Dedication Pictures

Young Marine Lance Corporal Andrew M. Prell firing the ceremonial musket shot to start the event. He is being assisted by Paul M. Wilke, President of the Cincinnati Chapter, Ohio Society SAR.

Westley Werner American Legion Post 513 Color Guard followed by the Young Marines of Cincinnati Color Guard detail.

SAR Combined Color Guard detail is posting the colors. Also, Young Marines Master Gunnery Sergeant Eric Gipson is leading the "Pledge of Allegiance".

Westley Werner American Legion Post 513 presenting colors.

Some of the family, relatives and friends. There were over 100 in attendance!

Drummer: Joe Langlitz, CAR (Children of the American Revolution). Fife Player: Christina Cahalene, Finneytown High School band.

Keith H. Kaufman, Rufus Putnam Chapter President, Ohio SAR Society, performs a passionate rendition of Patrick Henry's, "A Call to Arms".

Joseph M. Prell ~ Opening Remarks.

Joseph M. Prell, Ohio SAR Society and Central District SAR webmaster, reads a story he wrote about his first impressions upon finding and entering the Old Wesleyan Cemetery for the first time called, "Forgotten Patriots".

His 5th great-grandfather, Ebenezer Ward Finney, and 4th great-grandfather, David Sprong, are being honored for their service in the Revolutionary War.

Lynn Volz, Social Studies teacher at Finneytown High School reads the History of Finneytown.

USMC Master Gunnery Sergeant, Charles Duncan.

Ohio State Commemorative Events Chairman/Cincinnati Chapter DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) Regent Marilyn Wooster Fuchs.

DAV (Disabled American Veterans) representative.

Procession to the cemetery lead by Joe Langlitz, CAR (Children of the American Revolution) and Fife Player, Christina Cahalene, Finneytown High School band.

Compatriot Joseph M. Prell leading the Caparisoned Horse in a solemn procession to the cemetery accompanied by Terry A. Whetstone, past President of the Ohio SAR Society.

Ohio SAR Combined Color Guard following the Caparisoned Horse lead by, John H. Franklin, Color Guard Commander and Keith H. Kaufman. Andrew M. Prell carries Paul M. Wilke's musket to participate in the Musket Volley.

John H. Franklin (right) and Keith H. Kaufman (left) leading the Ohio SAR Combined Color Guard detail.

Anastasia G. Prell (left) and Monica E. Prell (right) are getting into position to unveil the new headstones and SAR markers.

Ohio SAR Combined Color Guard detail at attention ready for Musket Volley.

The Caparisoned Horse being secured for gun volleys. Terry A. Whetstone (left), Joseph M. Prell (center) and Pat Brickweg (right). The Caparisoned Horse, Margie, is owned by Pat Brickweg who is part owner (along with John Stegemoller) of JFS Greenwood Acres.

Ohio SAR Society Musket Volley honoring both Patriots.

21-gun volley presented by the Westley Werner American Legion Post 513 honoring Ebenezer Ward Finney.

21-gun volley presented by the Paul Vail VFW Post 4369 honoring David Sprong.

Ready to unveil the new tombstones and SAR markers. The Betsy Ross flags marking each tombstone, were donated by Terry Purrington. Terry lives in Bakersfield, California and is also a descendant of both Patriots.

Anastasia G. Prell (left) unveils E. W. Finney's new Headstone and SAR marker, while Monica E. Prell (right) unveils David Sprong's. E. W. Finney is their 6th great-grandfather and David Sprong is their 7th great-grandfather.

Jan Hagerman, President of the Finneytown Garden Club, and her husband, present fresh flower wreaths.