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.
Chapter President Sherwin Bostick represented the St. Lucie River Chapter SAR at the Halpatiokee Chapter NSDAR Luncheon on Feb. 28th at the Monarch Country Club. The Keynote Speaker was Andrew J Salisbury II, of Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the Revolution.
At our first meeting of 2026 it was our privilege to present the SAR Law Enforcement Medal to Port St. Lucie Sheriff Richard R. Del Toro, Jr. This award recognizes the many years of service Sheriff Del Toro has provided our community.
At our final meeting of 2025 we had an impressive turnout of almost 20 compatriots and guests. Regional Vice President, Robin Preston, joined us and provided information on the point system associated with various SAR medals and certificates. We inducted to our ranks three descendants of Patriot Orlando Brown, Thomas (TJ) Tierney Jr., Sean Tierney and Frank Sullivan Jr. We also recognized the service of LTC Ernest Tornabell IV with the Bronze Good Citizen Medal and Compatriot Bostick’s consistent display of our Flag.
On Veterans Day, 2025, the Stuart Chapter CAR, St. Lucie River Chapter, FLSSAR and Halpatiokee Chapter, NSDAR marched together at the 2025 Stuart Veterans Day Parade
Chapter President, Sherwin Bostick, receiving his First Amphibius Assault Monument 250 Fellow certificate from the FAAM Committee Chairman at the future site of the Memorial.
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.
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.
