Compatriots, Brothers, Sisters, Et Al,
As a reminder, the Grave Marking for Patriot George Lemon (my own Patriot ancestor) and Veterans Day Commemoration will be held this Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at Halifax United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Color Guardsmen please arrive by 10:30 am.
The intention is to hold the ceremony down by the grave (front row of the old section of the cemetery), and if need be due to large attendance or weather we will use the pavilions across the street at the Veterans Park or in the church up the hill (both of these locations have restrooms if needed). The weather looks clear, albeit a tad chilly, so dress warm (there is no true dress code other than those for color guard, which is to wear a uniform).
Date: THIS Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Time: 11:00am (10:30am for color guard).
Address: 231 Rise Street, Halifax, PA 17032.
On the screenshot of the map attached:
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Anywhere with a GREEN line is available parking (either in a lot, along the street, or in the grass). If you are parking along the paths of the new section of the cemetery, please be mindful of tombstones and space to allow for traffic to go around parked vehicles.
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The section in RED is the intended ceremony location, and the RED CIRCLE is the actual grave.
If anyone has any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. I’ve added a few more people to the BCC list of this email that I forgot to forward this invitation to the first time. If you are receiving this for the first time, I truly apologize about the last-minute communication. We would love to have any and all of you attend, and you are welcome to invite anyone and everyone. If I run out of programs, then I know you all took the challenge and brought your families and friends. If anyone is interested in serving on Color Guard, please notify me immediately.
What to Bring:
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Feel free to bring a foldable chair if you wish. I’m usually quick with my ceremonies, but if you get me to slow down and talk a bit more, I would like to aim for 30 minutes, more or less.
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Being also a Veterans Day Commemoration, I would like to invite those with military service or their families the opportunity to speak on their experiences if they so wish to. I encourage you to bring mementos of that service: pictures, medals, uniforms, anything you wish (keep your firearms at home however, for safety reasons).
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Your patriotic spirit and pride. The one thing I encourage is love for this country and its history.
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Color Guardsmen please bring yourself and your uniform; I will have all flags, poles, bases, etc at the ready.
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A sweet tooth: I’ll have cookies and snacks after the ceremony for all to enjoy.
For any SAR member looking to contribute financially and receiving credit toward the SAR Patriot Grave Marking Medal, feel free to message me or tap me on the shoulder after the ceremony.
You may email me here or call/text if needed (717-507-5364). My intention is to be at the cemetery to start setting up by 9:30 at the latest. No one, however, other than myself needs to be there that early unless they truly wish to. I hope to see as many of you there!
Patriotically Yours,
Jacob R. Lemon
President, Harris Ferry Chapter, SAR
Acting Treasurer, Pennsylvania Society, SAR
Senior Vice President, John Harris Jr. Society, CAR
95 Holly Lane
Etters, PA 17319
(717) 507-5364
