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| Memorial dedicated to those who fought and died at the Battle of Savannah, Ga. October 9,1779 |
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| Michael Nolden Henderson LCDR, USN Retired Member of the Button Gwinnett Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution |
On October 9, 2010, many turned out to honor those who fought and died at the Battle of Savannah. I, as a descendant of American Revolutionary War Patriot, Mathieu Devaux dit Platilla, and also a retired U.S. Naval Officer, was honored when the Button Gwinnett Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution asked me to render honors by placing the wreath at a memorial, which honored those who fought and died at the Battle of Savannah, Ga October 9, 1779, 231 years ago.
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| Many in period uniforms gathered to re-enact the march to the battlefield |
Participants gathered at 7:15 a.m. in the parking lot of the Savanna Visitor's Center, and marched behind re-enactors to Battlefield Memorial Park. The route followed that of American and French soldiers who attacked British fortifications in the battle.
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| Hunter Army Airfield Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Jose Aguilar |
A brief ceremony took place on the battlefield, and included remarks from Hunter Army Airfield Garrison Commander Lt. Col. Jose Aguilar, a 21-gun cannon salute from the 3rd Infantry Division salute battery, and the placing of wreaths at the foot of the memorial.
Other dignitaries who also presented wreaths were:
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| Consulat General de France Etienne Abobi Deputy Consul |
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| A delegation of 30 Mayors from Haiti gathered for the ceremony |
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| Various chapters of both the DAR and SAR present wreaths |
Later that morning several members of various groups participated in another ceremony in Franklin Square to commemorate the Haitian Memorial Monument. Special guests included the former mayor of Savannah Floyd Adams, Jr., Alderman District 5 Clifton Jones, Jr., 30 mayors from Haiti, and President and CEO, Physician Access Urgent Care Group Dr. Rudolph Moise, just to name a few.
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| The Haitian Memorial Monument Franklin Square Savannah, Ga |
Resolution by Brisé
Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue: Honors Haitian soldiers of Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue unit for their bravery & sacrifices in support of United States of America in its War of Independence.
Effective Date: Not Specified
Last Event: Adopted by Publication on Wednesday, April 09, 2008 11:49 PM
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| SAR Compatriot Bruce Maney laying wreath at foot of Haitian Memorial Monument |
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| Rendering Honors Compatriot Bruce Maney Past President Button Gwinnett Chapter SAR Compatriot Michael Nolden Henderson, LCDR USN Ret. |
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| Mr. Baunars Charles Mayor of Saint-Marc and several other Mayors From Haiti gathered to honor those who served the Chasseurs-Volontaires de Saint-Domingue |
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| Members of Button Gwinnett SAR and their lovely ladies |
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| As We remember, We also honor |
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| Michael visits Colonial Park |
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| Resting place of Button Gwinnett one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence |
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| Michael Nolden Henderson LCDR USN Retired A descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution Mathieu DEVAUX dit Platillo |
To learn more about my American Revolutionary War Patriot Ancestor Mathieu DEVAUX dit Platillo, Click on his name.
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