Past Chapter President Sandy McNeely was awarded the Patriot Medal by the Louisiana SAR for his long and faithful service. McNeely had served as Chapter President for 10 years. Chapter President Tony L. Vets informed the members that the Patriot Medal is awarded only by a state society, and states are allowed to give one for every 500 members. Louisiana is allowed two medals per year. It is the highest award given for service at the state or chapter level. This medal is presented only to individuals and may be received ONLY once. It represents long, faithful and outstanding service at the state and/or chapter level.
The medal is silver color and bears the portrait of Compatriot General of the Army Douglas MacArthur on the obverse within the inscription, "The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution." The medal is suspended from a chest ribbon of royal blue color. The design for the medal was selected by Compatriot MacArthur. He received the first medal, presented posthumously at his tomb in Norfolk, Virginia, on October 19, 1964, where it is on permanent display.
Joining Vets in making the presentation to McNeely is Past VPG and State President James A. Morock, MD.
Joining Vets in making the presentation to McNeely is Past VPG and State President James A. Morock, MD.