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131st NSSAR Congress

7/14/2021

10-14 Jul 2021 Renton, WA

CMM attendees at the 131st NSSAR Congress, front row, left to right: Bill Schwetke, Cat Schwetke, Mike Weyler (dual), Virginia SAR President Jeff Thomas (dual), Tom Jackson (dual-TX). Back row, left to right: Ken Bonner (dual), Secretary General Bruce Pickette (dual-AL), Gary Green (dual-NC), PG Mike Tomme (dual-GA), Cilla Tomme, Doug Collins (dual-KY).

The 131st NSSAR Congress was held in Renton, WA. Bill Schwetke represented the CMM as support from many dual members. At the Congress Bill parricipated in the Color Guard and was elected Trustee from Virginia.

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Grave Marking for Patriot Benjamin Harrison V, Signer of the Declaration of Independence

7/7/2021

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o5 Jul 2021 Berkeley Plantation, Charles City County, VA

President Jameson and Bill Schwetke with the Chapter Wreath. Mike Lyman was not available for the photo.

Today was a very special day as the Virginia SAR, with the Williamsburg Chapter in the lead, marked the grave of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Harrison. President Charles Jameson led the CMM contingent and presented the chapter wreath. All three CMM participants, President Jameson, Mike Lyman, and Bill Schwetke marched in the Color Guard and Bill Schwetke participated in the musket salute.

CMM President Jameson renders honors during the wreath presentations.

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Independence Day at Mount Vernon

7/4/2021

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04 Jul 2021 Mount Vernon, VA

Independence Day at Mount Vernon for the Virginia SAR started with the traditional march up the Bowling Green at Mount Vernon, then down to the Grove for our ceremony. It finished with the march to General Washington's Tomb and the presentation of wreaths and carnations. The CMM were represented by Bill Schwetke, who marched in the Color Guard.

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Independence Day at Culpeper

7/4/2021

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4 Jul 2021 Culpeper, VA

The CMM hosted an Independence Day event for the community of Culpeper, with assistance from the DAR and other members of the community. CMM participants included President Charles Jameson, Color Guard Commander Michael Dennis, Tom Hamill, and Bill Schwetke. Charles, Michael, and Bill all marched in the Color Guard, while Tom was the master of ceremonies in uniform. The highlight was a portrayal of George Washington. The Color Guard also provided a musket salute.

The program began with a flyover by the Commemorative Air Force, the posting of the colors, and a discription of the flags flown at the monument. Distinguished speakers included Culpeper Mayor Mike Olinger, Culpeper County Chairman Gary Deal, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, and General George Washington (in portrayal). The CMM presented an SAR Flag Certificate to the Town of Culpeper for the display of the US Flag at the monument. The program ended with a three-round musket salute by the CMM Color Guard.

SAR Flag Certificate presented to the Town of Culpeper.

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Grave Marking for Patriot Francis Lightfoot Lee, Signer of the Declaration of Independence

7/3/2021

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03 Jul 2021 Mount Airy Plantation, Warsaw, VA

CMM Participants, left to right: Mike Weyler, Virginia SAR Color Guard Commander Ken Bonner, Tom Hamill, Virginia SAR President Jeff Thomas, CMM President Charles Jameson, Bill Schwetke. Not in the picture is Mike Lyman.

Today the Virginia SAR marked the grave of Francis Lightfoot Lee at his home, Mount Airy, near Warsaw, VA. The James Monroe Chapter was the host and their president, Charles Belfield, was the master of ceremonies. President Charles Jameson led our chapter participants and presented the chapter wreath. Four primary chapter members participated: President Charles Jameson, Tom Hamill, Mike Lyman, and Bill Schwetke, all of whom participated in the Color Guard. Bill Schwetke also participated in the musket salute.

Francis Lightfoot Lee signed the Leedstown Resolves, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation. He was a delegate to the First and Secnd Virginia Conventions and the First and Second Continental Congresses.

President Charles Jameson renders honors at the tomb of Francis Lightfoot Lee.

Information for your Patriot Grave Marking Medal Form. Are you tracking your accomplishments? Participate in marking a total of 15 similar graves and you're eligible for the NSSAR Patriot Grave Marking Medal.

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July 2021 Birthdays & Service Anniversaries

7/1/2021

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John Paul J0nes
06 Jul 1747 - 18 Jul 1792

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"Father of the American Navy" John Paul Jones Credit: Alamy

July Birthdays
Richard Grant Ashby
Edward Franklyn Butler
Aaron James Hamill
William Lee Montgomery
Gar Christopher Schulin
Jeffery John Stehm
Samuel H. Thomas, Jr.

July Service Anniversaries
James Thomas Hamill – 6 yrs
Aaron James Hamill - 6 yrs
Liam Jackson Hubbard - 5 yrs

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131st NSSAR Congress

10-14 Jul 2021 Renton, WA

Grave Marking for Patriot Benjamin Harrison V, Signer of the Declaration of Independence

o5 Jul 2021 Berkeley Plantation, Charles City County, VA

Independence Day at Mount Vernon

04 Jul 2021 Mount Vernon, VA

Independence Day at Culpeper

4 Jul 2021 Culpeper, VA

Grave Marking for Patriot Francis Lightfoot Lee, Signer of the Declaration of Independence

03 Jul 2021 Mount Airy Plantation, Warsaw, VA

July 2021 Birthdays & Service Anniversaries

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