President James Madison Grave Marking

Montpelier

Orange, Virginia

September 17, 2003 - Constitution Day

Montpelier - President James Madison's Home

(Left) John Sauer presents a wreath on behalf of the Point Pleasant Chapter, while (Right) Dick Brockway presents a

wreath on behalf of the West Virginia Society. (Below) John Sauer (4th from right) carried the West Virginia state flag

during the formal program opening.

About 100 Compatriots, ladies of the DAR, the C.A.R., wives, spouses and significant others from five state

societies attended a special grave marking ceremony at Montpelier, the home of President James Madison

in Orange, Virginia.  It was the first time the SAR has formally recognized Madison's service as a patriot during

the Revolutionary War. Representing West Virginia were WVSSAR National Trustee Richard Brockway,

WVSSAR Secretary-Treasurer John Sauer and his wife, Joanne; and WVSSAR Webmaster Bob and Helen Bowen.

(Left) Joanne Sauer focuses in on the program moderator, Jim Bayne, VASSAR Third Vice President and

President of the Culpeper Minute Men Chapter. (Right) The 3rd U.S. Infantry Old Guard Fife & Drum Corps

entertained while (Below) Reenactors from the First Virginia Continental Line fired the final salute.