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28 THE SOJOURNER

CHAPTER NEWS

Hawaiian Chapter #9, Michael S. Lighthill, Secretary. A flag team
consisting of Brother Dennis N. Egge, CPO, USN (Ret.) and Brother Roy T.
Ota, CAPT, USNR (Ret.) presented the colors at the annual Pearl Harbor
Memorial Service conducted at the Parche Memorial. At the Lockwood Hall
luncheon that followed, Brother Ota presented the “Toast to the Flag”.

(L-R) Bro. Egge, Bro. Ota

Brother Carl A. Vincenti, 1VP, participated in the “Rolling
To Remember” Memorial Day 2022 event in Washington,
D.C. Donations were presented to the President of American
Gold Star Mothers, Inc. including $4,200.00 in cash and
$4,800.00 in gifts, coins, polo and tee shirts. On May 25th,
SSgt Tim Chambers, USMC (Ret.) stood at attention for 24
hours at an intersection in Washington DC to bring awareness
to increasing rates of veterans committing suicide. Veterans
go through many hardships in their duties. Some leave for
service and come back a totally different person. PTSD (post-
traumatic stress disorder) affects veterans across the country,
and it hasn’t been until recently that it has been looked at seriously. On average 17 veterans take their own
lives each day according to a 2019 Veterans Administration report. Chambers started this tradition saluting
motorcyclists in 2002 during Rolling Thunder, which happens every year to gather and honor service
members. This year was the first to highlight veteran suicide and the name has been changed to Rolling to
Remember. SSgt Chambers, the “Saluting Marine”, stands at attention and salutes the bikers until the last
motorcycle passes, honoring “ALL That Have Given Their ALL”!

Knickerbocker – West Point Chapter #13,
Jack H. Moore, Secretary. On Sunday, August
28, Sojourners and fellow Masons from West
Point Masonic Lodge #877 gathered for their
annual summer picnic at the Round Pond
Recreational Area on the West Point Military
Reservation. With a blue sky and the
temperature in the low 80’s the weather was
perfect for a picnic and outdoor gathering.
Throughout the afternoon, brothers and family
members gathered for BBQ chicken, burgers
and hot dogs, as well as a “well stocked”
dessert table. Additionally, Brother Moore
brought clams from Long Island. Several
(L-R) Gunny Clause, Bro. American Gold Star
Carl A. Vincenti. Toys for Mothers, Inc. serves those children also tried their luck at fishing. A great
Tots Gunny Clause rides to mothers whose son or time was had by all. The next gathering of our
honor veterans and reminds daughter has given the Sojourner Chapter is planned for a Sunday
us to be in the service of ultimate sacrifice for their brunch at the Old ’76 House in Tappan, NY,
others. country. planned for 13 Nov. beginning at 1130
(spouses and guests are welcome to join us).