Compatriots of the Connecticut Line CTSSAR,
Another year of Patriot's Day Parades is over, and once again the Connecticut SAR marched in ALL 5 Parades commemorating the start of the American
Revolution:
Liberty Pole Capping Parade/Ceremony, Bedford, MA.
Meriam's Corner Parade/Ceremony, Concord, MA.
Paul Revere Capture Parade/Ceremony, Lincoln, MA.
Patriot's Day Parade, Concord, MA.
Patriot's Day Parade, Lexington, MA.
I think that deserves FIVE HUZZAHS!!!!!
This was my 11th year marching in Concord, 4th or 5th in Lexington (I will have to look back to check that), and I can honestly say that this was our BEST year yet. I thought we really looked GREAT yesterday! The crowds were large, particularly in Lexington. I heard so many comments from the public as we marched, "GO CONNECTICUT", "Those are the Sons of the American Revolution", "They look Great!", just to name a few.
GREAT job everyone!!!
I would like to thank the Compatriots who marched in Concord and Lexington yesterday:
Wayne Bickley
Geoffrey Colby
Lee Gerlander
Todd Gerlander
Randy Gerlander
Howard Greene
Fred Rivard
Russell Wirtalla
Richard Wright
Camp-Followers:
Liisa Colby
Gina Gerhard
and I would like to thank everyone who marched in the
5 Parades, keeping the name of the SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION ALIVE!!! at these important historic commemorations. Once again CONNECTICUT has answered the LEXINGTON ALARM:
Wayne Bickley
Geoffrey Colby
Lee Gerlander
Todd Gerlander
Randy Gerlander
Howard Greene
Bob Lasprogato
Fred Rivard
Bob Rivard
Allan Van Wert
Russell Wirtalla
Richard Wright
Camp-Followers:
Liisa Colby
Gina Gerhard
I will try to e-mail some photos tonight.
On to BUNKER HILL in remembrance of the 200 CONNECTICUT men who fought under the Command of General Israel Putnam and Captain Thomas Knowlton . .
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Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry,
Todd L. Gerlander
Colonel Commanding
