Va Flaggers Update 5-16-2013-Stonewall Jackson Vigil

On Thursday, May 9th, 7 Va Flaggers attended the Candlelight Vigil held at the Stonewall Jackson Shrine, at Guinea Station, in Spotsylvania County, VA to commemorate the Sesquicentennial of Gen. Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson’s last night on earth.

The event was sponsored by the National Park Service, and for a Thursday evening, I thought the crowd of about 100 or so was respectable. I had the genuine pleasure of meeting Jim Harley, a Va Flagger supporter from South Carolina, who traveled with his parents from South Carolina to attend the Sesquicentennial events.



A Confederate color guard presented the colors before the outdoor service started. I honestly did not know what to expect. I had in mind that participants would have candles or possibly light candles to mark the night.  

Instead, Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania Park Historian Frank O’Reilly gave a very moving lecture, which chronicled the events leading up to and the details of Gen. Jackson’s last hours. The crowd was very attentive and Mr. O’Reilly gave an excellent presentation. He did a terrific job of describing that fateful night, and describing the character and faith of Jackson, and I found myself with goose bumps on several occasions, even though the night air was warm.


After the lecture, we filed through the Shrine, which the NPS had lit with candles. It was near dusk and the glow from the candles gave the cottage an appearance which would have been close to what it was like that fateful night in 1863. We walked through in reverent silence, each pausing at the room where Jackson died, to remember and honor one who sacrificed all in service to his God and his Country.

Kudos to the National Park Service for a wonderful and fitting tribute to Stonewall Jackson! If you have never visited the Stonewall Jackson Shrine, I highly recommend making the trip. The staff there is excellent, and each time I go, I am still moved when I step into the room and hear the account of his last hours.

Now, if we could just get them to fly a 2nd National on that big ole' pole out front... ;)

More info on the Shrine here:  http://www.nps.gov/frsp/js.htm

Details of the event and more photos here:  http://news.fredericksburg.com/newsdesk/2013/05/10/jacksons-last-night-remembered/


Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers


UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Friday, May 24th:  6:30 p.m. - Evensong & Blessing of the Flags.  This year the service will be at the Anglican Catholic Church of St. Andrew & St. Margaret of Scotland, 402 E. Monroe Avenue, Alexandria, VA,m 22301. The rector, Rev. LTC John Lewis Roddy USAR (Ret) is a member of the SCV and strongly encourages us to display our Confederate flags, uniforms, and regalia. Of course we will have our usual Southron BBQ feed after the service in the undercroft. The cost of the BBQ will be $25.00. However, one does not need to attend the supper. If you plan to attend, please contact Richard Abell directly:  richard_bender_abell@yahoo.com

 

Saturday, May 25^th: 11:00 a.m. – Confederate Memorial Day Service, Greenlawn Memorial Park, 1700 Parrish Ave., Newport News, VA, Sponsored by the Magruder-Ewell Camp #99, SCV

Monday, May 27^th:  3:00 p.m. The Dearing - Beauregard Camp # 1813 will be presenting the 15^th Annual Memorial Day Service at historic Blandford Cemetery on Memorial Hill in Petersburg, VA. Special guest speaker is award winning writer and historian Michael C. Hardy. Music will be provided by noted Southern singer, songwriter and actor Stan Clardy. The service is dedicated to Sgt. Daniel A. McIntosh, CO I, 26^th NC Regiment and Pvt William A. Vickers, CO H, 49^th NC Regiment.

Sunday, June 2nd:  11:00 a.m. – Memorial Service in honor  of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the Confederate Soldiers & Sailors buried in Arlington National Cemetery.  The Confederate Memorial, Jackson Circle, Arlington National Cemetery*.  Sponsored by the District of Columbia Div. of UDC.

Saturday, June 8th:  Annual birthday ceremony for Jefferson F. Davis, at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.  Keynote speaker will be Mr. Bert Hayes-Davis, great great grandson of Jeff Davis.

Monday, June 24th:  6:30 p.m. - Susan and Barry will be traveling to Va Beach to speak to the Princess Anne Camp #484 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Gus and George's Spaghetti and Steakhouse, 4312 Virginia Beach, VA

Saturday, June 29th:  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 22nd Annual Point Lookout Pilgrimage, Confederate Memorial Park, Point Lookout, MD.

Saturday, August 17^th:  Susan will travel to Tampa, FL to speak to the August meeting of the Gen. Jubal A. Early SCV Camp #556.

Va Flaggers Update 5-14-2013: Retraction/Jeff Davis Monument Incident

“Vulneratus Non Victus”

On Thursday, May 9th, I was on my way back from the Stonewall Jackson Shrine at Guinea Station when I received a message from Va Flagger and friend, TriPp Lewis.  He stated that Rob Walker, the VCU student who had been following the Va Flaggers for the past 6 months and filming our efforts for a documentary, had just called him to report that he had thwarted an attempted vandalism at the Jefferson Davis Statue on Monument Ave., on his way home from his final exam at VCU.

Shortly thereafter, I was phoned into a three way call, and Rob repeated the description of his story.  As you can imagine, we were taken in by his dramatic and breathless account of the events.   He even sent us these photos of the taser/club that was used at the scene. 



At the end of the phone call, I asked Rob for permission to post the account, and he gave me permission to do so.

My intention in sharing the post was twofold:  1) I wanted Rob to get recognition for his efforts…and 2) I hoped it would serve as a deterrent for others who might attempt the same.  As you might know, our monuments have been the subject of several attacks over the past months.

Our first indications that there may be a problem came in the form of an email from Navy Personnel who had seen the report and questioned Mr. Walker’s claim of Military Service on the USS Cole.  At this point, we had no reason to doubt Mr. Walker, and simply asked him to provide the necessary proof to the gentlemen who had made the request.  When Mr. Walker was not forthcoming with documents that could prove his service, we felt that while we considered it a private matter, it did create some doubt in our minds as to whether he was being truthful.

At this point, we decided we needed to further investigate the claims he had made regarding the incident at the monument, but it was Saturday…I was out of town for my son’s college graduation from Liberty University, and our Flaggers were all very busy, attending no less than three Confederate events in the Richmond area that day. 

Sunday was Mother’s Day, so Sunday evening was the first chance we had to meet and we began researching his claims.  We could find no mention of the event on the Richmond Police Department’s incident report and contacted Mr. Walker to question this.  He insisted that he WAS telling the truth and promised to produce the police report on the next day, Monday, May 13th. 

At noon Monday, we contacted Mr. Walker again, and he told us that they would not give him the report over the phone and that he would not be able to pick it up in person as he was out of town for the summer.

Assuming by now that we had been royally duped, we decided to make absolutely sure of the facts before we made any further statements.  At 8:45 a.m. this morning, Tuesday, May 14th, I went to Richmond Police Headquarters at 200 N. Grace Street and inquired as to whether there were any incidents reported at the monument location, during the time frame Mr. Walker had told us it happened.  RPD officials searched and found no record of any report filed. 

As I put pen to hand, we still have no idea why Mr. Walker went to such lengths to create such an elaborate story, or what his intentions were.  He will still not admit that the account was false and we are left with the task of cleaning up the mess he has created with his fabrication and (apparent) outright lies.
 
I cannot properly express my sincere apologies for having released this story without first getting police corroboration.  I honestly can say that I never imagined anyone would go to all the trouble of fabricating such a tale, and am sad to have learned another hard lesson in having to question everyone’s motives, and trusting no one.

We are officially retracting our statements in the release of May 10th, and respectfully request that if you forwarded that email, that you do the same with this one so that we might reach everyone who received the false report.

I hope and pray that you will not consider this misplaced trust a reflection on any of the men and women who make up the Va Flaggers.  Although the Anti-Confederate Bloggers (affectionately referred to as “Floggers”) are attempting to suggest otherwise, Mr. Walker was not a Va Flagger.  He had chosen us as the subject of his documentary work and we had allowed him the freedom to travel with us and film our activities.  Up until the evening of May 10th, we never had any reason to believe that he was anything other than honest with us, and are still shocked at this turn of events.

As of today, we are severing all ties with Mr. Walker, as we have no desire to be even associated with anyone who does not know the value of honesty and truth, something that we work hard every day to promote, in our defense of the Confederate Soldier.

This revelation, and the personal attacks which have ensued, were a punch in the gut to me, and it is obvious that our enemies intend to attempt to use the incident to continue their quest to silence us and squelch the Flagging movement...  a movement that, despite their best efforts, has taken a foothold among Southerners who are fed up with the constant attacks on our heritage,  and is growing in numbers and support every day.  Please know, that while we take away a valuable lesson in this, it will in no way deter us from continuing the work that we have begun… protecting the honor of the Confederate Soldier and the flags under which he fought and died…and defending the heritage.

Finally, I can't end this narrative without thanking the Anti-Confederate “Floggers” referred to earlier. Although their motive in covering this incident on their blogs was obviously to cast negative attention on the Virginia Flaggers, which is their habit and history, their posting about it has nevertheless helped to bring awareness of the incident to a wider audience, which will now also be aware of this clarification.



Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers

Va Flaggers: Citizens Arrest of Vandals in RVA by Susan Hathaway

VA FLAGGER DOCUMENTARY PRODUCER MAKES CITIZENS ARREST OF VANDALS ATTEMPTING TO DEFACE THE JEFFERSON DAVIS MONUMENT ON MONUMENT AVE. IN RICHMOND.



On Thursday evening, May 9th, VCU Film student Rob Walker left class after turning in his short film, “Va Flaggers at Oakwood” for his final exam.  

At approximately 9:00 p.m, he drove past the Jefferson Davis Monument on Monument Avenue and observed two young white males at the monument.   Suspicious, he circled the monument to try and find out what they were up to.  On first glance, it appeared they were doing something to the iron fencing. 

When Rob pulled up in front of them, he saw that they had a screwdriver, and were attempting to scrape or carve something into the stone of the monument.  He immediately called 911 and dropped the phone in the car seat so that emergency personnel would be alerted and be able to record the confrontation.
From the car, Rob yelled at the men to stop what they were doing and drop the screwdriver.  They refused, and began swearing and shouting at him. 

I should mention that Rob is a US Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  He was injured in, but survived the attack on the USS Cole. 

Rob also used to drive a Taxi, and carries with him at all times, from his days as a driver, a cattle prod/club, with a taser on one end.

Armed with the club, he approached the men and again, told them to drop the screwdriver.  The man with the screwdriver refused, and waved it at him in a threatening manner.  When the man came closer, Rob punched the club into his chest and tasered him, at which time the man was rendered helpless and Rob was able to subdue him.  At this point, the other vandal ran off, skeered. 

As the subdued vandal came to, Rob (who, by the way, is 6’ plus a bunch)  was able to keep him on the ground by resting his knee on his back, and applying his body weight with his knee.  Meanwhile, the vandal who ran away had returned, and taken position across the street.  After a few minutes, the punk must have decided the police weren’t coming, most likely because they had not seen Rob call them.   He then picked up a stick and came back over to the monument, apparently to attempt to free his partner in crime. BIG mistake.

When the man swung the stick at Rob, Rob blocked it with the club, broke the stick in two, and tagged the vandal with the taser.  Down went the second vandal... lying helpless on the ground beside his friend. 

Until the police arrived, Rob held the screwdriver wielding vandal down,  and, as necessary, reached over to give the other punk a gentle tag of voltage each time he recovered enough and attempted to escape. 

When the police arrived, they handcuffed the vandals and proceeded to give Rob a lecture about how risky it is to make a citizen’s arrest, especially over an offense so “trivial” as misdemeanor vandalism.  Rob told them that he does not consider vandalism of a Confederate monument “trivial”.   He said that if he attempted to spray paint graffiti on the White House, snipers would take him out with one bullet to the head, so what he did was quite gentle in comparison.

On Veterans’ Day, 2012, Rob happened upon the Va Flaggers as we were out bringing awareness to the vandalism to the RE Lee Monument the night before.  He stopped to interview us, was intrigued by what we were all about, and has been following us ever since, documenting our efforts, and along the way, gaining a whole new respect for the Confederate Veterans we honor.



https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151315522159274.526020.698334273&type=3

We do not believe there are ANY coincidences or happenstance in what has transpired since we began our work 20 months ago.  There is no denying God’s hand in this… in bringing Rob to Monument Ave. last November, and then, miraculously again last night at the exact moment and time to prevent what could have been irreparable damage to one of our most treasured monuments AND facilitating the first arrest (that we are aware of) of these punk vandals that have no regard for the rule of law:  neither God’s nor man’s.

We encourage each of you to send a note of thanks to Rob Walker, for his bravery and courage in protecting the Jefferson Davis Monument, a NATIONAL treasure, and his help in apprehending the worthless individuals who sought to desecrate it.
 
Email:  Rob P. Walker, Jr.:  walkerrp@vcu.edu



Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers

Va Flaggers Update 5-9-2013 by Susan Hathaway

The Sesquicentennial of the Battle of Chancellorsville brought huge crowds (and the “Custermobile”!) to Spotsylvania, VA.  The Va Flaggers had representation on Saturday and Sunday…forwarding the colors, educating attendees, and having a REALLY good time!  

On Saturday, May 4^th, Va  Flagger  John Grigsby  attended with his wife, daughters, and parents.  He filed the following report: 

“First let me say that this event was apparently planned by a Yankee transplant.  There were more Yankee re-enactors, Yankee music, Yankee camps, and Yankee propaganda on the “official” agenda.

We flagged the “Custermobile” and handed out stick Confederate Battle Flags.  I asked the Custermobile attendants if Custer was really on the outside of the trailer.  They denied it.  I told them that I thought he was and offered to find it.  Found it.  Pointed it out to them and then one of the attendants pointed out the deserted Richmond picture (see photo) and blamed it on the CSA as an atrocity.  I suggested that he might not want to debate me about atrocities.  I asked him about Sherman’s March to the Sea and the plunder of Stafford County and the Shenandoah.  He asked me if I was born in Virginia.  I said no, South Carolina but that I was a Commonwealth taxpayer and I did not appreciate this portrayal of my history---it is historically inaccurate and politically correct.  He engaged my wife and told her that if I did not leave he was going to have me moved by the Sheriff.  I invited him to do so if he thought I was disturbing anyone other than the fact that he came over and attacked me.

I took the above picture right after this.  During the taking, he threatened to be in the photo.  I invited him to join me.  His bosses came over and corralled him back to the tent.  That was the end there.”

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On Sunday, I would attend solo...

I arrived at approx.. 11:30 a.m. and rigged my 2^nd National.  I thought it appropriate, since it was just a few days after the Sesquicentennial of its official adoption, and since it was considered Jackson’s flag.  Turned out to be a great choice!  I first toured the vendor area and Sutlers’ tents.  Along the way, I was asked to pose for some photos and received many inquiries about the flag.  My favorite question was “Which state flag is that you are carrying?”.  ;) These kinds of questions gave me a great opportunity to explain the history of our flags, and the honor of the men who fought and died under them.

As I made my way to the afternoon re-enactment (the battle of Salem Church) I ran into friends in the 10^th VA and got this nice photo of their flag.

Along the way, I was greeted by many cheers for the flag and greetings from old and new friends.  A group of Yankee re-enactors gave me a bit of a hard time, but when I gave it back to them, they laughed and asked me to pose with them for a photo. 

At the re-enactment, I was joined in the stands by several friends from the Mechanized Cavalry.  We had a BLAST, cheering on our boys and enjoying the battle sights and sounds. At one point, we sang a chorus of the Bonnie Blue Flag as a unit marched by, and the crowd cheered when we were done.  A young black kid was sitting right in front of me and he turned around when we finished, gave me a thumbs up, and said “nice song!”.  I waved the flag and we cheered as our boys filed by.  I love the photo below of one young Confederate, giving the boys a little help from the stands.  ;)

I have the highest respect for the men and women who spend so much time and money preparing for and participating in these re-enactments and living history encampments. It was a great honor to be a spectator at this event and I am personally very thankful for all of the preparation and hard work that made it possible. 

After the re-enactment, I visited the Confederate Cemetery on the recommendation of Tracy Wright and I was not disappointed.  It is one of the most beautiful and well- kept Confederate cemeteries I have ever visited, and as you approach the center and monument, a beautiful Confederate Battle Flag can be seen flying in honor and memory of the dead who rest there.  It is truly a glorious sight.  I learned from Greg Randall that his SCV camp is responsible for getting that flag put up, and also for the upkeep and maintenance of the cemetery.  VERY well done, gentlemen!

After visiting the cemetery, I made my way back over to the Courthouse (thanks , Jimmy Cochrane of Knibb’s  Battery for the lift!) and spent some time flagging the “Custermobile”.  For those of you who are unaware, what we call the Custermobile is the Virginia Sesquicentennial Commission’s “Civil War Historymobile”, which, I  am sorry to say, contains hardly anything Confederate, at all.  

I talked with some of the visitors and was able to share with them some information about our Confederate history in Virginia, and about our flags.  I shared literature and posed for photos.  My time was limited, as the event closed down shortly thereafter, but I was able to spend some time engaging folks as they left.

Overall, it was a BEAUTIFUL day and a great opportunity to forward the colors.  Interaction was 100% positive and there were many opportunities to share truth and tell of the honor and glory of our Confederate ancestors. 

Event coverage and great photos here: 
http://fredericksburg.com/CivilWar/cw150/chancellorsville?______array

Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers


UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, May 9th:  7:30 p.m. Last Night: A Candlelight Tour at Jackson Shrine. Join park historians for an hour-long program marking the 150th anniversary of Jackson's last night. At Jackson Shrine, 12019 Stonewall Jackson Road, 22580.

Friday, May 10^th:  7:00 p.m.  SPOTLIGHT: This Friday 5/10/13, join camp members as we remember the 149th Anniversary of the Battle of Chester Station @ 7pm at the monument (next to the YMCA on West Hundred Rd.) as we remember the dead of the Bermuda Hundred Campaign. This battle is our camp namesake so please join us as we expect a 30 minute service in remembrance of this occasion. SCV - Chester Station Camp #1503 

Saturday, May 11th:  11:00 a.m. - Annual J.E.B. Stuart Memorial Service at the Yellow Tavern Monument in Glen Allen, VA, sponsored by the Richmond-Stonewall Jackson Chapter #1705, UDC.

Saturday, May 11th: 11:00 a.m. - General J.E.B. Stuart Life Celebration.  The Stuart-Mosby Historical Society will gather at Hollywood Cemetery (directions below) at 11:00 a.m. for a service at the grave of General James Ewell Brown Stuart commemorating the General’s life.

Saturday, May 11th:  4:00 p.m. - Confederate Medal of Honor Memorial Service, Blanford Church on the grounds of Blanford Cemetery in Petersburg.

Monday, May 27^th:  3:00 p.m. The Dearing - Beauregard Camp # 1813 will be presenting the 15^th Annual Memorial Day Service at historic Blandford Cemetery on Memorial Hill in Petersburg, VA. Special guest speaker is award winning writer and historian Michael C. Hardy. Music will be provided by noted Southern singer, songwriter and actor Stan Clardy. The service is dedicated to Sgt. Daniel A. McIntosh, CO I, 26^th NC Regiment and Pvt William A. Vickers, CO H, 49^th NC Regiment.

Saturday, June 8th:  Annual birthday ceremony for Jefferson F. Davis, at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.  Keynote speaker will be Mr. Bert Hayes-Davis, great great grandson of Jeff Davis.

Monday, June 24th:  6:30 p.m. - Susan and Barry will be traveling to Va Beach to speak to the Princess Anne Camp #484 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Gus and George's Spaghetti and Steakhouse, 4312 Virginia Beach, VA

Saturday, June 29th:  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 22nd Annual Point Lookout Pilgrimage, Confederate Memorial Park, Point Lookout, MD.

Saturday, August 17^th:  Susan will travel to Tampa, FL to speak to the August meeting of the Gen. Jubal A. Early SCV Camp #556.

 

Virginia Flaggers VMFA Update 5/2/2013 by Grayson Jennings

The Virginia Flaggers wrapped up our 82nd week of Flagging the VMFA, this week.  We have had a presence on the Boulevard for a total of 178 Flaggings, involving hundreds of Flaggers, logging over 720 hours on the ground... forwarding the colors... changing hearts and minds... and protesting the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and their continual assault against Confederate Veterans and our heritage.

Thursday, April 25th, saw 8 Flaggers on the Boulevard.  Sunny and 66, it was a beautiful spring day!  Foot traffic around the museum has been slow.  It appears that the new exhibit has not been drawing many visitors.  Still, we had the opportunity to talk with folks, share our literature, and information about our history and heritage.

If only we had $1 for every request for a photo...  ;)



More photos here:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241239946001298.1073741853.186485551476738&type=1


Saturday, April 27th was a bit busier than usual, as the Lee-Jackson Camp had a guest speaker at the Confederate War Memorial Chapel.  About 30 people attended the event, and we had the opportunity to speak to most of them as they entered or left and share information with them...




11 Flaggers were on the ground...and we want to give a special shoutout to Va Flaggers Sid and Sue Lester, who celebrated their 10th Wedding Anniversary by flagging with us!  God bless you two and best wishes for many, many more!



More photos here:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.241702039288422.1073741855.186485551476738&type=1

Thursday, May 2nd was another gorgeous afternoon, with sunny skies and 8 Flaggers in attendance.  Foot traffic was light, but honks of support and shouts of approval were heard throughout the evening, as we kicked off May in Richmond with a decidedly Confederate display. 



More photos here:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.242720249186601.1073741857.186485551476738&type=1


Our next Flagging will be THIS Saturday, May 4th, Noon - 4:00 p.m.

That morning, the Virginia Division, SCV is sponsoring a ceremony commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Lying in State of the body of General Thomas J. "Stonewall Jackson", at 10:30 a.m. in the Old House Chamber at the State Capitol.  The Virginia Flaggers will be attending and participating in the service.


We encourage all to attend, and then invite you to the Boulevard afterwards to join the Virginia Flaggers on the front lines of Heritage Defense.  All you need is a Confederate Flag... and a Confederate heart.  We will have seasoned Flaggers there to show you the ropes and answer any questions you may have. 

RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!

See you on the Boulevard!



Grayson Jennings
Va Flaggers

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

Saturday, May 4^th:  10:30 a.m. - Commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of Lt. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Lying in State at the Old House Chamber, State Capitol, Richmond, VA.

Saturday, May 4th:  Flagging the VMFA, Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 11th:  11:00 a.m. - Annual J.E.B. Stuart Memorial Service at the Yellow Tavern Monument in Glen Allen, VA, sponsored by the Richmond-Stonewall Jackson Chapter #1705, UDC.

Saturday, May 11th: 11:00 a.m. - General J.E.B. Stuart Life Celebration.  The Stuart-Mosby Historical Society will gather at Hollywood Cemetery (directions below) at 11:00 a.m. for a service at the grave of General James Ewell Brown Stuart commemorating the General’s life. 

Saturday, May 11th:  Noon - 4:00 P.M. - Flagging the VMFA

Saturday, May 11th:  4:00 p.m. - Confederate Medal of Honor Memorial Service, Blanford Church on the grounds of Blanford Cemetery in Petersburg.

Saturday, June 8^th:  Annual birthday ceremony for Jefferson F. Davis, at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.  Keynote speaker will be Mr. Bert Hayes-Davis, great great grandson of Jeff Davis. 

Monday, June 24th:  6:30 p.m. - Susan and Barry will be traveling to Va Beach to speak to the Princess Anne Camp #484 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Gus and George's Spaghetti and Steakhouse, 4312 Virginia Beach, VA

Saturday, June 29^th:  10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 22nd Annual Point Lookout Pilgrimage, Confederate Memorial Park, Point Lookout, MD.

 

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Mass Flagging Aerial Flagging

VA Flaggers gathered today to continue their efforts to have the flags returned to the Confederate Memorial Chapel. The group was even joined in their efforts by a volunteer flagger from Alabama.

More FB photos HERE

By: Judy Smith Photography

TriPp Lewis Contest Moving Into A New And Enlarged Arena: Contributed by Grayson Jennings

TriPp Lewis Legal Defense Update:





Friends,

We are thrilled to report that based on an agreement reached this week with the District Attorney’s office, the criminal charge against TriPp Lewis will be dismissed when he returns to court on August 16th.

There is no admission of guilt and no new restrictions placed on TriPp going forward, other than an order that prevents him from going within 300 ft. of the residences of certain board members and officers of the VMFA.

There is a token amount of community service required. TriPp had hoped to fulfill this requirement by volunteering at the Confederate Memorial Chapel, but his offer was refused by the Lee-Jackson Camp. Instead, he will spend his time helping with Confederate grave locating and marker restoration.

This development is especially favorable, as his attorneys were hoping to clear the criminal case as quickly as possible so that they can concentrate on preparation for the upcoming civil suits, which will address the issues of civil rights violations, both in the case of TriPp being denied the right to honor his ancestors/carry a flag on the property, as well as violations against TriPp’s young daughter during the “arrest”.

In the meantime, TriPp wishes to express his deep gratitude and sincere appreciation for all of the encouraging notes, letters, messages and good wishes, and especially for the incredible outpouring of financial support from all over the Confederation. The fees for this dismissal have been paid, and any all donations over that amount or received moving forward, will be used to fund the civil lawsuits that will bring justice to those who have dishonored the Confederate Veterans who lived and died on the grounds of Confederate Memorial Park. He wants to assure ANYONE who might think that this agreement was a compromise in any way… that we have only yet begun to fight to RETURN the flags and RESTORE the honor!

"The contest is not over, the strife is not ended. It has only entered upon a new and enlarged arena." --- Jefferson Davis

God WILL vindicate!



Grayson Jennings
Va Flaggers

Tripp Lewis Legal Defense Fund
P.O.Box 7938
Richmond,Virginia 23223
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Col James H. Beard, Camp #586, Logansport, LA

B. Turner, Hollywood, FL

Lt. Gen. Richard Taylor Camp SCV, Shreveport, LA

Tallassee Armory Guards, Camp#1921, Tallassee, AL

 

$75 Donor

W. Law, Powhatan, VA

 

$50 and Under

A Hartwell, Chesapeake Beach, MD

D. Ware, Yorktown, VA

Kevin Shiflet, Ellettsville, IN

E. Williams, Leroy, AL

N. Fowler, Southport, FL

E. Ellis, Richmond, VA

. Brown, Edisto Island, SC

R. Moss, Richmond, VA

T. Morris, Crewe, VA

D. Duncan, Murray, KY

W. Jervey, Powhatan, VA

R. S. Foster, Saxe, VA

J. Perkins, Mechanicsville, VA

D. Blankenshp, Bucyrus, OH

P. Miller, Salisbury, NC

W. Brown, Sandston, VA

J. Guill, Nashville, TN

E. Kennedy, New Market, AL

C. Bowling, Dunlap, TN

C. McMichael, Shreveport, LA

E. Inman, Martinsville, VA

P. Williams, Spanish Fort, AL

R. Harris, Summerdale, AL

F. Wilhite, Calhoun, KY

B. Huffman, Muncie, IN

R. Major, Richmond VA

P. Houser, Chesterfield, VA

W. Ford, Hawkinsville, GA

A. Lubkans, Herndon, VA

K. Wilde, Trimble, MO

R. Farmer, Inland Empire Camp #1742, SCV Mech Cav 2st BN, Co C, 3rd Pit #1674, Victorville, CA

M. Wilson, Mechanicsville, VA

S. Cockrell, Kansas City, MO

R. Ammons, Columbia, SC

JC Cranfill, Lakeland, FL

B. Gilmmore, Wilmauma, FL

Anonymous, Benton, KY

H. Russ, Jacksonville, FL

J. Martin, 1st Lt. Cmdr Camp #1860, Blue Ridge Rifles, Dahlonega, GA

Anonymous, Kerrville, TX

B Wilkins, Bellhaven, NC

EJ Ward, Ft. Smith, AR

A Lewis, St. Louis, MO

D. Oliver, Richmond, VA

I. Judy, Arthur, WV

V. Busby, Summerville, SC

Anonymous, Metairie, LA

C. Carlson, Allendale, SC

R. Hale, St. Louis, MO

T. Hobbs, Titus, AL

H. Fleming, Springville, UT

Tennessee Flaggers, Elizabethton, TN

J. Ogburne, Athens, TX

A Myers, Damascus, MD

M. Gordon, Benton, KY

Fitzhugh Lee Camp #1805, SCV, Fredericksburg, VA

K. OConnell, Kirkwood, MO

A. Myers, Damascus, MD

C. Demastus, Olive Branch, MS

K. Snead,   Scottsburg, VA

L. Rinkel, Horn Lake, MS

L. Fondaw, Padukah, KY

A. Slocumb, Dothan, AL

B. Herring, Shreveport, LA

B. Clarke, Pershatin, WA

M. Conerly, Kerrville, TX

W. Dennison, Bristol, VA

P. Ramskindt, FRANCE

M. McGinnis, Brooks, GA

Remove Not The Ancient Landmarks by Susan Hathaway

"Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy forefathers have set."  --- Proverbs 22:28

If we, those with the blood of our Confederate ancestors coursing through our veins, do not rise up to defend their honor...who will?

How many more monuments must come down?

How many more flags must be removed?

Our time is now!



Susan Hathaway
   Va Flaggers

MOC at Appomattox Chastised---Contributed by Tripp Lewis

We have received copies of quite a few letters like the one below, and reports of many, many more that were written.  Still, Mr. Rawls continue to boast that the Museum of the Confederacy is thriving and membership is growing.

Have you written your letter?  Send us a copy so we can share with others.  If not, what are you waiting for?  Isn't 365 days without a Confederate Flag flying on the grounds of the Museum of the Confederacy at Appomattox long enough?

From: Beal, Dennis W.
Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 12:58 AM
To: 'wrawls@moc.org'
Subject: Membership in the MOC

 

Mr Rawls:

 

I am responding to your reply to my letter, and want to thank you for responding. Please excuse the e-mail response.

 

A few weeks ago I wrote you a letter expressing my complete and total disdain for your decision a year ago to not display the battleflag on the museum grounds. I cancelled my membership to the MOC, after many years, as a result of your decision.

 

In your letter to me, you lamented on your long and storied ancestral past with regards to the confederacy and you cited your life membership in the SCV as some sort of legitimization of your convictions and the policy that has resulted in you dishonoring our ancestors by condoning and leading the effort to disregard their battlefield symbol that distinguished them from the enemy. I  quite frankly found your response and justification nothing more than hyperbolas tripe.

 

I will support the new SCV sponsored Confederate Museum with my annual $1000 per year donation, but I will not support in any way an organization that so blatantly and callously dismisses the memory and sacrifices of our southern veterans. Mr. Rawls, your decision was and is wrong and it has cost the MOC dearly.

 

Your completely inappropriate and unwarranted policy to exclude this most storied symbol will also result in me, as the Chief of Staff of the 3000 men in the Texas Division SCV, using all of my lobbying power at my disposal to persuade my fellow compatriots not only in Texas but throughout the confederation to cancel their memberships and not support the MOC.      

 

It is regrettable that I had to make this decision especially in light of it being entirely avoidable but for a poorly thought out and careless decision by you and the MOC board of directors.

 

Regards,

 

 

Dennis W. Beal, Col. USMC (ret)

Are YOU mad enough yet?

Boycott the Museum of the Confederacy. Cancel your membership....and tell them WHY!



   -TriPp Lewis
   Va Flaggers

"Onward we march! "


UPCOMING EVENTS:

Saturday, April 13th:  Flagging the VMFA 12-4 

Wednesday, April 17^th:  Wakefield Ruritan Club, 65^th Annual Shad Planking, 2:00 – 6:30 p.m., Wakefield Sportsman’s Club, 12205 Brittles Mill Rd, Wakefield, VA 23888, Tickets $25 each.  More info here… http://www.shadplanking.com/

Thursday, April 18th:  Flagging the VMFA, 3 - Dusk. 

Saturday, April 27th:   Susan will be traveling to Tampa, FL to represent the Va Flaggers and speak at the ceremony to raise the "World's Largest 3rd National Flag" by Gen. Jubal A. Early, Camp #556, SCV.   http://www.tampascv.org/3rd%20national.htm

 

Tuesday, April 30th:  7:00 p.m. at the Bedford County/City Museum on Main Street in Bedford, VA (across Court Street from the Bedford Court House)  Barry and Susan will travel to Bedford, Virginia to speak to the BEDFORD RIFLE GRAYS #1475, Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Saturday, May 4^th:  10:30 a.m. - Commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of Lt. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Lying in State at the Old House Chamber, State Capitol, Richmond, VA.  (Sponsored by Va Div, SCV)

Saturday, May 11th:  11:00 a.m. - Annual J.E.B. Stuart Memorial Service at the Yellow Tavern Monument in Glen Allen, VA, (sponsored by the Richmond-Stonewall Jackson Chapter #1705, UDC)

Saturday, May 11th:  4:00 p.m. - Confederate Medal of Honor Memorial Service, Blanford Church on the grounds of Blanford Cemetery in Petersburg. (Sponsored by Robert E. Lee Camp #1589, SCV)

Saturday, June 8^th:  Annual birthday ceremony for Jefferson F. Davis, at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.  (Sponsored by the Jefferson Davis Memorial Committee)

Saturday, June 29^th:  22^nd 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Annual Point Lookout Pilgrimage, Confederate Memorial Park, Point Lookout, MD.

Hanover Courthouse, VA

Va Flaggers on the ground at Hanover Courthouse, Va to protest the Hanover Board of Supervisors. Not ONE Supervisor had the backbone to do the right thing and sign a Confederate History and Heritage Month Proclamation! Shame on Hanover County, whose soil runs red with the blood of those who died on so many battlefields there.

Hanover Courthouse

Grieve not

Grieve not for that Southern soldier who rests in so many cemeteries; some in unmarked graves, some with grand monuments. The time for grief has passed. Carry his story to the ends of the earth. Tell the truth about his suffering and courage to those who have defamed him. Carry the truth to all who will listen. Hold the truth near to your Southern heart and never forget to honor him, for the truth will stand when all crumbles. Truth crushed to the earth, like a seed, will rise again. ~~~ Bill Hicks Tennessee Confederate Flagger~~~

By way of:
Sister, Eileen Parker Zoellner
Tennessee Confederate Flagger

Grieve not

Out Law the Confederate Flag!!!???

Good Morning!

The ongoing battle to suppress the South, outlaw the Confederate flag, and deny as well as distort history, is a crime against the honor and history of Southern people. It is a genocide being performed to satisfy the concept of a multinational people. And of all things it is being led by Southerners against their own people! If we do nothing evil will triumph. We must all do more. Martin Luther King proclaimed, "Civil disobedience to unjust laws is the commandment of God." He certainly was successful. We need a revival of Southern ideals, customs, beliefs, and truths.

During this month honoring the Confederacy, be worthy of your ancestors, don't be a goody goody "American" humbly begging to be allowed to keep a shred of your heritage. You are a member of a great people who are under attack and have been betrayed by their leaders. It is needed to defend the Southern people here and now and not just the noble Confederate soldier.

Thanks to:
Tennessee Confederate Flagger
https://www.facebook.com/groups/380286828685617/
Sister, Eileen Parker Zoellner

Deo Vindice!


Outlaw the Confederate Flag!!!???

Virginia Flaggers Update: Sesquicentennial of the Confederate Munitions Explosion in RVA by Susan Hathaway

March, 1863... Confederate Munitions Explosion: Remembering the Young Girls of Richmond.

"Though their hands were small and not hardened in battle, their service to the Confederacy looms large."

In memory of those who lost their lives in the explosion of C.S. Laboratories on Brown's Island - Richmond, Virginia, March 13, 1863. Some were as young as 11, assembling or disassembling percussion caps, friction primers, signal lights, rockets, all things explosive for the southern cause. Dozens of girls – many of them young Irish immigrants – were injured during the chain-reaction explosion at the Confederate State Laboratory munitions factory on Brown’s Island. As many as 50 died.

On March 13, 2013, a new marker was dedicated at the site of the tragedy. Va Flagger Grayson Jennings forwarded the colors and provided a Confederate presence there, and provided Confederate and Irish flags for the marker’s dedication.





That evening, we placed a flag at the monument in Oakwood Cemetery.





On Sunday, March 17th, the Va Flaggers attended a service in Shockoe Cemetery, where 14 of the girls are buried. A new marker was unveiled. Tripp and Jack Lewis were recognized as an honor guard and I carried the Hardee flag of General Patrick Cleburne in honor of his birthday. The ceremony was sponsored and attended by Richmond’s Irish community, and many were interested to learn of the flag, General Cleburne, and its connection to their Irish Heritage. Of course, we were happy to share information and educate attendees about our flags and our brave Irish Confederates.  :)




150 years later, the memory of these girls lives on, in the hearts of those who honor and recognize their sacrifice. God bless the girls of the Confederate States Munitions Laboratories.

More photos here:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151563053094274.1073741827.698334273&type=3

After attending the ceremony, Tracy Wright and Willie Earl Wells were led to take up the task of getting individual tombstones for each of these girls, who now rest in unmarked graves. The Mechanized Cavalry/VA, 2nd Battlion, Co. A, 4th Platoon and the Sally Tompkins Chapter 2, OCR are raising funds to complete this undertaking and are asking for your support to make it happen.

Please send contributions to:
OCR Sally Tompkins Chapter 2 "Tombstone Fund"
c/o Teresa Piner Wells
19844 Templeton Road
Carson VA 23830

LEST WE FORGET!



Susan Hathaway
Va Flaggers
Upcoming Events:Wednesday, April 17^th:  Wakefield Ruritan Club, 65^th Annual Shad Planking, 2:00 – 6:30 p.m., Wakefield Sportsman’s Club, 12205 Brittles Mill Rd, Wakefield, VA 23888, Tickets $25 each.  More info here… http://www.shadplanking.com/

Saturday, April 27th:   Susan will be traveling to Tampa, FL to represent the Va Flaggers and speak at the ceremony to raise the "World's Largest 3rd National Flag" by Gen. Jubal A. Early, Camp #556, SCV.   http://www.tampascv.org/3rd%20national.htm

 

Tuesday, April 30th:  7:00 p.m. at the Bedford County/City Museum on Main Street in Bedford, VA (across Court Street from the Bedford Court House)  Barry and Susan will travel to Bedford, Virginia to speak to the BEDFORD RIFLE GRAYS #1475, Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Saturday, May 4^th:  10:30 a.m. - Commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of Lt. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Lying in State at the Old House Chamber, State Capitol, Richmond, VA.  (Sponsored by Va Div, SCV)

Saturday, May 11th:  11:00 a.m. - Annual J.E.B. Stuart Memorial Service at the Yellow Tavern Monument in Glen Allen, VA, (sponsored by the Richmond-Stonewall Jackson Chapter #1705, UDC)

Saturday, May 11th:  4:00 p.m. - Confederate Medal of Honor Memorial Service, Blanford Church on the grounds of Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg. (Sponsored by Robert E. Lee Camp #1589, SCV)

Saturday, June 8^th:  Annual birthday ceremony for Jefferson F. Davis, at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.  (Sponsored by the Jefferson Davis Memorial Committee)

Saturday, June 29^th:   10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Annual Point Lookout Pilgrimage, Confederate Memorial Park, Point Lookout, MD.

Virginia Flaggers Update: Chesterfield County CH&H Month by Susan Hathaway

Saturday, April 6^th was a busy day for the Va Flaggers.  While many of our troops were in Richmond, greeting “Civil War and Emancipation Day” visitors, another group was in Chesterfield County, lending our support to the 13^th Annual Chesterfield County Confederate History & Heritage Month Program.

 

The Va Flaggers were invited by the organizers to attend and forward the color on Route 10 (Iron Bridge Rd.), in order to attract passers-by and encourage them to stop and attend.  Four Flaggers were in attendance and we took our position near the event banner.  Iron Bridge Rd. is a busy thoroughfare, which widens to 6 lanes near the Old Courthouse, where the event was held.  The Va Flaggers were greeted with many honks, waves and thumbs up.

 

The event itself was very well organized and well attended.  After a memorial service, attendees browsed through displays by local SCV camps , UDC, Chapters, and re-enactment groups.  The Chesterfield Historical Society sponsored the event, and should be specially thanked for their efforts to honor Chesterfield County’s Confederate Heritage.  http://www.chesterfieldhistory.com/

 

The 2011 Chesterfield County Confederate History and Heritage Month Proclamation, which was decreed in perpetuity by county officials, was proudly displayed!

 

All in all a GREAT day in Chesterfield County and a great opportunity to educate the public about our Confederate ancestors and the flags they carried! 

Susan Hathaway

Va Flaggers

 

Upcoming Events:

Sunday April 7th:  2:00 p.m. - Confederate Memorial Service, Riverview Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, (Sponsored by the Richmond-Stonewall Jackson Chapter #1705, UDC)

Wednesday, April 10^th:  3:00 p.m. – Dusk, Flagging the VMFA

Saturday, April 13th  Noon - 4:00 p.m., Flagging the VMFA

Wednesday, April 17^th:  Wakefield Ruritan Club, 65^th Annual Shad Planking, 2:00 – 6:30 p.m., Wakefield Sportsman’s Club, 12205 Brittles Mill Rd, Wakefield, VA 23888, Tickets $25 each.  More info here… http://www.shadplanking.com/

Saturday, April 27th:   Susan will be traveling to Tampa, FL to represent the Va Flaggers and speak at the ceremony to raise the "World's Largest 3rd National Flag" by Gen. Jubal A. Early, Camp #556, SCV.   http://www.tampascv.org/3rd%20national.htm

 

Tuesday, April 30th:  7:00 p.m. at the Bedford County/City Museum on Main Street in Bedford, VA (across Court Street from the Bedford Court House)  Barry and Susan will travel to Bedford, Virginia to speak to the BEDFORD RIFLE GRAYS #1475, Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans.

Saturday, May 4^th:  10:30 a.m. - Commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of Lt. Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson Lying in State at the Old House Chamber, State Capitol, Richmond, VA.  (Sponsored by Va Div, SCV)

Saturday, May 11th:  11:00 a.m. - Annual J.E.B. Stuart Memorial Service at the Yellow Tavern Monument in Glen Allen, VA, (sponsored by the Richmond-Stonewall Jackson Chapter #1705, UDC)

Saturday, May 11th:  4:00 p.m. - Confederate Medal of Honor Memorial Service, Blanford Church on the grounds of Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg. (Sponsored by Robert E. Lee Camp #1589, SCV)

Saturday, June 8^th:  Annual birthday ceremony for Jefferson F. Davis, at Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia.  (Sponsored by the Jefferson Davis Memorial Committee)

Saturday, June 29^th:   10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  Annual Point Lookout Pilgrimage, Confederate Memorial Park, Point Lookout, MD.