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Chapter Pictures Taken in 2024
As part of America 250, Chapter Member Hal Gonzales spoke to the Sumter County Genealogical Society at its monthly meeting Monday, Oct. 21, 2024.
Dr. Harold Thomas Gonzales Jr., Ed D, who retired from the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel, will spoke on Spain's contribution to the American Revolution and the complexity of doing genealogy in Louisiana. Gonzales is a life member of both the Louisiana and South Carolina Sons of the American Revolution, a member of the General Society of the War of 1812 and a life member of The Sons of Confederate Veterans. He has over 4,500 hours of flying time, 2,500 in the F-16 Fighting Falcon including combat in Desert Storm. His military decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Aerial Achievement Medals. He is married to Christine Gonzales.
Compatriot Hal Gonzales in his new Coureurs de Bois uniform.
On October 19, 2024 Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter held our Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony and Stated Meeting.
Prior to the chapter meeting, Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter members, Fort Jesup C.A.R. members, LASSAR Ladies Auxiliary members, and guests met at the grave of Dr. Enemund Meullion for the Annual Wreath Laying in Old Rapides Cemetery. From left: Allie Tarver (Louisiana State C.A.R. Pres.), Secretary Brent Morock, Tori Flynn (Ft. Jesup C.A.R. Senior Pres.), Nicholas Tarver (C.A.R.), President Gervais Compton, Cheryl Morock (Aux. VP), Michael Wynne, Mary Beth Tarver, Hannah Flynn (Ft. Jesup C.A.R. Pres.), Natchitoches Chapter President Tony Vets, Hayden Tarver (C.A.R.), Taylor Thompson (Dr. E.M.), and Liz Lindsay (Aux.).
At Forts Buhlow & Randolph Visitors Center, Michael Wynne talked about Alexander Fulton, the founder of the Town of Alexandria, LA. President Compton presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation.
Member receives the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal.
On Oct 8, 2024. the Colonel Matthew Singleton Chapter SAE,
presented Member Hal Gonzales with the Bronze Roger Sherman Medal
for Service to the chapter. His wife Christine Gonzales
was also honored with a Certificate of Distinguished Service
for her Photographic support of the chapter.
On September 21, 2024, Guest Speaker Tony Vets gave a presentation on the founding of Fort Boonesborough, KY.
Guest Speaker Tony Vets gave a presentation on the founding of Fort Boonesborough, KY, by Daniel Boone and Richard Henderson in April 1775. Two of Vets' Patriot Ancestors, Thomas Phelps and his daughter Lucy, were defenders of the fort during an eleven-day siege from the Shawnee and British Canadian troops in September 1778. President Gervais Compton presented Vets with a Certificate of Appreciation for his talk.
Members attend Wreath Laying Ceremony for the Battle of Baton Rough Commemoration during the LASSAR Fall Meeting
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| LASSAR Chaplain and Past Chapter President Mike Sawrie gives the opening prayer for the Commemoration. |
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Compatriot Larry “Joe” Reynolds and Past Chapter President Mike Sawrie with the Dr. Enemund Meullion Wreath. |
On August 30th Chapter Member Hal Gonzales participated in the 243rd Anniversary Battle of Eutaw Springs.
SAR Color Guard members commanded by National SAR Color Guard Commander Scott Collins posted the colors. They also performed a musket volley along with the SCBP Trust Cannon team at the wreath laying ceremony. SAR and DAR Chapters from eight
states were represented.
Chapter Member Hal Gonzales represents Louisiana and the Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter in South Carolina on Aug. 3, 2024.
On August 3rd, 2024, Chapter member Hal Gonzales participated in the General Thomas Sumter Commemoration in Sumter South Carolina. He wore the uniform of the Fixed Regiment of Spanish Louisian. He delivered the keynote speech on the life of Thomas Sumter. He also presented the wreath for the Louisiana Society and the Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter. It was a 3 day event with 106 players. Jameson finished 68th, not bad!
 Compatriot Hal Gonzales delivering the keynote speech on General Thomas Sumter in South Carolina.
On August 1, 2024, one of the younger members of our Chapter, Jameson Clark, Grandson of Hal Gonzales played in the Kids PGA World Championship at Pinehurst, North Carolina
 Compatriot Jameson Clark with his father, Michael Clark, his coach and caddie.
At our July Meeting, Guest Speaker Compatriot Charles Riddle III discussed his upcoming book about the Flood of 1927. His grandfather Charles Riddle I was the Chairman of the Avoyelles Parish Chapter Red Cross during the time of the flood. Photos and documents were re-discovered after Hurricane Gustav passed through Marksville in August 2008.
President Gervais Compton presented Riddle with a Certificate of Appreciation for his presentation. |
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Speaker Pro Tempore and Louisiana State Representative for District 27 Mike Johnson received the Bronze Good Citizenship Medal and Certificate. |
 Top row from left: Al Pitts, Taylor Thompson, Chaplain Clyde Neck, Charles Riddle III, Rep. Mike Johnson, President Gervais Compton, Secretary Brent Morock, Past President Pat Ryan. Bottom row: Past President James Morock, Sr., M.D., Past Secretary Tony Vets I, Past President Thomas Ebarb, Jr., Paul Birinyi, M.D., and Past President Mike Lee.
On May 18th, 2024, Guest speaker Michael Wynne spoke about General George Custer's time in Alexandria & Aubrey Birinyi received a Certificate and a check from the LASSAR for winning the Americanism Poster Contest
Chapter President A. Gervais Compton, Jr., presented Guest Speaker Michael Wynne with a Certificate of Appreciation and a LASSAR mug.
Aubrey Birinyi received a Certificate and a check from the LASSAR for winning the Americanism Poster Contest at the LASSAR Board of Directors Meeting on 13 April 2024. Her poster was sent to NSSAR to be judged at the Annual Congress.
Diane Lawton received the SAR Fire Safety Award on behalf of her husband Michael J. Lawton, who passed away in 2006. Michael was a founding member of the Holiday Village Fire Department, serving as president for 18 years, and remained an active member of the department throughout his life.
J. Eric Irby presented the SAR Law Enforcement Award to APD Chief Chad Gremillion. Gremillion began his law enforcement career at Alexandria Police Department in 1995. From 1999-2023, he served as a Louisiana State Trooper in Troop E. On 5 April 2023, Alexandria Jacques Roy appointed Gremillion as Interim Chief.
On May 4, 2024, Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter participated in a Grave Marking Ceremony for Turner Bynum.
Please click on the image below to view the pictures of the event.
On April 9th, 2024, as part of the "America 250" chapter events, Our own member and Compatriot Harold Gonzales spoke to the Colonel Matthew Singleton Chapter, South Carolina Society, Sons of the American Revolution, on the subject of "Spain in the American Revolution."
Chapter Hears Talk about the Life of President James K. Poke & Awards Americanism Poster Contest Winner.
Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter President A. Gervais Compton III presented the guest speaker LSUA professor Jim Rogers, Ph.D., with a certificate of appreciation and a LASSAR mug for his presentation on the ancestry and the life of President James K. Polk.
President Compton presented the 2023 Dr. Enemund Meullion Chapter Americanism Poster Contest Winner Aubrey Birinyi with a certificate and a $50 check. Birinyi's topic was Lexington & Concord – the shot heard round the world – and she discussed how “the shot” continues through history.
Vice President talks about "Artillery" and Officers Installed (January 20, 2024)
Officer Induction by LASSAR President Randall Domingue - Chapter President Gervais Compton,
VP Darrell Poole, Secretary-Registrar-Treasurer Brent Morock, Chaplain Clyde Neck.
Guest Speaker VP Eric Irby receives Certificate of
Appreciation from Chapter President Mike Lee
Sgt. Brandon Spillman Law Enforcement Medal with
Capt. Reggie Sanders.
Chapter President Gervais Compton awarding
Past President Mike Lee with his Past President's
pin and Bronze Meritorious Service Medal.
Past Presidents - James Morock, Sr., M.D., Pat Ryan,
Mike Sawrie, Mike Lee - and Chapter President
Gervais Compton.
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