Longs Peak Chapter / North
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"To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones." George Washington - 1799
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not." - Thomas Jefferson
"When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic." - Benjamin Franklin
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Our Chapter is the newest in the State, chartered in 1995. We usually meet at noon on the second Saturday of every month except June, July, and August. Our Chapter covers the northern part of the State and we meet in Frederick, Colorado. From I-25, east on Hwy. 52, north on Colorado Blvd., left on Main Street at D'Agostinos Restaurant.
We participate in Flag Display, Parades, the State Color Guard, promote the Eagle Scout Award Program, honor local Outstanding Citizenship, and work with Daughters of the American Revolution and Children of the American Revolution Chapter's in our area to promote membership and the ideals of our Society. Our meetings include various guest speakers and other activities through out the year.
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Longs Peak Chapter Activities
Beau Coleman, President
2011
January 9 Installation of Officers
February Colorado State Annual Lunchon
March
April 9 "Adopt a Highway"
May 14 Confederacy speaker of the Civil War
June Summer Break
July COSSAR Picnic
August Summer Break
September 17 Union Speaker of the Civil War
October 15 "Adopt a Highway"
November 12
December 10 Christmas Party
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Longs Peak Chapter Activities
Jan Housley, President
2010
January 9 Installation of Officers
February Colorado State Lunchon
March 13 Masonic - National Sojourners Flag Show
April 10
May 8
June Summer Break
July COSSAR Picnic
August Summer Break
September 11
October 16 Liberty Day Foundation and Burr / Hamilton conflict
November 13 Daughters of the American Revolution "Abilgail Adams" program
December 1 Christmas Party - "Holidays of the Frontier"
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| Longs Peak Chapter - 2009 State Annual Conference |
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| L to R - Clarence Cox, Jan Housley, Jon Sinatra, Carolyn Goodwin, George Smith, Moelder, Brent Pick, Joe Summers, Edwin Moelder |
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PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION VISITS THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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March 2009 - Washington State Pearl Harbor Survivor Association Member, Donald Green, spoke to the Longs Peak Chapter of his experience during the December 7, 1941 attack by Japanese forces on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Don served aboard the USS Pyro AE-1 (ammunition ship) during this attack.
In December of 1776, General George Washington and General Nathanael Greene were headquartered in Pennsylvania near the Deleware River. At this place General Greene ordered that a rising sun be painted over the fireplace mantle within his headquarters. Days later, on Christmas night of 1776, American troops crossed the Deleware River and secured the beginnings of America's freedom at the battles of Trenton and Princeton, New Jersey.
On December 7, 1941, the rising sun, painted upon enemy military aircraft, appeared over the shores of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The endurance of these survivors through the attack upon Pearl Harbor, and their crossing of the Pacific waters in victory during World War II helped to secure America's continued freedom. - Jon SInatra, 2009 President
"They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side...To them, we have a solemn obligation - the obligation to ensure that their sacrifice will help make this a better and safer world in which to live."
- Fleet Admiral C.W. Nimitz Commander in Chief of Pacific Forces WWII
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| LPC President Jon Sinatra, presents award to Survivor Donald Green, for his presentation. |
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April 2009 - In period dress, Longs Peak Chapter Vice President, Jan Housley, gave a presentation regarding the American Revolution. Vice President Housley, also received the National Society Sons of the American Revolution Military Service Medal for his service in Southeast Asia. Also at this meeting, LPC guest news reporter John Karr, provided a COSSAR/LPC write up in the north area news. Please click photo to enlarge image
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| VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL WALL |
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It was about 1971 and the draft lottery was being read over the radio for the Vietnam War. Although I was only 8 years old, I remember that after hearing the month and date of my birthday announced I began collecting POW/MIA metal bracelets. These bracelets now reside at the Wall of Honor in Washington D.C., where all 6 names from these bracelets were found etched in black granite stone.
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| May 2009 - Longs Peak Chapter and Color Guard visits Pearl Harbor Survivors |
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| Pearl Harbor Survivor President Dave Wilson, (cntr) joins in the posting of the colors |
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| Longs Peak Chapter, Vice President, Jan Housley posts the stars & stripes |
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| Color Guard Members, Jan Housley, Johnny Sinatra & Jon Sinatra, salute the colors |
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| Bud Jenkyn's reenacts a Colorado Soldier's Story |
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| PHSA Members George Richard-USS Tennessee, Louis Vislay-Ft. Kam, Wilmer Bailey- 15th pursuit group Wheeler Field |
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| Jon Sinatra, Dave Wilson, Jan Housley |
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| Westminster Armed Forces Memorial Garden |
The 2008 & 2009, Westminster Armed Forces Memorial Garden brick dedication for the Longs Peak Chapter and Longs Peak Chapter Member, William (Bill) Barnard.
Etched in stone for the ages, the Longs Peak Chapter/SAR and Bill Barnard's stones, proudly shine within the United States Merchant Marine area of this memorial garden. In 1945, Bill enlisted in the Merchant Marines and served aboard an auxillary ship in the Okinawa campaign during WWII.
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LONGS PEAK CHAPTER NSSAR AND FOLSOM SOCIETY NSCAR JULY 2009 PICNIC AND BLACK POWDER SHOOT.
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| LPC Member Jon Sinatra, bustin' caps |
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| C.A.R. Member learns instruction & safety |
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| LP Member, Cal Achey, manning the range |
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| George Smith sights a Hessian |
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| Tom & Jewel Wellborn in 18th century costume |
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| Longs Peak Member, Jack Taylor |
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| Daughter's & Children of the American Revolution |
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September 2009 - Longs Peak Chapter Member William Crowley, in period dress, gave a presentation regarding 19th century Forts. Bill described the efforts of Colorado pioneer's that shaped Northern Colorado during this time.
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November, 2009
Dramatist, historian and newspaper commentator, Jack Van Ens portray's Thomas Jefferson.
A pivitol leader during the 18th and 19th century, Jefferson was brought back to life through a well-studied knowledge and characterization. Dressed in colonial costume and speaking with language of that time, Van Ens explored for Longs Peak Chapter Members, some of the provocative decisions made by Jefferson of that time.
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December 2009 - A presentation by Jack Brooks, revealed for the Longs Peak Chapter, his methods in locating ancient Indian artifacts. Jack discussed the unearthing of these centuries old artifacts and their Colorado history.
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THE FIRST CHILDREN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
John Jacob Kemmerer, born 13 December 1767, enlisted in the Army Ranger's in 1780 and served on the frontier's of Northampton County, Pennsylvania. John Jacob Kemmerer, served from 1780 until 1784.
Longs Peak Chapter supports the Folsom Society of the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution, Folsom Society is now accepting applications for children from ages birth to 21 who are of lineal descent from an American Revolutionary War Patriot. Please contact Carolyn Goodwin; gcarolyn@frii.com
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| J. JACOB KEMMERER & WIFE, MARY MAGDALENE |
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Longs Peak Chapter/COSSAR Color Guard and DAR & CAR Members
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| Cheyenne Frontier Days Parade |
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Jul 21, 2007 - Members of the color guard from both the Longs and Pikes Peak chapters of the Colorado Society of the Sons of the American Revolution prepare to march with the Northern Colorado Fife and Drum in the Cheyenne Frontier Days parade on Saturday, July 21, 2007. The entire party was well received by viewers along the one and a half mile parade route as the Fife and Drum played marching tunes of the colonial period. Afterwards, SAR members participated with the Fife and Drum in black powder firing demonstrations with the public nearby at the Fort Russell encampment hosted by and on Warren Air Force Base. The entire day was great fun for all. For more information about the Northern Colorado Fife and Drum Corps, click on the photo (left) to watch their video.
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September 20, 2008 - A 19th Century Cemetery Stroll. 2008 Colorado State Society President and Longs Peak Chapter Secretary George Smith, took part in DAR Member Carolyn Goodwin's Cemetery Stroll project at Grandview Cemetery in Ft. Collins. At six grave sites in the cemetery, members of the Cache La Poudre Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution narrated skits regarding the member buried there.
"This was the 13th annual stroll put on by the City of Ft. Collins." Explained President Smith. "Throughout the day we conducted a ten minute skit involving a family coming to Ft. Collins around 1885. I played the role of Professor Clarence Gillette, who taught at Colorado State University for many years. This was quite the experience for me as we were also dressed in period costume." His wife, Clara, was played by Martha Rehm and Daughter Florence, was played by Shanan Gronewoller, both are charter members of the Friday's Council Tree Chapter.
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| George Smith, Shanan Gronewoller & Martha Rehm |
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Sep 20, 2007 - The 2007 Longs Peak Chapter President gave a presentation on his ancestor's life and involvement in the American Revolution. The overall structure of the Virginia State Navy was described and details regarding naval operations were discussed. The ancestor was a "Master and Commander" of a 14 gun brig, the "Liberty". Several interesting discoveries, including mention of a decendent's passing due to a yellow fever epidemic in the Norfolk news in 1855 and were revealed by the orator.
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| Brig Liberty |
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May 26, 2007 — Fort Lupton Tour - After touring the well-curated museum and walking the actual site of Fort Lupton, Longs Peak chapter members volunteered to assist with placing stucco on the walls of the Fort. How often does one get to actively participate in historic preservation, recreating something that benefits future generations? For more details on the restoration of Fort Lupton, visit: www.spvhs.org or click on the photo (right).
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| Fort Lupton |
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Apr 14, 2007- A renowned and exceptional regional historian provided a presentation on cavalry, detailing the influence of European origins and practical adaptations to operations in the Americas. The infamous Banastre Tarleton was the principal British cavalry commander, while Sheldon’s Horse—(2nd Continental Light Dragoons) played the most active cavalry roles for the Patriot cause. The unit grew out of a group of Connecticut mounted volunteer militia and entered active service after the defeat of the Continental Army at White Plains, N.Y., in October 1776. The name dragoon is derived from the carbine (the dragon) carried by Frederick the Great's medium cavalry. Dragoons were invaluable in reconnaissance and as messengers. Elements of Sheldon’s Horse comprised Washington's personal bodyguard and a detail guarded John Andre during his incarceration, trial and subsequent execution in Nyack, New York. At Yorktown, twenty Sheldon's Horse were detailed to accompany Washington and Rochambeau to the York peninsula. A Sheldon's trooper is depicted in the painting of Cornwallis' surrender. The final muster was taken in May 1866 with the death of the last surviving trooper and indeed the last surviving participant in the American Revolution, Lemuel Cook, at the age of 107.
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| Battle of Guilford Courthouse, North Carolina |
3 March 1781 - British General Lord Cornwallis placed troops on both sides of New Garden Road below the fields of Joseph Hoskins' farmstead. Ahead of them the North Carolina militia, drawn up behind a fence line, was supported by two cannons in the middle of the road. The British artillery quickly positioned three cannons and began exchanging fire with the American artillery. The British infantry formed a line of battle across the road, then advanced across Hoskins' muddy fields. At 150 yards, the Americans opened fire with scattered volleys. Though staggered by this fire, the British regrouped, stepped over their dead, and continued to advance. At about 50 yards, they halted and fired their own volley, then charged with bayonets. "I never saw such fighting since God made me. The Americans fought like demons" - Lt. General Charles, Earl Cornwallis
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