Every year since its first full year in 2008, the Col. James Wood, II Chapter has marked the graves our patriot ancestors. The Chapter has twice been decorated by the Virginia State Society for sustained grave marking (four year periods).

The Chapter has providing full honors for the recognized patriot, dedicating an official SAR marker, having appropriate prayers read over the grave, memorial wreaths presented, a full 3 musket volley and "Taps or "Amazing Grace" played by trumpet or bagpiper respectively. An effort is made to find, invite and include in the ceremony descendants of the patriot so they can take part in recognizing their patriotic grandfathers. The Chapter has marked two graves per year for the last 3 years and plans to mark three graves in 2018.

If you have a patriot grave that you think should be marked by our Chapter please let us know!

JACOB DANNER GRAVEMARKING, JUNE 3RD, 2017
MT. CARMEL CEMETERY, MIDDLETOWN VIRGINIA

Patriot Jacob Danner

The Color Guard presents the colors

CJW II VP Dale Corey unveils the marker

Compatriot Fred Gill presents a wreath. Rev. Johnson gives the blessing

The Color Guard fires the musket salute

Danner descendants Mr. & Mrs. Robinson

JOHN SONNER GRAVEMARKING, OCTOBER 7TH, 2017
FAIRVIEW CEMTERY, STRASBURG VIRGINIA

The Color Guard presents the colors

The marked grave of John Sonner

Sonner family descendants
with CJW II President Rob Andrews

Deborah Corey presents the DAR wreath

Rev. Larry Johnson prays over the grave

The Color Guard fires off a musket volley