dec13news Robert E Lee Camp #1589 December 2013 Newsletter

8/13/2019 dec13news Robert E Lee Camp #1589 December 2013 Newsletter

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Welcome to our 2 newest members Paul Coleman and Layton Humphreys

e Camp was represented at the annual Chesterfield County Veterans Day Observance, which tace November 112013 at the Courthouse Complex. Present and representing the camp were

ommy Clinger, John Henry Taylor, Blair Perrow, D.B. Walston, Jimmie & Gladys and Brent Tyree

e Camp was represented at the annual Huguenot Springs Veterans DayCeremony November 13, which was attended by Tommy Clinger, Barry Isenhour and Blair Perrow who presented themps wreath.


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e Camp had a recruitment station at the 33rd Annual Capital of the Confederacy Civil War Showhe Richmond Raceway, November 16-17, 2013. Thanks to all those who helped, Tommy Clinger, Jo

enry Taylor, Robert Morris, Barry Isenhour, Bill Brown, and a special Thanks to Fred Merridew

e Edmund Ruffin Fire Eaters Camp who worked with us all day Saturday.

embers are still surrounding the grounds at the Museum of the Confederacy and the Virgiuseum of fine arts, bringing attention to the atrocities committed on our ancestors.


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Commanders Corner

reetings Compatriots and Friends,

an you believe its the end of another year already? How time flies when you are having fun andaying busy. They say, time goes by so much faster the older you get, I totally believe that! Alsoe end of our present term of camp officers that have lead this camp over the past two years. As ommander, I would like to thank each of you for your support, help, and time for the camp and myer the past two years. It takes great leadership to lead great camps and we have both of these we General Robert E Lee Camp #1589. As your present Commander, its been a honor and pleaslead the finest group of men /camp in the Virginia Division. I hope that the next two years will been brighter as we close ranks, carry our banner, as we do Our Duty to follow the Charge.

our November meeting we voted to accept the offered slate of Officers for 2014-2015. The newficers will be sworn in at the upcoming December meeting and will take office January 1, 2014.ease continue to support and help your officers.

ommander Bill Brown

djutant/Treasurer

Blair PerrowtLt. Commander Tommy Clinger

dLt. Commander Barry Isenhourhaplain Don Priceolor Sergeant John Henry Taylor

e had another outstanding turnout at last month's meeting. Thank You All! Its great when we cae room. We had a great speaker, our very own, Past Commander John Henry Taylor, who gave ry meaningful presentation on The Sons of Confederate Veterans - Who We Are, What We Do, hy. This would be a great recruiting tool for membership. I hope, with John Henrys permission,

l be able to print his speech and put a copy into the Camps Handbook. The handbook will be aoject for the camp officers for 2014-15.

ur Camp membership is increasing. Welcome to Paul Coleman and Layton Humphreys who werducted into the camp at the last meeting. Its hoped that Bernard Mac Adams will be inducted inecember or January. WE NEED TO KEEPINCREASING!There is alwaysStrengthen in numberth the loss of a few members in the past few years, we need to be able to hold and increase


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embership numbers, so that we will not lose any of our votes at the Division level.

e camp, once again this year, attended the annual Chesterfield County Veterans Day Observanhich took place November 112013 at the Courthouse Complex. Present and representing the camere Tommy Clinger, John Henry Taylor, Blair Perrow, D.B. Walston, Jimmie & Gladys and Brentyree. The Camps wreath was presented as well. This is an outstanding program that Honors All our Veterans. There was also a ceremony that took place at Huguenot Springs Cemetery, which wtended by Tommy Clinger, Barry Isenhour and Blair Perrow who presented the camps wreath on

ain.

rd Annual Capital of the Confederacy Civil War Show @ The Richmond Raceway, November 1613. A big Thank You goes to John Henry Taylor and Tommy Clinger for getting us in. The table

oked great! We raised and collected some funds for our camp project. As well, a few good contacere made. Thanks to all those who helped, Tommy Clinger, John Henry Taylor, Robert Morris, Baenhour, Bill Brown, and a special Thanks to Fred Merridew from the Edmund Ruffin Fire Eatersamp who worked with us all day Saturday.

e are still on the lookout for someone to perform the duties of the Camps Newsletter and Websit

ommy Clinger has done an outstanding job with both of these tasks for the camp over the years.ommy would like for someone new, with some fresh ideas, to step up and give it a try. If you areerested in either one of these, please contact Tommy or myself.

e camp nametags have arrived and will be handed out at the December meeting. Please be prereceive yours. Thanks to Brent Tyree, once again, for his help getting the tags ordered and with

ck up and delivery of these to us. Cant wait to see them.ncourage each of you to wear these to meetings and events that you attend. It will help to identifr camp, also you as well. These should be worn proudly like a badge of Honor.

dont see you on December 3

rd

2013, have A Very Merry Christmas andessed New Years!

armest Regards,l Brown, Commander


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Upcoming Events

ecember 3rd - Christmas Meeting- at 6 P.M. and to follow with business and Geor

nn and the Bluegrass Partners at 7 P.M.at the Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant, 2401olony Crossing Place Midlothian, VA 23112

e will be Collecting items to help Grace Home Ministriesprovide food and clothing for strugglung families at the December meeting, We ask that you bring non perishable food items , and

ny clothing you can, to help them in this worthy well needed cause at Christmas time.

ecember 8thWe have been offered to march/ride as a unit in the Mechanicsville Christ

arade. As many of you know, the Confederate flag and those of us who carry it have

ecome increasingly unpopular in many civic events. There are dozens of well known

cidents of Heritage groups being banned, or asked not to carry a Confederate flag, or

eliberately left out of parades or community events. This is not the case in Mechanicsv

his is a huge parade, with large, Confederate friendly crowds, where the organizersWELCOME our presence. We will be walking, carrying flags, and have a trailer availab

ith seating for those who cannot make the walk. We encourage EVERYONE to join u

nd make this a Confederate Christmas in Mechanicsville! All are welcome. The only

quirements are that you bring a flag to carry, and a smile to share with the crowd. We

commend dressing for the weather and Christmas, and wearing comfortable walking

oes, as the route is several miles long. (those participating in the parade should meet at 1:30the Mechanicsville Recreation Area, 8183 Elm Dr ive, 23111)


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Veterans Remembered

his Past Veterans Day-as we honored our heroes both past and present-we al

ok a moments to remember the military families who have, since the

evolutionary War, supported our military personnel. Let us recommit ourselv

keeping faith with those who, with strength and courage, give away their

usbands, wives, sons, daughters, fathers, and mothers to wear this nation's clo

nd defend our soil from all who intend to cause us harm. Let us not only

member and honor those in the fight, but those who wait with great patience

eir return. Veterans Day endures as the date for us to honor veterans of all wa

reat men and women of every generation, including the more than 24 million

ving veterans, have endured the toil of war to defeat aggression, restore ordernd secure liberty and opportunity, the birthright of every American. We solem

ay tribute especially to our service members who gave their last full measure

eedom, and to those who remain missing in action. Their sacrifices have

ndered and preserved that which we cherish most. Our humble repayment to

em and their families begins with ensuring that they and their stories of valor

main always in our national consciousness. We work every day preserving th

story and legacy of Confederate heroes, let us not forget the other heroes thatave so much for us. Let's make EVERYDay Veterans Day.


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ets remember our Camps Veterans and honor them for their service to our country..

me Service/Rank War/Theatre Awards

deric Alan Behrens WO2 U.S. Army Rotary Wing Pilot Vietnam Purple Heart

ter, Hugh Thomas USMC

eman, John Moore PO2/C U.S. Navy WWII Purple Heart

ris, James Edward, Jr. Maj. Air Force Res., 1ST Tactical Fighting Wing

y N. Jackson Lt. Colonel Ret. U.S. Army Engineers

ee, Roy Ross E5 Sgt. U.S. Army Infantry Vietnam 3 Bronze Stars,

Purple Heart

on, Albert Allen S1/C U.S. Navy/Navy Reserve WWIIon, James Harold, Sr. F1/C U.S. Navy/Navy Reserve WWII

le, Robert Kenzie Lt. Col. U.S. Army/Army Reserve/National Guard

man, Kenneth Wayne S/Sgt - U.S. Army/Army Reserve Iraq/Afghanistan

glase, Ryan Clyde Pvt. Virginia National Guard

mas, Brian M. Spec. U.S. Army Reserves

ston, Durant Banks, Jr. E4 Virginia National Guard

tkins, James Edwin Sgt. U.S. Army Engineers

mer Members

me Service/Rank War/Theatre Awards

mp, Owen B. PFC U.S. Army

yer, John J U.S. Air Force JUL 1955 - JAN 1980

s, Samuel C. 1st Lt. U.S. Army

dges, Gregory Lt. U.S. Army Infantrychinson, Scott W. Airman U.S. Navy

mer, Levi PO3/C U.S. Navy

ter,Nelson L. Tech Sgt. U.S. Air Force/Air Force Reserves

on, Phillip A., Jr. Coxswain U.S. Navy WWII

ynor, Paul Linwood Sgt. U.S. Army Vietnam Purple Heart

Neely, Alton L. U.S. Army Infantry

s, J. Parker Lance Corporal U.S Marine Reserves Iraq

s, Judson E. Sgt. U.S. Army Air Corps WWII

s, Kirby U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2007

ates, Robert C. (Deceased) U.S. Navy

rris, Robert A. PO2/C U.S. Navy

hmond, Carl R. Staff Sgt. U.S. Army Vietnam

mas, David Michael PO2/C U.S. Navy Vietnam

mas, William Howard E4 U.S. Air Forceite, Deryl E. Jr. PFC U.S. Army

ard, Eddie Sgt. U.S. Air Force

following members have received Military Crosses from the UDC.

n Freeman

n Ligon

es Ligon

lip Ligon

ie Willard


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PRESIDENT JEFFERSON DAVIS REMEMBERED By John Henry Taylor

n December 6, 1889, President Jefferson Finis Davis passed into eternal glory. We remembe

is man for his service to our country as a heroic soldier during the Mexican American War a

s graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point, as Secretary of War of

nited States, as an elected Senator to the Congress of the United States from Mississippi, anesident of the Confederate States of America. He was described by those who knew him be

Christian southern gentleman and a loving father and husband. Few people are aware, that

uring the War of Northern Aggression, he and his wife, Varina, adopted a young negro boy, J

mber, who had been abused by his negro owner. After the war was over, President Davis wa

mprisoned under the worst conditions possible by a vile and corrupt United States Governme

nder charges of treason, this gentle man, who had always suffered from poor health and fra

as left in chains in a prison cell awaiting a trial which never came. The government of the

nited States greatly feared that the Supreme Court of the United States would find Jeffersonavis innocent on the charge of treason and thereby recognize the secession of the southern

ates, that they eventually decided to simply release him and avoid such disclosure. After all,

e court decided that no treason existed and that each state had an absolute right to secede

e United States would have to pay reparations to each of the southern states that they had

vaded, killing its citizens and stealing and destroying their personal property. That could not

owed. Varina Davis was at her husband's side when he passed away on December 6, 1889.

s funeral procession in New Orleans, it was reported that over two hundred thousand perso

ed the streets. After a temporary burial in New Orleans, the president's body was disinterre

d reburied along with his family at the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. He will n

e forgotten.


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Next eetingur next meeting is scheduled for December 3rd, 2013 dinner at 6 P.M. and to follo

ith business and George Winn and the Bluegrass Partners at 7 P.M.at the Dolce Vita Ita

estaurant, 2401 Colony Crossing Place Midlothian, VA 23112

Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans

To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit theindication of the cause for which we fought. To your streng

will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's goodame, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of hisirtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved

nd which you love also, and those ideals which made himlorious and which you also cherish." Remember it is youruty to see that the true history of the South is presented touture generations"


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December Entertainment

e are very fortunate to have our very own George Winn and his famous bluegrass band, The Bluegrtners, along with J.C. Hale performing for us at our annual Christmas Party Meeting. This will be

ry special night and will feature the swearing in of a new officers. We will begin the meeting prom

7 P.M., so don't be late.

eorge Winn was born in Lunenburg County, Virginia and made his professional debut at the young 14 along with his sister Marie. Many years have passed since that time and George's music has beepreciated by many thousands of people throughout the world. George's name has since been inscrib

the Bill Monroe Bluegrass Hall of Fame and you can find his name on the museum's Walkway of tars. During these many years, George has written over 200 songs and had over 68 of them recorded

ost of you are already aware, authentic Virginia Bluegrass music is a legacy handed down to us by

eltic ancestors. There is a strong Scotch-Irish influence in this uniquely southern art form. George

rmed the Bluegrass Partners in 1954 and since that time, the group has toured over thirty five states

urteen foreign countries. They were once the mainstay of The Old Dominion Barn Dance, a Virginidio program that won the hearts of all Virginians. In 1969 and 1970, the Bluegrass Partners took tim

f from their jobs and along with the U.S.O. headed for Vietnam playing for our troops on the frontnes. On June 14, 1979, a proclamation was issued by then Governor John Dalton honoring George W

d the Bluegrass Partners for their dedication for over a quarter century to the art of bluegrass musicarch 11, 1980, George founded the Virginia Bluegrass and Country Music Foundation, an organiza

dicated to the preservation and promotion of authentic bluegrass and country music. He acquired laLawrenceville, Va. And constructed the George Winn Park, a festival park dedicated to bluegrass

usic. Two festivals a year are held at the park, giving hundreds of young artists a chance to play bef

ve audiences and build their confidence and skills in the art. George Winn, being a native Virginian direct lineal descendant of a gallant Confederate soldier, naturally allowed his talent to spill over in

ngs of his Confederate Heritage. A few of those songs such as, Riding with Lee, The Battle of Carbor, The Last March Through Seven Pines, and Jeb Stuart, are exemplary of his love of the

onfederacy and his pride in the service of his ancestors.

on't miss this opportunity for you and your family to hear one of the greatest and most talented musoups in America today!

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