The Withlacoochee Patriot
Paul Pardee, Editor: ( [email protected]) Withlacoochee Chapter FLSSAR July 2012
Withlacoochee Honors
the Flag
June 14th is Flag Day and
Withlacoochee Chapter, Sons of the
American Revolution, made it a major
celebration. We, along with the Fort
Cooper DAR, had representatives at a
number of the Libraries including Floral
City. At the Floral City Library large
framed copies of the Constitution and Bill
of Rights were presented to Eric Head, Director of the Inverness Library System. At other
locations miniature Flags were given out, along with membership tri-folds and at some
locations Historic Flags were displayed and explained. There were also some DVD
presentations made of “Flag of our Fathers”. The Stars and Stripes originated as a result of a
resolution adopted by the Marine Committee of the Second Continental Congress at
Philadelphia on June 14, 1777. The 1777 date has been considered the Stars and Stripes
Birthday since that time but it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed
an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day. Pictured above
from left to right are Compatriot Larry Sturgeon, Eric Head, and Compatriot Richard Sumner.
A decree from The President
“In Congress, July 4, 1776”
“The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America” is the way
this famous Declaration begins. It is a wonderful document that has served us so well for 236 years.
The American Revolution and preserving the freedoms that were fought for and won is what we are
all about. Our Withlacoochee agenda and actions throughout the year show our respect for the
things our Patriot Forefathers secured and have passed down to us. We show our appreciation
through the year with activities such as
.. Veterans Day Fair and Parade and Recognitions
.. JROTC Awards and Recognitions
.. Hero Medals, Law Enforcement, and Safety Medals
.. Good Citizenship Medals, civic appreciation and recognition
certificates
.. Support of our Veterans at the State Veterans Home
.. Our Partnership with the Scouting Program
.. Our 5th Grade Poster Program
.. Our observances of Memorial Day, Flag Day, Wreaths Across America
.. The many Patriotic activities of our Color Guard.
We have every right to Celebrate the 4th with a degree of joy, satisfaction and pride.
Dot and I will hang the Patriotic Bunting on our Cottage and enjoy the fireworks across the
Lake. We will be thankful for our heritage, family and many friends.
We wish all will enjoy a healthy and safe month of JULY. GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Charlie Day
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Meeting Information
There are no Executive Board or Chapter
membership meetings’ scheduled for this month. Just
enjoy your summer, wherever it may be. If you just
took a vacation and want to see your photos in the
July issue of our newsletter, please send them to me
for publishing.
Officers of 2012-2013 term.
President: Charles L. Day
1st Vice President: Edward Gingrich
2nd Vice President: James Echlin
Secretary: Frederick Learned
The Florida Society SAR will hold the summer Board
of Management Meeting on July 27th and 28th, at the
Ramada Hotel in Kissimmee, Florida. The address is
7470 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee,
Florida. Compatriots and their wives are welcome at
the meeting and events. If you plan to attend, please
go to http://www.flssar.org/Meet.html and fill out
the form. The schedule of events is now available at
the link above.
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Treasurer: Jack Townsend
Registrar: John Pardee
Chaplain: Norman Freyer
Genealogist: John Pardee
Historian: Paul Pardee
Recent Past President: William G. Teater
July Birthdays!
Birthstone: Ruby
Applications and Membership
It took more than a year and a half to find a patriot ancestor
for Larry Sturgeon, and it seemed at times that he was not
eligible for membership. However, as of June 03rd, his
application was approved at National and he has earned the
title of Compatriot. Larry’s patriot ancestor is Marcus Summit
of NC. Congratulations Larry!
Chapter Registrar, John Pardee, has submitted three junior
member applications to the Society Registrar. John has been
notified by Ray Lantz that he has processed the applications
to National. All three of these young men are grandsons of
Chapter member and 2nd Vice President, Jim Echlin and his
wife Kathie who is a member of the Fort Cooper Chapter
FLSDAR.
Bill Teater: July 02nd
Paul Pardee: July 30th
Anniversaries!
William and Bernice Colbath: July 06th
Les and Valerie Hanlon: July 12th
Eugene and Dok-Kyu Wellman: July 17th
Applicant
Ancestor
Andrew Creech
Adam Brinson
Anthony Costas
“”
Samuel Costas
“”
Anniversaries!
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Commander: Richard L. Sumner II (352) 754-8928
Vice Commander: John A. Pardee
Adjutant: Paul A. Pardee
Upcoming Color Guard Events!
TAKE NOTICE!
We are in need of more Guardsmen
to further serve our Chapter, the
public, and most importantly, our
patriot ancestors. We dress in
American Revolutionary War
Uniforms marching in holiday
parades’ and observances’, and
posting the colors at our general
membership meetings.
If you are interested in joining our
ranks please contact the Camp
Commander to get started. We
would be honored to have you as a
fellow Guardsman.
Summer Board of Management Meeting
July 27th – 28th 2012.
Address: Ramada Plaza Hotel-Inn Gateway
7470 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, Florida.
Color Guard Report - 2nd Quarter
On April 11th Guardsmen R Sumner , C Day, L Sturgeon posted
and retrieved the Colors at the Grand Opening at Walmarts on
the corner of Rt.98 and Rt.50 in Homosassa, Florida.
On May 04th Guardsmen C Day and H Nelson Posted the Colors
with the State Color Guard at the Spring BOM. (Continued on
next page.)
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On May 18th Guardsmen R Sumner, J Pardee and P. Pardee placed American Flags on 25 Grave Markers to
Honor Memorial Day at the Brooksville Cemetery in Brooksville, Florida.
On May 19th Guardsmen R Sumner, P Pardee, H Nelson and L Sturgeon Posted and Retrieved the Colors at our
Annual Meeting to Honor our JROTC and Poster Contest winners.
Respectfully Submitted
Richard Sumner--Color Guard Commander
Withlacoochee Chapter
July 01, 2012
Compatriot Veterans
Recognized
The Tampa Bay Times published this
article on June 03rd about our
members receiving awards for their
military service. Compatriot Charlie
Day wrote and submitted the article
to the paper. The newsletter received
this clipping from Compatriot Larry
Sturgeon.
Newspaper clippings like these are
very important pieces of history that
must be preserved. If you have any
newspaper clippings, new or old,
please donate them to the Chapter
Historian, Paul Pardee, for inclusion to
the archive.
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Timeline of the American Revolution in the month of July.
Provided by www.ushistory.org
1775
July 3
Washington assumes command of the Continental Army
1776
July 1
At the instigation of British agents, the Cherokee attack along the entire southern frontier
July 1-4
Congress debates and revises the Declaration of Independence. See Chronology of the Declaration
July 4
Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence; it's sent to the printer
July 8
The Declaration of Independence is read publicly
July 15
Lyndley's Fort, SC, Patriots fend off attack by Indians and Tories dressed as Indians
George Washington
1777
July 5
St. Clair surrenders Fort Ticonderoga to the British
July 27
Lafayette arrives in Philadelphia
1778
July 4
George Rogers Clark captures Kaskaskia, a French village south of St. Louis
Declaration of Independence
1779
July 8
Fairfield, CT, burned by British
July 11
Norwalk, CT, burned by British
July 15-16
American "Mad" Anthony Wayne captures Stony Point, NY
1780
July 11
George Rogers Clark
French troops arrive at Newport, RI, to aid the American cause
1781
July 6 "Mad" Anthony Wayne repulsed at Green Springs Farm, VA
1782
July 11
British evacuate Savannah, GA
“Mad” Anthony Wayne
Arthur St. Clair
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Committee Organization 2012-2013
Ass’t Chaplin: Charlie Day
Color Guard Commander: Richard Sumner
Vice Commander: John Pardee
Adjutant: Paul Pardee
DAR Liaison: Harley Nelson
Keyhole to History: Vacant
Veterans Nursing Home:
Chairman: Larry Sturgeon
Bill Teater
Jack Townsend
Jimmie Barnes
Publicity:
Chairman: Jimmie Barnes
Vice Chairman: Charlie Day
Student Poster Competition:
Norman Freyer, Chairman
Larry Sturgeon
Medals and Awards: Jack Townsend
Flag Certificates: Jack Townsend
Eagle Scout Program:
Chairman, Charlie Day
Vice Chairman, Richard Sumner
Friends of the Library: Harley Nelson
Good Citizenship: Jack Townsend
Newsletter: Paul Pardee
Scout Triplet Program Liaison: Vacant
Chapter Challenge: Charlie Day
Membership: John Pardee
Ass’t Genealogist: Bob Folk
Veterans Programs Committee:
Chairman: Vacant
Vice Chairman: Vacant
Veterans Fair:
Harley Nelson
Jack Townsend
Bill Teater
Veterans Parade:
Bill Teater
Richard Sumner
JROTC Program:
Chairman: Jim Echlin
John Davis
Jack Townsend
Harley Nelson
Jimmie Barnes
Budget & Finance:
Bill Teater
Jack Townsend
Charlie Day
Webmaster & Electronic Technology
Dan Pushee.
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If you would like better copies of the pictures shown in this month’s newsletter, go to our
chapter website at www.flssarwith.org or email me at [email protected]. The
website is maintained by Compatriot Dan Pushee.
If you want the Withlacoochee Patriot to honor your ancestors who fought in the cause
for American Independence, please send me your ancestor’s biography for publication.
This site is very interesting for those members who want to find out more about their
patriots service. It’s called Fold 3 formerly footnote. They have all sorts of records,
including: pensions, obituaries and newspaper clippings, US census, ect. I find this site
to be a valuable tool to any genealogist who wants to explore more military information
about his/her ancestor who participated in the American Revolution and beyond.
Would you like to see your ancestors gravesite? You may be able to see it at
www.findagrave.com . This website is excellent for anybody who wishes to see their
ancestor’s tombstone for info they didn’t know about.
US Gen Web is a website which has a lot of county information you would like to know
about. If you would like to know the town cemeteries, or see if they have a local record
you are searching for, this is the site to go to.
Jas Townsend & Son is the place to get your militia and continental uniform gear.
The Sutler at Mt. Misery is like Jas Townsend but with more inventories that will
certainly add style to your uniform.
Darlene Neuhaus doesn’t have a website but you can email her to make an order for
your customized uniform. A few of our guardsmen wear these uniforms and they are
very proud marching in them. If you would like to place an order by phone, her
number is 817- 496-4160. Email me to get the form.
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The Pledge of Allegiance
I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic
for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
The Americans Creed
I believe in the United States of America, as a government of the people, by the
people, for the people; whose just power are derived from the consent of the governed;
a democracy in a republic; sovereign nation of many sovereign states; a perfect union,
one and inseparable; established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice,
and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes.
I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its constitution, to
obey its laws, to respect its flag, and to defend it against all enemies.
The SAR Pledge
We, descendents 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 ourselves to defend them
against every foe.
The SAR Recessional
Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to our forefathers who gave us
our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent Supreme Court, and a Nation of
Free Men.