Chapter News

The Anthony Halberstadt Chapter SAR presented Fort Wayne PD Detective Michelle Iden with the Law Enforcement Commendation Award at it’s spring meeting held on March 30, 2024. Detective Iden has just retired from the Fort Wayne Police Department after 24 years of service. During the 24 years of service Michelle served in the uniform division […]

The Anthony Halberstadt Chapter welcomes new members Zach Washler ,Carl Minick, Glen Knepp and Brian Chelius. Compatriots Washler, Minick, Knepp and Cehliius were inducted into the Chapter by District 3 VP Dr. Thomas Whiteman at the December 2 Chapter meeting held in Fort Wayne. New members David Wright and Joshua Kohmann, were inducted by Compatriot

This year, National Wreaths Across America Day was held on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Compatriots and guests of the Anthony Halberstadt Chapter SAR joined the more than two million volunteers and supporters who gathered to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,225 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad. The weather

On Wednesday 25 October 2023 the Anthony Halberstadt Chapter assisted the Fort Wayne Mary Penrose Wayne DAR Chapter with the re-dedication of the Prairie Grove Chapel and Cemetery in Waynedale, IN The Prairie Grove Chapel & Cemetery, 6312 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne, IN is associated with the settlement history of rural Wayne Township in

The Anthony Halberstadt Chapter SAR honored Colonel Alexander Ewing, a Fort Wayne founder, Revolutionary War soldier, and War of 1812 veteran with a wreath-placing ceremony at Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne Saturday, September 16, 2023 Chapter President Jeff Jones and Amber Gonzalez (General Manager of the Lindenwood Cemetery) organized the commemoration and welcomed those in

The Anthony Halberstadt Chapter SAR presented the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal to Captain Sophia Rosales – Scatena of the Fort Wayne Police Department. The medal is presented to those who have served with distinction and devotion in the field of law enforcement. Captain Scatena has distinguished herself and brought honor to the FWPD department during

The Chapter welcomes new member Terry Lee Smith of Silver Lake, Indiana. Compatriot Smith was approved for membership on March 17, 2023 and was inducted into the Chapter by District 3 VP Dr. Thomas Whiteman at the June 17 meeting held in Fort Wayne. Compatriot Smith’s patriot ancestor is Melchior Smith who performed patriotic service

The recently organized Anthony Halberstadt Chapter Color Guard has been very active since its inception earlier this year.  The first organized activity was posting the colors at the chapter’s meeting on 17 June 2023 followed by participation in a ceremony at the Shepherd’s House event later the same day (See Shepherd’s House post for details).

On 9 August 2023, compatriots of the Anthony Halberstadt Chapter participated in a project in support of the Associated Churches of Fort Wayne food pantry distribution warehouse.  The warehouse receives large quantities of bulk donated food from the community and then does a basic inspection for damaged or unusable items and then repackages food for

The Anthony Halberstadt Chapter of the Indiana Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented a $200 scholarship on 17 June to Brady Richman from Fort Wayne Scout Troop 365.  His Troop is sponsored by Central Lutheran Schools. Eagle Scout Richman presented his award-winning essay, titled “The Patriotic Efforts of Henry Knox” to members of the