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2015

December

Commemoration of the Battle of Great Bridge, December 5, 2015

Norfolk SAR and Virginia State Color Guard member Chris Melhuish reviews the troops before the ceremony

Color Guard in line ready to march at the beginning of the ceremony

Norfolk Chapter SAR President Maury Weeks is introduced at the podium to begin the program

The Honorable E. Preston Grissom was the keynote speaker.

Beginning of the introduction of the respective representatives for the presentation of the wreaths

Norfolk Chapter SAR Secretary Edward Douglas presents the chapter wreath at the ceremony

Reviewing the troops

Flags of the various participating organizations are lined up awaiting the Color Guard

November

Commemoration of the Battle of the Kempes Landing November 14, 2015

Mrs. Nancy Miller, District 1, Virginia Director DAR, addresses the crowd

Norfolk Chapter SAR President Maury Weeks speaks about the SAR and the Battle of Kempes Landing

Mr. James Carver of Emmanuel Episcopal Church welcomes everyone to the ceremony

Emmanuel Episcopal Choir under the direction of Mr. Robert Sullivan

Norfolk Chapter SAR President Maury Weeks at the Kempsville Virginia State Marker with the chapter wreath

Norfolk Chapter SAR Secretary Edward Douglas at the Kempsville Virginia State Marker

October

Wreath Laying Ceremony Yorktown, Va October 19, 2015

The Norfolk Chapter SAR wreath awaits presentation at the grave of General Thomas Nelson, Jr

Grave of General Thomas Nelson, Jr at Grace Episcopal Church cemetery

Virginia State SAR Honor Guard prepares for the beginning of the ceremony. There was also a member of the Children of the American Revolution present.

Norfolk Chapter Secretary Edward J. Douglas, III at the grave of General Thomas Nelson, Jr

Norfolk Chapter SAR President Maury Weeks at the grave of General Thomas Nelson, Jr

Norfolk Chapter SAR wreath after presentation at graveside by President Weeks, assisted by Virginia State SAR Honor Guard

Inside view of Grace Episcopal Church in Yorktown, Va

Great Bridge Waterways Heritage Festival, October 10, 2015

The Norfolk Chapter Tent

Norfolk Chapter President Maury Weeks

Norfolk Chapter President Maury Weeks and Chapter Secretary Edward Douglas

The Norfolk Chapter Tent

September

September Membership Dinner Meeting, held on Sept. 15, 2015

Mrs. Lin Olsen, Executive Director, Great Bridge Battlefield and Waterways History Foundation was our keynote speaker

President Maury Weeks and Treasurer Ken Hawkins unveil the new Norfolk Society SAR Banner

President Maury Weeks calls the meeting to order

Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes at Ft. Story, Va. Beach, VA Sat Sept. 5, 2015

Norfolk Chapter SAR President Maury Weeks presents the opening remarks at the Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes

Captain Christopher Melhuish USN Ret. and a member of Norfolk Chapter SAR gives the keynote address

Virginia State SAR President Reverdy Wright presents the closing remarks to the ceremony

Wreaths from various SAR and DAR Chapters along with Society of the War of 1812 are presented at the Admiral deGrasse Statue

Virginia State SAR President Reverdy Wright and Norfolk Chapter SAR Maury Weeks present the Norfolk Chapter SAR wreath

Thomas Nelson, Jr. Chapter SAR President Bruce Meyer, Norfolk Chapter SAR President Maury Weeks and Virginia State SAR President Reverdy Wright at the Admiral deGrasse Statue

Virginia State SAR President Reverdy Wright, Captain Christopher Melhuish, USN Ret. (in period attire) join in with the Commanding Officer and Executive Officer of Fort Story/Joint Expeditionary Base in front of the Admiral deGrasse Statue

Information plaque at the Admiral deGrasse statue

Left to right are Norfolk Chapter SAR Chancellor Carter Furr, Norfolk Chapter SAR President Maury Weeks and Norfolk Chapter SAR Past President Tom Whetstone

The Norfolk Chapter SAR wreath presented in front of the Admiral deGrasse statue

Norfolk Chapter SAR President Maury Weeks presents the Norfolk Chapter wreath

The Historic Saint Theresa Chapel at Fort Story. Site of the Commemoration of the Battle of the Capes service

The Cape Henry Lighthouse. Original lighthouse at Fort Story. Commissioned and authorized to be built by President George Washington. The construction was overseen by Alexander Hamilton. It was completed in 1792.

June

Flag Day Ceremony at MacArthur Memorial, sponsored by the Great Bridge DAR June 14, 2015

Inside the rotunda of the MacArthur Memorial

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hitchings

Robert Hitchings delivering his Flag Day Speech "Our Flag Flying High but Flying High in Song"

Robert Hitchings delivering his Flag Day Speech "Our Flag Flying High but Flying High in Song"

May

SAR Wreath Laying Ceremony at Tidewater Veteran’s Memorial Park Virginia Beach, VA May 25, 2015

Flags flying high and proud at the Tidewater Veteran's Memorial Park in Virginia Beach, VA on Memorial Day, May 25, 2015

The Norfolk Chapter Monument and Plaque located within the Memorial Park

Norfolk Chapter SAR wreath presented at the monument in honor of all those who gave their lives in defense of our great country

Past President Tom Whetstone, Chapter Secretary Edward Douglas and Compatriot Lynn Cupp

Past President Tom Whetstone, Chapter Secretary Edward Douglas, Compatriot Lynn Cupp, Debbie W. Cupp, DAR

May 2015 Meeting

President Maury Weeks presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr James L. Carver for his presentation on The Battle Of Kempes Landing at our May Membership meeting.

Registrar Kurt Lawson assists with the SAR flag and ribbons at the conclusion of the May Membership Meeting.

March

Youth Recognition Dinner Meeting at Westminster Canterbury on March 24, 2015

Past Chapter President Tom Whetstone address the group

President Maury Weeks presents Compatriot and Chapter Treasurer Ken Hawkins with the Military Service Award

Treasurer Ken Hawkins is presented the Robert E. Burt Award by President Maury Weeks along with Compatriot and Past Norfolk SAR President Dr. Matt Hogendobler. The award is for dedicated service to the young men of the Boy Scouts of America.

Chaplain and Past Norfolk SAR President Robert Hitchings was presented the Past President pin by President Maury Weeks.

Compatriot Bill Waller, who was presented the Meritorious Service Award by President Maury Meeks

Eagle Scout Award presented to Marc Krudop by Treasurer and Eagle Scout Committee head Ken Hawkins along with Compatriot and Past Norfolk SAR President Ken Hogendobler. Marc's parents look on.

Knight Essay Winner Hannah Wheaton reads her essay, "A More Perfect Union-The Influence of the Magna Carta on James Madison, The Father of the Constitution"

Compatriot Scott Aiken presents Knight Essay Winner Hannah her certificate, medal and check for $100.00 from Norfolk SAR.

Wreath Laying Ceremony in honor of Lafayette Day