Thoughts on July 4th
First, I would like to thank all of you who came out. Additionally, thanks to Captain Kateman, who went out to help me change tires on the trailer even though he could not attend. Also, the battery acknowledges the fidelity & patriotism of Corporal Scotty Creely who despite a dehabilitating illness rose off his sick bed to support his brothers.
I have a few thoughts to share; I would be interested in hearing yours…
1) I enjoy the July 4th event. It is a wonderful time of fellowship & something that benefits both the unit & the community.
2) We were well treated this year. I appreciate the pizza & ice water.
3) Having said all of that, I must admit to some ill ease.
A) I am proud of the South. I will fiercely defend our heritage & the memory of those men who died trying to win her freedom. If you have spent any time around me, you know how I feel. Still, Independence Day is NOT a Confederate Holiday. I don’t know that attending as a Confederate Battery is appropriate.
B) Our manner of dress while not commented on, was apparently, not in the spirit of the event. As I stated, I don’t know if we want to go Confederate… If we show up as Federal I am afraid we will be putting a thumb in the eye of our hosts (go figure)
C) We are not part of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. I dislike being presented as a “SCV Battery”.
D) Further, I am not too thrilled about being billed “Under the Command of Jack Milar”. If “Colonel” Milar is going to present himself as a Colonel, & as the commander of all “SCV Artillery” in the state, he could at least wear the uniform properly. Further, he made it abundantly clear he was not too exited about our drill…
E) As with any event the SCV attends, the number of Colonels, Generals, & high muckety Mucks was unbelievable. (Although it appears that the correct rank for any gun commander is full colonel)…
Perhaps I am just nit picking? In any event, I had a grand time. Thanks for participating.
Y.O.S,
Duke
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Duke I heard comments from some of the others that shall not be named, I think you know who they are, that they though we looked very porfessional.And its just me but who cares what jack Milar thinks.we all know what he is and most of the scv as a whole
ReplyDeleteDuke do you want an After Action Report done for Simpsonville
ReplyDeleteNot having attended this event I can only express my feelings about our unit, our nation, and the general population at large. I agree with Gardo - who cares what some "actor" says. I'm sure the folks there appreciated what CFA did and does. As for the "dress" that day - I suggest you remain "neuteral". Piedmont Tech has elected not to do fireworks - so the town of Ninety Six DID. We estimate about 1,000 people showed up to visit our quaint little town. If you are dissatisfied with this event, y'all are welcome to come celebrate with us.
ReplyDeleteLt. Gardo,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it, but an afet action is not required (Heck, we only fired one round...)
Regards,
Duke
I agree with all that has been said. I feel that if we do do this event in the future we should make a statement. Wearing full Federal or even Revolutionary uniforms would be more appropriate and a form of silent protest. I would also be interested in looking at what the Chaplin has offered. With the 4th of July events, would we be interested in making it a unit family event, where we do a pot luck type meal, set off fire works, etc and then go shoot off the gun?
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