Although carrying our flags in protest is one of the most
visible outward displays of our efforts, we also carry our flags in honor and
memory of the Confederate soldier and in support of Memorials, Living Histories,
Re-Enactments, and many other events. It is part of our desire to bring the
Confederate flag out of hiding and back into the public .By doing so, we also
have many opportunities to help educate the public as we are greeted with
questions and engage in discussions with curious
attendees.
We have had several such
opportunities over the last week. FireEater Commander Darryl Starnes gave a moving tribute to Crprl Tingle, which included an historical account of his service to the CSA, and prayers of dedication. He presented Mr. Tingle with a beautiful CBF in honor and memory of his ancestor. The FireEater artillery crew fired a salute at the conclusion and Corporal William Tingle, Company D, 4th Va Volunteers' new tombstone was consecrated.
The dedication service was well attended and the Edmund Ruffin
FireEaters provided the Color Guard and Artillery Salute. Congratulations to
the Sally L Tompkins Chapter for a job well done and a beautiful service. The
Va Flaggers were honored to have supported the efforts of these hard working
ladies and glad to be in attendance to honor the memory of these young girls of
the Confederacy.


Yesterday, several Va Flaggers forwarded the colors at the
Ft. Clifton 150th Anniversary Heritage Day. They enjoyed the events and
displays, and spoke with participants and visitors. Barry was invited to join
McClanahan's Battery for a few volleys, and had a great time with Hugh Hall and
his men.

The Flaggers reported that the highlight of the event was
attending the evening performance of "Soldiers in Gray" by Stan Clardy.

The Va Flaggers are tired of the soldier's flag being vilified
and not ashamed to carry it in memory and honor of the Confederate soldier,
whether it be to protest it's forced removal, as in the case of the Virginia
Museum of Fine Arts...or a memorial service on the Battle Fields at
Sharpsburg... or any event in which the Confederate Soldier deserves
recognition.
We are encouraged and inspired by the increasing number of people we see doing the same...and by campaigns such as the Georgia Division SCV's "Flags Across Georgia", whereby the Division is sponsoring new Interstate and roadside Battle Flag Memorials, assisting Brigades and Camps with their flag projects, and encouraging ALL of its membership to fly the Soldiers' flag or '56 Georgia on their own property, as memorials to our Confederate dead, a sign of solidarity, and a show of resistance to the continued and increasing attacks against our Heritage.
We are encouraged and inspired by the increasing number of people we see doing the same...and by campaigns such as the Georgia Division SCV's "Flags Across Georgia", whereby the Division is sponsoring new Interstate and roadside Battle Flag Memorials, assisting Brigades and Camps with their flag projects, and encouraging ALL of its membership to fly the Soldiers' flag or '56 Georgia on their own property, as memorials to our Confederate dead, a sign of solidarity, and a show of resistance to the continued and increasing attacks against our Heritage.
Grayson Jennings
Va Flaggers
P.O. Box 547
Sandston VA 23150
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, March
25th:
Susan will be speaking at the March meeting of the Stonewall Camp #380,
SCV. Lillian's Seafood Restaurant, 1312 Geo. Washington Hwy N.,
Chesapeake, Virginia, 6:30 p.m. www.stonewallcamp380.com
Thursday, March 27th:
3:00 P.M. - Dusk, Flagging the VMFA, 200 N.
Boulevard
Saturday, March 29th:
9:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m., Work day at the I-95 Memorial Battle Flag Chester Site!
Join us as we spend the day
clearing and hauling away debris, trimming trees and vegetation, and cleaning up
the flag site. We are asking for all able bodies to join us, and bring any
equipment that may be helpful: Yard tools and tree trimming equipment, garbage
bags, and vehicles to haul away debris. At the close of the day, we will switch
the flag back out to the original custom ANV, now that the worst of the winter
weather has passed and security is improved. https://www.facebook.com/events/1547103728848309/
Saturday, April
12th:
Susan and Karen will be traveling to Stone Mountain, Georgia to attend
the Annual Confederate Day Memorial Service.
Monday, April
14th:
Susan will be the guest speaker at the April meeting of the Lt. James T.
Woodward Camp #1399, Warner Robins, Georgia. Sonny's BBQ, 811 Russell Parkway,
Warner Robins, GA. Supper at 6:00, meeting at 7:00.
Tuesday, April
15th:
Susan will be speaking at the W. F. Jenkins Camp #690, Eatonton,
Georgia. Location: Bledsoe-Greene House, located at
105 West Sumter St., Eatonton, Georgia. Dinner at 6:30, meeting at
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April
16th: 66th
Annual Shad Planking, Wakefield, VA. The Va Flaggers will once
again have a booth at the Shad Planking. 2:00 p.m. – 6:30, Rain or
Shine. More information: www.shadplanking.com
April 19, 2014,
2014:
Susan will be traveling to Quincy, FL to speak at the Confederate
Memorial Day Service at the Soldier's Cemetery, sponsored by the Finley's
Brigade, SCV.
Saturday, April
26th: Susan
will be speaking at the Delaware Confederate Memorial Ceremony, Marvel Carriage
Museum, 510 South Bedford Street, Georgetown, Delaware, Time: 11AM -
2PM
Saturday, May 10th:
Confederate Memorial Day Service at Oakwood Cemetery. Procession through
cemetery at 10:30 a.m., Service at 11:00 a.m. All are invited to join the
procession and/or attend the Memorial Service. Details to follow.
Sunday, May 11th: 3:00
p.m., Yellow Tavern, J.E.B. Stuart Memorial Service, Richmond-Stonewall Jackson
Chapter #1705 UDC.
Thursday, May 22nd: Susan will be traveling to Columbia, SC to speak at the March meeting of the Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton Camp #273, SCV, Columbia SC. Seawell’s Banquet Hall, 1125 Rosewood DR. Dinner at 6:00, Meeting at 7:00.
Thursday, May 22nd: Susan will be traveling to Columbia, SC to speak at the March meeting of the Lt. Gen. Wade Hampton Camp #273, SCV, Columbia SC. Seawell’s Banquet Hall, 1125 Rosewood DR. Dinner at 6:00, Meeting at 7:00.
Sunday, May 25th: 2:00
p.m. Susan will be speaking at the Memorial Day Ceremony at Warrenton Cemetery,
presented by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, Black Horse Chapter No. 9,
and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Black Horse Camp #780
Saturday, June
28th: The Descendants of
Point Lookout Annual Pilgrimage, 10:00 a.m. – Confederate Memorial Park, Point
Lookout, MD. Guest Speakers: Rev. Fr. Alister
Anderson and Susan Hathaway – More information here: www.plpow.com
Sunday, July 6th: 1:30
p.m., Headstone and Iron Cross Dedication Ceremony for Patrick Noah Newton,
Nelson Baptist Church, 1837 Nelson Church Rd,
Nelson, Virginia https://www.facebook.com/events/1411845402398834/
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