Captain James W. Bryan Camp 1390: July 2020

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

CALCASIEU GREYS July 2020

CONFEDERATE IMAGE OF THE MONTH

This is a close of the monument showing the youthful Confederate color bearer.

THE SOUTH'S DEFENDER MEMORIAL MONUMENT

Lake Charles, Louisiana. This close up shows the youthful

the appearance of the Confederate color bearer.

(Photo by M.D. Jones)

Charge of Gen. Stephen Dill Lee to the Sons of Confederate Veterans (Our Mission Statement)

To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the Cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish. Remember, it is your duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future generations.
Lt. Gen. Stephen Dill Lee
Commander-General
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans, Louisiana
April 25, 1906.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

CALCASIEU GREYS July 2020