Gala – 2022 – More Photos!

Thanks for all the people who contribute photos to capture our Chapter Events.

On December 10th, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held their annual year end Gala.  An article was previously shared with chronicled the activities and the awards presented to members for their selfless contributions.

The following is a collage of photos of participants simply enjoying the evening.

Enjoy!!

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New Years – Colonial Times – March 25th – How & When Did They Celebrate?

So, the Christmas season is in full swing.  For many of us, the holidays are about the magic of Christmas.  Watching our children and grandchildren experience the wonder of the season is really rewarding.

It is a special time for all, and it fills our hearts with the warmth of the coming of Christ, time with family and friends and the wonderful experiences we have both giving and receiving.

Next is the New Year.  Time to dust off last years Goals and update for the coming year.

Do you ever wonder how or if our forefathers celebrated the New Year?

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Last Naturalization Ceremony for 2022 – SAR and Jerry Knight were there all year!

On Thursday December 22nd, 2022, the last Cincinnati area Naturalization was held.

There were 49 new US citizens sworn in as US Citizens.  These 49 represented 33 countries of origin.

Jerry Knight welcomes new US Citizens during the 12/22/2022 ceremony

 

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Song of the Holiday Season – What Child is This – Sung By US Service Members around the world

Happy Holidays!

Thanks to Scott Freeman for sharing.

See the wonderful holiday vocal performance by a team of defense department members from around the world.

https://youtu.be/zI0YxxxQOe8

You will not be disappointed!

Produced by the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service.

 

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Wreaths Across America – SAR At the Ohio State House

In recognition of the upcoming Wreaths Across America Ceremonies to be conducted nationwide on Saturday, December 17, OHSSAR President Jack Bredenfoerder and First Lady Laurie Bredenfoerder attended the Wreaths Across America Kick-off Ceremony at the Ohio Statehouse on Monday, December 12.

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Wreaths Across America – Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton – Cincinnati SAR Participates

On Saturday December 17th on a cold wind swept day, members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a wreath laying ceremony.

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Wreaths Across America – Woodside Cemetery – Middletown Ohio – SAR Honors Fallen Patriots

On Saturday December 17th at 12:00 there were more than 3200 celebrations going on all across the country.  The Wreaths Across America is a grass roots effort to place ceremonial wreaths on fallen patriots graves.

In Middletown Ohio, there was a service at the Woodside Cemetery for this event.

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Wreaths Across America – Call to Action – Looking for Volunteers – Saturday 1/7/2023

We will be looking to “retire” the wreaths placed on the graves of fallen veterans.

 

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Wreaths Across America – Spring Grove Cemetery – Saturday 12/17/2022

The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution participated in a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati Ohio.

Wreath Sponsorship Form 2022 Spring Grove

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Wreaths Across America – Georgetown OH – Ohio Veterans Home – 12/16/2022

The Highlanders chapter sponsored a Wreaths Across America (WAA) event at the Ohio Veterans Home again this year.

Program for the WAA Georgetown Ceremony

Program activities for the Wreaths Across America at Georgetown OH

 

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