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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Tempus Fugit Greetings Compatriots, The old adage, "Time flies when you're having fun" certainly is appropriate during the first four months of my term as President General. By the time you read this issue of The SAR Magazine, one-third of my term in office will be history. Much has been accomplished during those first four months. The highlight of our Fall 2014 Leadership/Trustees meeting in Louisville was the ribbon-cutting ceremony and the dedication of the movement of the entire SAR staff to our new headquarters on West Main Street. We received great public relations exposure on the local television stations and other media outlets in the Louisville area. We are now in the planning and fundraising stages for Phase III of our headquarters. Therefore, since this is our last issue for this year, I would be remiss if I did not urge you to make a tax- deductible contribution to the SAR Center before the end of 2014. It was my privilege to attend the American Legion's conference in Charlotte, N.C., during August and bring greetings to more than 5,000 attendees. It was an honor to present National Commander Dan Dellinger with The Distinguished Patriot Award. This award is presented only once during the tenure of a President General. While attending the conference, I had the opportunity to visit with Montel Williams, who was the master of ceremonies at this year's conference. Montel is a great supporter of our veterans. In early September, an SAR tour of France honored the American volunteers who went to that country in 1914 and participated in the early years of World War I prior to the United States entering the war in 1917. This was the 100th anniversary, and France honored those volunteers, especially the aviators, magnificently. The memorial and mausoleum for the volunteers who were members of the French Foreign Legion were a special honor and tribute to the 1914 American volunteers. There is a series of stained- glass windows opposite the crypts in the mausoleum. The first window portrays an eagle coming to France, and the last window illustrates the eagle leaving France (the eagle represents the United States). The windows in between those depict the heroic battles. There were many more beautiful sights, such as the view from the United States Cemetery that overlooks virtually all of the city of Paris. Later in September, SAR Color Guard members were privileged to stand vigil at the tomb of President George and Martha Washington at Mount Vernon, Va. Many of our SAR members and their wives flew or drove from all across the country to participate in this event. If you have not attended this ritual, please mark your calendar and plan to visit next year. The Colonial Fair is held the same weekend on the grounds of Mount Vernon, and features an abundance of tent shops. The Virginia Society SAR was in charge of the 2014 activities at Yorktown. We had great speakers— Compatriots Mike Elston and Lanny Patton—for the dinner on Saturday night, Oct. 18. I was privileged to be the keynote speaker at the Yorktown Victory Monument on Sunday. While in Williamsburg, Treasurer General Mike Tomme and I visited the General Society Sons of the Revolution headquarters and met with Executive Director Jeff Lambert. While traveling across this great country, Billie and I have met many wonderful and talented people. This is one of the primary reasons we enjoy SAR so much— the people. On our first trip to the Atlantic Middle States District Meeting, we were treated royally. We also celebrated the Battle of Blue Licks in our home state of Kentucky, and it was my honor to be the guest speaker. Next, we visited the South Central District in Irving, Texas, and after our Leadership/Trustees meeting, we attended the Battle Days at Point Pleasant, W.Va. Finlay J. "Jack" and Jane Coles were the best hosts—they thought of everything! After the wreath-laying on Sunday at Point Pleasant, we drove to Gaffney, S.C., to celebrate the Battle of Kings Mountain. In late October, we joined the West Virginia Society in chartering its newest chapter, the Fort Henry Chapter in Wheeling. And on Oct. 25, we were with the North Carolina Society in Washington, N.C., to join in the marking of four Revolutionary War graves. Billie and I covet your prayers for safe travel and would like to wish you a grateful Thanksgiving and a blessed Christmas. May God bless you, the SAR, our military personnel and the United States of America. Yours in patriotic service, Lindsey Cook Brock President General FALL 2014 3 President General Lindsey Cook Brock and First Lady Billie Brock attended the commemoration of the Battle of Blue Licks.