The Colonel Stephen Trigg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution gathered with local and state officials Sunday afternoon to dedicate a granite bench to begin the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of America.
Chapter President Steve Mallory says the bench is likely the first in Kentucky to be dedicated and among the first in the United States. Tim Brown, President Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution saluted the Colonel Stephen Trigg Chapter for their work to design the bench.
click to download audioPatrick McMurtry, Chairman of the 250 Anniversary committee for the Kentucky Society Sons of the American Revolution, says the bench is a symbol of the service provided by our forefathers.
click to download audioTrigg County Judge Executive Stan Humphries took a moment to reflect on the sacrifice of those led the revolution 250 years ago, adding the sacrifice continues today.
click to download audioSteve Mallory said the 250th anniversary is more than just a celebration.
click to download audioFollowing the folding the Betsy Ross American Flag, a similar encased Betsy Ross flag was presented to Cadiz Mayor Todd King and Cadiz City Council members that were on hand.
Following the benediction, SAR members provided by 21 gun salute with revolutionary war era muskets.