There is something to be said about passing on a legacy.
Over the past year, Cincinnati SAR member Mike Gunn has worked tirelessly with Cincinnati SAR Registrar Franz Ott to prepare, submit and shepherd applications to National SAR to create new memberships for each of his sons, grandsons and great grandsons.
Mike Gunn explains the new member application process with his son on his right
The fruits of that labor were enjoyed at our recent September 4th membership meeting where all eleven family members were inducted into the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Scott Freeman – CCSAR President administers the oath of allegiance to these new members
A proud Mike Gunn and his wife Carol are dedicated contributors to our local chapter events. Mike is the Grave Marking Chairman and past chapter President. Carol has supported Mike’s efforts, contributes anyway possible and is a frequent photographer at our local events.
Mike Gunn (far right) with new SAR members from the Gunn family
Mike Gunn (far right) with new members from the Hatton, Saylor and Wolken family
The following are the new members of the CCSAR and all have a common patriot ancestor: Patriot John Barnes, Private in the Virginia Dragoons (direct descendants of Michael Gunn):
- Patrick Michael Gunn
- Trevor James Gunn
- Ian Connor Gunn
- Alexandar Patrick Gunn
- Lucas Alexander Gunn
- Michael Casey Hatton
- Cayden Anthony Hatton
- Macsen John Hatton
- Ethan John Saylor
- Charles Albert Wolken
- Henry Lee Wolken
Each new member received a rosette pin which the colors are blue and buff which was inspired by the Continental Uniform of General George Washington. These pins were placed on the collar of the new members clothing.
SAR New Member Rosette
We welcome these new members and congratulate Mike and Carol Gunn for taking the time, energy and commitment to take the steps to make these family members part of the SAR family!
Huzzah! Huzzah!
