SAR Flag Award for 2001

George Rogers Clark Chapter
Ohio Society
Sons of the American Revolution

ROBERT A. EHRHART, left, receives the prestigious Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) Flag Award as the first presented in the 2001 SAR year from George Rogers Clark Chapter by Ohio Society Flag Chairman, Past President Martin A. Whetstone. Mr. Ehrhart is a lifelong resident of Springfield and retired grocer from a family which had operated grocery businesses in Springfield since 1892. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he and his wife Gloria have resided at 2524 Carousel Dr. since 1963 and have proudly displayed their flag all the time to inspire their neighbors, including GRCC Compatriot Allan O. Downs who recommended the Ehrharts for this award. Also present at the ceremony with OHSSAR First Vice President Terry A. Whetstone were the Ehrhart's daughter Robin Jobe and their granddaughters Alicia and Lindsay Jobe. This is the 10th year in a row GRC Chapter has presented this award to a Springfield and Clark County resident or organization in recognition of their exemplary patriotism in the display of the flag of the United States of America.