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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FALL 2015 31 Jersey. Among those attending were Ennis' fourth-great grandnephew, Gerald DeGroat, president of the Rosenkrans Chapter; and Patte Frato, president of the Sandyston Township Historical Society. NEW MEXICO SOCIETY Three Rivers Chapter The Three Rivers Chapter inducted a new member, Dale Henry Ely, a descendant of Gaspar Ricket (Washington County, Pennsylvania Militia). Chapter President Kris D. Jones conducted the July 18 ceremony. The certificate was presented by NMSSAR President Andrew Lyngar and the rosette was pinned on by Chapter Registrar and Past President Doug Smith. EMPIRE STATE SOCIETY (New York) Compatriot Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919) The SAR motto is "Libertas et Patria," which is Latin for "Liberty and Country." Compatriot Roosevelt lived by that motto. His life of service to the United States was one of commitment to defending liberty. He was the champion of freedom against the abuses of power and special interests, whether in politics or business. He was the "Trustbuster:" a man who believed in government of the people, by the people and for the people. Compatriot Roosevelt loved his country. He defended it in battle, receiving its highest award for his bravery. He loved its many open fields, rivers and mountains, preserving thousands of acres for future Americans. He was dedicated to the idea that America was an agent of good, a noble nation, which by its witness to freedom and truth, would lead the world to a better tomorrow. PPP The Empire State Society celebrated the 125th anniversary of the SAR Sept. 12 in Oyster Bay, NY. The day's activities included a presidential grave-marking ceremony (above) for Theodore Roosevelt (who was a member of the ESSAR) and a tour of his historic home, Sagamore Hill (below). More than 100 members of the SAR, DAR and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War attended the event, which was sponsored by the Long Island Chapter, SAR. More than $2,000 was raised for homeless veterans on Long Island. From left, Chapter President Kris D. Jones, Compatriot Dale H. Ely, Registrar and Past President Doug Smith, and NMSSAR President Andrew Lyngar. From left, Long Island Chapter Treasurer Gene Visnefsky, Empire State Society President Duane Booth, Vice President General of the North Atlantic District Peter Goebel and Long Island Chapter President and Trustee Joseph Vermaelen.