30 Jun 2018 Salem, VA
Today just over 50 people gathered in front of the Salem Civic Center, around the statue of General Andrew Lewis, to honor this patriot of the Revolution. The event was inspired by past West Virginia SAR President Bill Lester and then organized and executed by the Fincastle Resolves Chapter of the Virginia SAR, under the leadership of President Phil Sheridan. The keynote speaker was Congressman Morgan Griffith of Virginia's 9th District. Four Virginia SAR chapters participated: Colonel George Waller, Culpeper Minutemen, Fincastle Resolutions, and Fort Harrison. Past CMM President Bill Schwetke represented the Virginia SAR and President Tom Hamill represented the CMM; both also participated in the Color Guard.
After the ceremony lunch was served in the Civic Center, followed by a pilgrimage to Andrew Lewis' grave, a short drive away.
After the ceremony lunch was served in the Civic Center, followed by a pilgrimage to Andrew Lewis' grave, a short drive away.
 Organizer and Master of Ceremonies, Fincalstle Resolutions Chapter President Phil Sheridan. |
 Past West Virginia SAR President Bill Lester, who worked with Fincastle Resolutions Chapter President Phil Sheridan to make this honor to Andrew Lewis a reality. |
 Congressman Morgan Griffith |  SAR Central District Vice President General Robert Fish |
 Lewis Pitzer of the Colonel George Waller Chapter, and a descendant of Andrew Lewis, addresses the gathering. |
 Virginia SAR 2nd Vice President Bill Schwetke |  West Virginia SAR President Joe Khare |
 President Tom Hamill presents the CMM wreath and renders honors. |  President Tom Hamill, on left, and Bill Schwetke with the CMM wreath. |
The Combined VA/WV Color Guard. CMM participants President Tom Hamill and Bill Schwetke, are 4th and 3rd from the left respectively.
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