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[Eagle Scout scholarship trophy]

Photograph of an Eagle Scout scholarship trophy awarded by The National Society Sons of the American Revolution in 1992. The golden eagle sits on a wooden trophy base with a black and gold engraved plaque.
Date: June 13, 2007
Creator: Sons of The American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II]

Photograph of the original Freedom Rock painted by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts two soldiers sitting down, and a third soldier across from them raising his right arm over his head. Names have been written over the painting, along with the phrase, "All gave some -- Some gave all." An American flag has been painted on the top half of the rock. Grass and trees can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 2]

Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts two scenes: A member of the New York Fire Department waking with an American flag (left), and a group of people wearing colonial clothing in a sailboat (right). Above the left panel, a quote reads, "'Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of freedom.' - John F. Kennedy, 1961." Part of a quote by Thomas Jefferson can be seen above the right panel. The POW/MIA flag has been painted on the top portion of the rock. A field of grass can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 3]

Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts a military pilot flying a plane, and a building structure exploding behind him. Written over the painting are the words, "'We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter; and we will not fail. Peace and freedom will prevail' - George W. Bush, 2001." Another side of the rock can be seen, showing a painting of three soldiers. Names have been written over the painting, along with the phrase, "All gave some -- Some gave all." An American flag has been painted on the top portion of the rock. A country road, a field, and trees can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 4]

Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts three scenes: A military pilot flying a plane, and a building structure exploding behind him (left); a member of the New York Fire Department waking with an American flag (center); and a group of people wearing colonial clothing in a sailboat (right). Above the center panel, a quote reads, "'Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of freedom.' - John F. Kennedy, 1961." Part of a quote by George W. Bush can be seen above the left panel. The POW/MIA flag has been painted on the top portion of the rock. A field of grass can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 5]

Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The painting on the rock depicts a group of people wearing colonial clothing in a sailboat. An American flag is flying in the middle of the boat. A quote written to the right of the painting reads, "'We confide in our strength without boasting of it; we respect that of others, without fearing it.'- Thomas Jefferson 1793." Part of the POW/MIA flag can be seen painted on the top portion of the rock. A field and a country road can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, 6]

Photograph of the original Freedom Rock by Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II. The words, "Thank you veterans," have been painted toward the bottom of the rock. On the right side of the rock are the words, "Painted by: Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen II." Part of a quote can be seen on the left side of the rock, and part of an American flag can be seen painted on the top. A field can be seen behind the rock in the background of the photograph.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[John Abston headstone at Abston Cemetery, 3]

Photograph of John Abston's headstone at Abston Cemetery. The headstone reads, "In Memory of John Abston." A symbol has been engraved into the top of the headstone; the symbol says, "A soldier of the American Revolution." A wreath has been placed in front of the stone, with a red, white and blue ribbon tied into the shape of a bow.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Man plays bagpipes at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of a member of the TXSSAR Color Guard playing bagpipes at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. He is walking to the right of the camera, wearing a traditional bagpipe uniform.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[People stand at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of a group of people lined up next to John Abston's grave during a ceremony. On the left side of the photograph, two women are standing, looking to the right of the camera. Five men are standing on the right side of the photograph. Three are wearing TXSSAR Color Guard uniforms. Two men are looking down at sheets of paper in their hands. John Abston's headstone can be seen at the bottom of the photograph.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR and DAR members at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of members of the TXSSAR and DAR at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. One man and three women are posing for the camera in the center of the photograph. The man is wearing a Color Guard uniform and holding a wreath. Another group is standing behind them on the right side of the photograph. On the left side of the photograph, members of the TXSSAR Color Guard can be seen standing with flags.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR and DAR members at John Abston graveside ceremony, 2]

Photograph of members of the TXSSAR and DAR at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. One man and three women are standing in front of Abston's grave, looking at his headstone on the right side of the photograph. A larger group can be seen standing in the background of the photograph, facing the camera. Some of the women are taking pictures.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR Color Guard at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of members of the TXSSAR Color Guard at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. They are all in uniform, standing side by side and facing the camera. A gazebo can be seen behind them.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR Color Guard at John Abston graveside ceremony, 2]

Photograph of the TXSSAR Color Guard performing at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. They are all in uniform, walking to the left of the camera. A man is playing bagpipes in the front of the group. Three men toward the back of the group are holding flags in the air.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR Color Guard members at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of three members of the TXSSAR Color Guard at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. The two men on the left side of the photograph are facing each other and appear to be talking. On the right side of the photograph, the third man is looking off to the right of the camera and smiling. They are all in uniform. Headstones can be seen behind them.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[TXSSAR Color Guard performs at John Abston graveside ceremony, 3]

Photograph of the TXSSAR Color Guard performing at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. They are all in uniform, walking toward the camera on a curved sidewalk. A man is playing bagpipes in the front of the group. Further back, several men can be seen holding flags in the air.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Women hold 'Collin County SAR' banner at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of two women holding a blue piece of fabric with the words "Collin County SAR" during a graveside ceremony for John Abston. Members of the TXSSAR and DAR can be seen standing in the background, facing the camera.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Women pose with Color Guard coat at John Abston graveside ceremony]

Photograph of two women posing with a TXSSAR Color Guard coat at a graveside ceremony for John Abston. They are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. They are holding the coat up in front of them. A member of the Color Guard can be seen in the background on the left side of the photograph, holding a flag.
Date: 2004
Creator: Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution
System: The UNT Digital Library