Memorial Day Observance

We are posting this a little late, but we wanted to make you all aware that even though the COVID pandemic cancelled nearly all of our Memorial Day events that the Nebraska SAR participates in, we were still able to observe the holiday and honor our veterans.  Compatriots Shawn Stoner and John Braisted, both from the Lincoln Chapter, stood guard, in the Capitol Rotunda, over a candle that was lit by a Gold Star Family from Gretna, NE.  Many veterans groups were participants in this ceremony, that lasted throughout the day, and we were glad that our Society was represented so well by our two members and that we were still able to honor our fallen veterans and ancestors.

Patriot Biographies

Nebraska SAR Compatriots,

We are still looking for biographies on many of your Patriot Ancestors.  Please write up a short history of your Patriot and submit them to either Compatriot Paul Burright, or Compatriot Bill Webb, of the Omaha Chapter.  Their emails are posted in your quarterly newsletters.  They are leading this effort to get the records and histories of our Patriots into the national Patriot Research System, and linked to you on the website.  Thank you for your help with this important project!

Omaha Chapter installs new Officers

At the 14 Jan 2020 meeting of the Omaha Chapter, NESSAR President, Shawn Stoner, presided over the installation of the 2020-2021 Omaha Chapter Officers.  Past Chapter President, Merle McAlevy was also presented his Past President Pin and Certificate for his service as Chapter President, 2016-2017.

Omaha Chapter – 10 Sep 2019

The Omaha Chapter held its meeting on Tuesday, 10 Sep 2019, at Gorat’s Steakhouse in Omaha.  Compatriots Jim Sly and David Kentsmith were both presented their certificates for inclusion into the SAR Military Service Veterans Corps, for their past service in the armed forces. 

The Chapter also inducted 3 new members into the Society.  Steve Bigelow, Dallas Burright, and Shade Jones.  All 3 also mustered their Patriots into the Chapter Muster Log.  Photo would not upload, so it will be included in the newsletter.