Ephraim Dains was a trooper in the Second Regiment Light Dragoons during the Revolutionary War. The founder of this project stumbled upon his grave during a photography expedition at the old Redford Cemetery in Redford Township, Michigan. Fascinated by the discovery of a Revolutionary War soldier's grave, and disappointed by its condition, he was inspired to begin this project.
More information on Ephraim's unit can be found at www.dragoons.info
The Ephraim Dains Project is an effort to preserve the condition and dignity of our departed veterans' graves on an individual level.
First and foremost, to honor the departed men and women of our armed forces, and show them the respect they deserve for their sacrifice. Secondly, to remind all who encounter these graves that these were people with names, faces, families, jobs, hardships, hopes and dreams. They were people who selflessly risked everything for our great nation, often against seemingly insurmountable odds.