Va Flaggers Update: Reidsville Road Trip!
From: info@VAflaggers.com
THIS Sunday, August 19th, the VA Flaggers will travel to
Reidsville, NC to stand with our friend and Tar Heel Flagger, Jamie
Funkhouser. We invite everyone who is willing and able, to join us
as we support Jamie in his efforts to raise awareness of the situation
there. For anyone who has ever thought about flagging, wanted to
flag, or just wants to get a peek at what goes on, now is your chance
to join us on the front lines!
The Reidsville Confederate statue was erected in honor and
memory of the brave men who left their homes and families to defend
North Carolina during the War Between the States.
Sadly, just 100 years later, after a traffic accident damaged
the statue, the statue was REMOVED, under the direction of the very
ones charged with guarding the memory of those brave soldiers he
represents!
There are those who believe that it is better to avoid any
"unpleasantness" that may arise if the Reidsville Soldier is returned
to his rightful home. We disagree. Jamie has been steadfast in his
protest, most often standing alone...in weather ranging from freezing
rain to blazing heat. We are honored to have the opportunity to stand
with him!
Will you pick up your flag and join us? We will meet at the
circle in Reidsville at 10:00 a.m., leaving Richmond at 7:00 a.m., and
plan on flagging until 3:00. Anyone interested in attending, or
riding from Richmond, please contact us for more details.
More on Reidsville here:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, August 19th: Flagging Reidsville! Join us as we stand
with Jamie Funkhouser, forwarding the colors and protesting the
removal of the Confederate Monument from the traffic circle in
Reidsville, NC. We will leave Richmond at 7:00 a.m., and flag 10:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Reidsville.
August 23rd-25th: Sesquicentennial of the Battle of 2nd
Manassas. Va Flaggers will attend the activities on Saturday, August
24th, and forward the colors at the National Park AND the
CusterMobile, which is scheduled to be there!
Tuesday, September 4th: The Va Flaggers will be the guest
speakers at the monthly meeting of the Isle of Wight Avengers, SCV
Camp#14, Smithfield, VA. http://www.iowavengers.com/
Saturday, September 22: 9th Annual Richard "Dick" Poplar Day
at 11:30 a.m. Memorial Hill, Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg,
Virginia, http://www.petersburgexpress.com/Petersburg_Events.html
Saturday, September 22: 10TH Alabama Marker Dedication Ceremony, 10:00 a.m. Bristoe Station
Sunday, September 30: Save the date and celebrate the Va
Flaggers' one year anniversary with a family cookout at the home of
Grayson Jennings. More details to follow.
Saturday, October 27: Guided bus tour of Stuart's ride around
Richmond. Sponsored by Edmund Ruffin FireEaters Camp 3000, SCV.
Susan Hathaway
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