The Cumberland Gap Tennessee Chapter of SAR

01/01/2025

To all our compatriots and friends we would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We start the year with 100% membership dues renewal. Great job everyone!!

12/28/2024

On Fridays we wear RED in honor of our nation’s service members near and far.

12/25/2024

From all of us at the Cumberland Gap Chapter of the SAR, Merry Christmas!!!

12/19/2024

12/19/2024

Last night the Middlesboro School Army JROTC had their military ball. Our chapter presented the ROTC medal to Cadet Dylan Craig. Cadet Craig is a high school junior and plans to join the military reserve to be a military police officer. He also plans to attend college somewhere in Kentucky. Congratulations to him and the other cadets and thank you for letting our chapter be a part of your event.

12/14/2024

Happy Birthday to our National Guardsman! From 1636 to today, when you are needed you are there.

To the Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard, Happy 388th Birthday! Since 1636, when the first militia regiments were formed in Massachusetts, the National Guard has proudly supported American communities and served in countless capacities. We are deeply proud and grateful for your service: Always Ready, Always There!

12/07/2024

Remember Pearl Harbor! Flags should be flown at half staff today.

12/04/2024

From Henry Knox to Alexander Hamilton. Happy St. Barbara’s Day to all the Red legs of the American Revolution.

𝐒𝐭. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 - 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟒

Our patron saint was the beautiful daughter of Dioscorus, a nobleman of the Roman Empire. Her father, fearful of her beauty and possibility to be taken from him, locked her in a tower and limited her exposure to Christianity. However, from her window, she looked out upon the countryside and marveled at the worlds beauty. She concluded that all living things must be a part of a master plan and was baptized into the Christian faith. She designed her bath house, commissioned by her father, to hold three windows, representing the Holy Trinity. Upon her father's return, he asked why three instead of 2, and she declared her faith. Despite his threats, she steadfastly held onto her beliefs. Dioscorus flew into a rage and dragged her before the local prefect who ordered her death. He tortured his daughter, then took her to a high mountain, where he beheaded her. Afterward, as he descended the mountain, he was caught in a sudden violent storm, struck down and consumed by lightning. Only his scorched sword remained as a reminder of God's vengeance.

Saint Barbara came to be regarded as the sainted patroness of those in danger from thunderstorms, fire, and explosions. Given the questionable reliability of early cannon misfires, muzzle bursts and exploding weapons were not uncommon -it is easy to see why our predecessors sought the protection of Saint Barbara. She has protected us well ever since.

On this day, we hope Saint Barbara continues to watch over all Redlegs, wherever you may be. 💥

11/28/2024

Wishing all our members and their families a Happy Thanksgiving! As we join together around our tables today remember the ones deployed around the globe carrying the ideas that drove our patriot ancestors. Also pray for those less fortunate and the people who work to care for them this holiday.

07/17/2024

I would like to thank the city of Middlesboro for letting our chapter honor these brave heroes.

05/27/2024

A special thanks to the American Legion Post 14 and Major General Ron Mason USA (ret), for helping our chapter honor our fallen in Middlesboro,Ky today. The Rev. Zach Bays of Middlesboro First Baptist Church led us in prayer and MG. Mason was our guest speaker. Mayor Boone Bowling and our State Representative Adam Bowling (R), was also in attendance. A wreath was laid at our citys war memorials to honor our war dead.