The St. Lucie River Chapter of the Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution is comprised mainly of compatriots from St. Lucie and Martin Counties.
On Memorial Day, May 26th, 2025 we joined with the Halpatiokee Chapter, NSDAR at the Stuart Memorial Day Parade. By this small action we recall our obligation to remember and pay homage to those who have given their all for our great Nation.
Chapter President, Sherwin Bostick (R) and two members of the Palm Beach Chapter joined to great an Honor Flight arriving at West Palm Beach Airport.
At our May 10, 2025 meeting we inducted a new slate of officers:
President – Sherwin Bostick
1st VP – Thomas Winant
Secretary/Treasurer – Hall Riediger
Reminder: This will be our last monthly meeting until October 11, 2025.
Outgoing President, Hall Riediger, passes the gavel to incoming President Sherwin Bostick.
Chapter President, Sherwin Bostick, congratulates new1st Vice President Tim Winant as outgoing President, Hall Riediger looks on.
Incoming President, Sherwin Bostick was awarded the Roger Sherwin Medal. This medal is awarded to a compatriot in recognition of, and in appreciation of, outstanding services rendered to a District or State.
At our April Meeting Thomas T. Winant (Tim) joined our ranks. Though officially a member of the Empire State (NY) Society, Tim chose the St. Lucie River Chapter for his formal induction.
On March 3rd, 2025, Regional Representative for the Community Development and Civic Engagement of the SAR, Sherwin Bostick, assisted Cal Hedman with throwing out he first pitch of a New York Mets game. Cal is a 96 Yrs old World War II and Korean War Veteran. After shaking off the first sign Cal agreed on the second sign and the stadium went crazy. Cal threw a perfect pitch down the middle. Pictured from Right to left are an unidentified stadium official , Pete Overhuls District Deputy K of C, Richard Del Toro, St Lucie County Sheriff, Jim Naples, Grand Knight K of C, Doug Ehrgood an Official of the Arnie Copas Home, Compatriot Sherwin Bostick, CDCE SAR and Steve Micelotta, K of C Vets for the Mets.
At our March 8, 2025 meeting Chapter President Hall Riediger gave a presentation on the Battle of Thomas Creek. Spoiler alert, it didn’t tun out well for our side.
Days until the Semiquincentennial
Florida Patriot Spring/Summer 2025
At our January meeting we inducted 3 new compatriots into our ranks. These gentlemen are:
Burl Clifford Robinette descended from Jacob Anderson
Jack Eugene Frazier descended from Reuben Frissell
Stephen Donald Moore Robinson descended from John Goulding
In 2024 the St. Lucie River Chapter was pleased to recognize the outstanding service of two area residents to the Veteran’s Community with the presentation of the Good Citizen Award.
Denise Ives organized a fantastic Christmas Event.
Ray Lynch has provided continuous support to the Military Veterans Graduate PGA Hope Program.
