The Richard Henry Lee Chapter, Virginia Society, Sons of the American Revolution, hosted a luncheon meeting on June 9 at Historic Christ Church in Weems. The meeting was attended by compatriots of the RHLC and their guests. RHLC president Dr. Dennis Martin presided. The meeting began with lunch provided by caterer Terry Bain of Excellent E.A.T.S. After lunch, awards ceremonies were conducted. RHL Compatriot Ammon G. Dunton Jr. was awarded a 15-year membership anniversary certificate. This was followed by an induction ceremony to welcome four new members—Chris A. Collver, Charles P. Fulford, John D. Hooper and Temple C. Moore Jr. The keynote speaker for the luncheon was Commander John D. Hooper (U.S. Coast Guard-ret.), who spoke on “The History of the U.S. Navy and Virginia Naval Militia During the American Revolution.” Hooper gave a brief overview of the U.S. Navy from its inception on Oct. 13, 1775, through the latter years of the American Revolution. He then addressed the history of ...