At the February 2014 ceremony for Dale, Edward Morgan Dale, a descendant of of Commodore Richard Dale, took part in the occasion and gave a talk at the dinner hosted by the Friends of St,. Peter's. This was also attended by Louise Reider, the daughter of Captain Adams (who started the ceremonies), her daughter Abigail and his great grandsons Nicholas and Paget Kellogg.
Here are some of his remarks:
** Captain Adams' research revealed the touching tale of the kindness shown by the people of St. George's to Midshipman Dale, one of the last casualties of the War of 1812. He died here on February 22, 1815, despite the dignified care provided by the St. Georgians to the seaman in distress.
** Midshipman Dale's father, Commodore Richard Dale, arranged for the horizontal tombstone so inscribed: To Commemorate the Gallant Deeds of the People of St. George's whose Generosity and tender sympathy prompted the kindest attention to him while living and honored him when dead."
--Brock-Perry
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