| Color Guard |
| NSSAR Bronze Color Guard Medal |
Who are those handsome men in uniform? From left to right, the above photograph shows Compatriot John R. Kohli (SVSAR Past
President and SVSAR Color Guardsman), and Compatriot Robert D. Ebert (CASSAR President and member of the Color Guard of the
Sons of Liberty Chapter wearing the uniform of General George Washington's Life Guards) at the July 4, 2007 Independence Day
Observance at Azule City Park, Saratoga, California. These two Compatriots are shown ringing the bell, which was rung thirteen times
to represent the original thirteen colonies in the ceremony. Later they marched in the community parade. The July 4, 2007
Independence Day Observance was created, organized and led by Compatriot John (Jack) Franklin Mallory with the support and help of
his wife, Susanne. Compatriot Charles A. Smart (SVSAR President) and Compatriot Terry L. Briggs (SVSAR Registrar) were also
there to support the Color Guard and the program.
For more information, please view the Independence Day Observance event announcement by clicking on the following link. You will
need Adobe Reader to open the file, and to read and print the event announcement. 2007-07-04 - Independence Day Observance -
Event Announcement
For more information, please view the Independence Day Observance event program by clicking on the following link. You will need
Adobe Reader to open the file, and to read and print the event Program. 2007-07-04 - Independence Day Observance - Event Program
President and SVSAR Color Guardsman), and Compatriot Robert D. Ebert (CASSAR President and member of the Color Guard of the
Sons of Liberty Chapter wearing the uniform of General George Washington's Life Guards) at the July 4, 2007 Independence Day
Observance at Azule City Park, Saratoga, California. These two Compatriots are shown ringing the bell, which was rung thirteen times
to represent the original thirteen colonies in the ceremony. Later they marched in the community parade. The July 4, 2007
Independence Day Observance was created, organized and led by Compatriot John (Jack) Franklin Mallory with the support and help of
his wife, Susanne. Compatriot Charles A. Smart (SVSAR President) and Compatriot Terry L. Briggs (SVSAR Registrar) were also
there to support the Color Guard and the program.
For more information, please view the Independence Day Observance event announcement by clicking on the following link. You will
need Adobe Reader to open the file, and to read and print the event announcement. 2007-07-04 - Independence Day Observance -
Event Announcement
For more information, please view the Independence Day Observance event program by clicking on the following link. You will need
Adobe Reader to open the file, and to read and print the event Program. 2007-07-04 - Independence Day Observance - Event Program
| 2007 Memorial Day Observance |
From left to right, the above photograph shows Compatriot Robert D. Ebert (CASSAR President and member of the Color Guard of the
Sons of Liberty Chapter wearing the uniform of General George Washington's Life Guards), Compatritot Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx,
Compatriot Marston Watson (San Francisco President and member of the Color Guard of the San Francisco Chapter wearing the
uniform of General George Washington's Life Guards) and Compatriot Richard T. Knock (member of SVSAR Scholarship Committee
and SVSAR Color Guardsman). These four Compatriots are shown in the San Francisco National Cemetery following the parade and
during the May 28, 2007 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Presidio in San Francisco, California. Compatriot Charles A. Smart, SVSAR
President, was also there to support the Color Guard and the program.
For more information, please view the Independence Day Observance event program by clicking on the following link. You will need
Adobe Reader to open the file, and to read and print the event program. 2007-05-28 - Memorial Day Observance - Event Program
Sons of Liberty Chapter wearing the uniform of General George Washington's Life Guards), Compatritot Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx,
Compatriot Marston Watson (San Francisco President and member of the Color Guard of the San Francisco Chapter wearing the
uniform of General George Washington's Life Guards) and Compatriot Richard T. Knock (member of SVSAR Scholarship Committee
and SVSAR Color Guardsman). These four Compatriots are shown in the San Francisco National Cemetery following the parade and
during the May 28, 2007 Memorial Day Ceremony at the Presidio in San Francisco, California. Compatriot Charles A. Smart, SVSAR
President, was also there to support the Color Guard and the program.
For more information, please view the Independence Day Observance event program by clicking on the following link. You will need
Adobe Reader to open the file, and to read and print the event program. 2007-05-28 - Memorial Day Observance - Event Program
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| 2007 Independence Day Observance |
The above photographs show fellow SVSAR Compatriots receiving the NSSAR Bronze Color Guard Medal and Certificate at SVSAR
Chapter meetings.
All recipients are members of the the SVSAR Color Guard. The SVSAR Color Guard is a very visible and important component in
promoting the educational, historical and patriotic mission of the SVSAR Chapter. The NSSAR Bronze Color Guard Medal is available
for Chapters to award to individuals involved in the local Color Guards, and may also be presented for Color Guard service in Chapter
and State events.
Chapter meetings.
All recipients are members of the the SVSAR Color Guard. The SVSAR Color Guard is a very visible and important component in
promoting the educational, historical and patriotic mission of the SVSAR Chapter. The NSSAR Bronze Color Guard Medal is available
for Chapters to award to individuals involved in the local Color Guards, and may also be presented for Color Guard service in Chapter
and State events.
| Compatriot Christopher M. Palmer (left) SVSAR Color Guard Commander Awarded September 16, 2006 |
| Compatriot John R. Kohli (right) SVSAR Color Guardsman Awarded September 16, 2006 |
| Compatriot William Howard Jones SVSAR Color Guardsman Awarded October 21, 2006 |
| Compatriot Dwayne Alton Meyer (left) SVSAR Color Guardsman Awarded September 15, 2007 |
| Compatriot John Franklin Mallory (left) SVSAR Color Guardsman Awarded September 16, 2006 |
| Compatriot Don Brittan Miller (right) SVSAR Color Guardsman Awarded September 16, 2006 |
| Compatriot Willis Sherman Clayton, III (left) SVSAR Color Guardsman Awarded September 16, 2006 |
| SVSAR Color Guardsman Awarded September 16, 2006 |
| Silicon Valley Chapter Sons of the American Revolution |
| Compatriots Doug Bergtholdt (left) & Terry Briggs (right) SVSAR Color Guardsman Awarded December 8, 2012 |