Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR
Saratoga Battle Chapter

2018 Annual Wreath Laying


Saratoga National Historical Park
Stillwater, NY - September 16th, 2018
Submitted by: Douglas Gallant

All photos courtesy of Teresa Gallant

The 241st anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga was a wonderful late summer day of bright skies and a bit of heat. Many individuals gathered at the DAR Monument at Stop #2 in the Saratoga National Historical Park. Most were members of various Chapters of the SAR, DAR and C.A.R. but some Park visitors joined the ceremony as well.

The color guard consisted of members of the 2nd Continental Artillery Regiment and several SAR, DAR and C.A.R. members. Once the colors were posted, a welcome was given by Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR President Douglas Gallant followed by Saratoga Chapter NSDAR Regent Heather Mabee. The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance followed. Then President Gallant provided a reading of a letter written by General Horatio Gates on October 12, 1777, regarding the events at Saratoga. The recipient was John Hancock who was then presiding as President of the Continental Congress.

The presentation of wreaths was performed by the following individuals:

  • Peter Goebel, Vice President General NSSAR
  • Duane Booth, Past President Empire State SAR
  • Nicole Shiller, Saratoga Chapter NSDAR
  • Susan Jackson, Regent Schenectada Chapter NSDAR
  • Kristen Moore, Regent Gen. Peter Gansevoort Chapter NSDAR
  • Thomas Dunne, Registrar Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR
  • Jack Bredenfoerder, President Cincinnati Ohio Chapter SAR
  • Bridget Lasky, President New York State C.A.R.
  • Alexandra Oxaal, President Schuyler Society C.A.R.
  • Tim Mabee, Vermont Society SAR
  • Shaun Smith, New Hampshire Society SAR
  • Jack Bredenfoerder, Germany Society SAR

The ceremony was concluded with a recitation of the the American's Creed and Pledge to the SAR, then the Benediction and finally the retiring of the colors.

We hope to see many people attend the 242nd Anniversary event next year!

Color Guard entering

Color Guard entering

Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR President Douglas Gallant and Saratoga Chapter DAR Regent Heather Mabee welcome guests to the ceremony.

Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR President Douglas Gallant and Saratoga Chapter DAR Regent Heather Mabee welcome guests to the ceremony.

DAR Members in attendance

DAR Members in attendance

C.A.R. members in attendance

C.A.R. members in attendance

SAR members in attendance

SAR members in attendance

The DAR monument by itself

The DAR monument by itself

 

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