Sons of the American Revolution conduct color guard workshop

The color guard going through commands. From left to right: Brett Osborn, Barry Schwoerer, Thomas “Chip” Daniel, Mike Dennis, Erick Moore, Dennis Parmerter, Sean Carrigan and Mike St. Jacques. Photos courtesy of Dale Corey.

On March 27, 2021, the Colonel James Wood II Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution conducted a color guard workshop in Strasburg, Virginia. At this workshop, members of the chapter were given presentations on safety in handling and firing black powder flintlock muskets. They were drilled in presenting the national colors at events and the conduct of a musket squad in firing a musket salute.

Brett Osborn gave presentations on safety and commands. Dale Corey gave presentations on conduct of ceremonies. Attending the workshop were Marc Robinson, Chip Daniel, Sean Carrigan, Mike Dennis, Erick Moore, Dennis Parmerter, Nathan Poe, Barry Schwoerer and future member Mike St Jacques. The group was preparing for ceremonies to honor Vietnam Veterans and an upcoming Revolutionary War Grave Marking Ceremony to be held in Stephens City.

The musket squad preparing to fire. From left to right: Doug Hall, Barry Schwoerer, Thomas “Chip” Daniel, Mike Dennis, Erick Moore, Dennis Parmerter, Sean Carrigan and Brett Osborn.