One of the many ways the Sons of the American Revolution support patriotism is by being in active support of Veterans Events.
Early morning on Monday March 16th, the Cincinnati Chapter provided eleven dozen donuts and served complementary coffee and donuts at the Cincinnati Medical Center.
Cincinnati SAR members passing out coffee and donuts
SAR Volunteers stayed for about three hours until the coffee and donuts ran out.
Mike Gunn and Kenny Burk on the front lines
A SAR/America 250 display was set up in one of the main hallways where several members in uniform or colonial attire directed people down the side hall to the service window where the free refreshments were served.
SAR displays sharing American Revolutionary War history. Our nations first official warriors!
It was a very enjoyable morning, and we met and conversed with many interested people including patients, staff, and volunteers.
Welcome to free coffee and donuts!
Our presence and colonial attire (a little unusual for those providing the refreshments) were greatly appreciated.
SAR Color Guard members – Scott Freeman, Mike Gunn, Stephen McClanahan and Douglas Carver
The following chapter members participated in uniform or colonial attire.
- Doug Carver
- Scott Freeman
- Mike Gunn
- Stephen McClanahan
In addition, members Paul Taylor and Kenny Burk assisted in civilian attire including bringing the donuts.
Various veterans service and community service organizations do this many days throughout the year. This was the Cincinnati SAR’s first time, but we will definitely do it again.
Thanks to Paul Taylor, a SAR member and regular volunteer at the VA Medical Center, who helped schedule our involvement, and had the Cincinnati SAR “Donuts & Coffee” sign made. In addition, Paul helped to coordinate our activities making sure everything went smoothly on the day of the event.
Posters describing the Battle of Bunker Hill and America’s 250th anniversary
Hoping to do this again in the future!
