Grave Marking Ceremony in Sumterville
On May 17, 2026, GJAE compatriots Allen Herrod and Gary Backus participated as members of the Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard in a grave-marking ceremony honoring Revolutionary War Patriots John Holland and Randle Jackson at the Old Methodist Cemetery in Sumterville.
"George Washington" at the Prattville Library
On April 31st 2026, Compatriot Rick Wells, in the guise of George Washington, represented the Gen. John Archer Elmore Chapter and delivered an engaging presentation at the Prattville Library. The program was presented to STEAM students from various Prattville-area schools on a day honoring the anniversary of First Inaugural Address of George Washington.
Montgomery Veterans Day Parade 2025
Members of the General John Archer Elmore Chapter participated in the Montgomery Veterans Day Parade, riding on the chapter’s decorated trailer.
Compatriot Allen Herrod waves from the newly repaired trailer as Compatriot Arnie Burris tosses candy to paradegoers.
Members of the GJAE Chapter participated in the annual Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Autauga County Courthouse, hosted by the American Legion Post 122 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1349.
2025 Chapter Picnic