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One aspect of the SAR's mission is foster Patriotism, and one way to accomplish that is to honor our Law Enforcement and other public servants. Lt. Jeff Franks, a recently retired veteran of the Natchitoches Police Department was honored with the presentation of the SAR Law Enforcement Medal. After being presented with his award, Franks briefly told of his history with the NPD.

In lieu of a guest speaker, a DVD presentation titled Now or Never – Yorktown Campaign of 1781 was shown. The video told how Washington’s forces, with the support of the French army and navy, defeated Lord Cornwallis.