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Our Ancestry Who We Are Sayles Family Reunion Association Mission Our Sayles Preamble
From birth every African American child carries the LEGACY of our history and it is our responsibility to its preservation. As members of the Sayles Family Reunion Association, we proudly acknowledge and give recognition to our ANCESTORS who courageously paved the path before us so that we may have the freedom we enjoy today. In their memory we encourage the pursuit of higher education, exercising your right to vote, love for all mankind, and GENUINE family unity. Let us go forth this day with exceptional OPTIMISM and CHARACTER as we lead by example in celebrating our rich INHERITANCE and pass this torch of excellence to all Sayles succeeding generations. - Mimi L. Forbes
Sayles Family Crest
A Sayles Family Crest was created to reflect the lives of African American Sayles it is divided into 4 sections. Section 1 displays the pain and suffering of life on the plantation in the fields under the hot sun. Section 2 captures the essence of the civil rights movement fighting for equality. Section 3 highlights the results of our ancestor’s struggles exhibiting various professional careers (doctor, firefighter, judge etc…) we are able to obtain. The 4th section represents where we can go. The 1st and 2nd sections represent our past, the 3rd represents us presently, and the 4th is our future.
Sayles Family Scripture
Corinthians 1 3:4-7
Love is patient; love is kind and envies no one. Love is never boastful, nor conceited, nor rude; never selfish, not quick to take offense. Love keeps no score of wrongs; does not gloat over other men's sins, but delights in the truth. There is nothing love can not face; there is no limit to its faith, its hope, and its endurance.
Sayles Family Motto “We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a little of each other everywhere." This will be written for the generation to come, that a people yet to be created may praise the Lord. – Psalms 102:18 |
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