was made by FP Joe McMullen (2nd by FP Ernest Sutton) – UNANIMOUS.

Registrar’s Report: FP Eric Troutman submitted the registrar’s report (see pages 29-39). A motion was made by FP Miles Dechant (2nd by FP Joe McMullen) for approval – UNANIMOUS.

Officers & Committee Reports

Note: Officers Reports are presented in the BOM booklet, however, those officers who have additional comments are shown below. (NTA = nothing to add).

1st Vice Presidents Report (Raynold Prusia): Noted that there is an opening for a chapter to sponsor the February 2019 meeting.

DAR/SAR Liaison: FP Joe McMullen added that Deloris Wolfe (DAR – Missouri) had referred new SAR members. A motion was made to have any DAR member (not exclusively Pennsylvania) be in the recognition referral program. Motion carried.

Flag Report: FP Dr. Sutton reported that NSSAR has approved a new SAR Flag Retirement Certificate.

CAR/SAR Liaison (p.73): Compatriot Floyd N. Turner II is stepping down as chairman and passing the responsibility to another interested Compatriot.

Graves & Biography: Compatriot Floyd N. Turner, II, is stepping down as chairman.

Medals & Awards: FP J. Thomas Showler asked that the PASSAR awards be approved (2nd by FP Don Mengle) – UNANIMOUS.

Friends of the Library: FP Miles K. Dechant (p. 82) suggested that it is time to “pass the baton.” He is stepping down as chairman. In honor of Miles’ dedicated work, a motion was made to donate $300 to the Friends of the Library as a Ben Franklin Subscriber. 1st by FP Joe McMullen, 2nd by Gene Moyer. Motion passed unanimously.

Rochambeau Bust: The Pennsylvania Society SAR commissioned and procured a work of art bronze bust by Sculptor Pierre Lefebvre of the Comte de Rochambeau, c.1781, and gifted it to the Fine Arts Department at Lafayette College in Easton, PA. The bust was delivered to the College on April 18, 2018 by the sculptor and SAR Compatriots FP Lanny Patten and Don Drewry. It was received by LC Curator Michiko Okaya, Artifacts Curator Diane Shaw and French faculty member Olga Anna Duhl. The bust is to become a major item in a new public exhibition at the College. Facebook posting https://www.facebook.com/groups/sonsofthe americanrevolution/permalink/10156309798133695/.

Rumbaugh Oration Contest: The Gen. Arthur St. Clair chapter submitted an oration by Ms. Hattie Marie Lindey, a junior at Frazer High School in Perryopolis. Her oration on “Heroes of the American Revolution” will be given during the Annual Meeting PASSAR banquet.

PASSAR Web Master: In the eight weeks prior to the Spring BOM, a “Hit” counter was added to the PASSAR web site. Total “Hits” thus far is 1746. The counter will be reset after each quarterly BOM.


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Finance Report: Compatriot FP Don Mengle working with the finance committee has suggested that accounts may be transferred to PNC Bank, but this is subject to review by the finance committee members.

District Deputy Reports: NTA.

Eagle Scout: 1st place went to Kolbe Bien, Chester County Council; Philadelphia Continental Chapter Sponsor – Mark Burt; 2nd place went to Gerardo Palumbo, Cradle of Liberty; Sponsor – Mark Burt; and 3rd place went to Chad Miller, William Maclay Chapter; Sponsor – Fred Whitenight.

OldBusiness:CompatriotWayneStrasbaugh,Esq.,actingonbehalfofCompatriotFPWilliamMcKim,Esq.,amendmentchanges(seepp.45-47)theproposedchangeswerevotedonandapprovedbytheattendingmembership.

New Business: Compatriot Raynold Prusia noted that there are several vacancies in future chapter meetings beyond May 4, 2019 and is looking to fill these vacancies.

MOTION TO ADJOURN: A motion to adjourn was made the quarterly BOM meeting and moved at 1042 hours.

Pennsylvania Society Sons of the American Revolution

Minutes

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1160FirstAvenue,KingofPrussia,PA

The Annual meeting was called to order at 1043 hours by President Gregory Shively at the Valley Forge Casino Resort and the following slate of officers was offered for election:

Office Nominee President Raynold L. Prusia, Sr. 1st Vice President Wayne R. Strasbaugh, Esq. 2nd Vice President Rev. David J. Felts 3rd Vice President Andrew L. Lick Secretary James F. Hall Assistant Secretary vacant Treasurer FP Donald E. Mengle Assistant Treasurer Gary A. Wiser Registrar FP Eric H. Troutman Historian FP Ernest L. Sutton, MD Genealogist Don N. Drewry Chancellor FP William J. McKim,

Esq. Chaplain Rev David J. Felts Assistant Chaplain Rev Dr. Howell C. Sasser,

Jr. National Trustee (Past Pres.) FP Gregory J. Shively Alternate Trustee (1st VP) Wayne R. Strasbaugh, Esq. Reserve Manager – expires 2019 William H. Haynes


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Reserve Manager– expires 2020 FP Lanny R. Patten Reserve Manager– expires 2021 FP William J. McKim,

Esq. District Deputy #1 (3 year term expires 2019) Wayne R. Strasbaugh, Esq. District Deputy #2 (3 year term expires 2019) Don N. Drewry District Deputy #3 (3 year term expires 2019) Bruce L. Dietrich District Deputy #4 (3 year term expires 2021) Richard L. Wenner District Deputy #5 (3 year term expires 2018) Don E. Knaus District Deputy #6 (3 year term expires 2018) Steve E. Troutman District Deputy #7 (3 year term expires 2018) Gary A. Wiser District Deputy #8 (3 year term expires 2020) FP Ernest L. Sutton, MD. District Deputy #9 (3 year term expires 2020) Gary W. Timmons District Deputy #10 (3 year term expires 2020) John L. Carroll (Willing to

serve only until 2019) District Deputy #11 (3 year term expires 2020) William E. Harry Executive Committee Bylaw 7.01 provides that 5 members-at-large are to be elected for 1 yr. terms and in addition to the 5 elected members, the President, the 1st Vice President, the Secretary and the Treasurer shall also serve.

President Shively called for additional nominations from the floor 3 times. Compatriot Russell L. Mills from the Continental Congress Chapter offered to fill the position as Assistant Secretary and hearing no objections was added to the Slate. The Question was called and approved unanimously.

Atlantic Middle States Association: The next AMSA will be hosted by the Virginia Society August 10-12, 2018, at the Newport News Marriott at City Center, Newport News, VA 23206. Reservations need to be made by July 17th, to guarantee the group rate of $116 – see p 99 of the booklet. A motion was made by FP Ernest Sutton to nominate FP William J. McKim, Esq. as VPG of the Middle Atlantic States District for 2019-20 at the next MASD next meeting. UNANIMOUS.

Budget: The budget which had been reviewed at the Winter BOM was reviewed and voted upon. Accepted by the voting members. PASSAR AWARDS: Chapter Activities KEYSTONE Plaque + Flag Streamer Winners by size: Small (Somerset Cambria), Medium (Gen Arthur St. Clair), Large (Philadelphia Continental) Chapter Activities Flag Streamers Five chapters (see p. 74) AG Trimble Chapter Membership Trophy: Christopher Gist Chapter Top-Line Signer Membership KEYSTONE Plaque:

C. Kelsey Brown (Philadelphia Continental)JROTC Unit KEYSTONE Plaque: Cumberland Valley High School (Harris Ferry) Marshall E. Lignian Top-Line Signer Certificate:

Thirty-nine compatriots See pp.35

Hosting National Congress: – discussion evolved around when and where would a National Congress be held in 2023 or 2024, but much must be considered and the dates still remain for 2024 – location Philadelphia?

Delegates for 128th Annual Congress – Houston TX: – delegate forms are being mailed to all interested PASSAR Compatriots for the July 13 -18, 2018 event.

The Annual Meeting adjourned until evening banquet

Christ Church Service: A memorial was held at “Old Swedes Church – Bridgeport, PA. Both Rev. Felts and Rev Sasser officiated at the service and our departed members were eulogized as mentioned on page 95 plus Compatriot George Mohr of the Philadelphia Continental Chapter who passed on 4/27/2018 and Compatriot Charles Weirich of the George Washington Chapter who passed on 4/29/2018.


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Evening Banquet: was attended by 64 attendees with introductions and greeting by President Shively and President General Guzy who introduced distinguished guests: PA DAR Regent Cynthia B. Sweeney, PA CAR President Emerson Sites-Byers, and PA CAR Senior President Brandie Klee.

YOUTH AWARDS:

Joseph S. Rumbaugh Oration – Ms. Hattie Marie Lindey from Frazier High School, Perryopolis, PA presented her oration “Heroes of the Revolution,” after which she was presented with the Oration Neck Medallion. Sponsor: Gen Arthur St Clair Chapter.

The Eagle Scout award was presented to Kolbe Bien. Sponsor: Philadelphia Continental Chapter.

The JROTC Outstanding Cadet award was presented to Army Cadet Major Cameron Barnettfrom the Cumberland Valley High School, Mechanicsburg, PA. Sponsor: Harris Ferry Chapter.

Knight Essay was awarded to Ms. Katherine Sabak from the Armstrong Jr/Sr High School, Kittanning, PA. Sponsor: Pittsburgh Chapter. She was unable to attend.

The Americanism Elementary School Historical Poster winner was Ms. Sofia M. Fitzgerald from the Eisenhower Elementary School, Camp Hill, PA. Sponsor: Harris Ferry. She was unable to attend.

PASSAR AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

Certificates of Appreciation were presented to:

W. Clayton Dawson, Joseph B. McMullen, Raynold L Prusia, Wayne Strasbaugh, Eric Troutman, and William Harry

Silver Roger Sherman Medals were presented to:

George M. Clarke, Miles K. Dechant, Rev David J. Felts, L. Carl Fletcher, William E. Harry, William J. McKim, Rev. Howell C. Sasser, J. Thomas Showler, Gary W. Timmons, Floyd Turner and Gary A. Wiser. Patriot Medals were presented to:

Donald E. Mengle and James F. Hall

State Medal of Distinguished Service presented to:

Ernest L. Sutton, MD

NATIONAL SOCIETY AWARDS AND RECOGNITION:

Former State Society President Certificate:

Gregory Shively

NSSAR Aide-de-Camp Pin:

Gregory Shively

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS:

PG Larry Guzy did the honors of swearing the officers in after which he swore in our new PASSAR President Raynold L Prusia, Sr.

The Gavel and State Society President Neck Medallion was passed by Gregory Shively to the new President Raynold Prusia, Sr. FP Shively spoke of the year successes and accomplishments. President Raynold Prusia took the “Helm” and gave his remarks.

FP Lanny R. Patten recited the SAR Recessional followed with the Benediction by Rev David Felts. The Colors were retired, and the meeting came to a close at 2215 hours.

Respectfully submitted,

Andrew L. Lick, 3rd Vice President

Attest,

Russell L. Mills, Assistant Secretary


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Spiritual Principle #2 “To Live Without Malice”

We begin at the same place as we did last time and then we will build on that. Since I am a Chaplain, I am interested in what we say about our spiritual lives, about how we live, and in particular our practices. This is not for the purpose of judging the other person, but to gather some insight. Our lives are usually an interesting indicator about our claims. And it becomes more obvious where our deeper religious convictions lie, whether we say anything or not.

If we talk with a person for a while, we can often get a pretty strong impression about deep seated convictions. This is the way we are. We all pretty much do what makes sense to us or is familiar to us. And we operate, we run our lives on the basis of those convictions.

That is what the “8 Spiritual Principles” is about, what they point toward. The principles want us to take a good look at ourselves, so we can get a clear picture of who we really are. And in case you missed it, we are being pointed toward being a “Servant.” We are not talking about our preconceived notions concerning one race serving another or serving because of color. Nor of one religion serving another. We are talking about dedicated people, dedicated human beings, Men in particular, willing to give their lives in service to others.

One of the hard parts in life is figuring out just what that service is, where we fit in. And we ask ourselves often, we wonder about “Just where do I fit in?” It seems like we see ourselves as a square peg and we have to be whittled down and sanded off, the rough edges have to go. We have to work hard at getting those rough edges smoothed down more and more so we can fit in better. Sometimes we have to plane away at the mis-formed bumps that stick out until we finally get that old square peg

so that it will fit into the round hole, in to the role we have been given. Yes, Given.

We all agree with the framers of the Declaration of Independence “that all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with Certain unalienable rights…” And these rights are to be exercised in the presence of and with the help of and for the honor of others. Somehow, we must fit in so we can do our part.

Figuring that out for ourselves is often challenging. For some, it means teaching, for others it means being a soldier, for still others it may mean digging ditches, construction, building maintenance, teaching, governing or serving in a restaurant. Some may be called to serve as Ministers in Churches. Sometimes it takes all our lives to find out just where we do fit in. And when we fit in, it can be a very wonderful feeling of satisfaction and fulfillment, contentment and belonging.

For us, the General Anthony Wayne Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, it means we have a specific calling here in western Pennsylvania: to serve as protectors of the principles of Liberty and Freedom, as teachers of those principles to our fellow man, and as models of those principles to society around us. It also means we are examples to Compatriots in the General Anthony Wayne Chapter, in the state – PASSAR, and at the national level -the National Society SAR. It also means that we are examples to our families, as well as our neighbors, friends, government and the world.

To do that we have to have certain things settled within our own minds and souls. And that points us to a good look at the meaning of the first principle, “Spiritual Contentment." Then we have to add to that by “Living without Malice.”


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It would seem that once we have decided who is in charge and what our place is in the scheme of things, it would seem that once we are settled in our convictions, we have gained a sense of contentment, Spiritual Contentment, as in the First Spiritual Principle. Then we begin to grow. I do not know beyond the shadow of a doubt that there is a connection, a progression in these principles. I DO know that if we get the first issue settled, if we are spiritually content, then our virtues are able to grow. And if we do begin to grow in our virtues, we have something worthwhile and precious to share with the world around us. And this Second Spiritual Principle, “To Live Without Malice,” is greatly needed in the world around us.

In order to get a better understanding about “Malice,” we need to know that we are well grounded, that we are settled and spiritually content. Then we can look carefully at and know some things about ourselves, things that are good. Such as, we no longer need to be angry with God for making us the way He did. We do not have to get lost in the questions about why God gave me this and not that, why did He make me as I am and not exorbitantly rich or handsome or beautiful. We do not have to get lost and muddled in shaking our fists at God for making us as we are. If we did that, we would be living with Malice. Malice toward God, and toward everyone else.

There are altogether too many souls who have been lost to playing the victim, or playing the aggressor in almost everything, or in being the one who cannot contain his anger or other emotions. Too often this poor person is very myopic, truly focused upon himself. And that is what Wall Street and the Ad agencies want for us. Advertisement agencies want to change us into those who can be manipulated into what we lack so that we will want to buy their products which will supposedly “cure” what we perceive to be lacking.

In our study of the SAR Cross and the “Eight Spiritual Principles” represented by the eight points on the cross, we found that the first point represents the basic spiritual principle, “Spiritual Contentment.” The Second of the Spiritual Principles is “To live Without Malice.” I am sure you can think of someone for whom that looks easier said than done. It takes great discipline to train ourselves to live without Malice. Other competing views on life can very easily overpower us and become a way of life. But it is possible to

change our way of life, our values, our virtues, with some very careful, hard, attentive personal work.

How often have you heard someone say, “It’s not my fault!” And of course, from old TV shows there was the well-known Flip Wilson character, Geraldine. She often said, “The Devil Made me do it! The Devil Made me do it!”

Now at first glance, these statements do not seem to have anything to do with our topic. But, in fact, they really do. In fact, it is this sort of mind-set that opens us to Malice. In order to prove ourselves, we often have to point the finger at someone else – maliciously, to blame them for our problem.

Further, there are other well-known lines from the Detective shows and Courtroom drama scenes where the characters talk about “Malicious Intent,” or “Malice of Forethought,” or “Premeditated.” These all point to a person thinking about what they are going to do, what harm they could do to another person. That is “Malice.” It does not matter if the purpose is to get back at them, or simply to get even. Or if we believe that an “eye for an eye” is called for. Maybe we are just trying to prove ourselves better than someone else and we concoct a story that will eventually get us off and the other person caught in the web of punishment. Punishment that we should have gotten, but our justification of ourselves tries to throw that punishment off onto someone else.

“To Live without Malice”. That requires a bit of soul searching on our part. It does not mean that we are perfect. That will never happen in this life. But striving for it, working for it in our lives. Now that requires us to spend a bit of time learning to be – Humble. Learning to place others needs and requirements above ourselves.

During the middle ages, when Knights roamed over Europe and the Middle East, several of the orders of Knighthood required something like – Humility. And living without Malice. These Knights were, after all, representing someone else. And the ones they were representing wanted to have a good image, so to speak.

Consider that the early leaders and founders of this country, and the S A R, knew that they were representatives, showing, leading the way toward Freedom and Liberty for all. Just what kind of country would that have produced if every one of the leaders was filled with malice and acted with malice and evil intentions against their fellow man.


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Obviously, the country that they wanted to lead everyone toward would quickly crumble in all the malicious intentions and bad selfish behaviors modeled by everyone. That would be the exact opposite of what they hoped for, what they worked for, what they pledged “their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor” to defend.

These “Eight Spiritual Principles” are requirements for daily living. Living Without Malice is for many a different way of life. Even if we ae trying to extract ourselves from the claw-like grasp of the oppressive British Crown and King George. Even in battle, “Living without Malice” is important; it is critical.

When we are part of an army, a unit fighting against a strong, formidable enemy, we need to be free from the bonds of malice. Malice would not put us in the frame of mind that would allow us to act as a unit so that we could do our part. As part of a unit, each of us plays a very important part. Others must be able to count on us to do our part so that they can do their part. And together we accomplish the task and gain the goal. Separately, we do not accomplish anything, except perhaps individualistic victories.

As people of honor, we do not have to prove ourselves to be better than anyone. We do not have to prove ourselves as good as anyone. We do not have to prove ourselves perfect. We do not have to prove ourselves.

We do have to show ourselves as people who can be counted on, counted on to be ready, counted on to do our part. Then the others can be confident enough and ablevto do their jobs. We are all working together and we all need to step up and be counted and show ourselves as those who do not give in to Malice. We show ourselves as those who do not give in to those things that destroy unity and confidence.

Think about the driver who recently cut you off on the road. What was your reaction? There may have been Malice of some sort connected to it. And what about the driver that you inadvertently cut off. Perhaps they gave you a very revealing signal of their displeasure. And what did you do back? Malice is all around us, easily within our emotional grasp. We must train ourselves NOT to reach out and take hold of Malice.

Malice is very self-centered. We are part of a society that is increasingly self-centered, but still we each one of us has a role to play. That role is very

important in accomplishing the goals of our family, our nation and of the S A R. And if we focus on ourselves too much, we make the contribution of others less effective. We must work together. Granted, some of us can concoct ways whereby a group of us can work maliciously against others. But that does not help the cause of the SAR.

By now you are seeing that we are to work together in so many ways. We are to help each other in so many ways. If we do not, we will not succeed. And the world will see the demise of yet another malicious self-centered group. We want to defend, preserve and teach the principles of Freedom and Liberty for this generation and many more after us. Malice destroys the very point for which the group exists. Malice will destroy the very life of this group; it sucks the life-blood right out of it.

We MUST live without malice. This is not some new philosophy. Not some airy-fairy attempt to throw words around. This is a way of life. A very Good and profitable way of life. Can I disagree with others? Yes, of course. Perhaps get angry? Perhaps yes. But act in malice? Never!

Malice will never pledge its “life, wealth and sacred honor” to defend the Declaration of Independence. It would do us good if we were to learn to pray with Jabez of old. (I Chron 4: 9&10) His mother had named him Jabez, which means “he will cause pain,” or “brought forth in pain.” Perhaps as a reminder, perhaps without Malice. But Jabez prayed that God would keep him from evil that he might not cause pain to others. And God blessed him because of it. A very telling and wise play on words. Even though he was given a name that meant ‘brought forth in pain,’ or ‘he will cause pain,’ he would have none of it, he would not follow what some would say was his destiny. Rather, he turned it around and prayed that he would NOT cause pain to others. He turned Malice back upon itself and tried to render it powerless in his life.

O that God would keep us from the evil of Malice that we may not cause others pain. Perhaps you are seeing that the call of the SAR is to be a unified group, not a bunch of Lone Rangers. That is good. We are to grow into “Servant/

Leaders.”

Those who lead by serving the needs of others. Without Malice.


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24th annual DAR/SAR/CAR Memorial Day Ceremoniesby Patricia Coyne

Special thanks to all who dedicated themselves today to honoring the memory of those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom at the 24th annual DAR/SAR/CAR Memorial Day Ceremonies and Wreath Laying in Philadelphia's historic Washington Square. What a great group of true patriots!

Attached please find an updated, post-event copy of the program as we had a few unexpected but very welcome participants. Great seeing Kyle Popielarski - and wonderful that Civil War re-enactor and Philadelphia Flag Day Association member Albert El of American Legion Post 405 could be there. A big thanks to Sam Wheeler of the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati - who had a tire blowout on his way and, despite his and AAA's

best efforts - was unable to get here until the Wreath Laying and Closing Ceremonies had begun.

Thank you all for braving the holiday traffic and travelling long distances to get there - and for ensuring that we had a dry and not too hot day - a perfect day for a wreath laying. Thank you Valley Forge Chapter for the beautiful wreath. We understand that Independence Hall Chapter has volunteered to donate the wreath next year.

The media was there - and we've already been featured on TV-10's 6pm news. I got home with seconds to spare and was able to video record this from my TV with my phone. Please take a few seconds to look at this - it is a great shot of our State Regent and the Wreath Laying Ceremony, with Liberty Bell CAR's Phoebe Ballek at the podium and a close-up of Bugles Across America's Kevin Gruenfeld.

Delaware District of Columbia

Maryland New Jersey New York

Pennsylvania Virginia

2018 The Virginia SAR cordially invites you to attend the

Atlantic Middle States Association Conference at the Newport News Marriott at City Center

August 10-12, 2018

Join us for a special tour of Historic Jamestowne.

“EVERY AMERICAN SHOULD STAND HERE ONCE!”

A hotel reservation link will be available in September 2017. Effective immediately, however, members may call the Marriott reservation system at

866-329-1758 and ask for the Virginia SAR group block.Reservations must be made by July 17th, 2018, to guarantee the group rate of $116.00.


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Calendar of Events

Ifyourchapterhasaneventyouwanttoshare,notifytheMinutemaneditoratbill.harry51@gmail.comwiththefollowinginformation:eventtitle,dateandtime.

Date Event Time Host Place Circa July 4 Naturalization Ceremony PM Somerset-

Cambria Fort Necessity, PA

7/08/2018 Allegiance Sunday 7:00 PM Somerset-Cambria

Messiah Lutheran, New Centerville, PA

7/20/2018 Somerset-Cambria Chapter Meeting

6:00 PM Someret-Cambria

Meeting No.3, Penn Alps, Grantsville, MD

7/21/2018 Erie SAR Chapter Meeting 12:00 PM Erie Chapter Erie Maennerchor Club State Street, Erie, PA

8/3-4/2018 PASSAR BOM Summer Meeting

3:00 PM Greensburg, PA

8/04/2018 LAPASSAR Meeting 9:00 AM Ladies Auxiliary

Greensburg, PA

8/11/2018 Bus Trip to Fort Roberdeau

T.B.A. Somerset-Cambria

PA Mil. Museum, Colombus Chapel, Boal Mansion, Mt. Nittany Winery & Historical Duffy’s Tavern in Boalsburg for lunch

8/17/2018 Somerset-Cambria Annual Picnic

6:00 PM Somerset-Cambria

Somerset-Cambria Picnic (No Meeting)

9/1-2/2018 Fort Henry Days George Washington Chapter

Oglebay Park, West Virginia


9/21/2018 Constitution Day Banquet 6:00 PM Somerset-Cambria

Somerset Country Club, Great Crossings Chapter (ordering from the menu)

11/2-3/2018 PASSAR BOM Fall Meeting

3:00 PM PASSAR York, Pennsylvania

11/3/2018 LAPASSAR Meeting 9:00 AM Ladies Auxiliary

York, Pennsylvania

11/16/2018 Somerset-Cambria Chapter Meeting

6:00 PM Somerset-Cambria

Meeting No.4 – Election of Officers – Perkins, Johnstown, PA (Speaker, Tom Joyce, Vietnam Veteran and author)


12/05/2018 Annual Book Night 6:00 PM Erie Chapter Erie Maennerchor Club State Street, Erie, PA

12/15/2018 Christmas Luncheon 2:00 PM Somerset-Cambria

Christmas Luncheon – Oakhurst Grille, No meeting.


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General Anthony Wayne Award Eagles Scout Certificates

General Anthony Wayne Chapter President Ron Bruce at the Moraine Trails Council, Butler, Pennsylvania. Fifty five SAR Certificates of Recognition were presented with seventeen awarded that evening to those Eagle Scouts present at the Court of Honor dinner. Ron Bruce wore the uniform of a Continental Soldier of a Pennsylvania Line Artillery Regiment. Mr. Ray Tennent, Moraine Trails Boy Scout Executive Director, was our sponsor. Craig MacCullough, Chairman of the SAR Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, Eagle Scout Committee.

Washington Crossing Chapter Presents Application Workshop

A Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Application Workshop was held by the Washington Crossing Chapter on Tuesday April 17, 2018 at the David Library inWashington Crossing Pennsylvania. Chapter President Ray Minich welcomed everyone to the workshop and thanked everyone for attending. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Ray introduced Ms. Meg McSweeney, Chief Operating Officer of the David Library. He presented Ms. McSweeney with a gift check in the amount of $500 on behalf of the chapter.

Chapter Genealogist Edward Elgart, gave a presentation titled “How to

Become a Compatriot in the Sons of the American Revolution. The presentation was

designed to introduce prospective members to the S.A.R.’s mission, pledge, and who can become a member. He explained how to get started with the application process, acceptable and unacceptable documents, researching ancestors and resources for help with finding documentation. Questions were answered.

The presentation was added to the chapter website at http://www.SAR-WC.com/sar-application-workshop

Photo: Chapter Genealogist Edward Elgart leading the SAR application presentation

“Constitutions of civil government are not to be framed upon a calculation of existing exigencies, but upon a combination of these with the probable exigencies of ages, according to the natural and tried course of human affairs. Nothing, therefore, can be more fallacious than to infer the extent of any power, proper to be lodged in the national government, from an estimate of its immediate necessities. "

Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 34, January 4, 1788

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Washington’s

“Black Robe Brigade”

by Rev. David Felts

Compatriots:

I have been pondering this for quite some time now. Sunday morning, I will be preparing for “Divine Worship” as our first Commander and Chief called what we call going to church. For all the time that George Washington was in command of Army troops, even before, he was concerned that there was no proper Chaplain attached to his command for the purpose of Divine Worship, for visiting the sick and wounded, for counseling those having questions or a crisis of faith. Most often, he was concerned that there was no time for regular Divine Worship and praying for and with the soldiers.

During the French and Indian War, the Seven Years War as well as the Revolutionary War, Washington wrote in his diary and in letters to superiors and Congress that there was a desperate need for qualified Chaplains. “They should be well-educated men”, Washington wrote, men of of good moral character who could be a good example and an encouragement to the men”. Washington expected Chaplains to be upright and supportive of the cause that was before them. He wanted Chaplains who would not shirk their duty nor run from battle but help the soldiers to do their duty for God and Country.

Washington wrote Congress many letters to ask for adequate numbers of qualified Chaplains. At least one chaplain for every Regiment. And he asked for adequate pay for the chaplains. He was not fond of the soldiers themselves giving from their meager pay to support the services of a qualified Chaplain. Washington often praised the work of the Chaplains among his men and wrote that they were worthy of at least a Captains pay for their service.

He also wrote that Officers and Gentlemen (those who should know better), should make it a practice to attend the Divine Worship and Prayers that were offered and implemented for the men. He believed that such activity was both right and necessary, as well as setting a good example for the men. Washington himself knew the depth of meaning, support and encouragement that arose from having regular services available, especially while away from home.

In order to meet the needs and desires of all the men, Washington tried to gather qualified Chaplains from the several faiths that were commonly available to the men near their homes. Generally, this would include Anglicans, Presbyterians, Baptists and Lutherans. Anglicans also included some Methodists.

Washington wrote several times that he was thankful for the encouragement and support of what

he called the “Black Robe Brigade”. The many qualified Preachers, Ministers and Chaplains using the pulpit to publicly ask for Divine support for the Army, to support the war efforts and to encourage the people to pray for and do all they could for the soldiers and their families. This “Black Robe Brigade” was a constant help and reminder that God was being called

on to help and guide the Commander, the soldiers and the government of this budding new country. He was sure that without such support the whole effort would be fruitless and pointless, not to mention that it would be a waste of good men and resources.

Compatriots, I believe that our country is in a war. A war for the hearts and minds of our people, young as well as the well-seasoned among us. For all too long, Wall Street and the advertising world has


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captured and chained our minds to things that really do not matter. E-mail and Texting has made it all too easy to fire off a nasty word or two to give someone a piece of our minds, to say things that we ought not.

We, Brothers, need to do something. We need to break free of the Bastion of Wall Street and the advertisers, to break free of the negative use of all things and set a good example; to PASSAR and the SAR, to our families, to our neighborhoods and state, AND to the USA. We need to show that there is more to “Life in These United States” than the god of Consumerism and quick nasty words. And we need to do it Fast!

And so, I propose to loosely knit together a group of dedicated people, Preachers, Ministers and Chaplains, Compatriots and wives that want to be a part of the cause. We will pray for this country, to pray for the SAR and its programs and the morals of our country in general.

I do not propose that we meet officially in a group, unless necessary and expedient at Leadership or Congress. A Group of qualified, believing men and women, Compatriots and wives willing to commit to the cause and carry it out.

It would appear that young, untrained, unthinking, uneducated – yes – UN-educated people from our school systems – are being indoctrinated in things that are counter to our nation's security, counter to our nation’s dignity and life, counter to the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, counter to the way to treat people properly and with dignity. We need to change that.

Our young are being taught that “Me First," “What I want,” “Serve Me,” is the real way to live. Brothers. I cannot say it loudly enough. I cannot say it forcefully enough. I cannot say it cogently enough. That is not the way to go!

We, Brothers, have a very sacred trust. We have taken vows and Oaths of office to serve this organization, to serve this great country, to defend it against all enemies, foreign and domestic. And so I call on you to consider what your God would have you do. I propose that one of those things we SHOULD do is Pray.

Call upon your God. Call upon OUR God to change our minds and hearts. Call upon our God that we may truly serve Him, the SAR and this country which He has so graciously provided for us.

So many have gone before us. Relatives, Patriots all, for generations back. So many men and women who have done what is necessary to preserve this country. Part of our founding purpose is to “preserve, remember and celebrate” the memory of all those Patriots, men and women, that have spilled their blood in order to make this country free.

I propose that each of you, in your own way, in your own words PRAY. Your God is accessible. He hears prayer.

General Washington prayed daily for wisdom. The chaplains prayed daily for wisdom and strength and purpose and success for the soldiers. The “Black Robe Brigade” prayed from the pulpits of the churches of the Colonies. They urged their hearers, their members to pray for the soldiers and for the cause. They did not pray to find out if they were right. But most of them were already convinced, overwhelmingly convinced, that is was their God given right to escape the bonds of the tyrannical crown of King George. It is our God give right and responsibility to keep, preserve and pray for this country.

Please consider, at least in your own heart, to be part of “Washington’s Black Robe Brigade”. Men, women, the whole membership of PASSAR and it great family of Compatriots, the Ladies Auxiliary, all to pray as “Washington’s Black Robe Brigade” prayed. Pray for the SAR cause. Pray for the leadership. Pray for wisdom for the Chapters and their leadership. Pray that we do everything in the open, not behind others back or for our own cause.

Pray that what we do, we do to the honor of the memory of all those who have gone before us. Pray that we may treat our brothers according to the meaning of the SAR Cross and to the standards of Washington. Standards that we are proud to serve and carry on forever. Standards that our God has laid down for us. The standards set forth in the Beatitudes that are part of our foundation. Standards that we can be honored to carry forever, in the name of our God and the SAR.


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Gen. Arthur St. Clair Participate in Dedication Submitted by Anthony Keefer

Four members of the General Arthur St. Clair Chapter took part in the dedication of the Harry S. Porter Military Room in the historic Gibson House Connellsvillein , PA in May of the year. A proud member of the SAR, Porter, 94, dropped out of high school to volunteer for service in the Navy. He served on a minesweeper in World War II. As a member of the Connellsville Area Historical Society, Porter worked tirelessly to aid in the restoration of the 200 year old Gibson House which was twice damaged by fire before it was purchased by the historical society. To honor him for his devotion to the military and to

history, the historical society created the Harry S. Porter Military room in the house. The room features a collection of war memorabilia ranging from the

Revolutionary War though the Gulf War. Included in the collection is a photograph of Porter’s grandfather who served in the Civil War. The dedication of the Harry S. Porter Military Roomwas part of the bicentennialcelebration of the GibsonHouse which was built byan early ironmaster in thearea.Representing the General

Arthur St. Clair Chapter at the dedication were Porter’s fellow chapter members Duane Miller, Anthony Keefer, Dr. Ernie Sutton, and James Smith.

Washington Crossing Chapter

Submitted by Bob Reiser, Chapter Secretary

he Washington Crossing Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution were honored to march

in the Oldest Memorial Day Parade in the USA - celebrating its sesquicentennial. For 150 straight years, DoylestownBorough in Bucks County Pennsylvania has remembered the soldiers, sailors and marines who have given their lives in defense of our nation and our liberties. Participating in this historic event for the first time this year, SAR was represented by chapter president, Ray Minich as well as Richard Shindell, Neil Samuels, and Clint Gardner. The event included over 2,000 participants and was viewed by more than15,000 spectators along the one mile parade route.

Photo: From left to right Neil Samuels, Clint Gardner, Richard Shindell, and Ray Minich

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The Eight Spiritual Virtues represented by the SAR Cross.

• To have spiritual contentment• To live without malice• To weep over your sins• To humble yourself at insults• To love justice• To be merciful• To be sincere and open-hearted• To suffer persecution

Our next study focuses on “To Love Justice.”

Before you jump to a preconceived conclusion, this is NOT the feeling you get when Bat Man finally gives the Joker what he deserves. Nor is this the feeling of accomplishment that may result when the Fab Four Avengers make it back to home base in one piece. Further, it is not the feeling of fulfillment you get when your Unit accomplishes its mission and you feel justified in all you had to do in order to accomplish your mission.

This Spiritual Virtue is NOT a feeling. It is NOT the result of something you do, no matter how good. These may be valuable results, and they may make certain things easier to live with. But this virtue is not about finding an easier way to live with certain things. It is not about a way that allows us to live with what we have done, nor to give us a false sense of accomplishment. This spiritual value is a BEGINNING value. This is one of the reasons for

doing certain things. And this value has to do with your core values, your heart - and your conscience.

This Spiritual Virtue looks deep into your soul, your personality. It looks at who you really are. It peeks behind all the justifications that we throw up in order convince ourselves that something is right. It peeks behind the rocks and walls that we plant in front of our self-image to protect ourselves so that we look good to ourselves and others.

This is a core value, a heart value that affects all that we do. It also affects all the attitudes with which we do things. And it begins to show itself in the way we treat ourselves and others. How we raise, treat and discipline our children. How we treat our wives, our relatives, as well as our neighbors and our co-workers.

The SAR Cross has two beams so to speak; one upright, and the other going across it. The upright or vertical beam represents “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul and all your mind.” The cross beam, the horizontal represents “You shall love your neighbor a yourself.” I know that you have heard this before. But consider that there is a reason for one coming before the other.

It must be settled first in our hearts that God is in charge, the ruler and creator of all. As a result of our discovery and settling this in our hearts, we begin to love God for all that he has done for us and given us: like Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness, food and breath. Once that is established,


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out of it flows another “Love”, the love of “Neighbor as yourself.”

Out of these first basic steps grow the first 4 spiritual values, including a “love of Justice.” Not just justice for yourself, and that is important. But also love of justice for your neighbor. You want things to be right for them. You want them to be treated well, justly and without any one holding some tyrannical power over them – because you know that it is not right.

Sometimes it is very easy to point out bad behavior in others. Maybe we tell them that if they do this, this and this, it will go better for them. That is all well and good, and it may be true. But, that is not “to Love Justice.” This is sharing the correct way of doing things by following a certain set of steps. “To Love Justice” is not following a prescribed list of things to do in order to get the desired result. Such as being judged by a court of law in order to find justice. “To Love Justice” is different from getting justice in a court of law.

Justice if often coupled with “Wisdom” and “Mercy.” Consider a story in the Old Testament where two prostitutes brought their argument to King Solomon. (I Kings2: 16-28 You can read the story). Two women lived together and each had had a baby. During the night, one had rolled on top of her baby killing it. Then she took the other woman’s baby and claimed it was hers. They went before the King to argue their case.

After the arguments, King Solomon called for a sword and proposed that the child be cut in two and half given to each woman. The true mother pleaded for its life and said to give the child to the other mother. King Solomon ruled that she was the true mother. That is “Justice, Wisdom and Mercy” all rolled into one action.

If we were to look behind the scenes, we might see that one of the motivating factors was that King Solomon loved to do the right thing: he loved justice. He did not love doing right for himself first and his subjects second. He loved doing right for GOD first. And that goes right back to our original starting place with this series of studies on the SAR Cross: “To have Spiritual Contentment” because you have settled in the core of your being just who really is in charge. Your God is in charge. And you LOVE to do what pleases Him. Justice Pleases our God.

Consider Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; And what does the Lord require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God?” Luke 11:42 Jesus says “But woe to you For you pay your tithe of mint and rue and every kind of garden herb, and yet disregard justice and the love of God; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.”

We can easily get caught up in the doing of the right things and neglect the overall reason for doing them – out of core values, heart values. Because this iswho you really are deep down. Doing them becauseyou love your GOD and you want to please him andACT like him.

We know that God is just and does right. We eventually want to be like him, to represent him before the world in all that we do. The Lord our God requires of us to do Justice. All the time. That requires us to love God first. Not ourselves, but God first. The first spiritual value. And out of that love for God will flow a love of doing JUSTICE.

Gentlemen, the world desperately needs us to be examples of good behavior, examples of what it is to live a life full of meaning, to live a life that shows the world that there is a better way. We owe this to our brothers in the General Anthony Wayne Chapter of SAR, we owe this to our wives and families, our children and relatives. We owe this to our neighbors, to Beaver County, and Western Pa. We owe this to our Brothers in the Pennsylvania Society Sons of the American Revolution (PASSAR). We owe this to our brothers in chapters all across this great nation in the National Society SAR.

This, gentlemen, is how we are to act. This is what Washington wanted when he plead for appropriate pay and equipment and uniforms and Chaplains for the troops. This is what the Continental Congress wanted when they stepped out in faith putting their signatures to the Declaration of Independence.

To paraphrase Mr Franklin, they were desperately throwing themselves upon the mercy of Providence to preserve and protect them and all the colonies and give the Continental Army victory against the Tyranny of King George.

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to the point of death. Why? Because they loved what was right. They loved doing justice even more than Paying the British back an eye for an eye, more than getting their own way.

We pledge certain things in the SAR. “We the descendants of the heroes of the American Revolution who, by their sacrifices, established the United States of America, reaffirm our faith in the principles of Liberty and our Constitutional Republic, and solemnly pledge to defend them against every foe.”

We pledge this, not to say it just to get into the Society. It may be that way at the start. But as we grow, we begin to love doing Justice. We want to spread and share justice to everyone. Everyone in our Brotherhood. Everyone in our families, our neighbors, the nation and the whole world. Because we begin to understand, we begin to believe that justice is right for everyone!

Look around you, your world. Look at how many people are screaming for justice. But they mostly want justice their own way. As you and I grow in the SAR, we begin to see, we begin to believe that Justice is Right! Period! And we want everyone to reap the rewards of true justice.

The Love of Justice is what is behind our judicial system. We are “One nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for ALL.”

Gentlemen, this spiritual value, “To Love Justice” is a way of life. Not should be a way of life. In this great nation with all its warts and flaws, it IS a way of life. We need to boldly live this before our brothers in the General Anthony Wayne Chapter; our Brothers in the Pa Society, SAR; in the National Society Sons of the American Revolution. We need to boldly live this before our little families, our neighborhood, our town, our county. Do you want to have an impact on your family? Show them by Loving Justice. Show your town. Show your county and the State of Pennsylvania that you Love Justice!

Do you really want the SAR to grow in numbers? Do you really want it to have an impact on today’s society? Work hard and purposefully on the spiritual values that we have been studying. And especially show the SAR and the nation and the WORLD, that you, that WE LOVE to do Justice!

May God bless us with growth as we seek his way in our lives – to love justice.

LAPASSAR ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

Thenewboardofofficerselectedtoserve2018-2020areasfollows:

PRESIDENT–STEPHANIETROUTMAN1STVICEPRESIDENT–BECKYMOYER2NDVICEPRESIDENT–DENISEHARRY

SECRETARY–ANNPATTENTREASURER–JOANNEMENGLE

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Welcome New Members…

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Flowers in the Forest

The Floo'ers o' the Forest (are a' wede away) is an old Scottish song that was brought about by the Scots losing their battle of Flodden (1513). It is a story of a young lass who lost someone she loved so dear. We, as brethren, take this time to remember those who have gone before us with our hopes and wishes that they, like their patriot ancestor, will not be forgotten.

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Remembering September 11Gary W. Timmons

On July 3, 2002, delegates to the Sons of the American Revolution 112th National Congress convening in Nashville, Tennessee adopted a resolution to commemorate the one year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on our country. President General B. Rice Aston appointed Secretary General Raymond G. Musgrave to formulate and implement plans for our society’s remembrance. It was decided that ceremonies would be held close to the National Sons of the American Revolution Headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky; near Ground Zero in New York; Arlington, Virginia; and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A commemorative flag to mark the occasion was created by our national society. The flags measured 3’ X 5’ and were colored blue and buff and divided into three sections. To the left was the SAR logo. The center section had the phrase “In memory of those Patriots who gave their lives for our freedom on September 11th 2001 & “Let’s Roll.” The last section contained depictions of symbols representative of that September 11, tragedy. President General B. Rice Aston presented the first flag at a memorial ceremony held on September 11, 2002 at Louisville Square in downtown Louisville where an estimated crowd of 4,000 people were in attendance. The following day PG Aston arrived at St. Paul’s Chapel in Manhattan which is located across the street from where the World Trade Center originally stood. That afternoon, a second ceremony was held, and a flag was presented to Rev. Dr. Daniel Paul Matthews. It was revealed that Rev. Dr. Matthews, after the attack, opened St. Paul’s as a place of refuge for the rescue workers and provided food, drink and clothing for them. For his efforts, Rev. Dr. Matthews was presented with a Silver Good Citizen medal by PG Aston. The next day, PG Aston presented a third commemorative flag during a ceremony at the Arlington County Fire House No. 1, one of many first responders to answer the call that tragic day. The final presentation took place on September 14th at the makeshift memorial near the site of where United Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Secretary General Raymond G. Musgrave served as Master of Ceremonies. Eight SAR State Societies were represented, many participating in a combined Color Guard that posted the Colors and was commanded by West Virginia Compatriot George Lamp, followed by an Invocation by Rev. J. Christner, Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the National Anthem. Somerset Cambria Chapter President Harvey Meyers welcomed all and introduced the many national, state, and government officials who were in attendance. President General B. Rice Aston delivered a 911 Memorial Address and presented a SAR 9/11 commemorative flag. Former President General Howard F. Horne, Past Vice-President General for the Mid-Atlantic District Marshall E. Lignian, and a number of governmental officials, including Shanksville Mayor Ernest Stall, all delivered brief remarks. A musket salute was delivered by the combined Color Guard.

Following the ceremony, five framed Heroism Medals were unveiled to present to the families of the men who attempted to retake the plane from the terrorists: Jeremy Glick, Mark Bingham, Thomas Burnett, Jr., Louis Nacke II and Todd Beamer. Since the ceremony, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution have presented the medals to the families of the other 35 victims as well.

The program also included presentation of Certificates of Patriotic Service to the Volunteer Fire Departments that responded to the scene of the crash: these included Berlin, Central City, Friendens, Hooversville, Listle, Shanksville, Somerset and Storystown.


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Four Revolutionary War Soldiers Honored

On Saturday, May 26, 2018, the Somerset –Cambria Chapter of the Sons of theAmericanRevolution gathered to honor fourPatriots of theAmerican Revolution.Theceremony washeld atthe Ankeny SquareCemetery, in Somerset. Thepatriots that werehonored are:Peter Ankeny,HenryStahl,J.GeorgeMayandJohn B. Webster.All fourwereofficersduringtheAmerican Revolution andoneof them,JohnBatemanWebsterwasamemberof theSocietyofCincinnati.Peter Ankenyis consideredone of thefounding fathers ofSomerset. Hewas bornonMarch6,1751inClearSpring,WashingtonCounty,Maryland(west of Hagerstown). During hislifetime, he donated the land, known as AnkenySquare,foruse as a church and cemetery. In1781,he achieved the rank ofCaptain of the FifthCompany, BedfordCounty Militia. Hedied inSomerset onDecember 23,1804 at theage of 51.Hiswife,Rosina Bonnet, was bornSeptember 17,1757and died February 5, 1834. She wasthedaughter of Jean Bonnet, the owner ofthe tavernnow located at the intersection ofU. S. Route 30andPARoute31,inBedfordCounty.Theinnisstillin operation today. Rosinawas 76 years old whenshe died, havinglived 30 years after Peter died.She isburiedalongside of Peter in their AnkenySquareplot.Henry Stahl was bornonFebruary 3, 1752 inCumberland County,PA. During1 777, 1778 and1780 he servedasa private in Captain JamesYoung’sCumberland County Militia. The PAArchivesshow a Henry Stahl as a Captain oftheBedfordCounty Militia in 1792, aMajor in 1794andin 1798 a Colonel ofthe Somerset CountyRegiment. During 1814,he is believed to haveserved as aStaff Officer in the War of 1812. HemarriedRosinaStemple.Rosinadied in1815andis thought to be buried in AnkenySquare withHenry.HenrydiedinSomersetonApril1,1816.JohnGeorgeMaywasbornduringtheheightoftheFrenchandIndianWaronOctober20,1757;intheNorthkillregionofBerksCounty,PA.ThiswasonlyonemonthafterthefamousHochstetlerMassacreof September 20, 1757. Three members of theHochstetler family were killed and threewerecarriedinto

captivityatthattime.TheBlueMountainswereinflames.MaycametoSomerset,fromtheNorthkill,where he had served in the Berks CountyMilitiaunder Colonel Baltzer Gehr, ColonelLindermuth,ColonelWeaver,Colonel Heister and Captain Whetstone. He isbelieved to have participated in the BattleofBrandywine, in Chester County, PA. Heachievedthe rank of Captain in the Thirdand FourthBattalionsoftheBerksCounty Militia. He married Catherine Wagner(1760 – 1830) in about 1784. The stone besidethat of JohnGeorgeMay is believed to be thatofCatherine.Theycametoareashortlyafterthewar,since he is listed in the SeptennialCensus ofProvidence Township, BedfordCounty, PA in1786.HediedinSomerseton December26,1827attheageof70.JohnBatemanWebsterwasbornonMarch4,1753in Yorkshire, England. He originally settled nearCarlisle in Cumberland County, PA. He firstmarriedEleanorGraham(1768–1815).JohnandEleanorcametoSomersetshortlyaftertheendoftheRevolutionaryWar.Hewasa tavernkeeperandwasa leadingcitizenofthetown.Hewasappointedexcisetaxcollectorand served for many years as postmaster ofSomerset. He was a member of the EpiscopalChurch.AfterEleanor’sdeathin1815,hemarriedher sister Agnes Graham (1750 – 1832). She isalsoburiedbesideJohn.He served as Captain and Lieutenant of the PAArtilleryin1777.HealsoservedasQuartermasterofthe4thArtilleryRegimentofthePALineunderColonelThomasProctor.Hewascommissionedasa Captain on October 12, 1781. He served fromNovember of 1773 until November of 1783. HediedonMarch9,1834at81yearsofage.JohnBatemanWebsterwas theonlyoneof thesefourPatriots,whowasamemberoftheSocietyofCincinnati.Hismembershipcertificate,whichwassigned by George Washington; his sword; familybible and snuff box were all left to hisyoungestdaughterLucretiaWebsterNeff.Neffthengavetheitemstohergrandson Ferguson Graham Parker who lived inJohnstown. All of those items,with the exception

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of the snuff box, were lost during the 1889Johnstownflood.TheSocietyoftheCincinnatiwasfounded in 1783 by Generals Henry Knox andGeorge Washington after the end of the war. Itsmembers were former officers of the Americanarmy, during the war. The society was namedfor Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus who was aRomanpatrician, statesman and military leaderof the early Republic who later became alegendary figure of Roman virtues. The basis forthe creation of the Society was to provideongoing fellowship for the officers of theContinental Army and to develop charitablefunds to assist the families oforiginalmembers.This society also acted on behalf of the Army’sofficers to help secure militarypensions forsurviving Revolutionary War veterans. Itis the nation’s oldest Patriot hereditaryorganization. Today, the Society is anon-profiteducationalorganizationdevotedtotheprinciplesand ideals of its founders. Members can tracetheir ancestry to one of the officers of theAmericanRevolution.WPAburialrecordsindicatethat at least four War of 1812 veterans arealso buried in the historic Ankeny SquareCemetery.James Akins, Jacob Finecy, Jacob Cookand JacobQuig are buried here. Their service toour countrywas also acknowledged by the Sons.The Sons of the American Revolution wasorganized on April 30, 1889 (the 100 thanniversary of the inauguration ofGeorge Washington as our first President).We are a fraternal and civic societycomposed of lineal descendants of the menwho fought in the American Revolution orotherwise supported the cause of Americanindependence.The SAR consists of approximately 32,000members in over 500 chapters in the UnitedStates, Canada, France, Switzerland, Germany,Mexico, Spain and Great Britain. Almost190,000 descendants of these Patriots of theAmerican Revolution have been admitted sinceourfounding.Ourmembershiphas included16U.S. Presidents, Generals, College Presidents,Ambassadors, Supreme Court Justices,Senators and Representatives.The SAR is a historical, educational and patrioticgroup that seeks to extend and maintain: theinstitutionsofAmerican freedom,anappreciationfor true patriotism, a respect for our nationalsymbolsandthevalueofAmericancitizenship.

TheSonsdedicatethegravesofRevolutionaryWarsoldiers and patriots. They support excellence inteaching American history. They participate inpatriotic observances.They support research andpreservation of historic material relating to themen and women who fought or gave service forIndependenceintheAmericanRevolutionaryWar.The Sons do this by perpetuating the stories ofthesepatriots;theircourage,sacrifice,tragedyandthe triumph of those who by their service orsacrificeduringtheAmericanRevolutionachievedthe independence of the American people.Descendants of Henry Stahl attended theceremony.

Stewart Saylor, Secretary;Bill Lehman, President,Jack Mosholder; Clark Brocht, Genealogist; BillKerrick; Donald Watson, Historian and RonaldHorner,VicePresident.

The Somerset Cambria Chapter’s flag display setupinAnkenySquare.

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PennsylvaniaSociety SonsoftheAmericanRevolution GeneralArthurSt.ClairChapter

SummerBoardofManagementMeeting

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