Posting of the Colors
Pictures of the FLSSAR Color Guard at The Memorial Service for Ranger LRRP Reunion of April 27, 2007. Permission to copy from looklikeben.com
Some time ago a friend and I went to a local elementary
school to talk to students about the American Revolution. My friend mentioned
that he had a musket in his car, and the teacher said, 'Why don't you bring it
in?' To my surprise, the principal gave permission, and in we went, dressed in
our colonial uniforms, musket and all. The kids were very excited to see this
authentic American Revolution musket replica, and they were very elated with our
presentation.
For some time, whenever I wore my SAR uniform, people have likened me to
Benjamin Franklin and often call me 'Ben.' To capitalize on this reaction, I let
my hair grow long and bought a costume such as Benjamin Franklin wore (see
photo).
My objective is to go to schools as 'Benjamin Franklin' and tell the kids about Benjamin Franklin and the American Revolution. As with the musket, I hope to better capture their attention and help build in them a desire to learn more about the heroes of the American Revolution who gave us our freedom.
Rip Tragle
Photos Ralph and Sylvia Harter
Photos Roy Barley Taken by Allison K. Barley