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“Why Marking Patriot Graves is Kind of a Big Deal (and Not Just for the Dead)”
Let’s face it—grave markings don’t sound glamorous. Sometimes it’s sword drills or dramatic Color Guard entrances – but other times, not. There are no fireworks. No muskets firing. But either […]
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“Youth Contests: Because Liberty Deserves More Than Just a TikTok”
Let’s be honest—convincing teenagers to care about the American Revolution can feel like trying to sell powdered wigs in a hoodie world. But that’s exactly why SAR youth contests are […]
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“Why the Color Guard Matters (And Why They Always Steal the Show)”
Let’s talk about the Color Guard: the beating heart, shining star, and—in many ways—the flashiest history lesson you’ll see this side of 1776. You see, in the Sons of the […]
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My Patriot Ancestor: “Thomas McSpadden at Wetzell’s Mill” – An eyewitness account dictated to Tracy Pounders
“The rain had turned the roads to mud by the time I reached the banks of Reedy Fork Creek. It was March 6, 1781, and General Nathanael Greene had sent […]
Why I Love the Sons of the American Revolution (And It’s Not Just the Tricorn Hats… But They Help)”
Let me be honest: I didn’t join the Sons of the American Revolution just to wear knee breeches and look like a movie extra from “The Patriot” —but I won’t pretend it’s not a perk.
I love the SAR because where else can you combine genealogy, patriotism, history nerd-dom, muzzle-loaded armaments and really cool hats into one respectable organization?
It’s a place where honoring your patriot ancestor doesn’t mean just posting a blurry photo on Facebook—it means marching in parades, marking graves, presenting flags, and occasionally bringing an entire assembly to a stunned silence with a musket salute. That’s impact!
I love that in the SAR, we take our mission seriously but never take ourselves too seriously. We can recite the lineage of a Revolutionary War captain and debate who had the better uniform—Washington or Lafayette (the answer is obviously Lafayette, but that’s a separate conversation).
We’re the guys who get excited over primary documents, historic flags, and discovering that our 5th-great-grandfather fought at a battle no one else remembers but which we will now commemorate with a bronze plaque, a ceremony, and a color guard like no other!
But what I really love? It’s the purpose. The SAR makes sure that the people who built this country aren’t forgotten in a footnote. We don’t just remember the Revolution—we revive it. Through contests for students, community programs, and good old-fashioned pageantry, we make liberty cool again (yes, even to middle schoolers).
In short: I love the SAR because it lets me serve, connect, and celebrate. It lets me honor the past without getting stuck in it. And yes, because nothing beats the feeling of adjusting your cocked tri-corn hat, stepping into formation, laughing at the rain and thinking, “Yeah… my ancestors would be proud.”
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My SAR Involvement
• NSSAR Trustee-Elect 2025-26• Past President, Texas Society 2024-25• Other Texas Society offices held: Chancellor 8 Yrs, Staff Secretary 2 Years, President-Elect 1 year• Aide D’Camp (PG Addington)• George Washington Fellow• Friend of the Library• Chairman, NSSAR Bylaws Committee 2024-25• Vice […]
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Experienced Lawyer
Licensed Texas lawyer since 1987. Former prosecutor, judge and sports and entertainment lawyer, now ad valorem tax lawyer. 116 local government clients across 7 North Texas Counties rely on me […]
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Unique Skill Set
What distinguishes me from most lawyers is my experience in handling financial data and other business matters. My professional journey began in public accountancy with Arthur Andersen & Co. Further, […]