The grave marking ceremony for the Revolutionary War Service of Reuben & Ebenezer Tucker was held on May 1, 2021 at 11:00AM at the Tuckerton Methodist Cemetery.
Honored guests included Ocean County Commissioner (Freeholder) Virginia Haines and Tuckerton Borough Mayor, Sue Marshall. Commissioner Haines also represented the Joshua Huddy Chapter, DAR.
Special thanks go out to the NJSSAR Color Guard, Boy Scout Troop 117 Color Guard, Girl Scout Troop 50547 and Piper Keith Jice, Shamrock & Thistle. Thanks also to Tuckerton United Methodist Church and the Tuckerton Lodge #4 of Free and Accepted Masons. General Lafayette Chapter DAR, Great John Mathis Chapter DAR, Capt. Joshua Huddy Chapter DAR, Morven Chapter CAR.
This is very special event would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of compatriot Michael Mangum.
Program
“When the Battles O’er”
Welcome & Greetings by: Charlie Morgan, President NJSSAR
Posting of Colors
Invocation
Pledge of Allegiance
“America The Beautiful”
SAR Pledge:
Introduction of Honored Guests
Remarks
Military Medley
Patriot Biographies
Decoration of Grave’s
Blessing
Unveiling SAR Grave Markers:
“God Bless America”
Placement of Flags on the Graves
Placement of Wreaths on the Graves
Closing Remarks
SAR Recessional
Benediction
Retirement of the Colors
“Amazing Grace”
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