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Chaplain and Reverend Patrick Norman Kelly

Posted on October 8, 2020 by lee503

Today, Monday, 5 October 2020 we buried our compatriot, Patrick N. Kelly, from Mount Gilead, Ohio of whom I wrote about a few weeks ago. The day started out foggy and a little chilly, but by noon the fog lifted … Continue reading →

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CCSAR Educates for Local History Event

Posted on September 28, 2020 by lee503

On September 19th the historical presentation wing of the Nolan Carson Color Guard performed at the Liberty Township Heritage Festival. This was a fantastic event and may have been the best event of a year without many opportunities such as … Continue reading →

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Summer Recess Ends… the Cincinnati Chapter BOM Meetings Resume!

Posted on September 5, 2020 by lee503

Cincinnati launched the second semester of its BOM Meeting this past Wednesday, 2nd of September at the outdoor picnic pavilion at the Syrian Shrine on Reading Rd. The turnout was good with four new members being inducted into the Chapter. … Continue reading →

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President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate and Appoint Individuals to Key Administration Posts

Posted on August 21, 2020 by lee503

Issued on: August 20, 2020 Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to key positions in his Administration: Zachary T. Haines, of Ohio, to be a Member of the Board of Trustees of the Harry … Continue reading →

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There Was Some Skepticism on Whether or Not the Boyz From Kentucky Could Pull It Off…

Posted on August 17, 2020 by lee503

But They Did! And They Did It in Truly Grand Fashion! This past Saturday morning August 15th at 10:00 AM, I reported to my home office fully dressed with Medals and Ribbons for the Battle of Blue Licks Remembrance Ceremony … Continue reading →

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A 4th of July Celebration of Revolutionary War Heroes

Posted on July 7, 2020 by lee503

This past Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm the Cincinnati Chapter honored six Patriot Heroes of the American Revolution.  The patriots listed herein have rested in the Old Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Cemetery (renamed the Sycamore Township Memorial Cemetery) since the … Continue reading →

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Sometimes You Really Have to Search to Find a Parade!

Posted on July 4, 2020 by lee503

And that was the case for the Ohio Society SAR President on this Fourth of July! Most, if not all, of the local Community Parades in and around Cincinnati had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Many members of our … Continue reading →

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WW II Veteran is Honored on his 95th Birthday

Posted on July 2, 2020 by lee503

On Sunday June 28th, 2020, the Cincinnati Chapter of the SAR, under the leadership of President Lee Wilkerson conducted a beautiful ceremony at Hillside Church honoring Associate Pastor Russ Coburn, 95 years young and going strong, presenting him with the … Continue reading →

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Our Nation’s Flag is 243 Years Young! Flag Day 14 June 2020

Posted on June 15, 2020 by lee503

A formal Flag Raising was held on 14 June 2020 at Cincinnati’s Wesleyan Memorial Cemetery by the Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard in Honor of the Grand Old Flag! Flag Day 14 June 2020 The official flag of the United … Continue reading →

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The Middletown Pioneer Cemetery ~ Wednesday, 10 June 2020

Posted on June 15, 2020 by lee503

On a  brilliantly bright Springtime Wednesday afternoon, members of the Cincinnati Chapter met to solemnly mark at the grave sites and remember three heroes of the American Revolution. Reverend James Grimes  P-170930 (1760-1846) Reverend Grimes served with Virginia and was … Continue reading →

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