To Arms!!!

At the present time, Let our weapons be truth and the proud display of OUR Colours.

Confederate Flaggers - Stand, Fight, and NEVER Back!

Love shown by the UDC....NOT!!!!

Susan Frise Hathaway

about an hour ago

Saturday, May 12th began as most any other day on the Boulevard, where the Va Flaggers gathered to protest the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and their illegal actions in forcing the removal of Confederate Battle Flags from the portico of the Confederate War Memorial/Pelham Chapel, flying a U.S. Flag on a Confederate War Memorial, and encroachment on the R.E. Lee Camp Confederate Memorial Park.

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The weather was absolutely gorgeous, with temperatures in the high 70’s, lots of sunshine, and a beautiful breeze to lift the flags! We had the pleasure of welcoming first time flagger Everette Ellis to the Boulevard, who carried a flag that flew 50 years ago, during the Centennial of the WBTS.

At one point, late in the afternoon, Cecil “Tommy” Thomas walked over to stand on the corner we call “Camp Grayson”. For months, we stood at this corner, which was a great spot for allowing us to explain to museum visitors what the VMFA had done. Since the March 10 incident with the United Daughters of the Confederacy, we have lost the use of that corner, even though the UDC told us that it is not actually their property. If we stand there, museum guards usually come out and tell us to move. This time, the guards came out of the building, but did not approach Tommy. They simply stood by the museum entrance, communicating with their radios and taking photographs. Tommy stood at the corner with a flag, for about 15 minutes, and Flagger Fred Merridew stood nearby, with a camera.

Fred concluded that the museum had most likely called the police and he and Tommy returned to the sidewalk.

Sure enough, a few minutes later, the Richmond Police arrived. Tommy and TriPp left their flags on the sidewalk and walked towards the museum entrance to use the restroom facilities. The Richmond Police Officers and a VMFA security guard stopped them on the walkway. The link below is to a recording of the conversation. The angry, loud voice you hear at the beginning is that of VMFA museum guard, Robert Harrison. He is the "cause I said so" guard from the confrontation with Flagger Jimmy Jones and the guard who likes to call TriPp and Susan by name and make intimidating comments. The other two cordial voices are the Richmond Police officers. What they have to say about why the VMFA called them shocked even the most battle hardened Flaggers.

Listen here:
www.vaflaggers.com/udc05122012.wav

It seems that Mrs. Martha Van Scheck, President General of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, filed a Trespassing Enforcement Authorization Letter with the Richmond Police just days after the incident in which the UDC called the police on the Va Flaggers for standing on the edge of their curb to take a photo. As you can clearly hear in the audio, the Richmond Police informed the Va Flaggers that, according to the instructions they received from the UDC, “You are welcome…your person…but they don’t want the flags on there,…so just don’t take the flags on there.” They told us that the letter was filed specifically for the Flaggers, to prevent us from carrying Confederate flags on the grounds of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. They further stated that by the authority the UDC has granted, Flaggers will be arrested if they are caught carrying a Confederate flag on the UDC grounds. This is in direct contradiction to earlier claims by UDC officials that the issues with trespassing had nothing to do with the Va Flaggers, or our flags.

For those who may not be aware of what has occurred over the past few months, I have posted links to the correspondence between the Va Flaggers and the UDC.

Here is the first communication, requesting Battle Flags to be raised in support of the Confederate War Memorial and the Va Flaggers:
http://www.vaflaggers.com/udc1.pdf

This is the response we received:
http://www.vaflaggers.com/udc1.5.pdf

Here is our initial report from the March 10 incident:
http://www.vaflaggers.com/udc3.pdf

The statement issued by the President General, UDC:
http://hqudc.org/about/pg_statement/index.html

...and our response:
http://www.vaflaggers.com/udc2.

Love shown by the UDC....NOT!!!!

Jamie Funkhouser updated his status (Reidsville)

Jamie Funkhouser    "Thursday in Reidsville was beautiful. I could not have asked for a better Confederate Memorial Day. I arrived in Reidsville just before sunrise. The ladies at the Carolina Cafe made a wonderful breakfast, and I met a familiar friend wile I was in there. It was good to sit down and talk to the man who has driven by the circle many of times and actually have a conversation with him. After the delicious breakfast it was off to the Monument Circle to stand guard and pay my respects to the Confederate Soldiers of Rockingham County and North Carolina. First, Farthest, Foremost. The weather was beautiful that morning, it was a nice sunny 72 with a wind just strong enough to keep my colors flying and my head cool. As the motorist drove by it was great to see their smiling faces, the sounds of their joyous "thank yous", the honking of their horns and to see so many with the "Save the Monument" stickers on the backs of their cars. After lunch, which was provided by the wonderful people of Mayberry Restaurant, I was joined in the circle by my fello compatriot Josh, who has been a great friend over the past year. We have stood together many of times in that circle, and it was an honor to stand with him again on this special day. Members of HPAC also came out and at one o'clock the Rockingham County UDC laid a wreath in the circle as they have every Confederate Memorial Day. Almost 20 people gathered on the corner across from the Monument Circle, to watch the wreath laying and to pay their respects. It was an emotional moment for me. So much has happened in that circle and it was touching to see so many come out to show their support. The local UDC President and Vice President stood in the circle with us for a while and thanked us for all we have done to help keep the fight going. We ended the day around 4:30. So many people had come into the circle to talk to us about how they remember the monument, who their ancestors were and some who had no idea what we were doing. But they all walked away smiling, saying to keep up the fight and bring the Monument back. "Thank you, were working on it", I always say. We will get the Monument back and I know this is the only Confederate Memorial Day when the Monument Soldier is not watching over Reidsville. We will get him back up!"

Holding the line, Winston-Salem, NC

  "Sunday was a great day to honor our Southern ancestors in Winston-Salem for the oldest annual Confederate Memorial Service in the county in the Old Salem Cemetery. The service dates back 140 years, and the James B. Gordon UDC camp has host it for the past few years.

As I do every year I started the day by getting in uniform and standing before the monument in downtown Winston-Salem. It was a warm shady Sunday morning and I was able to catch the crowds of people as they head to church. Things were quiet this year as it has given me time to reflect on the things that have gone on in my life since the last time I stood at that monument. Reidsville, Lexington, Richmond, so many stories, new friends and so many missions to defend the good name of the Southern soldier. As I looked up at the monument that stood there since 1905 It has given great pride in knowing that monument stands in honor of my ancestors who gave their all. I couldn't help but shed a tear.

As the afternoon rolled around and the departing church crowds were calmed down by I packed things up and headed for the Confederate Memorial service just a few blocks down in the Salem Cemetery. For the first time during the day the sun peaked its head out just in time for the gathering of the honor guard and the people who had come to pay their respects. The service was done beautifully as a good crowd and almost 20 reenactors payed their respects to the Confederate Dead. The honor roll was called, a speech was given about the 1808 Confederate Veterans Reunion, the UDC awarded medals to past and present war veterans, and the honor guard presented an Earth rattling volley over the resting places of the Confederate veterans. It was a wonderful service.

As the formal part of the service was over the honor guard continued their own way to pay tribute to the veterans of the war. As they marched through the cemetery stopping at notable Confederate officers graves and presented arms and fired a volley for each of them. After the volleys were done and the salutes were given the men marched back to the Confederate plot to pay one last respect for the day. The men fell in, removed their caps and "In the spirit of our Confederate ancestors who have gone before us", they sang Dixie.

Jamie Funkhouser

Confederate Memorial Day, April 26, 2012

I stood in the middle of Franklin square downtown and for many hours paid tribute to our Confederate ancestors from Heard County and educating passersby on Confederate Memorial Day. It wasn't until sometime after coverage of his story was posted in the Times Journal, a local Franklin based paper, on Tuesday that lead to the appearance of the wreath and 1st National flag at the County Confederate marker. I then solemnly and proudly placed a Soldiers Flag next to the 7 star Confederate Government flag that doesn't recognize Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Arkansas.

I then solemnly and proudly placed a Soldiers Flag next to the 7 star Confederate Government flag that doesn't recognize Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Arkansas"


Today, April 26th, 2012, is, since 1874 and according not only to Georgia Statute, but by official proclamation known as Confederate Memorial Day. The proclamations come from Centralhatchee, Ephesus, Franklin and Heard County, and are perpetual. On this day, I traveled to Yellow Dirt Cemetery inside Georgia Power's Plant Wansley to visit the soldiers, and check on the Battle Flags placed for the 2nd time back in October 2011. After taking about 15 pictures and being satisfied all is ok with the graves and decorations thereon, I made my way down to Franklin town square. In the middle of the square is a large Gazebo. In 'front' of this are multiple panels of engraved bricks with veterans names and a plaque designating the walls as the Heard County Veterans Park. I arrived at 1pm, and put on my Confederate uniform and attached my 4x4 ANV CBF and began walking around the gazebo inside the circle.I am aware that the old Heard County Rangers SCV camp folded back in 2007-2008, and the only Confederate presence is the small but respectable Confederate Marker on the 'back side' of the gazebo. It seems that the citizenry based on my limited time there are starving for something Confederate. I met with and spoke to 4 women, and all took pictures of me. 2 said they had heard from their grandmother they had "someone in their family who fought for our side, in Georgia, uh, they wore gray!" 1 woman stopped her car in the road and took my picture and yelled thanks. The other said she was a proud southern woman and related her experience at a recent reenactment. 2 young boys of about 10 years of age spent a few minutes with me, one saying he was from Ireland, and I mentioned General Cleburne. The other said he was related to some General whose name was Covington, which is what the city west of Atlanta is named for. I told him I didnt think that General Covington was a Confederate, but that the TV show "In The Heat Of The Night" was filmed there. One man approached me and began to make pro confederate comments, but then told me of his trip to Andersonville and just began trashing the Confederates, and no matter what I told him (Elmira, Camp Douglas) he had been reconstructed. Another man said he could join the SCV but due to it's being so 'radical' he would rather not. Dozens of horn honks and appreciative waves were the theme of the day vehicle-wise. A few other folks came by and talked and left educated. One man walked up and shook my hand and thanked me for being there. Heard County it appears does need some outreach Confederatly speaking, and I was saddened not to find a Battle Flag at the marker. Thanks and God Bless Billy Bearden Haralson Invincibles #673 Sons of Confederate Veterans.

By: Billy Bearden

Virginia Flaggers - Flagging Politicians, Scalawags, and Traitors!

It has been a very busy couple of weeks for the Virginia Flaggers!
On Wednesday, April 18th, the Va Flaggers joined the Edmund Ruffin Fireaters, SCV, at the 64th Annual Shad Planking in Wakefield, Virginia. 10 Flaggers carried flags in a VERY Confederate friendly environment! We talked to HUNDREDS of folks about the Va Flaggers and what we have been doing in the Commonwealth, gave out flyers and cards, and spoke with political candidates who were on hand, EXCEPT for George Allen, whose posse made sure he stayed a safe distance from us and our flags!

We were asked over and over again to pose for pictures with our flags and support was overwhelming! Kind of nice to spend an afternoon with so many people saluting, smiling, and whistling Dixie!

After the photo of Grayson and Trevor and their Confederate flags made the press last year, signs were posted to keep flags and flaggers away from the stage, but it did not stop us from working the crowd, and a great time was had by all.

My favorite story of the afternoon...all of the Sherriff's deputies working the event were black. When I arrived, I had a conversation with four of them working the parking lot/gate. They had asked me why I was carrying the flag, and I explained about the Va Flaggers, my ancestors, and my desire to honor them. On the way out, one of the officers smiled, saluted, and told me to "keep on keeping on".  When the others looked at him, he said.."Hey, I support whatever that lady does!" Several men were walking near me and were incredulous when they overheard the encounter.  They mentioned that they couldn't believe he just said that. I just smiled and said..."happens to me all the time..." ;)

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The following night, Thursday, April 19th, found the Flaggers back at the VMFA.  11 Va Flaggers were on hand to stand in protest of the removal of Confederate Battle flags from the Confederate War Memorial and in honor of our ancestors and our flags.  The weather was good, and while traffic was light, good conversations were held and the colors were advanced for all passers-by to see.  

 

 

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Just two days later, Saturday, April 21st, and we are back at the VMFA! A BEAUTIFUL day on the Boulevard, as 19 Va Flaggers gathered to forward the colors and protest the VMFA. A few of us posed in front of the Confederate Memorial Chapel, just minutes before security caught us on the grounds and came out to chase us off.

Traffic was very heavy and at many points during the afternoon, we were engaged in more than one conversation at a time, and most were VERY positive.  We were fortunate to capture a few of these on video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3qCYBfi6Sw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MaVBkruysEk


 
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Wednesday afternoon, April 25th found 14 FLAGGERS on the Boulevard! Early on, the sidewalks were packed with Garden Week attendees and these ladies were almost all very supportive and vowed to "march right in there and give the museum a piece of their minds". LOTS of good convos!

Later, Jimmy Jones and Frank Anthony Yates tried to recapture Camp Grayson. They were eventually repelled by a couple of very unhappy museum guards, and the city cops were called to the scene. They, however we're repelled when Tripp Lewis and Jimmy Jones posed for pics in front of the squad cars.

 

In the meantime, Jimmy Creech showed off his new and improved flag display, had many occasions to use the dixie horn, and fixed some mean BLT's for the hard working Flaggers. Fresh pork rinds from NC topped off the evening. Thanks to EVERYONE who came out to forward the colors!!!! 



 
We  were able to get video of the Museum Security removing the Flaggers and another of a conversation at the Chapel...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0UFz_3pabQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adai5z8OiJI

 
More info. can also be found on our public FaceBook page, "Confederate Flaggers:  Stand, Fight, and Never Back Down". 
http://www.facebook.com/groups/ConfederataeFlaggers/

Follow me on Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/VaFlagger
RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!

Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers

 

 

Brother Jamie, always on guard!

PoP,

Here is a long due Report from Reidsville.Weather for Reidsville today was RAIN! HA HA ...I had another great time in Reidsville today playing in the rain and having a good ole time at the Monument Circle. I made some new friends and had a few interesting things happen in the circle. I got to the circle just before sunrise and it looked like it was going to be a nice cool spring day. OH WAS I WRONG! Big storms came trough around 11 this morning and OH YEAH, I got wet... But hey, so what, a good shower is refreshing while flagging! I also was asked to be added into a boxing promo video as a fighter shadow boxed in the circle with me as his background. The things that happen in that Monument Circle. I also met a new Northern friend with a Southern heart as he gave me shelter in his hotdog stand as the storms got fierce. He say's although he is from the North he supports the efforts we are making in Reidsville and that the Monument should have never been taken down. He gave me a free lunch and we had a great conversation about Southern history. The sun finally came out around two o'clock and my good friends came out to see me some more. When five rolled around it was time to pack up and head to a meeting with the HPAC officers to help plan our next steps. It was a great day and Im looking forward to the next visit.

Jamie Funkhouser 11:14pm Apr 26

Flagging of lucifer's Disciple

I have just returned from our annual spring break vacation to Virginia so the family can visit the wife's family, and we went Tuesday up to Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects to my parents buried there.

While there, we walked across the Potamoc river to see some memorials, and I had stuffed my 56 Ga flag in my back pocket. We covered the VN wall, Korea Memorial, WW2 Memorial, and started to go see the Washington Monument and White House (was wanting to flag that!)

But the women got to complaining the walk was too much, so we headed back and that is when I pulled out the 56 and folded it so just the CBF was showing at the lincoln memorial.

Thanks and God Bless
Billy

Brother Billy is a credit to all Southern!.... Thankful he was not arrested! God bless him!

Fighting for the Reidsville, NC Confederate monument

This afternoon it was a pleasure to speak with a leading Southern heritage activist in the Old North State about his efforts to have the toppled Confederate soldier statue restored to its former position of honour in the centre of Reidsville, North Carolina. Jamie Funkhouser has been holding demonstrations in support of the statue since last August, standing in place of the Southern soldier and often joined by friends and fellow heritage activists. The local government of the City of Reidsville has violated State law by removing the statue and wishes to place it out of sight away from the downtown area. Mr. Funkhouser, who has received a great deal of media attention for his role in the heritage fight, speaks about the history of the struggle over the statue and legal action that is under way to force city politicians to do the right thing and restore the monument. Check out Save the Reidsville Confederate Monument page on Facebook.

Hear Michail's (SNN) interview (podcast) with this most active Southron:
HERE

Provided to us by:
Southern Nationalist Network (SNN)


Thanks Michael,
SWR/SHNV

Jamie Funkhouser, was awared SWR/SHNV Award of Honour For his unending support for our Souther heritage & heroes.
HERE

For his unending support for our Souther heritage & heroes.

Save the Reidsville Confederate Monument page on Facebook.
HERE

Flagging Report...Flagging the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Flagging the VMFA - Thursday, April 5th - 15 Flaggers headed out to the Boulevard to forward the colors and protest the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts' removal of Confederate Battle Flags from the portico of the Confederate Memorial Chapel. Flagger Jimmy Creech unveiled the new "Flagging Cart", complete with a variety of snacks and amenities!





It was a chilly afternoon and traffic was light, but the last hour was very interesting, with a young man who was very agitated and very vocal and tested our discussion/debating skills and patience!



Have you called/emailed the VMFA today?
Tell them to...
RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!

Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers
vaflagger@comcast.net

VA Flagging Museum Of The Confederacy March 31, 2012

The first Flaggers arrived on the scene at 7:30 a.m. Thanks to the scouting efforts of Va Flaggers, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and Mechanized Cavalry members Capt. Tucker and Sgt. Wells, (whose intel also provided the now infamous Ru Paul exhibit photo) we were able to secure permission to use the property of Doug's Auto repair shop on the corner directly across from the new museum.

We had ample parking and the use of road footage and an embankment that put us directly in front of every visitor as they arrived and departed.

We set up by lining the road with stick flags, and positioning large flags in stands along the embankment. Grayson Jennings secured several flags with ground stakes and was able to hang a 6x9 at a great vantage point. Bob Harris and Ashleigh Moody positioned themselves with a banner directly across from the entrance and would hold that position for the next 8 hours! Early on,Billy Bearden set up at the main intersection, on a small hill overlooking the county and state police and passing traffic. Passersby loved the Flags. Visitors were mixed about 60/40. TriPp Lewis, Jack Lewis, and Karen Cooper joined him at various times. He also placed 3 stick flags on a nearby chain link fence, visible from the road, since the MoC was not going to fly any on the grounds. He stayed on the hill until the SCVMC arrived, waving his flag as they drove by.

A museum official approached and asked what group we were with. When we told her we were the Va Flaggers, she began to scan her clipboard,looking for our group to determine our place in the line up. We told her we were pretty sure we were NOT on her list.

When it dawned on her that we were THE protestors, she proceeded to inform us that the museum was expecting us and had set aside an “area” just for us. We thanked her for the offer, but told her we liked the position we had taken. She then told us that she was sympathetic to our cause, believed that the cause of the flag ban was political correctness and was not right, but that law enforcement would be coming to make us move. We assured her that we had permission to use the land and that the side of the road was a right of way, and that we would NOT be moving. She left without satisfaction, calling over her shoulder “Blessed are the Peacemakers!” We reminded her that peace could be made very easily. All they needed to do was run a Confederate flag up one of the poles and we would pack up and go away. She said she would take our message back to her boss.

We never heard from any other museum officials.

The Mechanized Cavalry arrived around 9:00. What a beautiful sight and sound as they rolled in! Mechanized member Tracy Wright brought signs that displayed our messages for all to see. We spent the next hour greeting guests, employees, and visitors as they arrived.

Before the ceremony and processional started, Susan Hathaway was interviewed by Channel 13 Lynchburg. HERE

At this point, there were about 59 Flaggers on the embankment

Just before the Processional opened the ceremony, the MD Color Guard arrived, in spite of the request by the Commander-In-Chief to boycott the ceremony. Ironically, we were positioned on opposite sides of the street, directly across from each other. No negative comments were vocalized to either passerbys or the color guard across the road from us that could be heard. All Flaggers conducted themselves with the honor and dignity due the ancestors and flags we were representing. Outsiders and detractors (even some within our own Heritage community) predicted trouble, but they were sadly mistaken.

At 10 a.m., the Maryland led guard began to march up the road to the MoC. After they entered, the gates were shut, and the SCV Mechanized Cavalry lined up and marched across, with Flaggers included. We walked around the gates unmolested and wound our way past the crowd, who turned and cheered as we passed, and took position within 20 feet of the attendees. Billy tried to approach, but was stopped, we can only assume due to his flag. Susan approached and was also stopped, but only temporarily as she took photos. We held our position at the rear of the crowd and stood silently during the ceremony.

THEN, during the speech given by Bud Robertson, the SCV Banner Plane arrived! It was low, loud and fairly distracting. Many stopped listening and turned cameras skyward to take pictures of the slow moving "REUNIFICATION BY BAYONET SCV 1896"

As the U.S. and State Flags were raised on the grounds of the “Reunification Promenade”, a giant Battle Flag was also being raised, just across the street and in open view of all. Cheers were heard from the flaggers, as well as the museum crowd when it reached full height! It was a glorious sight to behold! Seen below is MoC member Dick Knight, who assured us that a flag would be up, on the grounds before years' end. "Money talks", he said.

After the service, the Mechanized Cavalry made its way to the Reunification promenade and stood in silent and gallant protest. From our vantage point across the street, it made a beautiful sight!

It was also during this time that Susan Hathaway was interviewed by a reporter from the News Advance. The resulting article was picked up by many newspapers, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch. HERE

Flaggers ate their packed lunches in shifts over the next hour, while a good crowd was always seen on the embankment.

Afterwards, Billy Bearden and Susan Hathaway made their way over to take a look inside the museum. They encountered no interference, and were free to walk around the grounds with their flags. After viewing the exhibits, they took off their Va Flagger badges and asked an employee what was going on with the people standing out there with flags. Her response was almost ENTIRELY inaccurate.

She stated the protesters were mad because there was no Confederate flag flying (true), and that they wanted the US Flag taken down (NOT true). She said the Museum did not want to fly the flag because Appomattox was all about reunification (NOT true), and that the protesters insisted on flying a Confederate Battle Flag (NOT true) which had so many “bad things” associated with it.

The rest of the afternoon was filled with Flagging and great conversations with those who came to see what all the flags were all about! The Mayor of Appomattox, having heard from Commander Givens personally, stopped by to chat with us. He told us that he definitely personally supported a Confederate flag being flown, but was unsure about how to effectively make it happen.

Throughout the day, we would count Flaggers, who traveled from a total of 6 states, including Georgia, Maryland, South Carolina, Tennessee, North Carolina, and, of course, Virginia! By day’s end, we had recorded the names of 89 folks who came to stand with us! Reaction throughout the day was overwhelmingly positive. Most people who were unaware of the fact that Museum officials refused to fly a Confederate flag, thought it wrong and agreed with our protest.

The VA Flaggers gave a rousing cheer as the men of the of SCV Camp 1694 "Flat Top Copperheads" arrived at the museum late in the day, after drilling nearby. Many of the men of this camp are also re-enactors with the 1st Stuart Horse Artillery. They were scheduled to have a bronze 12 pounder fire rounds as the ribbon was cut to open the MOC. After all the turmoil and refusal of the MOC to raise a Confederate Flag, they withdrew from participating. Blaine Hypes met with Linda Lipscomb on 3/27 to inform her of their decision. It was an honor and privilege to have them join us for dinner at Granny Bee’s, where food, fun, and fellowship were plentiful!

Since Saturday, we have had almost universally positive press. Our Anti-Confederate blogger friends have had so much trouble with finding anything to post about us, that they have resorted to pulling controversy out of thin air...

Following what turned out to be a WILDLY successful day for the Va Flaggers and the SCV, where 89 people gathered to stand with flags against the Museum of the Confederacy and its refusal to fly a Confederate flag on the grounds of the new museum at Appomattox... without even the SLIGHTEST HINT of any kind of controversial behavior, our friends in the Anti-Confederate blogger world were reduced to scraping the bottom of the barrel for subject matter for their troughs, I mean, uh, blogs.

Yes...with no rude behavior from the Flaggers, and rousing support for our cause from attendees, MoC employees, and even law enforcement, these folks have decided to play the "animal cruelty" card, claiming that we somehow "spooked" the horse ridden by the man who was portraying Gen.Grant just before the re-enactment of the surrender. Seriously? Is that the best they've got? Here's the scoop:

Billy Bearden and Susan Hathaway were finishing a tour of the museum and decided to walk back across the street through the gate. As they approached the gate, they saw the men and horses heading their way, separated, and stood back, on either side of the gate. If one bothered to pay attention to the video, he/she will notice that the first three horses pass by them with no trouble. When Grant started to pass, it was obvious he was having a bit of trouble with his mount. It is ALSO obvious, if you actually WATCH the video, that Susan backs up slowly, and put the fence post between her and the horse. Contrary to what these bloggers want everyone to believe, the LAST thing on her mind was spooking that horse. Her retreat was to get as far away as she possibly could without adding to the horse's jitters.

Video HERE

Many, many thanks to all those who came out to stand with us! It was, by far, the largest and most successful gathering for the Va Flaggers to date. We signed up many new folks, and talked with several locals in the Appomattox area about continuing the Flagging at the museum beyond this first effort. It appears that the Appomattox branch of the Virginia Flaggers may soon be forming! Special thanks to Commander
Givens and the SCV National General Executive Committee, for sponsoring the banner plane and their ongoing efforts to encourage their members to act against the museum, and to the Mechanized Cavalry for their
steadfast support!

HONOR THE SOLDIER!
FLY THE FLAG!

Va Flaggers

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Passing of a very special Brother and Friend

I just heard of the passing of a very special Brother and Friend, "Bazz" Childress.

The South will be less strong in it's defense without this great Southron ... He could really give "those people" hell!

God's speed Bazz, you will truly be missed!

Y'all pray for his Family, he would do it for you.

PoP

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From Kirk David Lyons:

We are told that Basil Dwayne "Bazz" Childress died at his home earlier tonight. Bazz Ky Division SCV Cdr, and a member of the Bd of Directors of the SLRC, KY Chairman of the League of the South as well as plaintiff in a lawsuit against a Wingate/Wyndham Hotel that had him arrested for having a Confederate flag in his hotel window at the National 2008 SCV Reunion. The case, swinefully and illegally dismissed by a Superior Court "Judge", was on appeal to the NC Court of Appeals, where Bazz expected to smack the hotel owner again, and make a little law. Bazz was a good friend, far seeing political thinker and Christian gentleman, he will be sorely missed.

MUSEUM OF THE CONFEDERACY UPDATE:

As of this writing, officials at the Museum of the Confederacy are still refusing to fly a Confederate flag at the new museum in Appomattox. For the first time, we are hearing WHY, as the press has caught wind of the controversy and questioned Mr. Rawls...

Museum of the Confederacy faces criticism for not flying Confederate flag

"The confederate flag does not belong in that (exhibit), because the Confederacy never succeeded, nor did it reunify," said Waite Rawls, Executive Director of the Museum of the Confederacy. "The states took their own action."

Protesters want Confederate flag to fly over Virginia museums

"Appomattox is a metaphor for the reunification of the country," Rawls said. "To put the Confederate flag into that display would be a historical untruth."

Contact the Scallywag:

S. Waite Rawls III
President & CEO
Museum of the Confederacy
1201 E. Clay St.
Richmond, VA 23219
wrawls@moc.org
(804) 649-1861x130

The Virginia Flaggers STRONGLY disagree.

MASS FLAGGING OF THE GRAND OPENING OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CONFEDERACY - APPOMATTOX, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

On Saturday, March 31st, the Museum of the Confederacy will open its new site in Appomattox to much fanfare, pomp, and circumstance. There will be re-enactors, vendors, music, and a flag raising ceremony that includes the United States flag, and flags representing the states that sent troops to fight for the Confederacy. There is one thing, however, that will be missing from the grounds of the Museum. Incredibly, there will be NO Confederate flag flying. As descendants of Confederate soldiers who fought and died under her, we find that to be a direct insult to their honor and memory and will not sit idly by and allow this policy to go unchallenged.

The Virginia Flaggers will gather at the Museum, with flags, to stand in peaceful, yet forceful protest of this discriminatory action taken by the Museum of the Confederacy.

We invite all who are willing, to join us. Bring a sack lunch, rain gear, a lawn chair if needed, a Confederate flag, and a heart for standing up for those who can no longer do so.

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For more information, contact: VA Flagger

Rawls in his statement would have you believe, The Confederacy NEVER existed. If that be the case, does a Confederate Museum need him?... PoP

Poll: Should the Confederate flag fly

Poll now closed.... We were 91%

Poll: Should the Confederate flag fly outside of the new Museum of the Confederacy-Appomattox when it opens later this month?

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WHAT IS A FLAGGER?

When needed, flaggers stand with our flags against those in opposition in a peaceful, yet forceful manner, to educate and inform the general public, and in open and visible protest against those who have attacked us, our flags, our ancestors, or our Heritage.

Flaggers speak for those who have no voice. We relay a message of Honor, Dignity, Respect, and Heritage to those who never knew, or to those who have forgotten, and to attempt to reach those who refuse to hear.

Our weapon is the Confederate Battle Flag. Our enemies are those who worship ignorance, historical revisionism and political correctness.

We take pride in taking a stand for the Cause. For this Cause, we call others to flock to the banner of our ancestors, take up their flags, and join us in battle, for OUR TIME IS NOW!

Susan Hathaway

Va Flaggers

vaflagger@comcast.net

2012 VA Flaggers, Richmond, VA

Photos HERE

Sons of Confederate Veterans group rallies at Lee monument

Story and photos

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Sons of Confederate Veterans group rallies at Lee monument

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The Southern War Room was founded 2004.

Our principal objective is to spread the truths often falsified by modern "yankee version" history, big brother, media and "those people." In addition to providing truthful information & heritage alerts for others, we are a fellowship of like minded people that have drawn a line in the sand for liberty and Southern justice.

We are a most unique group that loves liberty, Dixie & truth to the point of offending "those people." In fact our group loses many new members because of the afore mentioned.... We will not change who and what we are to appease anyone... Period.

If you can handle straight forward honest Southron that fight for that which is right, please join us.

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Va Flaggers Update - Heritage Rally/VMFA

Va Flaggers Update - Heritage Rally/VMFA Mass Flagging Saturday, February 25th
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ATTENTION ALL CONFEDERATES!!!
HERITAGE RALLY, February 25, 2012 – Richmond, Virginia

To everyone interested in Advancing the Colors in the Capital of the Confederacy on February 25th, 2012, who is not a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans or United Daughters of the Confederacy, OR those who are but do not have a uniform or Hoop dress to march in official formation, OR whose Chapter/Camp/organization is not planning on participating… - Come on up and Join the Virginia Flaggers! We have a place in the parade line and welcome you…and your flag!

Meet us at the DMV parking lot on Broad Street between 10:00 and 10:30. Parade steps off at 11:00 and ends at the RE Lee Statue, where there will be a Heritage Rally from 12:00 - 1:30.

For more information and a parade map, visit this WEBSITE...

Mass Flagging of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

The Virginia Flaggers will be holding a mass flagging of the VMFA all day, and invite all parade and rally participants to spend some time with us on the sidewalk surrounding the museum. Join us before and/or after the parade and rally as we begin our 24th week of protesting the discriminatory and illegal actions of the VMFA. We will be out on the Boulevard from 8:00 a.m. to dusk.

Twenty years after Gen. Robert E. Lee rode into Appomattox and surrendered his tattered army, ending the War Between the States, a memorial chapel was built in Richmond in memory of the 260,000 Confederate soldiers who died during the conflict. The Pelham Chapel – Confederate War Memorial is designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S., and has been granted the status of Confederate Monument by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The organ in the chapel was donated by a group of Union veterans from Lynn, Mass. One of the contributors to the soldiers' home that surrounded the chapel was Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. And a Union private from Massachusetts donated his annual pension to support the home.

Confederate flags had flown over the grounds since the opening of the Old Soldiers Home in 1885. Those flags did not trouble the Union soldiers who donated the organ to the chapel; nor did they trouble Ulysses S. Grant. They were placed there by Confederate Veterans, to memorialize the Confederate dead, and honor the living.

Fast forward 150 years…on the eve of the Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the War Between the States, June 1st, 2010, Confederate Battle Flags were forcibly removed from the Confederate War Memorial by a restriction in the lease renewal, at the insistence of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

This is in direct violation of Virginia law, which clearly states: “it shall be unlawful for the authorities of the locality, or any other person or persons, to disturb or interfere with any monuments or memorials so erected, or to prevent its citizens from taking proper measures and exercising proper means for the protection, preservation and care of same. For purposes of this section, "disturb or interfere with" includes removal of, damaging or defacing monuments or memorials, or, in the case of the War Between the States, the placement of Union markings or monuments on previously designated Confederate memorials or the placement of Confederate markings or monuments on previously designated Union memorials.” (§ 15.2-1812)

As citizens of Virginia and descendants of Confederate soldiers who gallantly answered Virginia’s call to defend her, we demand that the VMFA remove these blatantly prejudicial restrictions and allow the Confederate Battle Flags to once again fly on the Confederate War Memorial.

Flagging the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Flagging the VMFA - Part II

If you have any questions about either event, or need more information, please contact us at vaflagger@comcast.net

RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!
See you on the boulevard!

Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers

Flagging the VMFA - WEEK 22

Freezing cold temps, Ice, sleet, and even snow... did not hamper the efforts of the Va Flaggers to forward the colors and protest the anti-Confederate, discriminatory actions of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts! 10 Flaggers made their way to the Boulevard in the Capital of the Confederacy!


It was, BY FAR, the busiest day at the museum that we have EVER seen. Crowds came and went ALL DAY and most of them got an EYEFUL of Confederate flags. Conversations were GREAT, with many positive results. So many flyers were given away that we had only a handful left at the end of the day...and we came with 100!


An terrific day on the Boulevard, and an amazing group of Va Flaggers who braved the icy elements to stand for our ancestors and their flags!


God Bless the Virginia Flaggers!

You can help! Join our efforts...contact vaflagger@comcast.net for more information. We also need folks to contact the museum and tell them to put the flags back on the Pelham Chapel! Email the Director at alex.nyerges@vmfa.museum or call (804)334-1500.

Twenty years after Gen. Robert E. Lee rode into Appomattox and surrendered his tattered army, ending the War Between the States, a memorial chapel was built in Richmond in memory of the 260,000 Confederate soldiers who died during the conflict. The Pelham Chapel – Confederate War Memorial is designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S., and has been granted the status of Confederate Monument by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The organ in the chapel was donated by a group of Union veterans from Lynn, Mass. One of the contributors to the soldiers' home that surrounded the chapel was Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. And a Union private from Massachusetts donated his annual pension to support the home.

Confederate flags had flown over the grounds since the opening of the Old Soldiers Home in 1885. Those flags did not trouble the Union soldiers who donated the organ to the chapel; nor did they trouble Ulysses S. Grant. They were placed there by Confederate Veterans, to memorialize the Confederate dead, and honor the living.

Fast forward 150 years…on the eve of the Sesquicentennial Commemoration of the War Between the States, June 1st, 2010, Confederate Battle Flags were forcibly removed from the Confederate War Memorial by a restriction in the lease renewal, at the insistence of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

This is in direct violation of Virginia law, which clearly states: “it shall be unlawful for the authorities of the locality, or any other person or persons, to disturb or interfere with any monuments or memorials so erected, or to prevent its citizens from taking proper measures and exercising proper means for the protection, preservation and care of same. For purposes of this section, "disturb or interfere with" includes removal of, damaging or defacing monuments or memorials, or, in the case of the War Between the States, the placement of Union markings or monuments on previously designated Confederate memorials or the placement of Confederate markings or monuments on previously designated Union memorials.” (§ 15.2-1812)

As citizens of Virginia and descendants of Confederate soldiers who gallantly answered Virginia’s call to defend her, we demand that the VMFA remove these blatantly prejudicial restrictions and allow the Confederate Battle Flags to once again fly on the Confederate War Memorial.

RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!

Va Flaggers

Real People on the Front Line!

It's Just a photo collection of every day people!
Doing what they feel is right!

Forwarding the Colors!

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Greatest Southron flagger ever!

On Saturday evening, January 28, 2012 at the Annual Lee/ Jackson dinner celebration , under the Command of the Honorable Ron Jones, hosted by the Longstreet Zolliciffer Camp Sons of Confederate Veterans in Knoxville, Tennessee, Terry Lee Edgerton would successfully debut his Historical March Across Dixie Pictorial Documentary Book, as Mrs. Brooks who depicted Mrs. Anna Jackson, the wife of the Honorable General Thomas Stonewall Jackson would bring the house down with her rendition. The Table of Brotherhood was well prepared on this evening, and a good time was had by all.

Terry Lee and I look very much forward to the Lee/ Jackson event in Greenville, Tennessee on Saturday night, February 4, 2011, the Sons of Confederate Veterans Black History program in Merbane, N.C. on Tuesday February 14, 2012, the medal ceremony for Candice Hardwick in Latta, South Carolina on Monday at Latta High School, and at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday & Wednesday, February 21 & 22 , 2012.

Our hope is that we will garner the support from all as we began preparations for the 10 year anniversary of the Historic March Across Dixie, and a planned visit to Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, Texas in hopes of correcting a tremendous wrong as our heritage and the Flag of Lee and Jackson is once again under attack by those who hate all things Southern. Terry Lee's book certainly depicts a different tale than that told by those who want to use Black folks as their weapon of choice against our Southern Heritage, and most importantly the Southern Cross. This book should be used by all who want the knock out tool against the lies and political correctness of the day .

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DRUNK HISTORY - BLACK CONFEDERATE FEMALE

DRUNK HISTORY?????!!!!

Is he calling Sister Karen a Black drunk because she speaks truth? PoP



From:
Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers
vaflagger@comcast.net

Flagging Report...Flagging the VMFA - Week 19!

Week 19 of Flagging the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts began with an incredible day on the Boulevard.

We had a total of 18 Flaggers out in the beautiful late January weather and were able to position Flaggers at every entrance and key position around the museum.

Foot and auto traffic was very heavy and supporters FAR outnumbered our opposition! Many people pulled over in their cars to offer support and encouragement. So many people asked for additional flyers to take to friends that we actually RAN OUT!

My favorite conversation was with two elderly ladies who pulled over right in front of the main entrance. They told us that they had lived in the neighborhood all of their lives and used to visit the old soldiers on their way home from school. They were shocked to learn what the VMFA had done, took a handful of flyers, and promised to distribute them to friends and neighbors and call the VMFA to let them know how they feel.

Many, many, more good conversations were held, changing hearts and minds and giving the public an education on our flags and our Heritage. We understand that the Museum's phone lines were flooded with phone calls that afternoon, as well.


In addition, a bill has been introduced to the Virginia General Assembly that will designate the Pelham Chapel as an official State War Memorial, and includes language to replace the flags. We are seeing huge dividends from our efforts and I cannot say enough about the over 150 different folks who have joined us in the efforts to restore the Confederate Battle Flags to the Pelham Chapel.

Our next flagging will be this Wednesday, February 1st, from 3:00 pm to dusk. Join us on the Boulevard! If you are unable to attend, please make a phone call to the VMFA during those hours. Call (804)340-1500, press 2, then 1...hold on...someone will answer! Ask them to return the Battle Flags to the Pelham Chapel.

I have been asked frequently when we are going to be done with the flagging and my answer has not changed in 19 weeks...WHEN THE FLAGS GO BACK UP!!

More pics here... http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150559433754274.432842.698334273&type=3

God bless the Virginia Flaggers!

RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!

See you on the Boulevard!

Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers
vaflagger@comcast.net

Virginia Alert

HERE

Interview with a Southern Patriot

Karen, one of the courageous ladies in the Virginia Flaggers.
Hear interview with this Southern Patriot:
HERE

Defending Southern Heritage in Virginia

Virginia & Georgia Flagger's Unite!

Billy Bearden & Susan Frise Hathaway

Virginia & Georgia Flagger's
Unite on the Field of Battle, Lexington, VA.
January 14, 2012




Brisk winds whipped Confederate flags and banners held by members of the Virginia Flaggers gathered Friday afternoon at Hopkins Green. The announced purpose of the assembly was to call for the defeat of Lexington Mayor Mimi Elrod in the November elections. Many flaggers carried bumper stickers with a Confederate battle flag reading “Boot Elrod” to emphasize their point.

Lawrence Martin had traveled from Charlotte for the event. An Army veteran who had been among the first advisers sent to South Vietnam in the early sixties, Martin said he had served under the United States flag for eight years. He counted three battlefield surgeons among his ancestors who served the Confederacy. “I served my country for many years, but this is my flag,” Martin said.

In a prepared statement, the flaggers specified their organization is not affiliated with the Sons of Confederate Veterans or United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Confederate's come in all colours, size and age.

Veteran Va Flagger Elizabeth Wilson

Virginia Flagger

Flagging Lexington Friday, January 13th

Flagging Lexington

Friday, January 13th, the Virginia Flaggers will be observing the official Lee-Jackson holiday by Flagging Lexington. We ask all Flaggers to take to the streets and sidewalks of Lexington in protest of the Flag Ban passed by Lexington City Council on September 1st, 2011. We have a suggested route to follow, slightly altered from the original proposed parade route, which now covers 2.5 miles, and passes by the homes and businesses of many of those who dishonored Lee, Jackson, and our ancestors with their prejudicial ban. We hope that many of you will follow the route in small groups, at your leisure, and as you are able on the morning/afternoon of January 13th.

Info:
suzn68@comcast.net

Lost Cause Irony

Seems Corey Meyer (BillyYank) today took notice of our Flagger Blog:

Go HERE

Click on (heritage crowd) when ya visit.

Love the fact it ticks him off enough to mention us.

GB/PoP
Staring down the enemy every chance I get.

Also see:
Who Supports “Flagging” the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts?

Podcast: Susan Hathaway on activism in Virginia

Podcast: Susan Hathaway on activism in Virginia

Southern Nationalist
(SNN)Podcast HERE

“Never Stand and take a Charge... Charge Them too.” ~ Forrest

What have you done for Dixie lately?

Southern Nationalists March

Southern nationalists march in Charleston, SC
Charlestonians cheer Confederate symbol & message of liberation.

Story HERE

GREAT Job! Brother Michael,

Y'all do us proud!!

GB/PoP

Flagging the Veterans Day parade in Knoxville this year.

We were respectful to the veterans and the veterans were respectful toward us. Most would agree that we should be allowed to march in the parade with flags, but those in charge of Legion Post 2 in Knoxville have banned the Confederate flag. They claim its because they will not allow any banner but the US flag in the parade, but all the other organizations have their banners.





SWR's Ryan "the29thtn"