Sons of the American Revolution awards presentation ceremony

On March 27, 2021, the Colonel James Wood II (CJWII) Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, conducted an awards presentation ceremony at the Wayside Inn, Middletown. The Wayside Inn is an ideal setting for the Sons of the American Revolution with it’s history. Built in 1796, it was first opened in 1797. The inn was then known as Wilkenson’s Tavern and has been continuously operated as an inn since.

From left to right: Barry Schwoerer, Jim Simmons, Brett Osborn and Dale Corey receiving the Patriot Revolutionary War Graves Medal.

Bill Schwetke, Past President of the Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution, came to present awards to compatriots of the Chapter. A Patriot Revolutionary War Graves Medal is presented to compatriots who participate in 15 Revolutionary War Graves Commemoration Ceremonies. Present to receive these medals were Brett Osborn, Dale Corey, Marc Robinson, Barry Schwoerer and Jim Simmons. Not present but earning the medals were Don Dusenbury, Fred Gill and Bill Wood.

Dale Corey was presented with the Lafayette Volunteer Medal for giving 40 hours of volunteer time given to the National Society Sons of the American Revolution. Peter Himmelberger was presented with the Virginia State Graves Preservation Medal for his efforts in promoting the preservation of Revolutionary War Graves in Virginia.

Dale Corey, Past President of the CJWII Chapter, then presented compatriots with Distinguished Service Certificates and Certificates of Appreciation for assisting the Chapter as it became the number one rated SAR large chapter in the nation in support of veterans affairs. Earning these accolades were Brett Osborn, Marc Robinson, Sean Carrigan, Thomas “Chip” Daniel.

Additional certificates were announced for support of the Revolutionary War Graves Program. These included Nathan Poe, Will Reynolds, Erick Moore and Dennis Parmerter.

Bill Schwetke presenting Peter Himmelberger with the Virginia State Graves Preservation Medal.