What DAR Means to me
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DAR came into my life at a changing point. Not long after I joined DAR, my son died. I’d been his caregiver for over 30 years, so his passing left a void. DAR has shaped me as a woman. Because of being asked to be first vice-regent and then regent of the Paradise Valley chapter, I had to come out of my shell. Because of DAR, I have much more confidence in myself. At the first meeting I attended, I remember reading the American’s Creed, and as I read it, I thought, “I believe in what this says.” It felt like I belonged, so I’ve stayed, helping wherever I am needed. I will always support DAR. Carolyn Rearley, Paradise Valley Chapter |
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Paragraphs of family history have filtered to my ears over the years, yet I longed for what I didn’t have. A more complete story of how I was connected to a larger picture. There were painful tales, but I wanted ones to celebrate! To embrace with pride, the darker stories fading into the background. DAR added a new narrative to our family history. Uniting us with countless people whose ancestors also wanted a story that mattered, willing to sacrifice to be part of it. DAR helps fill in the gaps of the beautiful story whose story grows through generations.
Christa Sterken, Desert Wells Chapter |
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Tucked in my adoption bassinet were the NSDAR papers of my biological grandmother. When I joined DAR in 1990 I realized that by my becoming a DAR member I was carrying on the tradition of my great-grandmother, my grandmother, and her four sisters. With nearly 30 years as a member I have made the closest friends of my life. I have been honored with appointments offering the opportunity to serve and to be part of making a difference. It is a privilege to wear red on Fridays for our veterans, to make history important to our youth, and to preserve historical sites.
Kandy Wagenbach, ASDAR Librarian, Grand Canyon Chapter |
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To belong to an organization that has withstood the test of time (over 100 years) and expanded worldwide is quite an honor. The work others have done before has paved the way and provided guidance and leadership in an organization that preserves history and promotes patriotism.
Friendships and the camaraderie of working towards the same goals is inspiring. There are now over 1,000,000 ladies who have found an ancestor from the Revolutionary War. Our country is in dire need of this sort of organization and the foundation it offers now as much as ever in our past. Cyndy Munday, Regent, Desert Wells Chapter |
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