On a gloriously beautiful Memorial Day on Monday May 27th, there was a special ceremony at Arlington Memorial Gardens in the North Bend / College Hill Cincinnati area.
Waving in the brisk breeze were 1000 American Flags to recognize those American veterans of wars. This Memorial Day event started in 2015, and visually it is an awesome tribute to honor the nations military who serve our country today and in the past.
1000 Flags Recognize America’s Heroes
As we observe Memorial Day and remember our Veteran family members, friends, and colleagues who are no longer with us, sharing their stories becomes even more visible and impactful. Please reach out to any Veterans you know and thank them for their service.
Color Guard prepares to Post Colors
Color Guard posting colors
This Memorial Day weekend, as many gather for hometown parades, at cemeteries filled with American flags, or at backyard BBQ’s, we encourage everyone to remember those Veterans from our lives or communities who we’ve loved and admired.
Thank you for your continued support and interest in preserving Veteran legacies.
This is a beautiful cemetery. The address of the Cemetery is 2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45231. A map of the cemetery to aid in traveling through it is provided below:
The event started with the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution posting the national flags. A number of other historical silk flags were flying in the breeze.
National Colors and other historical flags blow in the wind
Cincinnati Chapter President Scott Freeman addressed the audience with opening remarks.
Scott Freeman, Cincinnati SAR President addresses the crowd
Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the Revolution – President Scott Freeman discuss agenda for the days program
Scott Freeman presented the Arlington Memorial Gardens with a certificate from the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR).
Cincinnati SAR presents Certificate of Appreciation to Arlington Memorial Gardens
The SAR Color Guard fired a 3 volley musket salute followed by the ceremonial mourn arms with a moment of silence for those veterans fallen.
Color Guard executes a Musket Salute
The names of local veterans were read from a list, which took almost 30 minutes to complete.
1000 Flags honor Americas Heroes
The Cincinnati SAR was recognized on air by Brain Thomas on WKRC Radio talking to representative from Arlington Gardens, and they plugged the Cincinnati Chapter SAR Color Guard who will be presenting the colors.
SAR Members – from L to R – Gary Duffield, Ed Bonniwell, Tim Madden, President Scott Freeman, Clay Crandall and Color Guard Commander Bob Bowers
This was a visually inspiring event on a really pretty day. A memorable event to honor the nations military and civil servants to work and sacrifice to protect our lives and freedoms.
Have a terrific Memorial Day!
Thank a Veteran for their service!!
