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FALL 2015 35 She and Stuart occasionally present history lessons at area schools. When they do, they are attired in American Revolution period costumes. Stuart is a member of SAR, which seeks to "maintain and expand the meaning of patriotism, respect for our national symbols (and) the value of American citizenship." Orriene seems most passionate about the DAR's work for military veterans and active members of the U.S. armed forces. If a veteran is short on money and needs fuel for a drive to a medical facility, the DAR can provide assistance. DAR members host parties at the Claremore Veterans Center. To military personnel stationed overseas, the DAR sends packages that include necessities like shaving cream and razors and treats like chewing gum and candy. "Freedom is not free," Orriene said. "Anything we can do for our veterans, we're happy to do it. It's a privilege and an honor. It's heartwarming to shake their hand and thank them for their service. Too often, these (people) have not been thanked. That's hard for me to handle." Members of the Tulsa area chapters of the Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution celebrated the national Let Freedom Ring ceremony on the campus of the University of Tulsa. Pipe Major William Tetrick of the City of Tulsa Pipes and Drums Corps opened the ceremony with patriotic pipe music. Singer Susannah Brooks performed the national anthem and "My Country Tis of Thee." SAR Tulsa Chapter President Ron Painter led the program. SAR and DAR members rang the Pergola Bell, one toll for each of the original 13 Colonies. The bell-ringing processional was led by Oklahoma DAR State Regent Orriene Denslow. Other ringers included Past Oklahoma SAR State President Stuart Denslow, DAR Tulsa Chapter Regent Debbie Barnes. DAR Capt. Peter Ankeny Chapter Regent Lorie Vilbert, and DAR Rev. John Robinson Chapter Regent Sarah McGuire. Sharon Champlin and Janice Mcghee of the Green Country Society C.A.R. also rang the bell. Janice's daughter, Brianna, a C.A.R. member was in attendance. The event was well attended and received local television coverage. Tulsa Chapter Compatriot Loyd Means was recently featured in the Tulsa World business and legal news. The story was as follows: George Washington greeted each of the 64 new U.S. citizens following the naturalization ceremony. Washington, aka Loyd Means, is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and attends the monthly ceremony, whether at the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma or offsite at area schools. Means, wearing a replica of Washington's uniform, congratulated each of the new citizens and wished them well in the future. He smiled and noted that people "love to have their picture taken with George." Means has been a member of SAR for eight years, but didn't know the organization existed until his wife, Marilyn, joined the DAR. PENNSYLVANIA SOCIETY Coachella Chapter In a cornfield near Garrett, Pennsylvania, members of Sons of the American Revolution and Daughters of the American Revolution joined local town officers and about 75 others to march out to a burial site for a ceremony to honor Patriot Jacob Andreas Walker. H. Lee Walker, with the drum, is president of the Coachella Chapter. Continental Congress Chapter Pennsylvania Society President Joseph McMullen accompanied Chapter President Richard McGeary and Chapter Past President Guy Lisowski in presenting a Flag Certificate and a 13-star flag to the senior officers of Lift, Inc., at the company's Mountville, Pa., headquarters July 14. Compatriot Lisowski had been impressed for some time by the company's prominent display of a 20-by-30-foot American flag 80 feet above the ground as he drove along Route 30 to chapter meetings in York. He recommended to McGeary that Lift, Inc., be recognized for its patriotism in placing such a large flag along a major artery in southern Pennsylvania. McGeary enthusiastically agreed that the company should be honored for its good citizenship in flying Old Glory so the many motorists who pass by daily can be reminded of the sacrifices made to establish and protect our country. Lift, Inc., a forklift company, displays the flag at four of its six locations in central Pennsylvania. Company officials said they take the American flag seriously and display it properly by lighting it at night and repairing or replacing it as it wears. Each location also has a 20-by-38-foot special flag that is displayed on certain holidays. They said they take great pride in placing the large flag where it is quite visible from the adjacent highway, and they enjoy when truckers blow their horns in salute as they drive by and when people take Dr. Orriene Denslow and her husband Dr. Stuart Denslow with their American Revolution-period costumes at their home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the July 4th "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony in Tulsa were members of the Tulsa area Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution.