The End of an Era
Update: The change-of-command ceremony will take place at Camp 22’s monthly meeting on Feb 5, 6:30PM at Sam’s Hofbrau on Watt Avenue.
Brad Schall (left) speaks at a headstone dedication ceremony
Don Wilt (right) at Stockton Cemetery
For the past several years, Company B of the 8th California Regiment of the Sons of Veterans Reserve has been led by commanding officer Capt. Brad Schall and adjutant 1st Lt. Don Wilt. Under their leadership, Company B has been very active and has grown into one of the largest SVR units in the west.
Brad and Don have been tireless in their devotion to the unit, and are to be commended for their work. They’ve developed multi-level school programs spanning elementary school to college-level, attended numerous re-enactments and living history events. and—above all—they’ve successfully recruited and grown the membership of the Camp and the Company.
David Salyer at GAR Monument
Unfortunately, Brad and Don have decided to step away from their duties, so we now have a new Company B commanding officer: Capt David Salyer. David is a seasoned re-enactor and has the experience and knowledge to continue the success of Company B. He will be assuming command in a brief ceremony at the next Camp 22 meeting, on February 5 at 6:30PM at Sam’s Hofbrau (2500 Watt Avenue, Sacramento).