Desecrating the LEE Chapel by removing the Confederate Battle flags placed there in 1930 dishonored ALL Confederate veterans, especially the hundreds with direct connections to the university, including Gen. George Washington Custis Lee, whose birthday was marked this week. Born September 16, 1832, he served 26 years as the 9th President of Washington and Lee University, following the death of his father in 1870. "Custis Lee" as he was called by his family, is also buried in the family crypt below the Chapel.
Upon his death, on Feb. 18, 1913, University trustees resolved that "his administration witnessed periods of depression in the affairs of the University calculated to make the stoutest heart lose courage; yet at no time did he lose confidence in the work to which he put his hand."
http://www.wlu.edu/presidents-office/about-the-presidents-office/history-and-governance/past-presidents/george-washington-custis-lee
Just over 100 years after his death, the university saw fit to capitulate to the demands of 6 agitators, rather than defend the honor and sacred memory of Custis Lee, his father, and hundreds of other Confederate Veterans.Upon his death, on Feb. 18, 1913, University trustees resolved that "his administration witnessed periods of depression in the affairs of the University calculated to make the stoutest heart lose courage; yet at no time did he lose confidence in the work to which he put his hand."
http://www.wlu.edu/presidents-office/about-the-presidents-office/history-and-governance/past-presidents/george-washington-custis-lee
LEXINGTON FLAGGING REPORT:
On this trip, we were told by Chapel docents that they know, for a fact, that Robert E. Lee specifically did not want Confederate flags at his funeral. When asked for documentation of this claim, none was provided. The gentle lady simply said that "that was what they have been told to tell visitors who inquire about the missing flags."
It is certainly sad, but not unexpected, that these types of statements are being fabricated to try and "explain away" the desecration of the Chapel.
FLAGGING THIS WEEKEND:
Jamie Funkhouser will be leading a group of Tar Heels to Lexington this weekend to continue the Flagging of Washington & Lee University after the removal of Confederate Battle Flags from the chamber of the LEE Chapel. This weekend is Young Alumni/Homecoming weekend for the University, and it will be an opportune time to forward the colors, educate the thousands of students, parents, and alumni who will be on campus, and protest the vile act of desecration committed by university officials.
They will be on site at the Chapel from 9-5 on Saturday, September 20. Join them and be a part of what has been 2 months of a continued presence at Washington & Lee. Contact Jamie via email at: jamiefunkhouser@yahoo.com for more information.
RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!
Jamie Funkhouser will be leading a group of Tar Heels to Lexington this weekend to continue the Flagging of Washington & Lee University after the removal of Confederate Battle Flags from the chamber of the LEE Chapel. This weekend is Young Alumni/Homecoming weekend for the University, and it will be an opportune time to forward the colors, educate the thousands of students, parents, and alumni who will be on campus, and protest the vile act of desecration committed by university officials.
They will be on site at the Chapel from 9-5 on Saturday, September 20. Join them and be a part of what has been 2 months of a continued presence at Washington & Lee. Contact Jamie via email at: jamiefunkhouser@yahoo.com for more information.
RETURN the flags!
RESTORE the honor!
Grayson Jennings
Va Flaggers
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, September 11th - Sunday, September 14th: Thunder in the Valley - Lexington, VA Cavalry ride and Re Enactment http://events.lexingtonvirginia.com/events.php?view=d&id=5817&m=09&y=2014&d=10 The Virginia Flaggers are a sponsor for the event, and will co-ordinate flagging W&L all weekend!
Saturday, September 20th: Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 20th: Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday, September 20th: Flagging Washington and Lee University - The Tar Heel Flaggers are organizing a flagging for 9:00 am - 5:00 pm . Young Alumni Weekend/Homecoming! Class Agents and Alumni Board will also be on Campus. This will be the perfect way to spread the word, teach and influence young growing minds on the truth of Lee and will put more pressure on the University. Contact: Jamie Funkhouser. jamiefunkhouser@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 20th: 11:30 a.m. Dick Poplar Day http://www.petersburgexpress.com/Petersburg_Events.html
Thursday, September 25th: Flagging the VMFA, 200 N. Boulevard, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday, September 28th: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Va Flaggers' Third Anniversary Picnic. Live music, good food, and great fellowship. Silent auction throughout the afternoon. Live auction following supper. Period artwork and 10 x 15 Battle Flag that flew at the Chester flag site location among many items to be auctioned to support the Va Flaggers. Donations for auction/raffle items are welcome.
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