Battle of Brooklyn Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
Veterans Wreath Memorial @ Dutch Reformed Church on Staten Island | November 23, 2025
Prison Ship Martyrs Memorial @ Fort Greene Park | November 22, 2025
President General Michael J. Elston conveys greetings from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).
David Powell, the former State President of the Empire State Society SAR, and Master of Ceremonies, delivers a welcome message.
Empire State Society President Tim Middlebrook (left) presents the NYC Parks Commissioner of Brooklyn, Martin "Marty" Maher (right), with the Silver Henry Knox Medal for his years of outstanding service to the SAR.,
Foreign dignitaries joined us to pay honors to their countrymen who perished aboard the British ships.
Pictured from right to left.
Michael J. Elston Esq, President General, National Society Sons of the American Revolution, Katie Daughen, Deputy Consul General of Ireland to New York, Pedro Calvo-Sotelo, Consul for Cultural Affairs of Spain, Myriam Gil, Deputy Consul General of France to New York.
The President of the Richmond County Society, Children of the American Revolution, delivers greetings.
Pictured are Members of the Empire State Society, New Jersey Society, Delaware Society, and National Society Sons of the American Revolution
Members of the Empire State Society SAR.
Pctured from left to right:
Joseph Vermaelen, Regional VP-Metropolitan, Bryan Irrgang, President of the Long Island Chapter & Battle of Brooklyn member, Rev. Mark Applewhite, Long Island Chapter, Tim Middlebrook, President of the Empire State Society SAR, and Richard Rossin, Registrar for Battle of Brooklyn Chapter.
Jake Rue, President of the Monmouth Chapter, New Jersey Society SAR
Frank Hadley, New Jersey Society SAR
Gene Hough, Battle of Brooklyn Chapter
Robert Meyer, National Color Guard Commander (pictured far left), leads color guard detail.
President General Elston inducts new members into the Battle of Brooklyn Chapter.
Commemoration of Diego de Gardoqui @ Cervantes Institute of New York | November 12, 2025
Pictured from left to right: Chris Sands - President of New Jersey Society SAR, Gary Lane - Vice President of the Battle of Brooklyn Chapter SAR, Queen Sofia of Spain, Tim Middlebrook - President of the Empire State Society SAR, and Allen Greenly - Secretary General of the National Society SAR
Elisa Vargas Vargas, PhD, highlights Diego de Gardoqui's contributions to the American independence cause from 1775 on. He became Spain's first ambassador to the United States and attended George Washington's inauguration.
A performance by the string quintet from the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía
Battle of Brooklyn Memorial @ Green-Wood Cemetery | August 23, 2025
Member Norman Goben presents a detailed discussion about the Battle of Brooklyn, emphasizing the historical significance of the Green-Wood grounds, where a portion of the battle took place.
At Battle Hill, members Ted Phillips (left) and Chris Sands (right) placed a commemorative wreath at the Liberty Tree.
Members of the Battle of Brooklyn Chapter are pictured on Battle Hill
Maryland 400 Remembrance - 249th Anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn Commemoration | August 22, 2025
Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony | Trinity Church Cemetery | August 17, 2025
Independence Day Parade | Lower Manhattan | July 4, 2025
Independence Day Parade | Sunset Park, Brooklyn | June 29, 2025
New York Flag Day Parade | Lower Manhattan | June 13, 2025
106th Annual Staten Island Memorial Day Parade | May 27, 2025
Picture by Owen Reiter of the Advance / SI Live
Picture by Owen Reiter of the Advance / SI Live
Picture by Owen Reiter of the Advance / SI Live
Picture by Owen Reiter of the Advance / SI Live
Picture by Owen Reiter of the Advance / SI Live
Picture by Owen Reiter of the Advance / SI Live
Picture by Owen Reiter of the Advance / SI Live
Picture by Owen Reiter of the Advance / SI Live
Two Lights For Tomorrow Celebration - 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride | Staten Island | April 18, 2025
SAR 250th Anniversary Sign Dedication | American Legion 1636 - Michael A. Rawley Post | Brooklyn | April 12, 2025
SAR 250th Anniversary Sign Dedication & Liberty Tree Unveiling | Green-Wood Cemetery | Brooklyn | April 12, 2025
SAR 250th Anniversary Sign Dedication & Wreathes Across America | Staten Island |December 14, 2024
