CINCINNATI PATRIOT

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Jeff Hartman

The Official Newsletter of The Cincinnati Chapter

Sons of the American Revolution

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December 2019VOL. 33, ISSUE 10

Members of the Cincinnati Chapter SAR HonorVeterans at Annual Veterans Day Luncheon

The Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard presenting the National Colors and being led in the Pledge ofAllegiance to our Flag by members of the Ft. Hamilton & Ft. Washington Chapters of the Children of the

American Revolution

Cincinnati Chapter's SeniorCompatriot Veteran,Torpedoman 3rd ClassWilliam MalicoteWW II (1942 -1945)US Navy

Our Keynote Speaker, Lt. John Wayne Andrews

F-8 Crusader PilotViet Nam War (1961 – 1967)

US Navy

Pearl Harbor Memorial At noon on December 1, 2019, the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the

American Revolution (CCSAR) joined members of the Chambers Hartman Budde

American Legion Post 534, the Hamilton County Sheriffs Pipes & Drums, The

Losantiville Highlanders and several other Veterans groups for the 65th Ceremony

to remember the attack on Pearl Harbor and honor the 2,403 citizens of the United

States who were killed in the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on

December 7, 1941. The Day that President Roosevelt said on national radio would

“live in Infamy.”

The parade from River Road is short in length, but very long on spirit with 100

people attending. Supported by the drums and bagpipers playing the themes of

United States military units and solemn ceremony to the awaiting barge provided by

the Anderson Ferry. Once the vessel is loaded it is powered out on to the Ohio River

where a bugler on the barge mirrors a bugler on the shore with a spine tingling

rendition of Taps. Following was a proper military prayer and presentation led by

the American Legion Post 534 and a rifle salute.

Finally, about 15 bio-friendly wreaths were placed on to the water accompanied

by two Coast Guard buglers playing echo Taps, mimicking the ritual one would see

on December 7th at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Silence followed, marked only by the

straining engine of the tugboat slowly returning the 70 plus attendees back to shore.

The ceremony was a reverent and fitting remembrance for those who fought

suffered and even died, so we would remain free.

God Bless America!

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Flag Retirement Ceremony In the morning at 10 AM on December 1, 2019 7 members of the Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons

of the American Revolution (CCSAR) joined the Chambers Hautman Budde American Legion Post

534 at their lodge on 4818 River Road for our annual Flag Retirement Ceremony.

After all units were brought to Attention and “Present Arms” declared, the musket unit fired three

volleys with their flintlocks to set off the actual incineration. A proper and honorable end for our

National Colors!

American Legion Color Guard members joined their Safety team at the burn pit site, along with the

CCSAR Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard and its 6 member Musket Unit. The Post 534

Commander confirmed readiness of the Flag Retirement Burn Team and requested the verbal

assurance that each of the flags to be retired met their service requirements.

A Prayer followed with homage to all those who’ve flown these banners and hope for the

replacements to be properly honored.

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You have been a most active chapter—easily the most active in our State Society and very

likely throughout the National Society as well.  And while these claims are easily proven or

defended, we still realize that our own, chapter & individual, significance is not derived by

what we do or how successful we are.

Our task is to be the voice of our ancestral patriots in proclaiming their contributions to

our society and culture of today.  We each hearken to the world view and values held by our

patriot ancestors. A world view based upon principles founded in classical education and

biblical perspectives that continue to call to us though the portals of time.

Our task is to keep their significance and influence in our lives in the forefront of

activities, ceremonies and event planning in such a manner that it is always about them—

never about us!  Any rewards or significance that may accrue to us will be enjoyed when we

are with them in eternity!

I know some of you may be thinking that I’ve fallen over the edge—but I also know that

many of you agree with this perspective—and that is probably why we are effective in our

initiatives and campaigns.

Looking Forward To Next Year!

A fraternal and civic society composed of lineal descendants of the men who wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, foughtin the battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American Independence. 

The Cincinnati Chapter Sons Of The American Revolution Is A Registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Public Charity 

http://www.cincinnatisar.org/

In Patriotism

Lee Wilkerson

President - Cincinnati Chapter SAR

leewilkerson503@gmail.com

President's Message

Lee Wilkerson - PresidentCincinnati Chapter SAR

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As we will hold our Annual BOM Meeting this Wednes-

day Evening,  It’s really kind of hard to believe that another

year has almost passed into history—but there it is!

We all enjoy looking forward with anticipation to the

coming year with its seasons of activity, the events that we

plan and execute, the fellowship with other chapters and the

joint activities with the DAR & CAR.  Yet, we find a cer-

tain satisfaction in recalling recently past events also. It is

hard to forget last year’s Annual Chapter Awards Gala at the

University Club, the Annual Youth Awards event at the

Cincinnati Woman’s Club, the Cookout at the Ohio Vet-

eran’s Home, those wonderfully Hot & Humid parades on

Memorial Day and Independence Day in May and July and

the many Grave Markings and Memorial Services we

orchestrated or participated in locally and in more distant

venues.

Merry Christmas to One and All

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Cincinnati ChapterHistory

George Stewart Historian,Cincinnati Chapter SAR

On October 7, 1986 at our Board of Management Meeting, the Board voted to award the

“Heroism Medal”, posthumously, to Neerja Bhanot, a brave and heroic stewardess on

Pan-American Flight 73 which was hijacked in Karachi, Pakistan on September 5, 1986.

She sacrificed her life to save others. Her story is one of valor, courage, kindness, and

determination in a life and death high pressure situation. Dr. Shekar Mitra's life was

saved when Miss Bhanot pushed him through an exit door to safety and paid with her

life. Dr. Mitra would share his experiences at the Thanksgiving Day Dinner with a

speech “An Experience with Terror.” and volunteered to present the medal to Neejra’s

family in Bombay, India. His speech was advertised as a first hand experience of this

insidious creeping threat in today’s times. Dr. Mitra, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was a

research scientist for Procter and Gamble in Cincinnati, Ohio.  You can read more on

her and the hijacking at:http://sillyconfusion.com/the-story-of-neerja-bhanot/

The Cincinnati Chapter SAR Awards"Hero's Medal", Posthumously

Neerja Bhanot Dr. Shekar Mitra

Chaplain’s CornerFrom the pen of

Dr. R. Edgar BonniwellChaplain Cincinnati Chapter & Ohio Society  SAR

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His perspective is curious in that many today believe him to have been one of the least godly

of the founding fathers!

Benjamin Franklin – Constitutional Convention, June 28, 1787“

…how has it happened, Sir, that we have not hitherto once thought of humbly appealing to the

Father of lights to illuminate our understandings? 

In the beginning of the contest with Great Britain, when we were sensible to danger, we had

daily prayers in this room for Divine protection. Our prayers, Sir, were heard and they were

graciously answered… And have we now forgotten that powerful friend? Or do we imagine that

we no longer need his assistance? 

I have lived, Sir, a long time, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this

truth – that God governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without

his notice, is it probable that an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the

sacred writings that ‘except the Lord build the House, they labor in vain that build it.’ I firmly

believe this; and I also believe that without his concurring aid we shall succeed in this political

building no better, that the Builders of Babel…

We shall be divided by our little partial local interests; our projects will be confounded, and

we ourselves shall become a reproach and bye word down to future ages…I therefore beg leave

to move – that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings on our

deliberations, be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed to business…” 

“In the name of God, Amen.

For the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith…"

On June 28, 1787, the convention was at daggers drawn on the

question of representation (the big states/small states controversy)

when Benjamin Franklin suddenly injected a passionate homily on the

efficacy of prayer and proposed daily exhortations from local

clergymen.

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The Cincinnati Chapter strives to make every event — Luncheons, Banquets, Youth Contest Award Ceremonies,

Patriot Grave Marking Events — self-sustaining! However, carrying out the History, Education and Patriotic

Objectives that are set before us occasionally need additional resources to be most successful! Your participation, by

way of monetary gifts and donations are most welcome and tax exempt. Gifts shall be graciously received and should

be made payable and addressed to:

Compatriot Michael J. Blum, Treasurer Cincinnati Chapter SAR

2999 Acer Court, Hamilton, Ohio 45013

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Dec 4 CCSAR Annual Meeting, Quality Inn, Dinner at 6 PM, Meeting at 7 PM

Dec 5 Three Rivers Local School Historical Presentation, 7:30 AM

Dec 6 Naturalization Ceremony, St. John the Baptist School, 10 AM

Dec 7 Annual Awards Banquet, University Club of Cincinnati, 6 PM

Dec 14 Wreaths Across America, Hamilton and Cincinnati, Noon

Dec 20 Naturalization Ceremony, USDC, Room 842, 2 PM

For more information on these events, please visit: CincinnatiSAR.org and click the EVENTS tab.

A Preliminary Calendar for 2020 Will be Posted by Year End

Event Calendar

Dr. Peter Lillback's exhaustive fifteen years of re-

search set’s George Washington's Sacred Fire apart

from all previous works Washington’s faith. It pre-

sents a man driven by the highest of ideals using

Washington's own writings, journals, letters, manu-

scripts, and those of his closest family and confidants

to reveal the truth of this awe-inspiring role model for

all generations. Dr. Lillback convincingly shows how

when faced with unprecedented challenges and cir-

cumstances, Washington ultimately drew upon his

persistent qualities of character - honesty, justice,

equity, perseverence, piety, forgiveness, humility, and

servant leadership, to become one of the most revered

figures in world history. George Washington set the

cornerstone for what would become one of the most

prosperous, free nations in the history of civilization.