Grave Marking – Chillicothe Ohio – Saturday June 15th

On Saturday June 15th, Jason Bourgeois and Michael Gunn attended a Grave Marking in Chillicothe Ohio hosted by the Central District of Ohio SAR.

Combined Ohio Color Guards of the SAR, joined by DAR participants

The event took place at Grandview Cemetery in Ross County, Chillicothe Ohio.

Members of the Sons of the American Revolution placed wreaths on the graves.

Member of a SAR Chapter honoring these patriots with a ceremonial wreath

Jason placed a wreath on the graves for the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and Michael Gunn placed a Germany Society wreath.

Michael Gunn with the German Society wreath

A musket salute was executed by the combined chapters of the Ohio Sons of the American Revolution.

Musket salute honoring these five fallen patriots being honored

The five Patriots honored were:

  • Francis Costigan
  • Richard Harden
  • Nicholas Siprill
  • Abraham Thompson
  • Christian Van Gundy

This was recognized as a Central District Ohio SAR 250th event.

SAR members recognizing these patriots with a ceremonial wreath

We are grateful for the service these men gave for their country.

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