By Mark Archibald
As America approaches its 250th Anniversary one cannot help but wonder about those that took up the cause for freedom from the British Empire.
From the first shots at Lexington and Concord in 1775 to the final battle at Yorktown in 1781, the Revolutionary War defined cost for those who yearned, sacrificed, and fought to be free.
On Saturday, members of the James Blair Chapter of the Daughter’s of the American Resolution in Corsicana joined the community to dedicate a marker commemorating those who fought and sacrificed for freedom during the Revolutionary War.
The marker, on the grounds of the Navarro County Courthouse, now has a place of prominence alongside other monuments to those who fought to keep America free.
The dedication featured remarks by Mary Jane McReynolds, President of the Navarro County Historical Commission, McReynolds said “History inspires and endures.” She added
“The marker offers a connection to history and an opportunity to walk the same ground as Revolutionary War era Patriots did.
Remarks were given by Navy Veteran and Corsicana Mayor Joe Hill, and a poem written for the occasion by Navarro County poet and author Sandy Carroll, was also offered.
Carroll is also a frequent contributor to the NavCo Chronicle, Navarro County’s only locally owned and operated newspaper.
Mayor Hill’s remarks highlighted the sacrifices of those who overcame overwhelming odds to defeat the British who had the era’s most impressive Naval power. He reminded those in attendance that the fight for freedom begun more than two centuries ago is ongoing, and that “Current generations must connect to that sprit and dedicate ourselves to the cause of freedom,” he said.
The program concluded with the playing of Taps.
The James Blair Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was organized in December 1926 in Corsicana.