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PRESIDENT'S CORNER

Compatriots,

WOW! What a day! On November 12th, 95 guests honored 17 SAR WWII Veterans from eight Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio SAR Chapters. Although 17 were able to attend the luncheon, a total of 28 WWII Veterans will be awarded the SAR War Service Medal and Certificate. Brigadier General Roy Uptegraff, from the 171st ANG Refueling Wing, presented the 17 WWII Veterans with their Medal and Certificate along with the National Society “Certificate of Patriotism." Betsy Bethel-McFarland played Amazing Grace on the bagpipes to honor those that “Gave Their All” after an inspiring talk by Lt. Col. (retired) Roger Fischer, from our chapter. Senior Airman Lisa Weiss sang the National Anthem and the Service medley and along with her musical group “LocaL” performed three WWII era songs. Ken Gorton, from our chapter served as the M.C. for the day. The George Washington Chapter Color Guard joined with Color Guard members from the General Anthony Wayne, Ebenezer Zane and the Pittsburgh Chapters to present and retire the colors. We have received many notes of appreciation from a number of the Veterans as well as others in attendance.

For more pictures, click HERE.

This was quite a weekend for honoring our Veterans, as the Color Guard from our Chapter and the Ebenezer Zane Chapter marched in the Washington County Veterans Day Parade in Donora. This year was a little colder, but just as enjoyable as last year in one of the largest Veterans Day Parades around.

Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner!! That means that our annual Christmas party is also just around the corner and this year’s party will top them all. Grace Roe has been working hard to organize this year’s party and she is making a very special effort to be sure that YOU attend. The party is on December 17, so fill out the reservation form and send it in before December 2nd as space is limited.

On December 10th we will gather at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies for the” Wreaths Across America” ceremony and the laying of the wreaths on our veteran’s graves. This usually takes under an hour and is well worth the effort. Because of many very generous donations it looks like the best year so far for the number of wreaths that our chapter will sponsor. Take a little time to come out and help us honor our veterans that “gave their all” for our freedom and liberty.

I want to thank you for your support during my past 18 months as your President. It has been an honor to serve you in this way, and I am looking forward to next year as Ed Schreiber begins his tenure as our president. Please continue to support him as we all strive to reach out to our community for new members and to share the importance of the War for Independence to our neighbors.

Your Most Humble and Obedient Servant,
Ron Miller
President, George Washington Chapter, SAR

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