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Patriot Colonel James Wren Grave Marking

6/29/2019

29 Jun 2019 Falls Church, VA

1st Vice President Charles Jameson led a contingent of four CMM members participating in the marking of Col James Wren's grave. Charles presented the chapter wreath and participated in the Color Guard; CMM Color Guard Commander Michael Dennis and Bill Schwetke participated in the musket salutes; and dual member Jeff Thomas was one of the speakers in the program.
Col Wren was an architect who designed many local structures that are still standing, including Fairfax County Courthouse, The Falls Church, and Pohick Church. He is a first cousin, once removed, of the famous British architect, Christopher Wren, who designed Saint Paul's Cathedral.

Left to right: Jeff Thomas, 1st VP Charles Jameson, Michael Dennis, and Bill Schwetke.

Grave Marking Medal Reporting Form can be found here.

DAR National Congress

6/25/2019

25-29 Jun 2019 Washington, DC

The DAR National Congress was held in Washington, DC this week. CMM Compatriot Bill Schwetke attended with his wife, Cat. NSSAR was represented by President General Warren Alter, who brought greetings on opening night.

Bill and Cat Schwetke on Opening Night.

Bill and Cat Schwetke, on the right, at the Virginia State Luncheon with Jay and Bonnie Henn of the George Washington Chapter.

Culpeper Minutemen Present Flag Certificate

6/19/2019

CMM 1st Vice President Charles Jameson presents a Flag Certificate to Morgan Pierce, Culpeper Museum Director.

Culpeper Minutemen Memorial Ceremony

6/15/2019

15 Jun 2019 Culpeper, VA

Left to right: Aaron Hamill, Virginia SAR President Peter Davenport, Mike Weyler, Charles Jameson, Tim Dioquino, Jojuan White, Charles Jameson.

The CMM Chapter gathered at Yowell Meadow Park at the historic monument near where the original Culpeper Minutemen first mustered in 1775, to pay tribute to their sacrifices for liberty. The Chapter was joined by VASSAR President Peter Davenport - who was also representing the George Mason Chapter, President Dale Corey and V. President Marc Robinson from the Col. James Woods II Chapter, President Mike Weyler from the Col. William Grayson Chapter, President Tim Dioquino from the Fairfax Resolves Chapter, Vice regent Jojuan White from the Culpeper Minutemen DAR, members of the Fauquier Court House DAR and the Ashby's Gap Society CAR.
CMM President Tom Hamill was the master of ceremonies - CMM Vice President Charles Jameson read the History of the Culpeper Minutemen and presented the Chapter Wreath.

The following names a biographies were read for this year's Roll of Honor:

Jesse Boling Private     Orange County
William Boling Private Orange County
William Bronaugh   Private    Fauquier County
Jeremiah Brown    Private Fauquier County
Jonathan Brown    Private Fauquier County
William Brown Private Culpeper County
Abraham Buford Colonel    Culpeper County
Simeon Buford Captain    Culpeper County
Samuel Burk Private Culpeper County
William Burton    Ensign    Orange County
William Butler Private    Culpeper County
William Campbell    Lt. Colonel Orange County

Aaron Hamill rang a bell after each name was read, and Compatriot Scott Jenkins, Ashby's Gap Member Lea Hamill and FCH DAR Member Kathy Truskey read the patriot biographies.
Compatriot Tracy Jenkins played patriotic melodies on the bagpipes, a musket volley followed the readings and Gerry Schuck of Bugles Across America played Taps.

Dutch Mess Memorial Marker

6/8/2019

8 Jun 2019 Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA

The Col James Wood II Chapter dedicated a monument to the six members of the "Ductch Mess", who marched to Boston with Daniel Morgan and then fought in General Arnold's Quebec Campaign. CMM Color Guard Commander Michael Wilson presented the CMM wreath and past CMM President Bill Schwetke presented the Virginia SAR wreath. Both Michael and Bill participated in the Color Guard.

The Color Guard prepares to fire a Musket Volley to salute the Dutch Mess.

Patriot John Schultz Grave Marking

6/8/2019

8 Jun 2019 Mount Hebron Cemetery, Winchester, VA

The Col James Wood II Chapter marked the grave of Private John Schultz today. John Schultz was a member of the Dutch Mess in Morgan's Rifle Company in the Quebec Campaign of the Revolutionary War. CMM Color Guard Commander Michael Wilson presented the CMM wreath and past CMM President Bill Schwetke presented the Virginia SAR wreath. Both Michael and Bill participated in the Color Guard.

Michael Dennis presents the CMM Chapter Wreath

Honor Flight Send Off

6/8/2019

8 Jun 2019 Winchester, VA

Col James Wood II Color Guard at the Honor Flight Send Off - CMM compatriot Bill Schwetke is on the far left.

About 75 Veterans with escorts were sent off to DC from Shenandoah University early this morning. The Col James Wood II Color Guard presented the colors for the Send Off Ceremony. CMM past President Bill Schwetke participated in the Color Guard.

238th Anniversary of Wayne's Crossing of the Potomac

6/2/2019

1 Jun 2019 Leesburg, VA

This Saturday the Fairfax Resolves Chapter led a ceremony to mark the 238th Anniversary of General Wayne's crossing of the Potomac to join the campaign in Virginia that led to Yorktown. 1st Vice President Charles Jameson and Color Guard Commander Michael Dennis represented the CMM. Charles Jameson presented the chapter wreath and both compatriots marched with the Color Guard.

Left to right: CMM First Vice President Charles Jameson and Color Guard Commander Michael Dennis, with the the chapter wreath.

Cedar Grove Cemetery Grave Marking

6/1/2019

1 Jun 2019 Portsmouth, VA

CMM President Tom Hamill led the six CMM Compatriots who participated in the marking of five Revolutionary War Patriots' graves in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Portsmouth. This was a Virginia SAR Presidential Initiative. President Hamill presented the chapter wreath and marched with the Color Guard. Bill and Doug Schwetke also marched with the Color Guard. Also participating were Mike Lyman, Aaron Hamill, and dual member Jeff Thomas. Every CMM compatriot presented a wreath for various chapters and organizations.

The graves of the following patriots were marked:

Antonio Bilisoly
Richard Blow
William Moffatt
Jesse Nicholson
Edward Woneycutt

Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery Grave Marking

6/1/2019

1 Jun 2019 Portsmouth, VA

The plaque is unveiled by Virginia SAR President Peter Davenport, on the left, and Society of the War of 1812 in Virginia President, Stuart L. Butler.

CMM President Tom Hamill led the six CMM Compatriots who participated in the marking of eleven Revolutionary War Patriots' graves in Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery in Portsmouth. This was a Virginia SAR Presidential Initiative and a joint dedication with the Society of the War of 1812 in the Commonwealth of Virginia, which marked fourteen graves. President Hamill presented the chapter wreath and marched with the Color Guard. Bill and Doug Schwetke also marched with the Color Guard. Also participating were Mike Lyman, Aaron Hamill, and dual member Jeff Thomas. Every CMM compatriot presented a wreath for various chapters and organizations.

SAR Color Guard, CMM members are: far left - Bill Schwetke; fourth from left - President Tom Hamill: far right Doug Schwetke.

CMM President Tom Hamill presents the chapter wreath.

CMM Participants, left to right: Jeff Thomas, Aaron Hamill, President Tom Hamill, Dough Schwetke, Bill Schwetke, and Mike Lyman.

The Graves of the Following Revolutionary Patriots were marked:

James Barron
Robert Benson
John Braidfoot
Henry Brown
Joseph Grice
John Key
Isaac Luke, Sr.
Bernard Magnien
Huch McPherson
Jacob Stobo
Willis Wilson