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New Mexico Society of the Sons of the American Revolution: Fourth Quarter - 2012, and First, Second and third Quarter -

2013 Newsletter

Compatriots, NMSSAR is pleased to provide you with information about our Society’s activities from the end of the 2012 through September of 2013. You will note that we have not produced quarterly newsletters this year. We thank the Editor, David Harris, for his excellent efforts over the past few years. Compatriots who aspire to volunteer as editor for 2013 and the future, please contact the Socie-ty’s 2013 President, Michael Barger - mebarger@cableone.net.

Table of Contents

New Mexico Society News Page 2012 Annual Report (extract from) Page 2 2013 Presidents Messages to Compatriots Page 4 Color Guard and Americanization Activites Color Guard and Americanization Report Page 6 Article by George Garcia from August 2013 edition of “somos primos” Page 7 Compatriots can again support the NMSSAR Color Guard Page 11 New Mexico State Medal for Distinguished Service Awarded Page 12 Chapters Activites Albuquerque September 2012 Meeting Report Page 14 Albuquerque September 2013 Meeting Report Page 20 Gadsden Chapter Summary of Activities Report Page 25 Obituaries Jim Hesse Page 26

Rev Perkins Patton Page 27 James Proctor Page 27

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New Mexico Society News Below is an extract of the 2012 NMSSAR report delivered by Past NMSSAR President George Biles at the Soci-ety’s annual meeting in Albuquerque on January 26, 2013. “Compatriots, thank you for the opportunity to serve the New Mexico Society of the SAR as your 2012 President. It was an honor and a privilege to perform these duties for NMSSAR. I represented, with great pride, NMSSAR at the Spring and Fall SAR Leadership meetings in Louisville, KY and at the National Congress held in Phoenix, AZ. My term as President of the NMSSAR ended at our annual meeting held in Albuquerque on January 26. For those of you who could not attend this meeting, below is a foreshortened version of the 2012 President’s Report made to Society attendees. Each Society Officer and Committee Chairman also gave written and verbal reports about their accomplishments during this meeting. 2012 was an exceptional year for us. Thanks to every Compat-riot for your service to the SAR.

2012 Report of the NMSSAR President

The NMSSAR established various measurable goals for 2012. A brief summary of these goals along with com-ments follows: Encourage maximum participation in the AZ/NM Congress in Phoenix: The New Mexico Society was well-represented at the 112th Congress. Overall, there were about 429 participants at the Congress in Phoenix, far in excess of planners’ expectations. Well done to all the participants; particularly Congress Credentials Chairman Gene Tomlinson, Teddy Adams who served as a Day Captain, Perkins and Patricia Patton who raffled a wall hanging Patricia created, Jim Thornton who was sworn in as Rocky Mountain District Vice President General, NMSSAR ladies who ran the ladies programs and staffed the desk, and George Garcia’s NMSSAR Color Guard and participating members! NMSSAR needs to induct new members: NMSSAR challenged itself to induct 3 new members per chapter in 2012 – a total of 12 new members. The NMSSAR actually was able to process and induct 26 new members in 2012. Congratulations to the Genealogists and Compatriots who assisted in this remarkable effort: especially Robert Northrup of Gadsden, John Robinson of Albuquerque, Ray Alexander of NMSSAR, and all the others who provided tireless assistance in achieving this exceptional increase in our Society’s membership. We increased our Society’s membership by over 22%. Well done! Acknowledge local police, firefighter, and emergency medical personnel with SAR awards: The Gadsden and Albuquerque Chapters made these types of awards to deserving first responder recipients. Congratulations! Maximize the exposure of the NMSSAR color guard: Compatriot George Garcia’s talk at our annual meeting about NMSSAR Color Guard activities during 2012 revealed that this goal was achieved. Well done to you, To-cayo George, and to the Color Guard. Publicize our activities in the newsletter: Simply look at the NSSAR website to see how well Compatriot David Lee Harris accomplished this during 2012. Well done to David Lee Harris, Gene Tomlinson, Sam Baty, George Garcia, as well as to William Baker, NMSSAR webmaster, and all individuals who submitted materials to the Newsletter and the website!

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Find volunteer(s) for the positions of State Treasurer and State Secretary: We thank Ray Alexander and John Farris for their years of service as State Secretary and Treasurer. Compatriot Phil Blumenthal of Albuquerque was elected to replace both Ray Alexander and John Farris. Update the NMSSAR history: NMSSAR needs to give this goal priority attention. Revisit the NMSSAR Handbook, Constitution, and By-Laws. This project continues under the leadership of Mike Barger. Well done, Mike, and assisting colleagues, for the work currently being reviewed. Committee Reports Medals and Awards (Compiled by the Medals and Awards Committee, Chairman Captain Walter F. Baker, USN-Ret. who is the only Minuteman Medal holder in NMSSAR.) Medals that were presented by the 2012 State President:

SAR International Medal: A recommendation for the SAR International Medal to be presented to the

Spanish Ambassador to the United States was sent to NSSAR. This medal must be awarded by a PG or a

General Officer personally designated by the PG.

Minuteman Medal: Rev. Perkins Patton was nominated by NMSSAR to be a recipient of the Minuteman

Medal.

Gold Good Citizenship Medal: Hampton Sides, author and supporter of American causes, was nominated

for this award by the NMSSAR.

SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal was presented to Elsa Baker.

SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal was presented to Jane Madrid, Regent of the Las Cruces Chapter of the

DAR.

SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal was presented to Patricia Patton.

Martha Washington Medal was presented to Portia Lyngar.

SAR Meritorious Service Medal was presented to William Baker.

SAR Meritorious Service Medal was presented to Perkins Patton for his past service to the Gadsden

Chapter, State, and District as Chapter and State President and VPG.

Service to Veterans Medal was presented to Walter Baker.

Bronze Good Citizenship Medal was presented to Andrew Lyngar.

State Medal of Distinguished Service was announced for presentation to Eugene M. Tomlinson. The

medal will be presented by 2012 NMSSAR State President George Biles at the annual meeting of the

MISSAR in Detroit on April 27, 2013. Gene’s dedicated efforts as chairman of the Congress’ Registration

and Credentials Committee, his efforts in putting together the State Handbook and By Laws, his service

as State President, and his subsequent service on the Board of Management earned for him this prestig-

ious State award.

Silver Good Citizenship Medal was presented (in absentia) to Walter F. Baker.

SAR Meritorious Service Medal was presented to John A. Farris for his long service to NMSSAR as Treas-

urer.

Bronze Good Citizenship Medal was presented to Michael E. Barger for his services to DAR, CAR, FSA,

and community.

Service to Veterans Medal was presented to Teddy A. Adams.

SAR Daughters of Liberty Medal was presented to Patricia Barger.

SAR Medal of Appreciation was presented to Marianne Eaton.

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SAR Medal of Appreciation was presented to Mary Ann Thornton.

Martha Washington Medal was presented to Margery Adams.

Martha Washington Medal was presented to Estelle Rosenblum.

Certificate of Appreciation was given to George C. Garcia for his services and support to NMSSAR for his

terrific services in the NMSSAR Color Guard in 2012. {Note: George Garcia received the Meritorious Ser-

vice Medal in 2011 for organizing the NMSSAR Color Guard}.

Certificate of Appreciation was given to Teddy A. Adams for his services and support to NMSSAR by de-

veloping a fund-raising gun raffle in 2011.

Certificate of Appreciation was given to Raymond L. Alexander for his services and support to the NMS-

SAR in 2012 as State Secretary. {Note: Ray Alexander was awarded the State Medal of Distinguished Ser-

vice in 2011 for all his prior years as State Secretary}.

Thank you, NMSSAR Compatriots, for the opportunity to serve as the 2012 President of our Society. I urge every New Mexico Compatriot to volunteer for an officer’s position or as a Committee member of the NMSSAR. Each one of us hails from sturdy stock. It’s up to us to keep the goals and sacrifices of our Revolutionary ancestors alive and remembered. To quote Admiral William (“Bull”) Halsey: All problems become smaller if you don’t dodge them but confront them. Please give as much of your time as you can to the SAR. We need you.”

2013 President’s Message to Compatriots

Welcome to the New Mexico Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. As 2013 President of the New Mexico Society, I extend our entire membership's greetings to you. The New Mexico Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (NMSSAR) has been in existence since 1908 and currently consists of four chapters. The oldest chapter is the Albuquerque Chapter followed by the Santa Fe chapter. The Gadsden Chapter in Las Cruces was formed in 1986. The newest chapter, formed in 2012, is the Three Rivers Chapter in Farmington. Altogether, the entire Society consists of about 109 members who live throughout the State of New Mexico. New Mexico is the fifth largest state in the United States of America.

In 2013, NMSSAR is pursuing various explicit goals. These are:

To recognize and learn more about the founders of the New Mexico Society Sons of the American Revolu-tion, and to locate and give recognition to the final resting place of these founders.

To recruit new members and to grow the organization. The median age of NMSSAR's membership is al-most 67. NMSSAR needs to induct new and younger members, and each chapter has been challenged to set a goal to induct at least three (3) new members in 2013.

To update and publish the NMSSAR Handbook, Constitution, and By-Laws. Several years ago the Society began an update to the Duties of the Offices of the Society. Our goal this year is to review and complete that effort, as well as the complete update/rewrite of the State Constitution and By-Laws.

To publicize and maintain NMSSAR activities in the newsletter: In this NMSSAR website can be found eve-ry quarterly issue of the New Mexico Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. These issues show the ex-emplary activities of our New Mexico chapters.

To acknowledge local police, firefighter, and emergency medical personnel with SAR awards: Each Chapter is seeking to identify deserving personnel to receive recognition from the Sons of the American Revolution.

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To maintain Support at both the State and Chapter level of the ROTC program, and to expand the coordi-nation and recognition of the ROTC programs and Essay Contests.

To develop and expand the NMSSAR support of the Eagle Scout program.

To develop, recruit, and train new officers at both the State and Chapter level.

To update the NMSSAR historical record: NMSSAR is older than the State of New Mexico. New Mexico achieved statehood in 1912 and 2012 was New Mexico's Centennial. The NMSSAR was founded even earlier than the State - 1908. A published history of the NMSSAR Society from 1908 until 1979 exists. In an ongoing ef-fort the new State Historian has been charged with the task of researching and bringing the NMSSAR History up to date from 1979 to the present.

To make the NMSSAR color guard widely available to the New Mexico community: Please view the various sections in this website of the NMSSAR Color Guard under the inspired leadership of Color Guard Captain George Garcia. For example, one picture shows New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez with members of the NMSSAR Color Guard. A number of other pictures show the Color Guard in a variety of settings, including one in Santa Fe with the Spanish Ambassador to the United States of America.

The NMSSAR Color Guard welcomes any donation made to the Color Guard to help with the expenses of procuring, maintaining, and storing of the Color Guard Uniforms. In addition there are the expenses and travel involved in the many requests for appearances that the Color Guard could use some assistance with, as well as recruiting new members.

If you would like to make a donation please send it to the NMSSAR Treasurer, P.O. Box 15128, Rio Ran-cho, New Mexico 87174. (Any amount is welcome!)

Whether you live in New Mexico, or are just visiting, we hope you will visit our website again and find out more about NMSSAR. The Webmaster, William H. Baker who is a member of the Gadsden Chapter, is attentive in keeping the materials herein fresh and current. NMSSAR is an active society that welcomes visitors. Look through the calendar to see where and when each Chapter meeting will occur.

Fraternally, Michael E. Barger

2013 President, NMSSAR

NMSSAR Color Guard and Americanization Activities

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In February 2013 a power point presentation on the Spanish Contribution to the American Revolution and the Presidio Soldiers assigned to Santa Fe was presented to our Albuquerque Chapter monthly meeting. On May 4th, I presented the power point presentation to approx. 65 persons,(18 high school student) at the" Rancho de Las Golondrians",44 miles north of Albuquerque. On May 18th, wearing our Presidio uniform, I presented our power point to the "Lulac Convention along with Dr. Thomas E. Chavez to about 75 members, at the Sheraton Uptown. Many of them were not aware of Spain's Con-tribution to the American Revolution. Afterwards a discussion was held as to why past history is not taught in our state schools, I asked this question, their answer was that the state curriculum is set to teach students today's technology for today’s world. On June 1st, I presented another power point presentation at the NM Veterans Memorial before 14 people, a small group - to early on a Saturday Moring!!!. On July 4th, 2013, I made the same presentation to the DAR Lew Wallace Chapter at the Tannowan Country Club, at their "Bell Ringer Breakfast before 49 members and their guests It was well received. .Due to our Color Guard members not being available (they were at our SAR National Congress or on vacation, we were not able to partic-ipate as in past events like presenting the Colors at the, 4th of July Pancake Breakfast In Santa Fe. On August 10th, I made our power point presentation to the Friendship Force organization at the Elagante Hotel with 39 members attending, they showed great interest. On August 28,29.and 30th,compariot Lionel Rael and I were asked to present the Colors at the opening ceremo-nies at the 20th anniversary of the Hispanic Genealogical Research Center of New Mexico. On Saturday Aug 31st, I was asked to present our power point presentation. (Compatriot Rael and I are members.) Attending were approx. 134 members of the Genealogical Research Society from other parts of the country .I showed our Spanish Presidio Soldiers Poster listing some of our ancestors that descended from some of Spanish Presidio Soldiers. Many in attendence were very interested and writing down information about those who gave their pesos in support of our American Revolution and their descendants Compatriot George Cecilio Garcia, First Vice President, NMSSAR, Oct. 5th, 2013

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New Mexico Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Education & Americanism Commit-

tee

New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez celebrating New Mexico's 100 years of statehood, January 6, 1912. Compatriots left to right: Jim Fennel, George Garcia, and Lionel Rael.

Senora Lozano, I have read your editorials each and every month spreading the Hispanic culture for all to read and acknowledge what we have done to enlighten people around the world. espe-cially here in our country, the USA. Being from Nuevo Mexico, my antepasados came to Nueva Espana with Captain General Don Juan de Onate in 1598. Being a decedent of Alonso 1 Garcia de Noriega, who was at that time. Lt General and Lt. Governor of "Rio Abajo"(lower Rio Grande) under then Governor Otermin 1677-1683. My 12th great grandfather, Alonso 1, led the settlers, priests and others out of Nueva Espana south to El Paso during the Indian Revolt of 1680. My 7th great grandfather was Vicente Gar-cia de Noriega, who enlisted in the Spanish Presidio in Santa Fe, Nueva Espana in 1780. He was killed while on duty in 1792. I have his enlistment papers, written in beautiful Spanish calligraphy, signed by then Governor Juan Baustita de Anza, explorer of the Pacific Coast of California before he was appointed Governor of Santa Fe, Nueva Espana. Today as a decedent of the Garcia de Noriega, I am a member of the Sons of the American Revolution due to the fact that we contributed in many ways mostly by "don-

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NMSSAR Plaque Presentation, November 13, 2011, at the New Mexico Museum, Santa Fe, New Mexico. New Mexico color guard, left to right are compatriots: George Biles, Jim Thornton, Li-onel Rael, George Garcia, Spanish Ambassador stationed in Washington, DC, Jorge Descallar, Vernon Casias, Jim Fennel, Charles Martinez and Jim Hesse.

ativos" of 2 pesos from all over Nueva Espana and all of the terri-tories under King Carlos 3rd.

Dr Thomas E. Chavez Ph.D has written extensively of Spain's Con-tribution to the American Revolution. He is a great speaker and has even said, that if it had not been for Spain's contribution, we would probably be part of the British Commonwealth today. Dr. Chavez is a nephew of Fray Angelo Chavez. Gracias senora Lozano for all you and others, who write and spread our history and cul-ture to all corners of our world.

The following photos are from an event that was held in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 13, 2011. The Spanish Ambassador, Jorge Descallar, traveled from Washington, D.C. to Santa Fe to present a plaque honoring the Santa Fe Presidio Soldiers that were serving in Santa Fe, Nueva Espana between 1776 to 1783.

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NMSSAR, presented this poster with the Spanish Ambassador, Jorge De-scallar to the NM Museum of New Mexico. It was a great honor to par-ticipate with the Spanish Ambassador. It was a great event as our Color Guard presented the Colors. Four of us are direct decedents of some of the soldiers. My 7th great grandfather, Jose Vicente Garcia de Noriega being one of them.

The poster in the photo is 3' by 4', Spanish Presidio Soldier's roster listing a 172 soldiers and their wives, plus some the Alcaldes in surrounding vil-las and Indian pueblos, here in present day New Mexico, at that time pe-riod.

For photos and more information on this event, please go to: NMS-SAR.org and click on Newsletters 2011, 4th quarter and the information on 2012 1st quarter. There you will see some of the events we partici-pate in. In addition, there are a few lists on the Spanish Presidio Soldiers of Nueva Espana.

Spanish Ambassador, Jorge Descallo, his wife, Senora Theresa, George Garcia, and Lionel Rael

lGeorge C. Garcia, Chairman, New Mexico Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Education & Americanism Committee

Commander of the New Mexico Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard

10432 Calle Acanta

Albuquerque, NM 87114

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Lineage information below:

Garcia de Noriega, Our Generational Grandfathers

11th Andres Garcia unknown Married ? Ana Francisca

10th Alonso Garcia de Noriega 1627-1700 Married ? Teresa Varela

9th Alonso II Garcia de Noriega 1649-1696 Married ? Ana Jorge de Vera

8th Vicente Garcia de Noriega 1715-1780 Married ? Catalina Gonzales Bas

7th Jose Garcia de Noriega 1750-1780 Married ? Ana de Luna

6th Blas Garcia de Noriega 1736-1782 Married 1755 Antonia Gongora Molinar

5th Vicente (Jose)Garcia de Noriega Married 1774 Gregoria Baca 1760-1820

Enlisted in the Spanish Presidio (Militia) in Santa Fe in 1780, thereby we, his ancestors are now eligible to join the Sons of the American Revolution, SAR. The reason, because the Spanish were involved in helping General George Washington in defeating the English, the colonists were successful and the USA was born. The King of Spain, Juan Carlos and his son are members of the National Sons of the America Revolution. Vicente Garcia de Noriega was killed by the Apaches north of El Paso Grande

4th Rafael Garcia 1785-? Married 1802 Antonia Gallegos 1789 -?

3rd Vicente Garcia 1808-1874 Married 1832 Ma. de la Luz Duran Y Chaves 1817- 1891

2nd Manuel Garcia 1838-1905 Married 1868 Maria Montoya 1855-1931

1st Eufracio Garcia 1882-1934 Married 1906 Felicita Chaves 1887-1934

Father: Cecilio Garcia 1909-1934 Married 1929 Clara Dominguez 1909-1996

Son: George Garcia 1930 - Married 1956 Belinda Lujan 1933 -

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Compatroits Can Again Support the

New Mexico Society Color Guard

New Mexico Compatriots can still donate to the New Mexico Color Guard. Uniforms for new members need to be purchased and additional items for all Color Guard Members can be added as funds are available. The form at the bottom of this page will provide you with the information for making your donation.

Color Guard members contributed $200 each for hats, shirts, socks, garters and gloves. The workcoat and breeches are purchased by the NMSSAR Color Guard using specific measurements and working with the Company in Arizona to procure the items. The work coat and breeches can cost over $550.00 each and since your donations purchased the items they are the property of the State Society.

At the present time there are two active Color Guard members in the Santa Fe Chapter: Jim Thornton, and Jimmie Fennell. A uniform is still in the possession of Charles Martinez who has been inactive for the past two years. The Albuquerque Chapter has four active members: Lionel Rael, Teddy Adams, Mark Ahlen and George Garcia (Color Guard Commander). There are two uniforms available with the passing of Jim Hesse and the moving out of State by Gene Tomlinson.

Commitment to the Color Guard requires time and effort by any Compatriot. There is a demand for the Color Guard in Both Santa Fe and Albuquerque to present and post the Colors and to Parade the Colors. There are openings for several, perhaps as many as five or six members (Three in Santa Fe and two or more in Albuquerque). In addition the Gadsden Chapter, if there is interest, can begin to form a Color Guard unit for the southern part of the State.

Your concern and participation in the Color Guard is requested. Let’s put the Color Guard in action and show the Colors when-ever and where-ever they are requested. The results will be an increased membership in the SAR, presenting our story and teaching our citizens about the SAR and how the Spanish supported the cause. This can best be done with an active and fully supported Color Guard.

New Mexico Society of the Sons of the American Revolution

Financial Support to the NMSSAR Color Guard Uniform and Equipment Project

Your donation will be a tax deductible donation, we are a Nationally Recognized 501 c (3) non-profit organization whose NMSSAR tax I.D. number is 86-6015024.

Name:____________________________________________________________________________________Adress:___________________________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________ State:____________________________ Zip:___________________

Your donation in the amount of: $________________ is most appreciated. Make checks payable to NMSSAR and state that the donation is for the Color Guard Uniform Project. Mail this form with your check to:

Mr. George Garcia, 10432 Calle Acanta, Albuquerque, NM 87114

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New Mexico State Medal of Distinguished Service Awarded The NMSSAR State Medal of Distinguished Service was presented on April 27, 2013 to Former NMSSAR Presi-dent Gene Tomlinson at the annual meeting of the Michigan Society of the SAR held in Lansing, Michigan. Gene is now a dual member of NMSSAR and MISSAR. Former President George Biles, representing the NMSSAR, pre-sented the award. The State Medal of Distinguished Service is the highest Medal that can be awarded by a State Society President and can be presented only once during a President’s tenure. Gene’s services to NMSSAR were highlighted during the formal award ceremony included:

Gene initiated the quarterly NM on-line and mailed newsletters. He edited and wrote columns for the

NMSSAR newsletter over a five year period. Additionally he provided webmaster Compatriot William

Baker with substantive materials for inclusion in our NMSSAR website and also the Rocky Mountain Dis-

trict website.

Gene undertook much of the detailed research that created the newly formed NMSSAR Color Guard and

its 1780 Spanish Presidio Uniforms. He aided in the raising of funds to purchase 9 uniforms.

He coordinated writings and inputs about Spanish contributions to the American Revolution. Various ar-

ticles appeared in the SAR magazine and on the SAR website.

Gene chaired the Registration and Credentials Committee in Phoenix for the SAR 122nd Congress. The

Congress hosted over 400 registrants. His work helped expedite the registering of this large turnout of

Compatriots and their spouses.

Gene coordinated, helped to prepare, and helped deliver along with Compatriot George Garcia, NMS-

SAR Color Guard Captain, a 2 hour (PowerPoint) Congress session on Spanish involvement in the Ameri-

can Revolution, the Spanish Presidios in North America, particularly the Santa Fé Presidio.

Gene shepherded through the Society a complete revamp of our NMSSAR Bylaws and Constitution. This

was a major accomplishment.

These and a myriad of other of Gene’s many SAR-related activities were deserving of the NMSSAR high-

est award: the SAR’s State Medal of Distinguished Service.

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As the pictures show, Gene received the NMSSAR Medal of Distinguished Service flanked by members of the Michigan Society’s Color Guard. The 50 plus MISSAR Compatriots and their guests gave Gene Tomlinson a rous-ing ovation when he received this award from the New Mexico Society.

Gene is now the 2nd Vice President of the Detroit Metro Chapter of the MISSAR and has presented three Power Point Presentation to the Chapter including one about the New Mexico Society and another about the 122 Na-tional SAR Congress in Phoenix. His third Presentation is the History of the Detroit Metro Chapter to commemo-rate the Chapters Centennial.

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NMSSAR Chapter News

Two reports of The Albuquerque Chapter for various activities over the past 12 months follow:

On September 22, 2012 Albuquerque SAR Chapter President John Robinson Initiates the Fall 2012 Season - NMSSAR President George Biles in Attend-ance

From left to right: Albuquerque SAR Chapter President John Robinson and NMSSAR President George Biles Albuquerque (ABQ) SAR Chapter President John Robinson presided over the first meeting of the fall 2012 sea-son. In attendance was NMSSAR President George Biles. The very affable President Biles added a lot to the meeting. During the social period (1130 – 1200), he went around and casually and enthusiastically talked to the SAR members and their guests. It was a very enjoyable time for all involved. As was his usual modus operandi, President Robinson handled all of the agenda items in a very professional and efficient manner. The meeting had many items on the agenda, as ABQ SAR members were busy over the summer. There were some 6 items of old business, 7 committee reports, and 6 items of new business on the agenda. A high priority on the agenda was a review of the 2012 SAR Congress that was held in Phoenix, AZ in July, 2012. The state of New Mexico SAR (NMSSAR) was a co-host of the Congress along with the Arizona SAR Chapters. President Biles gave the review. The ABQ SAR Chapter was honored to have Ben Braden, retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel of Infantry, as its guest speaker. Colonel Braden was masterful in his discussion of “Marine fire power 1775 to present.” The meeting was held at Landry’s Seafood Restaurant. It was a great choice, as the number of people in attendance was 29, which more than doubled the typical number of attendees. There was adequate space for those who attended, and the food was delicious. Compatriot and ABQ SAR Chaplain Ken Yost Talks to ABQ SAR Secretary Philip Blumenfeld as Guest Speaker Ben Braden Prepares to Speak

From left to right: ABQ SAR Chaplain Ken Yost, ABQ SAR Secretary Phil-ip Blumenfeld, and Guest Speaker Retired Marine Colonel Ben Braden

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NMSSAR State Secretary Ray Alexander Talks to Potential Members Paul Kouts and Hugh Formhals

From left to right: Prospective member Hugh Formhals, Compatriot Ray Alexander, and prospective member Paul Kouts

Compatriot and State Secretary Ray Alexander goes over paperwork with Paul Kouts. Compatriot Alexander has served in essentially all of the NMSSAR offices and is familiar with all aspects of the operation. Hugh Formhals was a member of ABQ SAR some years ago, and we hope he will join us again. Hugh was a mem-ber of ABQ SAR back when Colonel Calhoun was ABQ SAR President. ABQ SAR President John Robinson Calls the Meeting to Order

From Left: Belinda Garcia, Compatriot Garcia, Compatriot Barger, President Biles, President Robinson, and Com-patriot Blumenfeld ABQ SAR Chaplain Ken Yost Provides the Invocation at the Start of the Fall, 2012 Season

ABQ SAR Chaplain Ken Yost (second from left) gives the Invoca-tion President John Robinson asked Chaplain Yost to give the Invocation. Compatriot Yost provided a very moving prayer that was warmly received by the attendees.

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NMSSAR Members Salute the U.S. Flag as they recite the Pledge of Allegiance

From left to right: Belinda Garcia (wife of Compatriot Garcia), Compatriot Garcia, Compatriot Barger, President Biles, President Robinson, and Compatriot Blumenfeld Guest Speaker Colonel Ben Braden (USMC Retired) Initiates His Very Moving and Stimulating Talk on Marine Firepower 1775 to Present

From left to right: President Biles, President Robinson, Secretary Blumenfeld, Guest Speaker Braden (standing), Barb bara Robinson (wife of President Robinson), and Guest Ralph Barker After his introduction by President Robinson, Colonel Braden gave a very comprehensive talk on Marine fire-power. There were many appropriate questions asked from the floor. Among them were those asked by Com-patriot and former NMSSAR President Teddy Adams (shown below). Colonel Braden finished his speech by stating some of the challenges that Marines face today and in the future. These include robotic warfare, lightening the weight carried by Marine expeditionary forces, providing comput-ers and power sources (such as batteries) for operation in the 21st century, and protecting the thousands of con-tractor personnel that will be needed now and later. President Robinson Converses with ABQ SAR Members and Guests

From left to right: Compatriots Morrell, Almeter, Adams, and President Robinson ABQ SAR Meeting Takes Up Again with President Robinson Asking NMSSAR President Biles to Discuss the Re-cent 2012 Congress in Phoenix and Present Some Certificates President Robinson asked President Biles to discuss the 2012 Congress that took place in Phoenix, AZ in July, 2012. The Congress was co-hosted by NMSSAR along with the AZ Chapters. President Biles said he was very

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happy with the NMSSAR support and participation. He gave special thanks to those from New Mexico who ac-tively supported the effort. President Biles gave certificates to Compatriots Alexander and Garcia. Compatriot Alexander has worked long and hard in his support of NMSSAR. He got the certificate for serving as a past NMSSAR President. Compatriot Garcia received a flag certificate as commander of the NMSSAR Color Guard. Compatriot Garcia and members of the Color Guard have worked tirelessly in support of SAR. They have performed magnificently, and President Biles complimented Compatriot Garcia for the Color Guard’s support of the 2012 Congress, mention-ing how members had warn the heavy wool uniforms in Phoenix! (Thank God for air conditioning) President Biles Gives Compatriot Alexander his Certificate for being a former NMSSAR President

From left to right: NMSSAR President George Biles, Compatriot Ray Alexander President Biles Presents Compatriot and Color Guard Commander George Garcia with a FlagCertificate

From left to right: NMSSAR President George Biles, Compatriot George Garcia Young as well as Old Attend ABQ SAR Meeting

Counterclockwise from upper left: Compatriot Marc Ahlen (next to Denise), Denise Ahlen (Mark’s wife), Colin Ahlen (Marc’s son), and Paige Ahlen (Marc’s daughter). We are delighted that Compatriot Ahlen brought his family to the meeting. It was a joy hav-ing them here!

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NMSSAR Members Listen as Compatriot Barger Discusses the Constitution Rewrite and Review

From left to right: Compatriot Garcia, Compatriot Barger, President Biles, and Compatriot Blumenfeld. Standing are President Robinson and Guest Speaker Braden Former ABQ and now NMSSAR President Michael Barger discussed the Constitution review and rewrite during the Old Business part of the meeting. He said that it will be passed to ABQ SAR members by email for their re-view. Compatriot Alexander Provides the Registrar Committee Report after Secretary Blumenfeld Gave the Treasur-er’s Report

Seated: Compatriot Adams Compatriot Alexander stated that there are an impressive number of potential new SAR members in the pipe-line. Compatriot Alexander has spent long hours drafting the paperwork. Compatriot and Former NMSSAR President Teddy Adams Gives Committee ROTC and Veterans Affairs Reports

Seated from the left: Barbara Robinson (wife of President Robinson), Guest Ralph Barker, amd Guest Kevin Carr Compatriot Adams thanked members for attending ROTC graduations. When asked, Compatriot Adams said that ROTC graduation notices aren’t normally sent out until close to the time of graduation.

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President Robinson asked Compatriot Garcia to give the Color Guard Report.

Standing from the left: Compatriot Garcia, President Robinson Compatriot and NMSSAR Color Guard Commander George Garcia Provides the Color Guard Committee Report Compatriot Garcia reviewed the Color Guard activities and discussed some of the future Color Guard commit-ments. Spouse Belinda Garcia Praised by Compatriot Garcia for her Support of NMSSAR Color Guard Activities

Compatriot Garcia praised his wife, Belinda, for her support of the Color Guard activities. Belinda has regularly attended the ABQ SAR meetings, for which we are all extremely pleased. Compatriot Yost Completes the Committee Reports by Discussing the Calling Committee Projects

Seated clockwise from lower left: Guest Carl Henry, Compatriot Yost (standing), Claryce Yost, Belinda Garcia, Compatriot Garcia, Compatriot Barger, Compatriot Farris (back to camera), and Guest Paige Ahlen (partially shown) Compatriot Ken Yost discussed his efforts to contact ABQ SAR members prior to Chapter meetings. He identified those members who he has been unable to contact and asked if those present had any dealings with them.

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President Robinson Leads the New Business and Open Discussions President Robinson led the New Business and Open discussions. Primary among these were the recommenda-tion by Compatriot Farris to buy a viewgraph projector and the suggestion by Compatriot Barger to have a pos-sible December meeting that would be informal. The proposed December meeting would address any issues that needed to be resolved. The ABQ SAR members voted to commission Compatriot Farris pay up to $500.00 for a viewgraph projector and, if necessary, a screen. Nothing definite was decided on a December meeting, as members worried that there were too many competing functions in December. The meeting concluded with the SAR Recessional.

(Forward Ahead to September of 2013)

On September 28, 2013 Albuquerque SAR Chapter President Lionel Rael Prepares to Start the Fall 2013 Season

From left to right: ABQ SAR President Lionel Rael, ABQSAR First Vice President George Garcia (in background), and ABQ SAR Chaplain Carl Henry In a well-attended kickoff meeting, President Rael initiated the 2013 ABQ SAR season with great skill and intensi-ty. He handled numerous issues flawlessly. During the social period that was set at the beginning of the meeting, President Rael socialized with attendees at the meeting and handled business issues with members of the board (as he does with Chaplain Henry above). As was his usual modus operendi, President Rael handled all of the agenda items in a very professional and efficient manner. The meeting had many items on the agenda, as ABQ SAR members were busy over the summer. There were a number of old business, committee reports, and new business on the agenda. The ABQ SAR Chapter was honored to have Ray Shelton, retired U.S. Marine Lieutenant Colonel, as its guest speaker. Colonel Shelton was masterful in his discussion of “Marine One,” the Presidential Flight Detachment The meeting was held at Nick and Jimmy’s Restaurant. It was a great choice, as there was adequate space for those who attended, and the food was delicious. Caroline Rael Talks with Joe and Kim Yake During ABQ SAR Social Function

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\ From left to right: ABQ SAR member Joe Yake, spouse Kim Yake, and Caroline Rael (spouse of President Rael) Caroline Rael, spouse of ABQ SAR President Lionel Rael, had a pleasant conversation with Joe and Kim Yake dur-ing the social function. All kinds of issues were discussed, and all felt that it was very helpful in getting to know one another. Compatriots Garcia, Adams, and Morrell Discuss Issues with Guest Speaker Lt Col Ray Shelton (USMC Retired) Ahead of the ABQ SAR Business Meeting

From left to right: Compatriot and ABQ SAR First Vice President George Garcia, Guest Speaker Ray Shelton, Compatriot and former NMSSAR President Teddy Adams, and Compatriot Larry Morrell

Compatriot Adams and Guest Speaker Shelton had a lot to discuss, as both served as helicopter pilots in Vietnam and knew each other in their time there. Compatriot Adams later introduced Speaker Shelton before the latter’s speech. ABQ SAR President Rael Makes Final Preparations Before Calling the Business Meeting to Order

\From left to right: Former ABQ SAR President John Robinson, Barabara Robinson (spouse of Compatriot Robin-son), ABQ SAR First Vice President George Garcia, ABQ SAR President Lionel Rael , and ABQ SAR Chaplain Carl Henry President Rael makes his final preparations before starting the fall business meeting of the ABQ SAR Chapter. This meeting was very important, as many events occurred over the summer.

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Lunch Orders Taken Prior to the Start of the ABQ SAR Business Meeting The lunch served by Nick and Jimmy’s was excellent. The waitress is taking the order from Compatriot Paul Kouts, who is masked. Compatriots Kouts and Robinson (directly to the right of the waitress) had an excellent discussion during the social period. Compatriots Finley and Farris Prepare for the Start of the ABQ SAR Business Meeting

From left to right: Compatriot William Finley, Compatriot John Farris New Compatriot Finley and long-time member Farris eagerly await the start of the business meeting. Compatri-ot Farris has been instrumental in the success of the NMSSAR organization. Compatriot Farris has been the long-time treasurer of the NMSSAR Group and an ardent supporter of the ABQ SAR Chapter. Compatriot Morrell Gives His Undivided Attention as ABQ SAR President Lionel Rael Stands to Start the ABQ SAR Fall Business Meeting

ABQ SAR President Lionel Rael Calls the Meeting to Order and Asks Chaplain Carl Henry to Give the Invocation to Start the Fall ABQ SAR Season

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From left to right: Barbara Robinson, Compatriot John Robimson, ABQ SAR President Lionel Rael, Compatriot and ABQ SAR First Vice President George Garcia (partially masked), and Chaplain Carl Henry

President Lionel Rael called the meeting to order. He then requested that Compatriot Howard Ambruster lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and asked Chaplain Henry to give the Invo-cation. Compatriot Henry provided a very moving prayer that was warmly received by the attendees.

Guest Speaker Lieutenant Colonel Ray Shelton (USMC Retired) Initiates His Very Moving and Stimulating Talk on Ferrying U.S. Presidents and their Parties Aboard Marine Helicopters.

From left to right: Compatriot Teddy Adams, Guest Speaker Shelton, Compatriot Howard Ambruster, Compatriot Paul Kouts, and Compatriot John Robinson (partially masked) After his introduction by Compatriot Adams, Colonel Shelton gave a very comprehensive talk on the Marine Unit HMX-1. In this nomenclature, the ‘M’ stands for ‘Marine,’ and the ‘X’ stands for experimental. Of course, there was nothing experimental in flying U.S. Presidents! Colonel Shelton made it abundantly clear that there is a lot of planning that goes into flying the President. Many of the issues were not thought of by the majority of the people attending the meeting. Colonel Shelton also cleared up the issue of what was done on the white side as opposed to green support. The white side involves flying the President only, while green support involves both Presidential flight and the development of new Ma-rine aircraft. There were many appropriate questions asked from the floor. Among them were those asked by Compatriot and former NMSSAR President Teddy Adams and Compatriot John Farris. Compatriot Adams Gives the Veterans Affairs Committee Report

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From left to right: Guest Speaker Shelton, Compatriot Teddy Adams, and Compatriot Larry Morrell President Rael conducted the Old business, and then he asked key people to give the Committee Reports. Com-patriots Garcia (Color Guard), Adams (Veterans Affairs), and Henry (Calling Committee) gave the Reports. Com-patriot Garcia said that he needed more compatriots in the color guard. Compatriot Henry said that the Calling Committee was successful and that compatriots who said they were coming to meetings by and large did so. Compatriots Robinson and Rael Enter into the Discussion Spearheaded by Compatriot Adams

From left to right: Compatriot Garcia, Compatriot Robinson (standing), Barbara Robinson, President Rael (standing), and Compatriot Yake Compatriot Adams, during his Veterans Affairs Committee Report, greatly peaked interest when he recalled that our meeting was held on the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown. Compatriot Robinson spoke up and said that he and spouse Barbara had visited Yorktown and that two of Barbara’s ancestors dated back to this battle. In some of the uncertainty that ensued, President Rael entered in to resolve the issues. President Rael Reads Minutes from Recent Board of Managers Meeting During New Business Segment

From left to right: Compatriot Ambruster, Compatriot Garcia (partially masked), Compatriot Robinson (partially masked), President Rael, and Compatriot Yake In the New Business segment of the meeting, President Rael read the minutes from the recent Board of Manag-ers meeting. President Rael said that all members should have a copy of the proposed Chapter’s Constitution and By-Laws. These will be voted on by Chapter Members at the October ABQ SAR meeting.

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President Rael gave special credit to Compatriot Ken Yost for heading the effort to make sure that the Chapter was in compliance with National SSAR rules. Compatriot and ABQ SAR First Vice George Garcia Leads the Recessional

From left to right: Compatriots Ambruster, Kouts, and Robinson, Barbara Robinson, Compatriots Garcia, Henry, and Rael

The Gadsden Chapter (President Samuel Bradley) reports various activities over the past 12 months:

On April 6, we awarded a Certificate of Commendation to Robert Jakcsy of Las Cruces in recognition of exempla-ry patriotism in the display of the flag of the United States. Mr. Jakcsy is a 21-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and is a strong patriot. He displays his flag in strict accordance with guidelines. I also gave him a new flag on be-half of the Chapter. Chapter participation in the Bataan Death March Memorial March at WSMR was assigned a water station in con-junction with a veteran's organization. We made several awards to outstanding ROTC cadets. Capt. Walt Baker participated in most of those presenta-tions. On June 15 we had a joint meeting with the local DAR Chapter. That meeting was well attended. Following the meeting, the Gadsden Chapter held a Board of Managers meeting at which we assigned responsibility for con-tacting various agencies to acquire nominees for first responder awards. This has been quite a summer for some Chapter members. Capt. Walt Baker, Bob Northrup and Andrew Lyngar have all had major surgery. Bob Northrup had both hips replaced. Despite the time out for surgery and therapy, he has done a whale of a job helping new members complete their applications. We will induct another new member at our September 21 meeting. The Chapter now has members from Santa Teresa, El Paso, Alamogordo, Elephant Butte, and Silver City, as well as from Las Cruces. We found a permanent home for Gadsden Chapter meetings at the Sunset Grill at Sonoma Ranch Golf Club. They provide us a very nice private room at no additional charge, and even a special menu so that we may order our lunch choice in advance of each meeting.

There were no reports of activities from Santa Fe Chapter or from Three Rivers Chapter for this pe-

riod, though luncheon meetings and morning coffee meetings were held.

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Obituaries

Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Wednesday February 27, 2013 and augmented with italics here

HESSE, JAMES ELSON (JIM) Jim passed away on February 23rd surrounded by his longtime partner, Estelle Ros-enblum and her children. Hesse was born March 21, 1929, in Jackson, Mich. He received degrees in mechanical engineering and chemistry from the University of Michigan and spent more than 40 years working productively for General Electric Corp. and Sandia National Labs. He served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954. He was fiercely proud of his membership in the New Mexico Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), serving as Presi-dent, Board Member and with the Color Guard (see Service Record below). Hesse was a geologist and gem col-lector, (producing the SAR Bollo tie for many compatriots). A devoted classical music fan, he was a member of the Albuquerque Guilds of the Santa Fe Opera and Opera Southwest. In addition, he was a world traveler, voyag-ing to India, Israel, Brazil, Austria, Hawaii, the Caribbean and wherever SARS National Conventions were meet-ing. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Christine Hesse; his second wife, Mary Hesse; his parents, James and Ethel Hesse. He is survived by brother, Charles Hesse and friend Elaine McDerment, of Jackson, Mich.; two stepchildren, Hans Dieter Neubert and Lydia Baker; and his long-time partner, Estelle Rosenblum; her children, Jay Rosenblum and Debra Saslawsky, Gail Rosenblum and Patrick Twiss, Paul Rosenblum and Patricia K. Meyer; and her grandchildren, Sydney, Noah and Carly Davis, and Joseph Rosenblum. The family wishes to thank the many skilled and compassionate caregivers who made Jim's passing a gentler journey. We are tremendously grateful to VistaCare Hospice, Janine Noe, Dr. Gerard Muraida, Daniel Hogu, special care givers Ray Miera and Christian Aguirre, and For Your Care assistants Gwendolyn Brown, Mabel Miller and Alan McKenney. A special thanks to Janet Thompson and other loving friends. A celebration of Jim's life was held on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 11:00 am at French Mortuary, 10500 Lomas Boulevard N.E. (East of Eubank), 505-275-3500. Jim's Service Record with the NSSAR and the NMSSAR: Offices Held Vice President General - NSSAR 2000 2001 New Mexico Trustee - NSSAR 1998 1999 New Mexico Alternate Trustee - NSSAR 2001,2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 State Society President - NMSSAR 1998 1999 State Society Vice President 2004, 2005 State Society Registrar/Genealogist 2003, 2005, 2008 Chapter President - Albuquerque Chapter NMSSAR 2001, 2006 Chapter Vice President - Albuquerque Chapter 1997, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Chapter Registrar/Genealogist 2003 Medals and Certificates Patriot Medal 1998 Liberty Medal 2006 Bronze Good Citizenship Medal Bronze Heroism Medal

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Meritorious Service Medal George Washington 200th Anniversary Medal 1999 Certificate of Commendation for Knight Essay Contest 6/26/2000 Certificate of Appreciation for Knight Essay Contest 7/03/1999 Certificate of Appreciation for Assistance to President General Bruce Wilcox 2/23/08 Jim provided $125,000 in his will for the SAR Genealogical Research Library. The front mezzanine level of the Library will carry his name in memory. See article regarding the presentation on page 5 of the Summer 2013 SAR Magazine.

Rev. Perkins L. Patton

Reverend Perkins LeFevre Patton was born to William Henry and Doris Davenport Patton on September

11, 1938 in Washington, DC. He graduated from Clovis High School and Eastern New Mexico Univer-

sity. He served in the United States Army, stationed in Alaska – while there he served as a lay pastor at

Utkedagvik Presbyterian Church in Barrow, Alaska – which lead him to attend Louisville Presbyterian

Seminary and Princeton Seminary. He was ordained as a pastor in the Presbyterian Church in 1974 and

served churches in South Dakota, Maryland, Iowa, and Texas, honorably retiring to Las Cruces, New

Mexico in 2003.

Perkins was an active member of the Sons of the American Revolution and Disabled American Veter-

ans, holding various positions within those organizations. He served as President of three chapters of the

SAR, State President of the New Mexico Society of the SAR, and as Vice President General of the

Rocky Mountain District, SAR. He was the recipient of numerous awards from the SAR including three

SAR Distinguished Service Medals and was nominated in 2012 to receive the SAR Minuteman Award.

One of Perkins last and most memorable activities was working with the Boy Scouts of America in Las

Cruces, NM, attaining the honor of Ordeal Membership in the Order of the Arrow in August, 2012.

Perkins died on September 4, 2013 and was inurned on October 1, 2013 at the Santa Fé National Ceme-

tery with full military honors.

Perkins is survived by his wife Patricia of Farmington, NM, daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law Douglas,

three granddaughters, and his brother James Patton.

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James R. Proctor

“James R. Proctor, 73, a resident of Silver City, NM entered eternal rest Monday, August 5, 2013 at Gila Regional Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1940 in Long Beach, CA to Richard Proctor and Helen Young. James Proc-tor was a descendent of William Hansard who fought in the Revolutionary War as a Soldier from Virginia. Jim was sponsored into SAR membership by the late Compatriot Maurice Shier, then of Silver City, NM. A University Professor, Jim Proctor also was an art historian and often helped executives and others select art objects and paintings for their homes and offices. Jim enjoyed activities in the SAR and SMOTJ Knights Templar. He was a member of the Gadsden Chapter of the NMSSAR and served the Chapter as its President in 2011 and as the NMSSAR 2nd Vice President in 2012. Jim proudly served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Army. Visitation was Thursday, August 8 from 6-7pm at Terrazas Funeral Chapels in Silver City, with Father Augustin. The funeral ser-vice with full military honors was celebrated Friday, August 9 at 10am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with Father Augustin officiating.

This compilation of activities over the past year has been provided for presentation on the NMSSAR web-site. Thanks to Compatriots Gene Tomlinson, William Baker, Sam Baty, Mike Barger, Sam Bradley, John Robinson, George Garcia, and George Biles and Estelle Rosenblum and Patricia Patton for their inputs.

October 2013