I would like to thank you
[the President General] and the DAR
for recognizing Jeruel and Samuel.
I was truly touched (even though you could not see it behind my mask)
by the wonderful ceremony you organized.
Even though their brother Reuben remains forever separated from his two brothers,
it was satisfying to see his daughter’s headstone (Jerusha) representing
her father in the background.
I am a descendent of Reuben’s daughter Jerusha Phillips Bassett.
— William Fothergill

The New Milford Center Cemetery gravestones of brothers Jeruel and Samuel Phillips, who served in the War for Independence, were commemorated on October 11, 2020, by the Roger Sherman Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

Insignia plaques were installed, the placing of flags, a musket salute and positioning of soldiers’ accoutrements by Lt. Ross Kenny and the 6th Connecticut Regiment were components of the dedication ceremony. Denise Doring VanBuren, President General NSDAR was among the attendees of the grave marking dedication at the cemetery.

Honorary State Regent Jennie Rehnberg and Roger Sherman Chapter Historian and Recording Secretary Mary Schenzer were instrumental in honoring the Phillips family at this event.