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Cincinnati SAR In Blue Ash 2018 Memorial Day Parade

Former Cincinnati and Ohio Society President Named Ohio Society SAR Samuel Hubbard Scott Laureate

The Cincinnati Chapter Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard marched in the Blue Ash 2018 Memorial Day Parade which stepped off at 10 AM on Monday, May 28. Participating were Compatriots Jeff, Jacob and Emma Hartman, Brad Jarard, Bob Bowers, Rev. Ed Bonniwell, Mark Idle, Clay Crandall, Chuck Rodgers, Mike Gunn, Cincinnati SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder and the Cincinnati SAR Nolan Carson Memorial Color Guard Commander Lee Wilkerson.

The Cincinnati SAR Attendees at the Revolutionary War Soldier Statue, part of the Blue Ash Veterans Memorial.

Past Ohio Society SAR President and former recipient James D. Schaffer placing the Hub Scott neck ribbon on Colonel McGraw at the Awards Dinner in Dublin, Ohio on May 5, 2018.

Former Cincinnati and Ohio Society Sons of the American Revolution(SAR) President, Colonel (Ret.) Donald C. McGraw, Jr. was presented the Samuel Hubbard Scott Laureate Award at the Ohio Society’s annual meeting on Saturday, May 5th in Dublin, Ohio. Colonel McGraw served with distinction as Cincinnati SAR President (2012, 2013, 2014) and Ohio Society President (2016, 2017). In his distinguished military career, Colonel McGraw spent 14 months in 2005 and 2006 as the Director of Operations, CJ-3, for Combined Forces Command – Afghanistan and spent the remainder of his commissioned service as the Director for Afghanistan Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Colonel McGraw retired from the U.S. Army in July 2009. He is currently the President and General Manager of Planet Products Corporation in Blue Ash. Established by the Ohio Society SAR in 1979, the Samuel Hubbard Scott Laureate is the highest personal recognition bestowed by the Ohio Sons of the American Revolution. Presented at the Ohio Society's Annual Meeting in the second quarter of the calendar year, the award is presented to the Ohio Society Member who has worked continuously to promote the Ohio Society and its mission of historic, educational and patriotic recognition of the American Revolution. The recipient is chosen by all living Laureates who review the service of selected nominees.

The Cincinnati Patriot June 2018

President’s Message


THE HONORABLE EARL EVERETT ERTEL “The Ertel Fund” George Stewart, Chapter Historian

Mr. Earl E. Ertel was one of the leading young businessmen of Clermont County, Ohio, who attained more than local prominence in both commercial and political circles. He was a man of versatile talent, whose business activity and energy combined with great intellectual ability, were the salient features of his successful career. Mr. Ertel was a member of the mercantile firm of Flinn & Ertel, of Loveland, Ohio, this association having existed for many years. He was also connected with the Reading Iron Company, of Reading, Pa., as a salesman, with offices in the Pickering Building in Cincinnati. Mr. Ertel, in addition to his many other business interests, did some journalistic work for the local papers and for the "Commercial Tribune." He was a native of Clermont county, his birth having occurred in Loveland, Ohio, June 13, 1883. He was the son of Benjamin F. and Erma (Prather) Ertel. Mr. Earl Ertel was a descendant of German ancestors. His paternal great-great-grandfather, who was a noted physician, was born in Germany and came to America as a young man, settling in Pennsylvania. On June 21, 1911 he was united in marriage to Miss Mabel B. Blair of Madisonville, Ohio. She was the daughter of William H. Blair, former Hamilton County

Commissioner. Mr. Ertel, as an intelligent citizen, always took an active interest in politics, giving his support to the Democratic party. In 1913 he was elected to the office of State Representative in the Ohio General Assembly.

Fraternally, Mr. Ertel was a member of Masonic order of Loveland and the Modern Woodsmen of America. He was also a member of the Loveland Board of Education, and took an active interest in school affairs. He was a regular attendant of the Methodist church and gave liberally to the support of that denomination. Mr. Ertel became a member of

the Sons of the American Revolution in 1930 and was elected the Cincinnati Chapter President in 1936. His application indicates he had no children. Mr. Ertel passed away due to a heart attack in 1937. He had a younger sister, Alma M. (Ertel) Walker. She married Dr. O.D Walker and they had one child, Maxine. When Maxine Walker passed away in 1984, her will had a specific bequest that directed $12,500 be given to the Cincinnati Chapter SAR in memory of Earl E. Ertel. Due to complexities in settling the estate, the Cincinnati Chapter did not receive the money until May 1986. Jesse Andrews, then the Chapter’s Finance Committee Chairman, worked with Nolan Carson (lawyer, past president and soon to be President General of the SAR). Jesse thought it best to allow the Finance Committee to make decisions on how the fund would be used. The Finance Committee also decided that “only the interest/dividends generated from the invested principle be used for worthy purposes.” The management of the fund has changed over the years but eventually became codified in the Cincinnati Chapter’s Constitution and By-Laws.

Sources: History of Clermont and Brown Counties, Ohio Volume ll 1913, and credit go to Col. (Ret) Don McGraw Jr. for his research and guidance.

“A free people ought not only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence from any who might

attempt to abuse them, which would include their own government.”

George Washington


Ohio Society SAR Awards First Place Awards to Cincinnati Brother and Sister

Madelyn Torrans, the Cincinnati Chapter SAR Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Brochure Contest winner, was awarded the Ohio Society SAR First Place Award at the Ohio Society brochure contest. Madelyn’s brother, Jackson Torrans, the Cincinnati SAR Americanism Poster contest winner, was awarded the Ohio Society SAR First Place Award in the Ohio Society poster contest. Ohio Society SAR Treasurer Jack Bredenfoerder recently presented both Madelyn and Jackson with their Ohio Society awards. Madelyn and Jackson will both compete in the National Society SAR contests that will be conducted this July at the NSSAR Congress in Houston, Texas. Congratulations and best of luck to Madelyn and Jackson!

May Naturalization Ceremonies May 11th 2018 Naturalization Ceremony

Cincinnati SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder, Highlanders SAR President Ken Carpenter, Compatriot Jerry Knight and ladies of the Clough Valley and Cincinnati DAR chapters welcomed 68 new US Citizens at a naturalization ceremony held at St. Veronica’s School in Mt. Carmel on Friday, May 11th. The Honorable Stephanie K. Bowman officiated.

May 25th 2018 Naturalization Ceremony

The 2018 Memorial Day weekend started off with a bang! Cincinnati SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder, Highlanders SAR President Ken Carpenter and Cincinnati SAR Compatriot Jason Bourgeois welcomed 74 new citizens on Friday, May 25th at a naturalization ceremony held at the Potter Stewart Federal Courthouse. The Honorable Karen L. Litkovitz officiated the ceremony.


Cincinnati SAR receives top awards at 2018 Ohio Society Meeting The Cincinnati Chapter received many of the top awards at the recent Ohio Society SAR Annual Meeting in Dublin, Ohio. These awards reflect the dedication, hard work and commitment of the compatriots of this outstanding chapter.

The Cincinnati Chapter received the First Place Membership Award and the Distinguished Chapter Streamer. The chapter also received first place awards in three youth contest categories: The Americanism Elementary School Poster Contest; The Sgt. Moses Adams Memorial Middle School Brochure Contest; and The George S. & Stella M. Knight Essay Contest. These three entries will represent the Ohio Society in the corresponding national contests at the National SAR Congress that will be held in Houston, Texas this coming July. Congratulations to Cincinnati Committee Chairmen Dr. Ralph Edgar Bonniwell and Zachary T. Haines for your hard work, dedication and your committees’ winning entries!

Several outstanding Cincinnati compatriots also received individual honors. These awards included:

Donald C. McGraw, Jr. The Samuel Hubbard Scott Laureate Award

Past State President Distinguished Service Pin

John H. Bredenfoerder The Patriot Medal

The Silver Color Guard Medal

The Spirit of Volunteerism Certificate

Michael B. Gunn The State Meritorious Service Medal

Turner Lee Wilkerson III The Silver Roger Sherman Medal


Michael J. Blum The Silver Roger Sherman Medal

Kenneth G. Carpenter The Silver Color Guard Medal

James D. Schaffer The Distinguished Service Certificate


Paul M. Wilke The Distinguished Service Certificate

Franz B. Ott The Third Place Sponsorship Certificate

OHSSAR Past President Don McGraw, Cincinnati Chapter President, Jack Bredenfoerder and Bob Fish, Vice President General of the Central District.

Clayton L. Crandall A Sergeant Commission in the Fort Laurens Regiment

Huzzah! Huzzah! Huzzah! Cincinnati!


Cincinnati SAR at May 22nd Honor Flight Contributed By: Michael Gunn | CCSAR

Cincinnati Compatriots Mike Gunn, Mike Blum, George Stewart, Jerry Knight, Bob Bowers, Cincinnati SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder and Highlanders SAR President Ken Carpenter welcomed the returning veterans on the Honor Flight of May 22. Four more Honor Flights are scheduled for 2018: Aug. 28, Sept. 25 and Oct. 3 and 23. Compatriots are planning to welcome the veterans returning from these upcoming Honor Flights – consider joining them.

Compatriots Mike Gunn, Mike Blum, George Stewart, Jerry Knight, Bob Bowers, Cincinnati SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder and Highlanders SAR President Ken Carpenter await the 70 veterans returning from Washington D.C at CVG International's arrival gate.

2018 Memorial Service for Revolutionary Patriots of the Northwest Territory – Marietta, OH

Cincinnati President Jack Bredenfoerder attended the Memorial Service for the Revolutionary Patriots of the Northwest Territory at the Mound Cemetery in Marietta, Ohio on Thursday, May 24th. Forty-eight patriots are memorialized at the Mound Cemetery. The event was planned and sponsored by the Marietta SAR Chapter. Ohio Society President Shawn Cox welcomed the assembly and dignitaries from the Ohio Society SAR, the West Virginia Society SAR, the Marietta DAR and several local civic organizations brought greetings and laid wreaths. President Bredenfoerder laid a wreath on behalf of the Cincinnati Chapter and served in the OHSSAR Color Guard commanded by Commander Steven E. Frash. A luncheon followed the service at the Marietta VFW Hall.


ROTC Awards Presented by Cincinnati SAR Compatriots

Cincinnati SAR honorees Cadet Joe Tamesis and Midshipman Kyle Mannix with President Bredenfoerder Miami University ROTC Presidential Review Saturday, April 21, 2018 Cincinnati SAR President Jack Bredenfoerder awarded Silver ROTC medals to two Miami University ROTC cadets at Millet Hall on April 21, 2018. The two outstanding cadets honored were: Air Force Cadet Joe Tamesis and Navy Midshipman Kyle Mannix. Both cadets are fine representatives of their respective units. Congratulations Joe and Kyle!

Diamond Oaks Ceremony Tuesday, April 24, 2018 The Cincinnati Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) presented a JROTC Certificate and Bronze Medal at the 2018 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Recognition Program. The JROTC ceremony was held at the Diamond Oaks Career Center.

Compatriot Michael Gunn, in full Revolutionary War Era uniform, presented the bronze SAR JROTC medal and certificate to Army JROTC Cadet C/PFC Jonathan Carter.

Other proud cadets were presented awards.

Scarlet Oaks Ceremony Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Cincinnati SAR Past President Michael Gunn presented Cadet Jacob Smith with the Bronze ROTC Medal at the Scarlet Oaks High School’s JROTC Awards Ceremony.

Cadet Jacob Smith received the Bronze Medal and Certificate from Cincinnati SAR The event was emceed by Senior Naval Science Instructor Lt. Kuehner and Naval Science Instructor SCPO McDermitt and started at 1700 hours military time. Other recipients received awards from many different organizations. We helped present the certificates and medals awarded by organizations that had not sent a presenter. Of special note, Cadet Willertz was the rare winner of a $200,000 scholarship from the Navy Department, presented by their local recruiter. This honor is given only to a select few recipients. Not every year is an individual selected. Many other awards and medals were also given to the nearly 50 students who were there to partake in tis year’s event. More than 30 students, were also acknowledged as having enlisted this year in the Navy, Army, Ohio National Guard and Air Force and will begin training in just a few weeks.


Western Brown High School Ceremony Thursday, April 26, 2018 Compatriot Ian Cunningham presented Cadet Alexander Gunsburg with the Bronze SAR JROTC Award at Western Brown High School on April 26, 2018 Congratulations, Cadet Gunsburg!

OHSSAR Installs Three Cincinnati SAR Compatriots as 2018-2019 Officers

Three compatriots of the Cincinnati SAR were installed as 2018-2019 Ohio Society officers at the Annual Ohio Society SAR meeting in Dublin, Ohio. James D. Schaffer will serve as Ohio Society National Trustee, Turner Lee Wilkerson III will serve as Second Vice-President, and John H. Bredenfoerder will serve as Treasurer.

Cincinnati Compatriot and Immediate Past President Col. (Ret.) Donald C. McGraw, Jr. completed his second and final term as Ohio Society President. Vice-President General Robert Fish presented Don with his Past State President pin and recognized Don for his exemplary service (photo left). The Cincinnati Chapter SAR is extremely grateful for the leadership that Don has given to the Ohio Society. Don has championed many great programs, and organizational changes, and he truly leaves the society in a better and stronger position. Please join us in congratulating Don on a job well done!


For the Good of the Order

Membership Any man of age eighteen (18) years or over, who is a lineal descendant of an ancestor who supported the war for American Independence is eligible for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution. Men under eighteen (18) may join as junior members.

If you are interested in membership or need help with your application please do not hesitate to contact the Chapter Registrar, Franz B. Ott, II, at 513-384-7411. [email protected]

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Editor Jeff Hartman 3020 Shaker Road Franklin, OH 45005 [email protected]

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JUNE CHAPTER EVENT SCHEDULE

Wed June 6 CCSAR BOM, 6pm Dinner, 7pm Meeting, Blue Ash Quality Hotel Thur June 7 Naturalization Ceremony, 2pm, USDC Room 842 Sat June 16 Flag Day Luncheon, 12:30pm, RSVP Event Center, Loveland, OH June16-17 Battle of Monmouth Courthouse, Monmouth, NJ Fri June 22 Naturalization Ceremony, 2pm, USDC Room 842 Fri June 29 Naturalization Ceremony, 2pm, USDC Room 842 Thur June 28 Ye Old Social Hour 6:30pm, Parkers Tavern, Blue Ash Sat June 30 Celebrate America, 11am, Kings Mills Baptist Church, Kings Mills, OH Sun July 1 Spring Grove Revolutionary War Memorial Rededication July 3-4 Independence Day Parades July 12-19 SAR National Congress, Houston, TX

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