New Compatriots
William M. Barton
September 2026
William (Bill) Barton is a resident of The Villages, Florida. He is a retired veteran of the United States Army having served 22 years. Bill is also retired from teaching 8th grade science. Bill and his wife are from Delaware and moved to The Villages in December 2024.
Richard Hall
October 2026
Vacant
October Awards
Law Enforcement Commendation Medal Officer Crystal Acevedo, Wildwood Police Department
Officer Acevedo received the SAR Law Enforcement Medal for heroism and action beyond the call of duty. Officer Acevedo entered a pond where a car was sinking with the victim trapped inside. Officer Acevedo broke the back window and rescued the victim before the car completely sank and preventing a tragedy. Officer Acevedo is a 5 year veteran of the Wildwood, Florida Police Department.
Silver America 250 Medal
The Silver America 250 Medal was presented to left to right, William Barton, Jerry Byers, Lee Duff, and Don Hansen for 60 points accumulated while participating or planning America 250 Events in The Villages.
Bronze America 250 Medal
The Bronze America 250 Medal was presented by Chapter President Pat Taylor, at podium, to left to right, William Barton (accompanied by his son Jonathan),, Jerry Byers, Richard Decker, Lee Duff, Bruce Smith, Gary Miller, and Don Hansen for 25 points accumulated while participating or planning America 250 Events in The Villages.
Awards
Jerry Receives Award
Jerry Byers Honored with the Hannah White Arnett Award
Jerry Byers, past President of The Villages Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), has received the DAR’s Hannah White Arnett Award in recognition of his unselfish devotion, tireless efforts, and sustained support of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
The award honors a member in good standing of the SAR or the General Society Sons of the Revolution (S.R.) who has generously dedicated his time, energy, talents, and/or resources to further the DAR’s mission of historic preservation, education, and patriotism.
Each year, Jerry supports Constitution Week by delivering thousands of approved educational materials to local schools on behalf of the John Bartram Chapter, DAR. He also played a major role in the July 4th America 250 Extravaganza.
Jerry’s continuing service exemplifies the spirit of this award. Congratulations, Jerry, on this well-deserved recognition!
Jerry is pictured above receiving his award.
The John Bartram Chapter, NSDAR meets the third friday of each month at Eisenhower Rec Center at 9:30am.