Lincoln Meeting Sep 6, 2019

by | Sep 6, 2019 | Lincoln Chapter

Corrected minutes for the August 2019 meeting have been posted.  The new minutes for the September 2019 meeting have been posted on the Lincoln Chapter Minutes pages.

Friday morning, Sep 6, 2019 Compatriot Terry Springer was awarded the War Service Medal for this service in the Vietnam War.  Presenting the award and medal was his broth-in-law, Vice-President John Braisted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Compatriot Springer with sister, Evelyn Springer and Vice-President John Braisted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Champion Spalding Chase Grave Marking

by | Jul 20, 2019 | Nebraska Society

You are invited to join the Nebraska SAR on August 10, 2019 for a grave marking for our State Society’s First President, Champion Spalding Chase. The event is to honor him, his memory and his service to the SAR. President Chase, was a mayor of Omaha serving 7 years, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army (1862-1866), first Attorney General of the State of Nebraska, and University of Nebraska Regent for 6 years.

The ceremony will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Omaha, NE on August 10, 2019 at 10 a.m. Congressman Hal Daub will be the featured speaker at this event. Nebraska SAR Color Guard will present the colors.

Please bring a chair. Limited shade will be available but we are hoping for a cool morning. There will be a small reception following.

Please feel free to share this event with as many of your family and friends as you wish.