The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) annual George Washington 284th Birthday Observance luncheon provided the venue for the presentation of the 2016 Law Enforcement Commendation Medals (LECM) to three outstanding local law enforcement personnel. This award has been presented by the George Rogers Clark SAR Chapter every year beginning in 1988.
Receiving the 2016 LECM Awards from GRCC President Randy L. Young and Ohio Society SAR Past President Terry A. Whetstone were the following individuals: Ohio Highway Patrol Trooper John D. McLeod, Springfield City Police Sgt. Joseph J. Tedschi, and Clark County Deputy Sheriff John A. Loney.
In addition, a Proclamation by the Clark County Commissioners was presented by County Commissioners Rick Lohnes and David Herier recognizing outstanding law enforcement here in Clark County.
The National Society of the Sons of the American (SAR) recognizes outstanding law enforcement personnel with a special Law Enforcement Commendation Medal (LECM) Award as presented by its local SAR Chapters. It is presented to those who have served with distinction and devotion in the field of law enforcement. The medal is intended to recognize their exceptional service or accomplishments. Eligibility is not limited to peace officers but extends to the entire range of persons who make and enforce the law to include but not limited to peace officers, attorneys, judges, prosecutors and legislators who have performed an exceptional act or service beyond that normally expected.
The SAR LECM Award consists of three items. The actual full size medal depicts a police badge design surmounted by a gold eagle with the SAR Badge below and is suspended from a tri-color cloth drape of blue, white and gold. An enameled ribbon bar medal in the same blue-white-gold-white-blue is suitable for wear on uniform. An embossed lettered certificate for each recipient suitable for framing is issued by the SAR and the George Rogers Clark Chapter to complete this award. The SAR colors are those of the uniform worjn by General George Washington as Commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Prior to this event, 74 Clark County individuals received this special award as outstanding local law enforcement personnel - two annually 1990-1995 and then including the Highway Patrol annually as well starting in 1996. Many past LECM recipients were present, as well as recipient family members and current co-workers and supervisors. Senior past recipients have included current Sheriff Gene Kelly, Springfield City Police Chief Roger L. Evans (retired) and current Police Chief Chief Stephen Moody.
For information on the SAR membership and George Rogers Clark Chapter, contact Terry Whetstone at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or John Buffenbarger @ 937-325-4478
