This
is set in stone UNLESS
you contact someone listed below with your suggestion.
CONFEDERATE
MEMORIAL DAY 2014
115th
Anniversary of Supporting our Confederate Veterans
“Lest
we forget.”
WHEN
- Saturday,
June 7, 2014, four days after Jefferson Davis’ Birthday. Let’s
make the old Veterans proud! 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring
your own lunch. You will need to eat a little earlier than usual.
Lightning, fierce rain or a tornado will be the only reasons to move
into the Chapel.
WHAT
- The
annual Missouri Confederate Memorial Day observance, with emphasis on
the 800 souls who are buried in the Confederate Memorial State
Historical Site. This year we will also be emphasizing the 150th
Anniversary of many Civil War battles including Price’s Raid.
WHERE
- Just
north of Higginsville, MO at the Confederate Memorial State
Historical Site. From I-70 go north on 13 Hwy, through Higginsville
to AA and turn right (east). This site is under the control of the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Allow extra time to see the
new National Veterans Cemetery adjoining this site.
WHO
MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE -
Any man, woman, or child who wishes to sincerely pay their respects
to the Confederate soldiers and their families that are buried here.
These 800 Southerners represent all those who participated in the
“late, great unpleasantness”. They all suffered and sacrificed a
great deal. The Memorial is open to all races, genders, creeds,
religions, and residents from all states. It is respectfully
requested that Northern state flags not be used. The American flag
and all Southern flags, including the misused and misunderstood
“Battle Flag” may be used. The more flags the better. We have
had a great response from those wishing to participate but we want
YOU. Call the coordinator as soon as possible. If you know of any
children who might be interested in joining the Children of the
Confederacy call Velma Cole, 660-343-3622(H) OR 660-221-5056 (C).
Everyone in attendance will be given a flower in memory of their
ancestor.
WHY
- Memorial
Day is meant to be more than a three day weekend. The State of
Missouri does not have an official Confederate Memorial date. The
men at the Home tried to use the Sunday
closest to Jefferson Davis’ birthday on June 3th.
We are trying to carry on that tradition but are using the Saturday
closest to Davis’ birthday. The Sons and the Daughters of
Confederate Veterans are charged with “NOT FORGETTING”. Our
Missouri site, which is in the top three in the country, is unique,
special, and better preserved. Let’s take advantage of this great
facility. The 800 souls here deserve one day of our attention. If
those of us with Southern heritage do not care WHO WILL?
RULES
-
- All final decisions will be made through Jim Rehard, Northern Missouri Historic District Supervisor.
- This is a MEMORIAL SERVICE not a forum for politics or political correctness.
- The DNR does not allow black powder, ammunition or modern weapons of any kind on these grounds. ALL weapons are subject to inspection by Jim Beckner or any DNR employee. Do not let children of any age under 16 handle any kind of weapon. Cannon are welcome but cannot be fired so do not bring the ammunition.
Wade
Ankesheiln - Site Administrator for the Confederate Memorial State
Historical Site - 660-584-2853 FAX 660-584-5134 or 573-489-6415
Don
Aprill - CMFA President - 660-584-2094: 1704
North Main, Higginsville, MO 64037
Children
of the Confederacy / Velma - 660-343-3622
Mary
Bess Green - Missouri UDC president - 573-999-9450
Darrell
Maples MO SCV Division Commander – 573-635-8815
Janae
Fuller - Administrator, Battle of Lexington and Confederate Memorial
Sites - 660-259-4654
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CMFA
– Permission to use flag plaza, all flags up, publicity,
information on Bed & Breakfasts/motels/RV parking, information
booth, and all monies go through their treasury.
DNR
-
Grounds mowed, 50 chairs, speaker system, restroom facilities,
security, handicapped parking, and checking those who wish to have
information booths or sell items by May 20, 2014.
COORDINATOR
& MC
-
Marketing, public relations, setting final program, period music,
getting sponsors, the Color Guard, TAPS, and securing flowers.
WADE
–
Shares responsibility of the DNR, program printing, and three stories
of the old inmates.
CW
Reenacting Units that
wish to set up tents and/or do living history and recruiting are
welcome.
CHILDREN
OF THE CONFEDERACY -
laying of wreath, handing out flowers, and helping in any other way
needed.
BOOTHS
AND SPONSORSHIPS:
Those
wishing to have informational booths or sell items should check with
Wade Ankesheiln by May 20, 2014.
To
be listed as a sponsor on the program the cost is $15.00. Individual
chapters and camps can list themselves separately, individuals and
other related organizations may also be sponsors. The money will
help to defray expenses. Any funds left over will go to the CMFA.
Please make checks to CMFA and send to CMFA, PO Box 332,
Higginsville, MO, 64037.
If
you wish to be a sponsor send
your money by May 20, 2014.
Dear
Darrell and Mary Bess,
We
are very hopeful that this year each unit and chapter will be a
sponsor as well as the Missouri State Divisions. We are also trying
to involve more historical organizations such as the County
Historical Society and the Higginsville Historical Society both of
which Wade is going to contact. Jim will contact all the Round
Tables and Harold will contact fringe groups such as the Younger
Association. LET’S MAKE THIS THE BEST YEAR EVER!
CONFEDERATE
MEMORIAL DAY 2014
“Lest
we forget.
CONFEDERATE
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
9:00
A.M. - Children of the Confederacy, MO State Meeting in Married
Couple’s Home
10:00 -
Need a meeting time?/ Visit Vendors, friends, look at displays,
Period Music.
10:30
- Chapel – Don Ross “The Story of the Confederate Brazil”
11:00
- Chapel – Wade Ankelsheiln “Naval History”
11:30 -
Lunch - bring your own lunch
12:15
P.M. - Parade to the Cemetery
12:45
- Confederate Memorial Day Service - Parade enters
1:00
- Color Guard presents Colors, Pledge, Salute, & Charges
1:10
- Welcome
1:15 -
Invocation
1:18 -
Recognition of Groups
1:21 -
“Why we Gather”
1:23 -
3 Stories of real Confederate Heroes
1:35 -
Responsive Reading
1:40 -
Commander’s Comments
1:45 -
President’s Comments
1:50 -
Children of the Confederacy Comments
1:54 -
Recognition of Confederate Ancestors - everyone
2:00 -
“Dixie”
2:02 -
Closing
2:04 -
Benediction
2:06 -
Retire Colors
STAY
AS LONG AS YOU WANT AND PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY GOING HOME.
DETAILS
FOR CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY AT THE CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL STATE
HISTORICAL SITE
- Responsible for grounds keeping, chairs, program printing, speaker system, and restroom facilities – Department of Natural Resources.
- DNR and Jim Beckner will be responsible for coordinating all the entities.
- Anyone interested in participating in the program itself should immediately inform the program coordinator, Jim Beckner at 816-322-3736.
- The Program Coordinator has volunteered to be the Master of Ceremonies for 2014.
- The CMFA and the DNR will be responsible for placing the 800 flags and local publicity.
- The Friends Association will run all funds through their treasury. PC will be responsible for obtaining the flowers and wreath.
- Every attempt will be made to keep the program traditional and meaningful. The final decisions on the program will be made by Jim Rehard, Northern MO Historic Dist. Supervisor; Janae Fuller; Wade Ankesheiln; and the program coordinator.
- Civil War Reenacting Units that wish to set-up tents, and/or do living history and recruit are welcome.
- To be listed as a sponsor on the program the cost is $15.00. Please make check to CMFA and mail to: CMFA, PO Box 332, Higginsville, MO, 64037
- It is hoped that the Missouri Division of SCV and the UDC will be sponsors as well as individual camps and chapters throughout the state.
- Individual chapters and camps will be listed separately.
- Individuals and other related organizations may also be sponsors.
- The money goes to defray expenses. Any funds left over will go to the CMFA.
- All deadlines must be met by May 20, 2014.
- Every person in attendance will be given a flower in memory of their ancestor to be placed on a grave or the Memorial Lion.
- The color guard will be under the control of the Missouri SCV Color Guard officer.
- The responsibility for inviting the Governor/other politicians to attend and/or speak will be up to the DNR.
- The near-by fair grounds will be available for RV parking.
- Call Arlene at the Friends Association – 660-584-2031 - for Bed-and-Breakfasts and motels in the area.
- Jim Beckner will provide period musicians to play before and during the program.
- Those wishing to have informational booths or sell items should check with Wade Ankesheiln, 660-584-2853, before the deadline of May 20, 2014.
- Please do not park in spaces reserved for the Handicapped.
- IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS TO MAKE THIS A BETTER PROGRAM PLEASE CONTACT JIM BECKNER IMMEDIATELY.
