10 Nov 2023 Bentonville, VA
Today CMM Compatriot Bill Schwetke joined the Col James Wood II Chapter in presenting a Veteran's Salute at Hidden Springs Senior Living in Bentonville, just south of Front Royal. Each of the SAR presenters talked about the service in which they had served. Bill, an Air Force veteran talked about George Washington's Air Force. Bill's ancestor, James Williams, had served during the Revolution in the Delaware Flying Camp. They were tasked with "flying" to meet any British threat to the Atlantic Middle States by proceeding at a fast walk. |