On Friday August 23rd, there was a Memorial Dedication attended by SAR chapters around the state of Ohio. 
In attendance from Cincinnati Chapter were SAR Members: Michael Gunn (red), Jason Bourgeois (blue), Scott Freeman (tan) and Jack Bredenfoerder (green/brown) in military uniform. Lee Wilkerson (far left) and Don McGraw (near left) also attended.
Cincinnati Chapter SAR Members
These Cincinnati SAR members attended a Symposium on Friday, August 23rd sponsored by the Northwest Territory Chapter SAR.
SAR Participants
Several speakers shared the details of Major General Anthony Wayne’s military experience at the Battle of Fallen Timbers through the Fort Defiance conflict and into the Signing of the Treaty of Greenville, OH.
Jack Bredenfoerder and Mike Gunn (hidden) present wreath to honor fallen patriots
On Saturday August 24th, we participated in the dedication of the impressive memorial by the Northwest Territory Chapter SAR (NTSAR) on the banks of the Maumee River near the Ft. Defiance Burial Grounds in downtown Defiance, OH.
Fife Player Scott Giltner filled the air with sweet music
The ceremony began with the Ohio Society Composite Color Guard led by OHSSAR Commander Bob Hill, with Fife Music by Scott Giltner, posting the Colors.
Color Guard on the march preparing to post colors to start the event
The Emcee for the event was David Lupien, 1st VP, NTSAR who called for all to rise for an Invocation; the National Anthem led by Jack Bredenfoerder, President of the Germany Society, the Pledge to our flag and the SAR Pledge.
Color Guard readies to post colors
After additional presentations detailing prominent historical experiences, more focus on the actions, welcome to then event by Defiance Mayor and discussion of the leadership of General Wayne the Monument was unveiled, accompanied by more fife music, presentation of 20 wreaths and Military Honors by the Color Guard.
All in all a very heart warming and respectful dedication of a man who was a true patriot.
SAR Participants
There was a wonderful brochure put together by the SAR. This brochure is available to be viewed at Bowling Green State University Library. The link to the catalog record of the library resource is:
