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8 SAR MAGAZINE C ontinuing a tradition that began in 2003, President General Lindsey Brock brought greetings to the delegates gathered in Charlotte, N.C., to attend the National Convention of The American Legion. The PG spoke on Aug. 26, the opening day of the General Session, sharing the stage with Oliver North, Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald, Senators Richard Burr and Kay Hagen, and President Barack Obama. PG Brock whittled his remarks to the following, brief but to the point: "Commander Dellinger, distinguished guests, fellow Legionnaires, members of the Ladies Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion. It is a great honor and a very special privilege to stand before those who have served this great country in one the five branches of our military and to personally thank you for your military service to the greatest country in the world! The greatest hope for freedom in the world! The United States of America! As a fellow veteran of the United States Air Force, including a 13-month tour in Korea, I can also say that I am proud to be a member of The American Legion - Post 316 in Atlantic Beach, Florida. "As President General of the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution it is my privilege to extend greetings from our membership whose patriot ancestors were the first veterans that gave us the freedom that we enjoy today. May God grant us the fortitude and wisdom to always be ready and willing to defend that freedom wherever and whenever it is threatened. "And now it is my pleasure to make a special presentation to our National Commander, Dan Dellinger. Commander Dellinger, in recognition of your accomplishments as a patriotic leader in this nation, it is an honor and a pleasure to present to you, on behalf of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution, The Distinguished Patriot Award. This award is presented only once during the tenure of a President General. It is presented to an American citizen for outstanding service and patriotism to our country. Thank you, sir, for your leadership and your service." President General Brock Addresses delegates and guests at The American Legion National Convention Above, PG Lindsey Brock, an American Legion member, addressed the Legionnaires attending the American Legion National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.; left, PG Brock presented American Legion National Commander Daniel M. Dellinger with the Distinguished Patriot Award. [Photos by The American Legion/Lucas Carter and Tom Strattman] The members of the NSSAR Nominating Committee for 2014-15 are President General Joseph W. Dooley (2013- 14), chairman; Presidents General Stephen A. Leishman, Larry J. Magerkurth, J. David Sympson and Edward F. Butler; and State Presidents Stephen P. Shaw (CTSSAR), James M. Lindley (WASSAR), Claude T. Hardison Jr. (TNSSAR), Robert N. Capps (KSSSAR), Richard T. Bryant (MOSSAR) and Robert A. Bogardus (AKSSAR). The State President Alternates are, first, Daniel K. Woodruff (SCSSAR); second, Thomas D. Ashby (ILSSAR); third, Zachariah L. Fike (VTSSAR); and fourth, Eric H. Troutman (PASSAR). John A. Moller (NJSSAR) is the first Trustee Alternate, and Richard W. Sage (ESSAR) is the second. Nominating Committee Announced