So today March 30th we had a very successful grave marking ceremony in Sunbury Ohio at the Berkshire cemetery. The Benjamin Franklin chapter member Scott Humphrey officiating the event with Camp Charlotte, Benjamin Franklin, Hocking Valley, Richard Montgomery and Cincinnati chapters providing Color Guard duties. The weather was a little threatening but thankfully held off till the ceremonies were complete. Overall it was well attended with many from various DAR chapters were in attendance.
Camp Charlotte was invited to be with the Ohio Society Color Guard unit to present the colors for the Ohio Society Daughters of the American Revolution State Conference. members of Hocking Valley and Richard Montgomery were also present which added to the open ceremonies. Lead by the State Color Guard Commander Bob Hill we were warmly welcomed by the organization with Bob getting his share of the attention, that helmet sure attracts the ladies. All the ladies in attendance were dress in their finest which really add snap to the whole event. In attendance and speaker for the evening was DAR President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright of Texas.
A few of the Camp Charlotte members were in attendance Kevin Driesbach presented the National Society SAR with a gift of the book he wrote, “Pickaway Patriots”. Tony Robinson presented a monetary gift to the SAR Library from the Camp Charlotte Chapter. With the Leadership Choir with 3 Ohio singers: Tony Robinson, Steve Hinson, and Jack Bredenforder attending.
Camp Charlotte Chapter #41-Sons of the American Revolution 