Compatriots,

The ship Explorer of the Seas visited New London on Friday with a full load of 3,100 passengers and 1,200 crew.

The Nathan Hale Schoolhouse had over 650 visitors with good donations and great sales. So many people now can read the new exhibit panels and learn so much more.

The schoolhouse was on both Fox 61 News and WTNH Channel 8 last night. You can still watch to video on their web sites.

Thank you very much to the docents who helped for the day:

Bob Herel
Bob Lasprogato - Color Guard
Matt McDonald
Stephen Shaw - Color Guard

We have six more ship visits this year with the next ones in September.

Patriotically,

Stephen P. Shaw

Today the Regiment took part in the 227th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Groton Heights (September 6, 1781) at Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton, CT. We served as the Color Guard and provided the wreath. This marked our 12th year participating. I would like to thank the following Color Guard members:

01) Wayne Bickley - Putnam
02) Harry Clarke - Hale
03) Lee Gerlander - Putnam
04) Todd Gerlander - Putnam
05) Randy Gerlander - Putnam
06) Mike Juhase - at Large
07) Bob Rivard - Huntington
08) Fred Rivard - Huntington
09) Russell Wirtalla - Putnam

Next event: The Durham Fair, September 26, 27, 28, 2008

Put your faith in God and keep your powder dry,

Todd L. Gerlander, Colonel Commanding