The annual memorial service to honor those that died on the USS Bennington in San Diego Bay on July 21, 1905 was held on Saturday, July 19th at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery. The event was led by Kathleen Winchester of DAR with DAR, SAR and the Sons of Union Veterans. This was the largest turnout that this service has had since COVID. In addition to laying of wreaths our musket team fired a three round volley.
Kathleen Winchester speaking as Compatriot Rob Welch approaches with the Chapter’s wreath.
The Chapter’s wreath.
Compatriot Doug Wright reading the poem “On Rosecrans Hill“.
DAR member setting one of the DAR wreaths.