17 January 2015 Gaffney, SC
Combined Color Guard salutes the Washington Light Infantry Monument at Cowpens. CMM members: seventh from right, President General Lindsey Brock, fifth from right, CMM President Bill Schwetke.
The 234 Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens was celebrated today in a ceremony conducted jointly by the National Park Service and the Sons of the American Revolution. Participants included the Sons of the American Revolution, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Children of the American Revolution, the Sons of the Revolution, the Order of Founders and Patriots of American, sailors of CG-63, USS Cowpens, and various other smaller organizations. The ceremony opened with the combined color guard of about thirty members marching to the monument with the colors. SAR President General and CMM member Lindsey Brock made the opening remarks and then introduced the master of ceremonies, John Slaughter, Superintendent of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks Group of the National Parks Service (also a member of the SAR). Wreaths were presented by over seventy-three organizations including the CMM.
 CMM President Bill Schwetke renders a salute in honor of the heroes of Cowpens during the wreath laying ceremony. |
After musket volleys the color guard marched to the Washington Light Infantry Monument and once again rendered honors to the heroes of Cowpens.
 Color Guard begins march to the Washington Light Infantry Monument. CMM President Bill Schwetke in the foreground. |  Procession to the Washington Light Infantry Monument. |
 General Sir Banastre Tarleton, portrayed by Mark Snyder, relives his defeat at Cowpens. | The highlight of the previous evening was an hour-long discourse by General Sir Banastre Tarleton (played by Mark Snyder of Williamsburg) who was defeated by General Daniel Morgan at Cowpens. |
CMM participants at Cowpens included President General Lindsey Brock and his wife Billie, and CMM President Bill Schwetke and his wife Cat.
 The CMM at Cowpens, left to right: CMM President Bill Schwetke, Cat Schwetke, Billie Brock, President General Lindsey Brock. |
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