A Personal Story

Ron Bissett (left) and Blake Stough (right) at Camp Security on May 13, 2001. Find out below how Camp Security’s past helped to bring these men together.

A PLACE TO REFLECT ON THE PAST
By Blake Stough

Camp Security is a special place, where ill feelings of times gone by can be laid to rest. While few people know this place exists, the international significance of site far outweighs the value of the land.

In the winter of 1781-1782, two men walked the site of Camp Security. One of these men, Andrew Bissett, was a prisoner at the camp. He died of illness at the camp. His body is most likely resting alone at this site, far away from the family he loved so dear. The other man, Andrew Stauch, was a guard, who was able to return home to his family and live out his life. These two men were enemies, who did not know of the events that would happen 220 years later.

On May 13, 2001, a descendant of each of these came together on the very place their ancestors encountered each other. Ron Bissett, of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Blake Stough, of York, Pennsylvania put their ancestors past behind them, and became instant friends. This meeting shows that Camp Security has the means to bring the international community together, and unite others with similar ties to their past.

For more information on Blake Stough’s story, as well as information on American Revolution history and genealogy research contact:
Blake M. Stough
717-225-0411 (Home)
717-318-2744 (Cell)
stauch@verizon.net

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