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Kirby Smith SCV Camp #1209 Blog
Grim Reaper Crew – July 2016
Sharpshooter – July 2016
Click here to download July’s newsletter.
In this Issue:
Commander’s Corner
Old City Cemetery monthly clean up.
Florida State Reunion
Reaper Crew Report
Confederate Victories in D.C.
The Confederate Constitution
Old City Cemetery – Our Work June 25, 2016
On June 25, 2016 Kirby-Smith reported to Old City cemetery to do its monthly duty and service to commemorate those Confederate Heroes buried within. There was a good turn out and the clean-up went quickly along with some badly needed tree trimming. Join us on July 23, for our next work day in Old City Cemetery and remember to bring yard tools and cleaning brushes.
46th Annual Sons of Confederate Veterans Convention
Compatriots and friends,
Members of Kirby Smith Camp 1209 attended the 46th Annual Sons of Confederate Veterans Convention this past weekend in Ocala, Florida.The convention was opened Saturday morning with greetings from State Representative Dennis Baxley, and Director of Veterans Services Jeffery Askew.Both addressed the camps with honor and support for our ancestors,heritage,and all veterans of Florida.
Business meetings were a success,with Artical Vl proposed by Calvin Hart and Mark Sizemore,passing with 100 percent of the vote.The business meetings ended with the election of a new Division Commander.
There was much discussed including protecting the symbols and memorials to our Southern Heritage.This included discussions on the importance of recruitment, with emphasis put on our younger generation.Planting the seed of honor and heritage is the most effective way to combat the false truths being told,and prepare a next generation of compatriots to defend the charge and honor of our Confederate ancestors.
This years convention ended with a nice dinner Saturday evening and fellowship of friends.
Deo Vindice
Jedaiah Gachette awarded Hunley Medal
Jacksonville, Florida–April 21, 2016. Cadet Petty Officer Jedaiah Gachette
is awarded the H. L. Hunley JROTC medal at the awards ceremony in Terry
Parker High School by Commander Odeen L. Tyre, USN (Retired) on behalf of
Kirby-Smith Camp #1209, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Jacksonville, Florida.