The Confederacy Comes to Lincoln's Hometown.
State Division Commander James Barr called the 16th Annual Sons of Confederate Veterans Illinois Convention at the Springfield, Illinois Hilton Hotel promptly at 10 AM, April 18th.
We were once again high up in the air, 23 floors above town with great views of the state capitol, downtown, and of the Lincoln Museum and Library a few blocks away. Something mighty satisfying about that.
Twenty-five SCV members were in attendance along with their guests, including two of our newest cadets, the sons of Division Chaplain, the Rev. Mark Woofington.
We were saddened in the absence of Adjutant/Treasurer Ed Briggs, who is very sick. This is about the first time we've not been honored with his presence.
After the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Salute to the Confederate Flag: "I salute the Confederate flag with affection, reverence, and the undying devotion to the cause for which it stands."
More to Come. Old B-R
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
