Learning to aim a musket. About the clothing, well everyone must start somewhere. (Smile)
Yes, I’ve been on a horse!A Family MomentBeth at the hearth.Washington’s Crossing 2017Thanks for the many fine photos John Hurst.At West Chester’s All Wars Monument Veteran’s DayNed talks about the Battle of Brandywine.
The Walk of Honor at The Tomb Of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier Ceremony on Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day in Washington’s Square, Philadelphia, PA. Inspired by the ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington DC. These orders are read by one of the public.
three steps forward — — move toward God
right face — — always turn to what is right
four steps — — keep in mind the creation
right face — — always turn to what is right
present arms — — to honor to those who went before us
fix bayonet — — for those going out to serve
shoulder arms — — For those willing to shoulder the responsibility to serve and protect our nation
to the right about-face — — always turn to what is right
13 steps — — for those from the 13 colonies
unfix bayonet — — the battle is done
to the right about-face — — always turn to what is right
13 steps — — those returning from serving
present arms — — to honor those who were with us
mourn arms — — to remember those that did not return
recover arms — — to remind us to continue to live, for those who could not
right face — — always turn to what is right
four steps — — return home and do not forget
left face — — for those left behind
three steps — — may we always return to God
to the right about-face – — always ready, if needed again
The musket priming flash.A miserable a soldier awaiting the crossing to Trenton, NJAn American musician.2018 National Archive – July 4th2017 Washington’s Crossing . Thank you Al Pochek for capturing our re-enacting moments.2019 Valley Forge Visitor Center filmingGermantown Battle at Chew’s House. This painting is very meaningful to me because this is Ned’s unit, Proctor’s Artillery. So here we are seeing Ned’s point of view in this battle.
The look on the horse’s face says it all.An “Oh Dad” moment yet captured for posterity!Fellow PatriotsWe did our part. Now it’s your turn!Red Bank, NJ 2020Ned In the Classroom2016 Standing Vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War SoldierThe Real Heroes2015 Tomb Of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier2015 Tomb Of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier with Superintendent Cynthia MacLeod.2015 at The Tomb Of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier with The Sons of the American Revolution, The Daughters of the American Revolution , and The Children of the American Revolution. It’s an honor to consider myself an “adopted” Son of the American Revolution. With them I am able to remind others of the importance of the Africans that served the cause. Part of the Honor Guard in 2015 at The Tomb Of the Unknown Revolutionary War Soldier with The Sons of the American RevolutionFiring the Brown Bess MusketLeon Brooks – Marbleheader, Massachusetts sailor Soldier, Camp Follower, Sailor – 2019 Monmouth BattleMuseum of the American Revolution 2016 with Paine and Franklin
Pott’s House at Valley ForgeHistorical Marker at Fayette and Hector Street in Conshohocken, PARedcoats at BrandywineThe Black Artillerist Boy Scout Patch
I was visiting Hibernia Park in Chester County, Pa on Aug. 10, 2013 for the Old Fiddler’s Day when I met Jay, a supervisor and ranger at the park. He asked me if I was the person that did the presentations of Ned Hector. When I told him yes, he informed me that he and his troop of Boy Scouts had attended some of my presentations. He went on to tell me they had designed a patch based on the artillery drill they had been part of during their attendance. Jay said he had an extra patch and gave me one. This is the patch. Boy Scouts of Chester County Council I cannot express how truly honored Ned would have been. Thank You.Washington DC 2017 National ArchivesAt Philly’s first Veteran’s Parade2016 Standing Vigil at the Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary War SoldierWashington’s Crossing 2019Firing a volley at PaoliNed lived in a log cabin.Blacks in the ranks.Ned and Molly PitcherBritish fighting out of the Chew House in the Battle of Germantown.Colonial LadyHessian, a German mercenaryJoe Becton1st Monument for Black Revolutionary War Soldier Built in a National Park – Valley Forge, PA
