Chapter Pictures Taken in 2013

Three New Members Inducted (November 16, 2013)

Three new members were inducted into the Enemund Meuillion Chapter at the November 2013 meeting.

Hardin Lewis is a descendant of Jacob Kelly, who served as a solider under Col Clarke in Georgia. Dr. Peter Couvillon is a descendant of Richard Graham of Virginia, who served as a Member of the Committee of Safety. Graham Maxwell is a descendant of Uriah Chapman Jr of New York, who served as a Private under Capt Abraham Westfall and Col Albert Pawling.

Pictured: Dave Manning, Hardin Lewis, Pat Ryan, Peter Couvillon, Graham Maxwell, James Morock.

Those in attendance were also treated to a brief telling of the origins of our National Flag by special guest Truman Maynard, Secretary of the Natchitoches Chapter, LASSAR. Maynard told of the history of the flag and and how it became an icon following the defense of Fort McHenry in 1814. President Morock presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Truman following his speech.

Grant Parish Sheriffs Deputies Recognized (October 19, 2013)

Five members and two prospective members of the gathered at the grave of Enemund Meuillion in Rapides Cemetery, where Chapter President Dr. James Morock gave a brief biography of Meuillion. After an appropriate ceremony and the placing of a wreath, the assembly then retired to Copleands for the regularly scheduled meeting.

There, an overflow crowed had gathered to recognize Deputies Frankie Coleman and Preston Lyles of the Grant Parish Sheriffs Department. Past Chapter President Tony L. "Bo" Vets II introduced Grant Parish Sheriff Steven McCain who gave a passionate talk about the work of the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office and the accomplishments of Deputies Coleman and Lyles. McCain said that when he took office, he assigned these two officers to focus on the drug problem in Grant Parish. The efforts of these two officers has led to the departments success of taking drugs off the streets in Grant Parish with over 30 drug dealers taken off the streets of Grant Parish in the last 10 months. Both men were awarded the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal.

Pictures left to right: Dr. Jim Morock, Sheriff Steven McCain, Deputy Frankie Coleman, Deputy Preston Lyles, and Tony L. "Bo" Vets II.

Oliver Pollock Discussed at Chapter Meeting (July 20, 2013)

Guest Speaker Richard H. Holloway was the guest speaker at the July meeting. Holloway, President and Program Director of the Civil War Roundtable of Central Louisiana, gave a presentation titiled "The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: Oliver Pollock and Bernardo de Galvez in the American Revolution." He talked about the history of Oliver Pollock, especially about Pollock’s relationship with Bernardo de Galvez.

In addition to hearing from Holloway, Eneumnd Meuillion Chapter's 2012 Eagle Scout Competition Winner Luke O’Quinn was on hand to receive his prize, consisting of a certificate, medal, badge, and a $100 check.

Chapter Presents Wreath at Veterans Cemetery (May 27, 2013)

Members of the Eneumund Meuillion Chapter attended and participated in the annual Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Alexandria National Cemetery in Pineville, LA. COL Barrette Byrd, USMC (Ret) was the featured speaker, reminding those in attendance of the service and sacrifice of those buried there and marked and unmarked graves around the world.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, wreaths were presented by various organizations. This year, past Enemund Meuillion Chapter President and current LASSAR State Historian Tony L. “Bo” Vets II presented the wreath.

Members Participate in "Flags In" (May 25, 2013)

Members of the Enemund Meuillion Chapter participated in the time honored tradition of “Flags In”, honoring American’s fallen hero’s by placing flags before the gravestones of service members buried in Alexandria National Cemetery, Pineville, LA.

Pictured: Jackson Joseph Vets, Junior Member

Officers Sworn In For New Term (January 26, 2013)

Following the meal, State President Tony L. Vets had the honor of addressing the members then installed the chapters officers for the 2013 term.

Picured below: Chapter President James Morock and James Downs; Don Brevelle, Robert White, Morock, and Carlos Mayeaux; Jack Sleet and Charles Neal

The first meeting of 2013 saw the Enemund Meuillion Chapter award public servants for their good works in the community.

Rapides Parish District Attorney James C. Downs received the Bronze Good Citizenship award for his long and faithful service to Rapides Parish. Don Brevelle, Joseph Frank, and Robert White were all awarded the Fire Safety Commendation Medal for their service in Avoyelles Parish.

After the award presentation, longtime supporter and prospective member Charles Neal gave a presentation on the various flags our country and state have used. This was highlighted with his rendition of songs or poems of the era.