Fort Miro Chapter, NSDAR, Monroe, Louisiana

04/02/2025

01/01/2025

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution joins the nation in mourning the passing of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States of America. President Carter exemplified patriotism through his distinguished service as a Naval officer, his leadership as President, and his lifelong dedication to the principles of freedom and justice. His tireless efforts to promote human rights, peace, and community service inspired countless Americans to embrace civic engagement and serve their fellow citizens. Through his actions, he reminded us that patriotism is best demonstrated by working to better our nation and the world. We honor his legacy as a servant-leader and extend our deepest sympathies to his family and all who mourn his loss.

01/01/2024

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION
• BE PATIENT: Though independence was not declared until 1776, fighting began as early as 1775. The war of independence didn’t end until 1783. That’s 8 years of conflict and uncertainty. But the Founding Fathers knew the value of being patient. In fact, Benjamin Franklin is often quoted as having said ‘He that can have patience can have what he will.’

• PERSEVERE: George Washington faced enormous hurdles as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. He was endlessly faced with lack of supplies, financing, and the constant threat of his unpaid soldiers abandoning him. Perhaps even more discouraging was the string of military defeats Washington endured. “George Washington lost battle after battle but he never lost the war. He always lived to fight again another day.”

• BE CONFIDENT: Not everyone was in support of the American Revolution. Even Benjamin Franklin’s son, William Franklin, remained a ‘loyalist’. The exact amount of support for the revolution remains a point of historic debate. Nevertheless, the founding of a new nation required an enormous amount of confidence from those who founded it.

• ESTABLISH EXPECTATIONS: On March 31, 1776, Abigail Adams wrote a letter to her husband John who was serving in the Continental Congress during their debate over American independence. “I long to hear that you have declared an independency. And, by the way, in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make, I desire you would remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation.”

07/06/2023

REMEMBER the Fallen...HONOR those who Serve...TEACH our children the value of Freedom!
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization established in 2007 by the wreath producer - Morrill Worcester of Maine. Every veteran deserves a wreath! Help honor our fallen heroes by sponsoring a wreath through the Fort Miro Chapter, NSDAR. Wreaths will be placed at these local Monroe cemeteries - Magnolia Cemetery, Old City Cemetery, or the Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery. It is not too early to purchase a wreath!

Below are the links to order online:
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/175683/Overview/?relatedId=171164

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/175626/Overview/?relatedId=171164

https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/175626/Overview/?relatedId=171164

OR, send a check for $17 to Suzie Cooper, Fort Miro Treasurer
3502 Cuba Blvd, Monroe, LA 71201-2043.

05/26/2023

BENCH DEDICATION at the Northeast Louisiana Veteran’s Home in Monroe with a fish fry luncheon. What a great morning! Thank you Katie Collins for all of your efforts to make it such a successful event. ❤️

05/25/2023

Memorial Day Ceremony, Laying of the Wreaths
May 24, 2023 at City Hall. Thank you Kay Katz and Mary Linda McCann for all of your efforts to make this a success. We gave out 5 pins to Vietnam Vets today as members of the Vietnam Commemoration Program!

04/03/2023

Celebrate with us as the United States of America draws closer to its 250th anniversary! If you would like lineage research assistance in finding your patriot and joining DAR, please email [email protected]