On July 1st Chris & Clarence Felder set out for the first time to meet another Felder cousin and put a wreath of honor and gratitude on Captain Felder’s Cannons, both of which are placed as a memorial in the town square of Orangeburg, South Carolina where the Captain lived and worked for roughly 45 years, from 1735 to 1780. During the time Felder was living there he helped the area grow from a very wild frontier by the Edisto River to the town and district he defended in the American War for Independence…
“My wife, Chris and a cousin, Fredrick Felder who owns the Orangeburg Pecan Company near the town square, went to the place where Felder’s cannon are so well displayed with a very readable historical overview of Felder’s exploits in the war. Fredrick Felder is also a direct descendant of Captain Felder. We were very moved when we placed the wreath on the cannon to mark this brave Switzer’s willingness to sacrifice everything for the freedom of all Americans, then and now. Mr. Mike Rast of the Orangeburg Department of Parks and Recreation came by and mentioned he tells a lot of people about the cannon and the bravery of the Captain. Chris had wanted to do this act of honoring Felder for the last few years, but we were always very busy trying to finish the movie. We were both very glad to finally have this time of acknowledging our hero in a more personal way.
We hope anyone reading this will find out who they may be related to who has fought for our freedom and honor them in any way they are able. It is good to mark this sacred holiday with all the joy and gratitude to our American warriors and for the blessings of a generous God.”
Clarence Felder, Folly Beach, July 3rd, 2009
“My wife, Chris and a cousin, Fredrick Felder who owns the Orangeburg Pecan Company near the town square, went to the place where Felder’s cannon are so well displayed with a very readable historical overview of Felder’s exploits in the war. Fredrick Felder is also a direct descendant of Captain Felder. We were very moved when we placed the wreath on the cannon to mark this brave Switzer’s willingness to sacrifice everything for the freedom of all Americans, then and now. Mr. Mike Rast of the Orangeburg Department of Parks and Recreation came by and mentioned he tells a lot of people about the cannon and the bravery of the Captain. Chris had wanted to do this act of honoring Felder for the last few years, but we were always very busy trying to finish the movie. We were both very glad to finally have this time of acknowledging our hero in a more personal way.
We hope anyone reading this will find out who they may be related to who has fought for our freedom and honor them in any way they are able. It is good to mark this sacred holiday with all the joy and gratitude to our American warriors and for the blessings of a generous God.”
Clarence Felder, Folly Beach, July 3rd, 2009
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