"We are wont to make of history a chronicle of obvious effect
and not of vital cause. We write of battles fought and not battles forced. We
tell the story of our great sires’ deeds and leave untold the reasons for their
acts. We measure in the common scales success by what we see achieved and not by
what right though unachieved. We think a cause lost with a field and see no
victor but a Grant at every Appomattox.
From such a narrow view as this, these bones cry out. The men interred about us here had died in vain if death had been defeat. They live because defeat meant victory!
What were those ideals consecrated at First Manassas, exalted at Chancellorsville, sealed and accepted at Appomattox? These ancient oaks whisper them; these gray coats attest them; these women who for fifty years have kept this sacred day bear witness to them; these children’s faces unwittingly reflect them:
That government is the choice of the governed, a sacred right that only tyranny can overrule;
That it is for the governed to change their government when its powers are misused;
That those who give may take again and shape to better use the creature of their hands;
That in defense of freedom, self may not be reckoned or sacrifice be counted;
That duty to righteous principle is duty to God!
Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman,
50th Oakwood Cemetery Memorial
Day Ceremony
From such a narrow view as this, these bones cry out. The men interred about us here had died in vain if death had been defeat. They live because defeat meant victory!
What were those ideals consecrated at First Manassas, exalted at Chancellorsville, sealed and accepted at Appomattox? These ancient oaks whisper them; these gray coats attest them; these women who for fifty years have kept this sacred day bear witness to them; these children’s faces unwittingly reflect them:
That government is the choice of the governed, a sacred right that only tyranny can overrule;
That it is for the governed to change their government when its powers are misused;
That those who give may take again and shape to better use the creature of their hands;
That in defense of freedom, self may not be reckoned or sacrifice be counted;
That duty to righteous principle is duty to God!
Dr. Douglas Southall Freeman,
May
10, 1916
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014: Revival of the Annual Confederate
Memorial Day Service at Oakwood Cemetery
10:30 a.m. - Procession through the cemetery
11:00 a.m. - Memorial Service at the Confederate
Monument
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Wayne Jones of North Augusta, SC will be our guest speaker. Wayne is best known for his extensive research and study on the Life and Times of Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart. An active SCV member, he currently serves as 5th Brigade Commander in the SC Division, and is a candidate for ANV Commander.
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PLEASE share this email with others, and visit the FaceBook event page
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Join us as we revive what was a grand tradition in Richmond and honor the thousands of Confederate dead who rest at Oakwood. We are looking for folks in period attire to participate in the procession through the cemetery. ALL ARE WELCOME!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Wayne Jones of North Augusta, SC will be our guest speaker. Wayne is best known for his extensive research and study on the Life and Times of Major General James Ewell Brown Stuart. An active SCV member, he currently serves as 5th Brigade Commander in the SC Division, and is a candidate for ANV Commander.
http://www.thegeneralandhislady.com/Home_Page.html
PLEASE share this email with others, and visit the FaceBook event page
https://www.facebook.com/events/851702414846864/?ref=br_tf
Join us as we revive what was a grand tradition in Richmond and honor the thousands of Confederate dead who rest at Oakwood. We are looking for folks in period attire to participate in the procession through the cemetery. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Contact us at info@vaflaggers.com
if you have any questions or would like to present a wreath on behalf of your
organization.
Virginia Flaggers
P.O. Box
547
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, April 12th: Noon - 4:00 p.m, Flagging the VMFA, 200 N.
Boulevard
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
Thursday, April 17th: 3:00
p.m. - Dusk, Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard
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. Keynote Speaker Wayne
Jones. 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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