Special Feature! Historical Video about the LIfe of Incabod Miller – Cincinnati SAR Contributes!

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Tim Madden

For the past couple of years, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) have participated in a living history exhibit in Anderson Township.

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We Have Lost A SAR Brother – Warren L. Downs – Nov. 2, 2025

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Tim Madden

Warren L. Downs

May 3, 1969 — November 2, 2025

We are sorry to report that we have lost another Cincinnati Chapter SAR member Warren L. Downs.

Warren’s wife, Gina Downs, shared with us this week that Warren passed away unexpectedly on 2 November 2025.

Warren was a resident of West Chester.  He was fifty-six years young.

Update: There will be a Celebration of Life in Georgia at the Northside Baptist Church, 506 N Westberry St Sylvester, GA 31791, on Saturday January 3rd, 2026.

Event Time: 10:30 AM – Family Greeting of Guests 11:00 AM – the Celebration of Life Service will be facilitated by Brother Jerry Cooper.

A lunch will be provided following the service.

Warren’s full obituary can be accessed via the following link: 

https://www.muellerfunerals.com/obituaries/warren-downs.

Please keep Gina and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

You can send condolences to Warren’s widow Gina at the following address:

Gina Downs
7563 Tylers Valley Drive
West Chester, OH 45069

 

 

 

 

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Article – Revolutionary War Oddities – SAR Publication – Impact on Hawaii …. Really?

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Tim Madden

Below is a link to a National SAR article as part of the “Revolutionary War Rarities”.

Wondering how a Founding Father had an impact on the island of Hawaii?

I can say that I did!

I won’t spill the beans here, see the attached article to learn more:

https://mailchi.mp/1fa47a34b8b7/a-new-episode-from-revolutionary-war-rarities?e=a87212a6cc

Note that you can sign up for these publications by clicking on the “Sign Up” link in the video above.

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Youth Education Efforts of the Cincinnati SAR – Mars Hills Academy – Tues. Nov 11

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday, November 11th, 2025 there was a special Veterans Day ceremony at Mars Hills Academy in Mason.

This event took place in the gymnasium and members of the community, parents of the students and Veterans were invited.

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Veterans Community Outreach – Nov 21, 2025 – Food Drive

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Tim Madden

This event was shared by Clay Crandall – CCSAR Veterans Committee Chairman.  If you have any questions, want to make donations, please reach out to Clay for instructions / guidance.

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SAR Cincinnati Welcomes New US Citizens! Thur. Nov. 13, 2025

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Tim Madden

Compatriots Jerry Knight and Jack Bredenfoerder welcomed 61 new citizens from 33 countries at a naturalization ceremony held on Thursday, November 13th at the Potter Stewart Courthouse in downtown Cincinnati.

The Honorable Judge Stephanie K. Bowman officiates the Naturalization Ceremony

The Honorable Stephanie K. Bowman officiated the ceremony.

Welcome home to these new US citizens!

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Mohawk Memorial Veterans Ceremony – Sunday Nov. 9th – Cincinnati OH

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Tim Madden

This event was to honor Veterans of World War II who came from the Mohawk neighborhood of Cincinnati.

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Washington Park – Honoring Five Revolutionary War Patriots – Sat. Nov. 8th, 2025

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Tim Madden

On Saturday morning at 10:00AM, there was a ceremony at Washington Park in downtown Cincinnati.

The event was to dedicate the memory of five Revolutionary War Patriots who were buried in the current park.  Back in the 1800’s, Washington Park was the site of two local cemeteries.  Now the location is a beautiful park.

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Honor Flight – CVG – Tuesday Oct. 28th, 2025 – SAR was there!

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Tim Madden

On Tuesday October 28th, there was a joyous welcome for the veterans who attended the Tri-State Honor Flight from Cincinnati International Airport to Washington DC.

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Naturalization Event – Friday Nov. 7th, 2025 –

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Tim Madden

On Friday November 7th, the Cincinnati Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) Compatriots Jerry Knight, Jack Bredenfoerder and Stephen McClanahan welcomed 100 new citizens from 38 countries at a Naturalization ceremony.

SAR Cincinnati Compatriots Stephen McClanahan, Jack Bredenfoerder and Jerry Knight welcome a new US Citizen

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