Saratoga Battle Chapter SAR
18th Annual
Turning Point Parade


Schuylerville, NY
August 5, 2012

Article by: Compatriot Thomas Dunne

On August 5, 2012, the Saratoga Battle Chapter jointly with Walloomsac Battle Chapter participated in the 18th Annual Turning Point Parade at Schuylerville, to commemorate the Battle of Saratoga.

(l-r) Dan Mead, Pat Festa, Tivo Africa, Tom Dunne, R. Harry Booth, Tim Mabee, Duane Booth, John Sheaff - Photo courtesy of Tim Mabee
(l-r) Dan Mead, Pat Festa, Tivo Africa, Tom Dunne, R. Harry Booth,
Tim Mabee, Duane Booth, John Sheaff
- Photo courtesy of Tim Mabee

The float was designed and provided by John Sheaff.  Duane Booth and Tom Dunne aided in its construction - Photo courtesy of Duane Booth
The float was designed and provided by John Sheaff. Duane Booth and
Tom Dunne aided in its construction.
- Photo courtesy of Duane Booth

Just before 'step-off' it started to rain heavily and it lasted a while - Photo courtesy of Tim Mabee.
Just before "step-off" it started to rain heavily and it lasted a while.
- Photo courtesy of Tim Mabee

Post parade (l-r) Duane Booth, Tom Dunne, John Sheaff, Pat Festa, R. Harry Booth, Bret Trufant, Tivo Africa and Dan Mead  Tim Mabee is missing from this photo. - Photo courtesy of Duane Booth
Post parade (l-r) Duane Booth, Tom Dunne, John Sheaff, Pat Festa, R. Harry Booth,
Bret Trufant, Tivo Africa & Dan Mead. Tim Mabee is missing from this photo.
- Photo courtesy of Duane Booth

Andrew and Michael Companion (Saratoga Battle and Walloomsac Battle)
Andrew and Michael Companion (Saratoga Battle & Walloomsac Battle)

Pre-parade photo - Paul Loding (Walloomsac Battle) - Photo courtesy of Duane Booth
Pre-parade photo - Paul Loding (Walloomsac Battle)
- Photo courtesy of Duane Booth

Mike & Bret participated with the 2nd Continental Artillery while Paul participated with His Majesty's 53rd Regiment of Foot.

This is the 5th year that Saratoga Battle and Walloomsac Battle have joined together to support the Turning Point Parade. Saratoga Battle has been participating in the parade each year since 2000.

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