Norfolk SAR Third Annual Night at Harbor Park Ball Game August 3, 2019
(Photos by Morgaine Beck)
June
Flag Day Ceremony at MacArthur Memorial Downtown Norfolk, Va June 14, 2019
L to R: Compatriot Gary Pridgen, Vice President Tom Whetstone, President Ken Hawkins, Historian Tim Ahlgrim
Assembling in front of the MacArthur Memorial for the wreath presentations
Representatives from various DAR chapters along with Norfolk Chapter SAR President Ken Hawkins present their wreaths
Re-Interment of Jamestown Colonists at Williamsburg April 28, 2019
Order of Founders and Patriots of AmericaColor Guard
Norfolk Chapter SAR President, who is also a member of the Order of Founders and Patriots of America, presents the Norfolk Chapter SAR wreath at the re-interment ceremony
Attendees included l to r: Mike Lymon, Mike Weyler, Ken Hawkins, Williamsburg Chapter SAR President and Williamsburg Chapter SAR Past President
Revolutionary War Patriot Grave-Marking Ceremony Cedar Grove Cemetery Portsmouth, Va June 1, 2019
Reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
President Kenneth Hawkins along with Patricia Heath, minister of Monumental United Methodist Church in Portsmouth, addresses the attendees
Mr. Nash Bilisoly, Esq., descendant of Revolutionary War Patriot Antonio Sylvester Bilisoly, speaks at the ceremony
The SAR Color Guard presents the Colors at the beginning of the ceremony
Chancellor Carter Furr shares a light moment in the rain with Society of the War of 1812 President Stuart Butler before the ceremony at Cedar Grove Cemetery
Plaque Unveiling at Trinity Episcopal Church Portsmouth, Va June 1, 2019
The SAR Color Guard presents the Colors at Trinity Episcopal Church
President Kenneth Hawkins and Bishop James Magness address the crowd just before the unveiling of the plaque.
The plaque honoring the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 Patriots is unveiled
Unveiling complete!
Representatives of the various patriotic groups stand behind their wreaths as they are presented at the plaque unveiling at Trinity Episcopal Church
Close up of the Plaque at Trinity Episcopal Church Portsmouth, Va
May
May Membership Meeting
Newly inducted member Stephen Alcox receives his SAR Certificate from President Hawkins.
Compatriot and Guest Speaker Dean Burgess receives a book and Certificate of Appreciation from President Hawkins
Compatriot Dean Burgess presents his program, “The Revolutionary War in the City of Portsmouth”
Presentation of Medals to ROTC Graduates of ODU, NSU and Hampton UNiversity
MIDN 3/C Gray, Alexander
MIDN 4/C Mosley, Preston
MIDN 4/C Marshall, Diamond
Wreath Laying at First Landing Commemoration at Cape Henry
L to R Gary Pridgen, Tim Ahlgrim
L to R Gary Pridgen, Tim Ahlgrim, Stephen Alcox
Cape Henry Cross at Little Creek Joint Expeditionary Base
March
March Youth Recognition Dinner Meeting
Father and son - new members
Jacob Johnston JROTC Scholarship Award winner
James Van Hook War Medal presentation
Lauren Schmidt Essay Contest winner
Sean Jolly the Eagle Scout Scholarship award winner
Tim Ahlgrim War Service medal presentation
Tom Whetstone presenting ribbons awarded to Chapter
Virginia Beach Rescue/EMT Awards
Daly Receiving Heroism Medal
Kirk Receiving EMS Award
Princess Anne Courhouse Volunteer Rescue Squad Award Winners with Chief and Deputy Chief
January
New members Lindsey Jones and Mark Jumper are sworn into the chapter by VASSAR President Patrick Kelly. President Ken Hawkins looks on.
Congratulations to our newest members: Compatriot Lindsey Jones and Compatriot Mark Jumper L to R; President Ken Hawkins, Lindsey Jones, Mark Jumper, VASSAR President Patrick Kelly
Vice President Tom Whetstone receives the Virginia Society Award from VASSAR President Patrick Kelly
VASSAR President Patrick Kelly presents his program to the group
President Ken Hawkins receives the Virginia Society Award from VASSAR President Patrick Kelly
Members of the Norfolk Chapter SAR are inducted in as officers of the Chapter by VASSAR President Patrick Kelly L to R: President Ken Hawkins, VASSAR President Kelly, Secretary Edward Douglas, Treasurer Mike O’Shea, Historian Tim Ahlgrim and Registrar James Yohe
Outgoing Chapter Registrar Bob Avery is awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and Certificate by President Ken Hawkins and Past President Maury Weeks.
