January 2025

I hope this message finds everyone well and in good spirits after the holiday season. Whether you celebrated Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply enjoyed time with loved ones, I trust the season brought you peace, joy, and reflection. As we close out the year, it’s a wonderful time to express gratitude for all of the special moments shared with family and friends, as well as the meaningful connections within our Sons of the American Revolution family.

Looking ahead, I am excited to welcome all of you to our first meeting of the new year, on January 8th, at the Old Spaghetti Factory. We’ll kick off the evening with a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30, followed by the formal meeting at 6:30. This will be a special gathering as we take time to recognize and honor our volunteers for their dedicated service over the past year. Their contributions have made a real difference in the success of our chapter, and I look forward to celebrating their efforts and our Chapter’s joint accomplishments with all of you.

At this meeting, we will also hold the election and installation of our new officers and leaders for the upcoming year. This is an exciting time for our chapter as we prepare for another year of growth and service. I encourage all members to attend and participate in this important process. Together, we can continue to strengthen our chapter and make a positive impact in our community.

Looking further ahead, 2025 promises to be an incredible year for both our Chapter and the SAR as a whole. We will be marking the 250th anniversary of several significant events of the American Revolution, and I know that our chapter will play an important role in celebrating and commemorating these milestones. The upcoming year is an opportunity for us to continue honoring the legacy of our founding fathers and their enduring contributions to the freedoms we hold dear today.

I look forward to seeing you all on January 8th, and I am excited for what the year ahead holds for our Chapter. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember!

Wishing you all the best,

Jon Wroten

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Each December, the Sacramento Chapter participates in Wreaths Across America to honor the service of our military veterans by laying wreaths on the graves of these veterans. Again this year, we participated with the Charlotte Parkhurst DAR Chapter in this national event in Folsom, CA. Compatriots Don Littlefield, Russ Kaiser, Steve Belden, and Jim Faulkinbury posted the Colors in the opening ceremony.



"We will remember our compatriot brothers with thanksgiving."

Fordyce (Ford) Lee Osborn

May 14, 1937 – December 5, 2024

Fordyce (Ford) Lee Osborn was born on May 14, 1937, in Santa Rosa, California, and spent his childhood in the San Francisco area. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BS degree in Engineering.  Ford retired from Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, California, where he worked on military communication satellites.

He was a loyal member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution for over 38 years; his application was approved on October 24, 1986.  He originally joined the Silicon Valley Chapter serving as president before transferring his membership to the Sacramento Chapter. He was active in Sacramento Chapters Color Guard in the early years.

Ford’s patriot ancestor was John Smith, who served his country as a Private in Captain Oliver Hancheit’s Company, in General Spencer’s Regiment.  He enlisted on May 8, 1775, and was discharged on December 17, 1775. 



David Stuart Allmuth

February 17, 1933 - December 24, 2024

David Stuart Allmuth was born on February 17, 1933, in Paterson, New Jersey, and spent his childhood in various locations and schools in northern New Jersey. He graduated from Eastside High School in Patterson, NJ, and attended Champlain College in Plattsburg NY. David enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War and held various flight crew specialty positions, including Flight Engineer, Navigator and Nuclear Bombardier. He spent his last 6 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer both stateside and overseas. He retired from the Air Force in 1972, and returned to college at California State University at Sacramento. He graduated from CSUS in 1975, with a Business Administration degree in Accounting. After graduation, he returned to government service for another 20 years working as a Federal Auditor for the U.S. Department of the Interior.

He is survived by his wife Joycelyn and four Children: Lynda Joy Allmuth, Debra Kay Allmuth, David Stuart Allmuth, Jr., and Shara Ann Allmuth. 

He was a loyal member of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution for over 24 years. His patriot ancestor, Nicholas Terhune, served as Captain of Polify Camp, Bergen County, New Jersey Militia, under Col. Theuis Day. He received his commission on February 28, 1776.

Please welcome 2 new compatriots to the Sacramento Chapter.

Brian David Wheeler was approved December 13, 2024. HIs Patriot Ancestor is William Conwell, Capt PA

Devon Michael Shatswell was approved December 13, 2024. His Patriot Ancestor is Eliezer Parsons, Pvt MA Wpns.

Sacramento Chapter Monthly Meeting

Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM

(5:30 to 6:30 Social - Meeting Starts at 6:30)

Old Spaghetti Factory

1625 Watt Ave.

Sacramento, CA 95864

Entree Selections:

Baked Lasagna

Chicken Marsala

Sicilian Meatballs

Fettuccini Alfredo

Price: $30 each meal served

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You can make reservations by sending an email to: Larry Brasher larryfbrasher@gmail.com or Craig Anderson at craigandersonsar@gmail.com and paying by Cash or Check at the at door.

Upcoming Color Guard Events

January 11, 2025 11:00AM United States Coast Guard Auxiliary change of command. Vinces' Restaurant 840 Harbor Blvd, West Sacramento, CA.

January 25, 2025, 11:00AM DAR Meeting District II Meeting Timber Creek Ballroom, 7050 Del Webb Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747. Color Guard musters at 9:15AM

March 1, 2025 6:00PM Founding Forward Youth Awards Banquet Timber Creek Ballroom, 7050 Del Webb Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747. Color Guard musters at 5:30PM

The Sacramento Courier is the official newsletter of the Sacramento Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution. Unless explicitly. stated, the opinions expressed herein are the opinion of the authors, and not necessarily those of the Sacramento Chapter SAR.

Editor Craig Anderson