Sunday November 12th, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held a Patriot Grave Marking Ceremony in Washington Park (downtown Cincinnati).
We joined to recognize five Revolutionary War Patriots who died in Hamilton County. This ongoing effort will recognize all Revolutionary War Patriots who are known to have been buried in Hamilton County Ohio. These grave marking events will continue to the July 4th 2026 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Starting the day’s activities, Mike Gunn of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (CCSAR) gave a presentation in Memorial Hall to a focused audience. The topic was “Washington’s Eyes”.
Michael Gunn, Chairman of the Grave Marking Committee, Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
Mike Gunn presents “George Washington’s Eyes” to visitors at Memorial Hall.
Following this event we crossed the street to Washington Park for a Grave Marking Ceremony for five Revolutionary War Patriots.
Bronze Marker in Memorial Hall listing the 250+ Revolutionary War Patriots known to be buried in Hamilton County Ohio.
The Patriots honored today:
- Adam Boss (1762-1833) – served with Maryland Militia
- Nathaniel Clark (1757-1832) – served with Massachusetts and Rhode Island
- Duncan Dunn (1752-1838) – served as Sgt. with NY and Vermont
- Joseph Hall (1761-1818) – served with Morgan’s 11th Regiment
- Richard S. Holden (1761-1831) – served with Massachusetts and at Valley Forge
Granite marker honoring the Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Hamilton County
The Emcee for the event was Michael Gunn who heads the Grave Marking Committee for the CCSAR.
Mike Gunn chatting with our honored guest Bag Piper.
The Pledge of Allegiance was spoken, the National Anthem was led and sung by John (Jack) Bredenfoerder, followed by Lee Wilkerson reciting the Invocation and Gary Duffield leading the SAR pledge.
Lee Wilkerson honors the five fallen Patriots, with Mike Gunn (L)
There was a re-dedication of the granite marker commemorating the Patriots being honored today.
Granite Marker Recognizing the Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Hamilton County
The Nolan Carson Color Guard presented colors.
The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Color Guard marches forward. The Children of the American Revolution Carrie Blum also participated.
Also was the placing of ceremonial wreaths for organizations represented at the ceremony.
Gary Duffield uncovers the granite marker recognizing Revolutionary War Patriots buried in Hamilton County, many in Washington Park
A commemorative three volley musket salute was performed by the Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard, followed by a moment of reflection and mourning of arms display by the Color Guard.
A picture of Old Glory waving in the wind over Washington Park
The ceremony was concluded by the playing of taps and closing with the SAR Recessional:
We were honored to have a Bag Piper play the sweet sounds on this brisk sunny day
“Until we meet again, let us remember our obligations to our forefathers, who gave us our Constitution, the Bill of Rights, an independent Supreme Court and a Nation of Free Men.”
Beautiful day, glorious event!
Clay Crandall speaks to the attendees with Mike Gunn (r)
SAR Participants for the days event
SAR Members of the German Society
