Harry S. Truman Chapter Color Guard Photo Gallery

MOSSAR Harry S. Truman Chapter Color Guard Photo Gallery

The chapter was privileged to have as guest speaker, Compatriot Dennis Owens. Compatriot Owens, spoke on 'The Most Important Figure in the American Revolution that we have never heard of'. Compatriot Owens received the NSSAR War Service Medal for his public service to his Nation while serving in the Vietnam War. Compatriot Owens is also very active in his community serving in many organizations including the NSSAR and NSCAR. We thank Compatriot Owens for sharing his knowledge on the American Revolution.

The Harry S. Truman Chapter was honored to have Regent Cathy Owens of the Kansas City DAR Chapter attend our luncheon. Regent Cathy Owens received the NSSAR Medal of Appreciation for her support to NSSAR and the Harry S. Truman Chapter. Regent Cathy Owens is an Honorary Senior National Vice President of the NSCAR, and has held many other various positions at the local, state and national levels for NSDAR and NSCAR.

Compatriot Dale Crandell received the NSSAR Meritorious Service Medal for his service as Chapter Secretary and Veterans Liaison Committee Chair. Compatriot Crandell has made many contributions to the Harry S. Truman Chapter and also actively attends several MOSSAR events and functions. Compatriot Crandell was recognized for his exceptional accomplishments that is making our Chapter a better organization.

President Dirk Stapleton of the Harry S. Truman Chapter and President James Scott of the Independence Patriots Chapter conducted a joint award presentation. President Stapleton and President Scott presented the NSSAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal to Compatriot Chester Bare for his service of over 40 plus years in the medical care of his community; and also serving as a dual member of the Harry S. Truman Chapter and Independence Patriots Chapter as Chapter Surgeon.

President Dirk Stapleton presented the Independence Patriots Chapter with a Certificate of Appreciation, for their assistance in local Harry S. Truman Chapter events and special activities in past years. Upon behalf of the Independence Patriots Chapter, President James Scott and Compatriot Al Paris accepted the Certificate of Appreciation.

16th Annual Fourth of July Luncheon
Grand Street Cafe
Kansas City, MO
Saturday, June 23, 2012

During the closing presentation, Compatriot Perry “Bud” Marks, Jr., entertained the group with his mandolin, in which he sang the traditional version of the “Liberty Song” which was originally composed in 1768.

Pictured here is a group photo of Harry S. Truman Chapter members and guests at the 16th Annual Harry S. Truman Chapter Fourth of July Luncheon on June 23, 2012.

Pictured here are members of the Harry S. Truman Chapter attending the 16th Annual Harry S. Truman Chapter Fourth of July Luncheon on June 23, 2012, at the Grand Street Cafe in Kansas City, MO.

Pictured here is Thomas Barden, pending new member of the Harry S. Truman Chapter, who is shown here cutting the 16th Annual Harry S. Truman Chapter Fourth of July Luncheon cake.

The Harry S. Truman Chapter celebrated their Fourth of July Luncheon early this year on June 23, 2012, at the Grand Street Cafe in Kansas City, MO. The chapter was privileged to have as guest speaker, Compatriot Dennis Owens. Compatriot Owens, spoke on "The Most Important Figure in the American Revolution that we have never heard of". Compatriot Owens received the NSSAR War Service Medal for his public service to his Nation while serving in the Vietnam War. Compatriot Owens is also very active in his community serving in many organizations including the NSSAR and NSCAR. We thank Compatriot Owens for sharing his knowledge and insight on the American Revolution. Compatriot Owens also conducted a quiz on the American Revolutionary War, in which he offered books as prizes for winners of this quiz.
The Harry S. Truman Chapter was honored to have Regent Cathy Owens of the Kansas City DAR Chapter attend our luncheon. Regent Cathy Owens received the NSSAR Medal of Appreciation for her support to NSSAR and the Harry S. Truman Chapter. Regent Cathy Owens is an Honorary Senior National Vice President of the NSCAR, and has held many other various positions at the local, state and national levels for NSDAR and NSCAR. Laura Stapleton, Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter, also participated in the ceremony by pinning the NSSAR Medal of Appreciation to Regent Cathy Owens lapel.
Compatriot Dale Crandell received the NSSAR Meritorious Service Medal for his service as Chapter Secretary and Veterans Liaison Committee Chair. Compatriot Crandell has made many contributions to the Harry S. Truman Chapter and also actively attends several MOSSAR events and functions. Compatriot Crandell was recognized for his exceptional accomplishments that is making our Chapter a better organization.
President Dirk Stapleton of the Harry S. Truman Chapter and President James Scott of the Independence Patriots Chapter conducted a joint award presentation. President Stapleton and President Scott presented the NSSAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal to Compatriot Chester Bare for his service of over 40 plus years in the medical care of his community; and also serving as a dual member of the Harry S. Truman Chapter and Independence Patriots Chapter as Chapter Surgeon.
President Dirk Stapleton presented the Independence Patriots Chapter with a Certificate of Appreciation, for their assistance in local Harry S. Truman Chapter events and special activities in past years. Upon behalf of the Independence Patriots Chapter, President James Scott and Compatriot Al Paris accepted the Certificate of Appreciation.
During the closing presentation, Compatriot Perry “Bud” Marks, Jr., entertained the group with his mandolin, in which he sang the traditional version of the “Liberty Song” which was originally composed in 1768.
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Left Top Photo (L-R): Robert L. Grover, MOSSAR Color Guard Commander; Compatriot Dennis Owens; and Dirk A. Stapleton, Harry S. Truman Chapter President. Compatriot Dennis Owens is shown here receiving the NSSAR War Service Medal for his public service to his Nation while serving in the Vietnam War.
Left Top Middle Photo (L-R): Compatriot James L. Scott, Independence Patriots; Laura Stapleton, Marguerite McNair DAR Chapter; Robert L. Grover, MOSSAR Color Guard Commander; Regent Cathy Owens, Kansas City DAR Chapter; and Compatriot Dennis Owens. Regent Cathy Owens is shown here receiving the NSSAR Medal of Appreciation.
Right Top Middle Photo (L-R): Robert L. Grover, MOSSAR Color Guard Commander; Compatriot Dale Crandell and Dirk A. Stapleton, Harry S. Truman Chapter President. Compatriot Dale Crandell is shown here receiving the NSSAR Meritorious Service Medal.
Right Top Photo (L-R): James L. Scott, Independence Patriots Chapter President; Compatriot Chester Bare; and Dirk A. Stapleton, Harry S. Truman Chapter President. Compatriot Chester Bare is shown here receiving the NSSAR Silver Good Citizenship Medal.
Left Middle Photo (L-R): James L. Scott, Independence Patriots Chapter President; Al Paris, Independence Patriots Chapter; and Dirk A. Stapleton, Harry S. Truman Chapter President. President James L. Scott and Compatriot Al Paris are shown here receiving a Certificate of Appreciation.
Right Middle Photo (L-R): James L. Scott, Independence Patriots Chapter President; Robert L. Grover, MOSSAR Color Guard Commander; Compatriot Perry “Bud” Marks, Jr., and Al Paris, Independence Patriots Chapter. Compatriot Perry “Bud” Marks, Jr. is shown here playing the mandolin, in which he sang the traditional version of the “Liberty Song” which was originally composed in 1768.
Left Bottom Photo (L-R): Group photo of Harry S. Truman Chapter members and guests at the 16th Annual Harry S. Truman Chapter Fourth of July Luncheon on June 23, 2012.
Center Bottom Photo (L-R): Pictured here are members of the Harry S. Truman Chapter attending the 16th Annual Harry S. Truman Chapter Fourth of July Luncheon on June 23, 2012, at the Grand Street Cafe in Kansas City, MO.
Right Bottom Photo (L-R): Thomas Barden, pending new member of the Harry S. Truman Chapter, is shown here cutting the 16th Annual Harry S. Truman Chapter Fourth of July Luncheon cake.