Program for the 109th annual meeting of the Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution, held from March 12 through the 14, 2004 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, in Dallas, Texas, including a list of sessions for the meeting and related information about the organization and conference. The meeting was called to order by the President Richard Robinett, in the Winsor Ballroom 1 of the Hotel.

Minutes from an annual meeting of the Texas Sons of the American Revolution, held on July 5, 2004 at 9:00 a.m., including a summary of activities and business discussed. The meeting was called to order by President General Raymond Musgrave. Included are the minutes from the July 6 and July 7, 2004 meetings, called to order by President General Raymond Musgrave.

Minutes from a meeting of the TXSSAR Board of Managers, held from November 6 through November 7, 2004, including a summary of activities and business discussed. The meeting was hosted by the Bernado de Galvez Chapter # 1, and was called to order by President Roy Adams.

Newsletter of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, published in the summer of 2004, containing organizational news and updates, as well as other information of interest to members.

Newsletter of the Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, published in the summer of 2004, containing organizational news and updates, as well as other information of interest to members.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.

Document about the McKinney chapter of the Texas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.