The SAR MAGAZINE is the official quarterly publication of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution published quarterly.
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re-enactors, dignitaries and the general public parading down the street two blocks to Old Settler's Cemetery to place a wreath on the grave of Thomas Polk, Charlotte's founder. "With the new ballpark opening in Uptown, the Charlotte Knights asked the chapter to participate with the May 20th Society to recreate the ceremony a second time in front of the baseball fans," added Joyce. "Needless to say, it was a huge success from the moment our SAR Color Guard stepped onto the field during the pre-game ceremonies." The May 20th Society had produced a five-minute documentary on the history of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, and the video was shown at the beginning of the ballpark ceremony. A crowd of approximately 5,000 fans participated in the "huzzahs" and enthusiastically greeted the SAR Color Guard in the stands following the pre-game ceremony. OHIO SOCIETY Ohio Color Guard Commander William "Tony" Robinson, above, read Ohio Gov. John Kasich's Resolution recognizing the 125th Anniversary of the Sons of the American Revolution. The Ohio Society was formed on April 11, 1889, in the governor's office in the Ohio Statehouse. PPP The Akron Chapters of the National Societies of the Daughters of the American Revolution (Akron and Cuyahoga Portage chapters) and the Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution held their Annual Luncheon and Community Awards Presentation April 5 at the Akron Woman's City Club Ballroom. The color guard of the Western Reserve Society—John Franklin, Lee MacBride and Greg Arnold—and Lafayette Chapter drummer Bill Maling posted and retired the colors with the assistance of Ohio Society 1st Vice President Ted Miner, who carried the SAR flag, and DAR member Angie Klatik, who carried the DAR flag. Lafayette Chapter President David Allison presented the SAR Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate to Frank and Nancy Read for their service to their community and church. Frank was not able to attend, but Nancy accepted the award on their behalf. More than 20 members of the Lafayette Chapter and Western Reserve Society were in attendance with many DAR members and guests. OKLAHOMA SOCIETY Oklahoma City Chapter Members of the Oklahoma City Chapter participated in a Memorial Day event commemorating those Americans killed in war defending our nation's freedom and liberties. The event is held annually at the Oklahoma U.S. Army National Guard, 45th Division Headquarters in Oklahoma City. The chapter has participated at the event for the past 15 years. Tulsa Chapter John Francis Haws Jr. has six patriot ancestors registered at SAR. Besides being a steadfast member of the Sons of the American Revolution, his ancestors' service has qualified him as a member in the Sons of American Colonists and Descendants of George Washington's Army at Valley Forge. John was born on Sept. 10, 1914, near Rainy Mountain Indian School, close to Gotebo, Okla. His father was an agent for what is now the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Due to his father's work, he moved several times as a child, including to Carnegie, Okla., where he graduated from high school. While in Carnegie, John had many jobs, including picking cotton for a living during the Great Depression. John attended Hills Business University in Oklahoma City, where he met his future wife, Ruth Wanda Bookout, who, he soon discovered, shared his birthday. After graduating from Hills Business School, they found jobs in the Oklahoma City area. They were married on Sept. 5, 1936, and celebrated their 48 SAR MAGAZINE Members of the Lafayette Chapter and Western Reserve Society. Front row, from left, Ted Minier (OHSSAR 1st vice president), David Allison (Lafayette Chapter president), Paul Morehouse (Lafayette Chapter treasurer), James W. Glasgow Lafayette Chapter secretary), Scott M. Glasgow (Lafayette Chapter chaplain), John H. Franklin (Western Reserve Society color guard commander), Lee MacBride (WRS), Greg Arnold (WRS) and Bill Maling (Lafayette Chapter drummer); back row, from left, James D. Ball (LC), Sam Elias (LC), Ken Dague (LC), Kevin Sain (Lafayette Chapter historian) and Bill Fesler (LC). The compatriots participating in the Oklahoma City Chapter Memorial Day event were, from left, Al Lankford, Robert R. Thomas, Henry Baer, Wayne Nash, Howard Ferrell, Martin Reynolds and Ron Schrouf.