Joined: Feb 2006 Gender: Male Posts: 11 Location: Brewer
Re: 07 December 1941 « Result #1 on Dec 8, 2009, 5:35pm »
07 December 1960
A day that will live in infamy for the 20th Maine members. This is the day that they were blessed with the arrival of the stunningly handsome, best non-cheating card player, and menace to sgt. Dudley very existence, Corp. Tim
I propose a toast that next year may I bring more gray hair to his head and beard and continue to let him win at cards from time to time so he doesn't get discouraged
Dearest Sister~ « Result #2 on Dec 8, 2009, 12:43pm »
My Dear Sister~
I trust this finds you well. My head is spinning to remember when I last sent you a letter. I am doing much better now. A few more day's rest should make me well enough to finally travel. It was good to see Mother and Father last month. I hope the idea of my being gone is settling better with Mother now. I wish I could be there, but as we know, my presence is needed more elsewhere.
I did make it north in time for the Veterans' Day Parade. It was sad not to have our Major Celli attend, but his health did not allow him to join us. I was, however, accompanied by a wonderful gentleman, a retired Naval Master Chief. There is a story about him www.thewaywegetbymovie.com. A delightful gentleman, although, sister, between you and I, he lives up to the reputation of sailors, if you know what I mean. (a little fresh). The 20th ME CoB's ranks were small and it was disappointing not to see support for our soldiers by the ladies as we have had in the past. Perhaps we shall see them again next year. The crowds were still amazing. Men and women from all walks of life gathering to honor those who serve. As you know, sister, it is still a most difficult time, but I know Samuel is watching over me. At the conclusion of the parade, the Colonel and Chaplain returned me safely to the 20th after the march. (I know... me and a Chaplain??) Anyhow, the point is, it went well. We went to the Weathervane for lunch afterwards, but I was a bit saddened to see they had no special for the Vets this year. I realize the war is causing issues with the economy, but it saddened me all the same.
Since I was still here, I attended the Christmas Party held at the Salmon Club. It was so wonderful to see so many of our soldiers accompanied by their wives and girlfriends, and many in their wonderful gowns. Sgt. and Mrs. Dudley made their way down from The County and were accompanied by Pvt. Coltart, always a good time in Bill's company. Also down from up County were Pvt. Lipsky and Lipsky. It has indeed been much too long since seeing them, but I fear I was so busy, I did not have much chance to visit with them. Hopefully, we will see more of them in the coming year. Cpl. Smith was in his clan colors. Or I think that is what they are called. (some would say "skirt"). He had a most interesting leather pouch of sorts he was wearing, nothing like I had ever seen before. I knew of sporns, but this was most interesting. I fear he may have shown more to our Lt. Morris than this lady wanted to know about! Lt. and Mrs. Morris were delightful to speak with. Seems they will be doing some traveling as well over the winter. I had a very informative discussion with Pvt. Wardwell concerning Bucksport and the folks there. I am so glad to have his input to assist me in my planning. He will be busy branding rifles for the Sutlery over the winter. Pvt. Batty was not accompanied by his lovely wife this year. It was a pleasure to speak with him, even if much too briefly. QMS and Mrs. Richards were there as well as their family. Pvt. Richards had along a delightful young lady as a guest. Mrs. Babcock and her two children joined us as well. Was so good to see them all again. Mrs. Babcock has done a most excellent job with the Sutlery this year. Great job! And, Sister, a bit of time was spent with that dashing Artillery Captain McCrae and his wife, Amy. The artillery presence, if we can get more to travel so far, at the Battle will make it simply spectacular to augment the men on the field and sea. Lt. D'Errico was most helpful again this year reserving the Salmon Club for us. He and I have set up his Provost responsibility for the Battle. I am so pleased with his active role. So many wonderful folks joining in and sharing their love of history. We had some new, although old members come as well. Pvt. and Mrs Gross have returned to the 20th ranks. How lovely she was in her gown and shawl. Pvt. Gross learned how easy it is to get volunteered when you aren't looking! Thank you for helping gather names, Pvt. At lunch, I was joined by Cpl. Tim and his precious daughter and niece. Cpl. and I discussed the area needed to hold 50,000 pinecones. We are searching for the perfect display to represent the soldiers from Maine in the Civil War. (any suggestions?) Cpl., Pvt. Coltart and I were also joined my Mrs. Willard. That dear woman always looks so nice in her attire. She brought such adorable centerpieces to share with us. Thank you, Deb! Pvt. Audette and his beautiful, now fiancee arrived as I did. They will be wed in the Autumn and I am working with them on their period attire. hmmm.... had thought of a period wedding at the fort, perhaps a trial run? sans the new gown, of course. Lastly, a big thank you to Pvt. Moore and Miss Caroline. Without their hard work, the party would not have happened. They are off soon to warmer weather as well. Safe travels.
Well, Sister, I guess this is long enough. I do hope I did not forget anyone. You know how scattered I have been of late.
In closing, regardless to what you celebrate (or don't), be it Yule, Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, May your lives be filled with peace, hope and love. Cherish your family, whether given or chosen, and friends for they help light your way.
Blessings for those serving to protect us and those Still On Patrol.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Four Score and seven years ago..... « Result #4 on Nov 19, 2009, 7:14am »
THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS On November 19, 1863, Abraham Lincoln came to Gettysburg to help dedicate the Soldiers’ National Cemetery. He was not the featured orator. He followed a two-hour speech with one that took just two minutes. At the end of his address, many of those in attendance didn’t even realize he had spoken. But today, those 272 words continue to inspire a nation.
In the few words of the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln redefined for the North – and eventually for all Americans – the meaning and value of the continuing struggle for a unified nation: “...that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom; and that this government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” It was what many consider the best summation in the nation’s history of the meaning and price of freedom.
Contemporary reaction to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address varied widely. The Chicago Tribune predicted that it would “live among the annals of man,” while its competitor, the Chicago Times, editorialized that “the cheek of every American must tingle with shame as he reads the silly, flat, and dishwatery utterances of the president.”
Event orator Edward Everett wrote Lincoln the next day: “I should be glad, if I could flatter myself that I came as near to the central idea of the occasion, in two hours, as you did in two minutes.”
Today, Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is considered one of the greatest speeches of all time. At some time or another, most of us probably were required to memorize all or part of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. But how many of us were challenged to understand what it meant? As you read it now, we invite you to consider its significance.
READ THE ADDRESS Only five manuscript copies of the Gettysburg Address exist. Two of them, the “Nicolay Copy” and the “Hay Copy,” are in the Library of Congress. The third, the “Everett Copy,” is at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Ill. The fourth, the “Bancroft Copy,” is at Cornell University. The fifth copy, the “Bliss Copy,” is in the Lincoln Bedroom in the White House.
The “Nicolay Copy” is often called the “first draft” because it is believed to be the earliest copy of the Gettysburg Address that exists. The “Hay” or “second draft” version was probably made by Lincoln shortly after his return from Gettysburg and its phrasing more closely matches contemporaneous accounts of the speech than the “Nicolay” or “first draft” version.
The other three known manuscript copies of the Address were written by Lincoln for charitable purposes well after the November 19, 1863, event. The “Everett Copy” was written for Edward Everett, the orator who spoke for two hours at Gettysburg, immediately prior to Lincoln’s Address at the dedication of Soldiers' National Cemetery. Everett asked Lincoln for a copy to include in a volume he was assembling to mark the November 19 dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery. He also included in that volume his own two-hour oration, other speeches given that day, maps of Gettysburg and accounts of the day. He wanted to auction it, with the proceeds going to support health care for Civil War soldiers.
Another copy, the “Bancroft Copy” was requested by historian George Bancroft. The fifth copy, the “Bliss Copy,” was made for Col. Alexander Bliss and is the version that is most often reprinted today.
Read the text of different copies below. (Differences between the texts of the drafts are indicated below by bold type.)
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Women: The Civil War’s Forgotten Soldiers « Result #7 on Oct 12, 2009, 3:45pm »
Women: The Civil War’s Forgotten Soldiers
Sunday, November 22, 3:00 PM Mitchell Room, Castine Historical Society
Drawing from her first two books, Yankee Women and All the Daring of the Soldier, Professor Elizabeth Leonard from Colby College will talk about women’s efforts, experiences, and endurance during the war, both on the home front and on the battlefront. Sponsored by the Friends of Witherle Memorial Library
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
300 Year Old Cemetery in CT « Result #9 on Oct 1, 2009, 8:59am »
As part of their efforts to preserve the 300 year old Connecticut cemetery, the Friends of Center Cemetery are sponsoring 'Victorian Mourning and Mystique' displays of mourning dress, art, quilts, jewelry, coffins, along with talks on mourning customs, cemetery symbolism and handwriting analysis, Tarot cards, Palm reading Oct 24th 1 to 4:30 at the York Masonic Hall , 784 Main St, E Hartford, CT. 2$ Admission. Along with it, a 'Ghost Walk' at the Center Cemetery just up the street at 944 Main St starting at 6 PM for $10. You can email me for details or flyers.
Also, a huge (6 rooms) display of CW artifacts at Gaylord House, Center St (Rte 20), West Hartland, CT Oct 9, 10 (10 AM-5 PM) and Oct 11 (12-4 PM) $10
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Ladies, Ladies, Ladies!!!! « Result #10 on Sept 27, 2009, 6:03pm »
My goodness! I stumbled into this site while looking for information on Vivandieres. It has some great persona information as well as a lot of other info.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Re: Question of Titles « Result #11 on Sept 26, 2009, 7:03am »
My Dear Mr. Brouchu~ I fear you are confused, my good man. Although we ladies do indeed have to pump the tubs now and then in our men's absence, I am not certain where you have the idea a lady would have a red lantern on her house. Although my reputation is one of controversy and I have been known to fan a few flames in the name of progress, I hardly would think cause for the fire department. And, do , please disregard the red ribbon for anything other than the mere decoration that it is
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Re: Question of Titles « Result #12 on Sept 25, 2009, 3:03pm »
I thought it was Madam Rose and you had the house with the red lantern in the window. Not sure what that means, maybe you are with the fire brigade or something.
Civil War Skeleton Sale Sparks New Law « Result #13 on Sept 25, 2009, 2:19pm »
Just when you think you have seen everything.
Civil War Skeleton Sale Sparks New Law State Bans Sale Of Human Remains, Grave Goods
BOSTON -- New Hampshire officials have banned the sale of human remains and items buried with a person after an auction house put the skeletal remains of a Civil War soldier up for sale.
Earlier this month, Granite State officials changed the law that allowed human remains and grave goods to be sold on the open market in the state.
Human remains include not only the remains of the person, but also jewelry, clothing, memorabilia and other personal items that were buried with a person. Medical specimens have been and still are exempted from the law.
Archaeologists and Native Americans have been concerned with the traffic in human remains and grave goods because it has been viewed both as a desecration and as a threat to the state’s heritage.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Period Watch Pockets « Result #14 on Sept 21, 2009, 6:49pm »
I belong a yahoogroup and Colleen Formby had this info on period pocket watches... worth passing on ...
"Please be aware that those (knitted or crocheted) watch pockets are not to be worn; rather, they are for hanging on the wall or bedpost. A period watch needs to be kept upright in order for it to work, so if you lay it down at night when you take it off, it will tend to stop running. We just had a couple of people at a field trip we took who found that out for the first time...they went home and tried keeping their period watches upright, and found that they no longer stopped at night!"
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Question of Titles « Result #15 on Sept 21, 2009, 11:46am »
OK, so T's song got me thinking (I know, I know, it isn't always a good thing for me to think) I have asked around and gotten responses to the question of titles. Having lost my husband, I would be referred to as Widow Rose. If not, I am still in question as to whether to take Samuel's name or be more familiar in my given name. Anyone else have a clue? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
This seems to be the most informative, but still doesn't quite hit the spot I was looking for.
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According to the Vulgar Tongue, a 1785 English Book of slang, Miss derived from Mistress. Mistress derived from the Old French Maistre (Master) and feminized esse. Maistresse being seen in Old English from the later 13th century onwards changing to Mistress by the 17th century. Mistress was seen as the "Woman of the House" The female family member in Charge. Throughout the 18th century it could be used in a positive term(England, Mistress of the Seas) or as in the 1785 Book, the Vulgar Tongue, a Mistress was a kept woman by a married man. Mrs. was first recorded about 1582 as a plural of Mistress and was considered a vulgar shortening of Mistress until the early 18th century. Madam is an Old French equivalent for My Lady, Mes Dames would be the plural. It was used as both positive or negative from the 18th century on, though not being connected to Brothels until the late 19th/early 20th century. By the mid 19th century Miss or Mrs. would be the proper term to use in polite company. Mistress would be an archaic term and throw the Lady in question due to its double meaning. This during the time when drumstick was used at the dinner table so as not to offend by saying the word Leg. Hope this helps with the question of Titles, Steve(Big Bear)
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Dear Mother « Result #16 on Sept 12, 2009, 7:20am »
Dear Mother~ I pray this finds you well and Father is comfortable. I am sad to say I will not be returning home as thought. Knowing my girls are there with you to help with Father brings me some comfort. The good men of the 20th will be moving out soon. Rumor has it that the enemy may be closer than anticipated and it really isn't a proper place for a lady. The Maine boys may be a rag tag bunch of farm boys, but I have grown rather fond of them. I shall remain safely behind and assist with a detachment in Washington. Perhaps this dreadful war will be over soon and I may return home, but as you know, my calling is here. I find comfort in thinking that when my poor Samuel was lying in his final moments, there was someone for him and that he was not alone. Know that I am well and thinking of you.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
BOYSCOUT POPCORN « Result #17 on Sept 8, 2009, 9:10am »
Hello everyone, hope you are having a great summer, Ive been really busy what with the house being settled and working full time.
Anyway its that time of year that my son Josh is selling Boyscout popcorn. It would be his honour to sell you some popcorn , now there is two ways to do this, one is to call me and place an order or to go online, to www.trails-end.com and then click on support a scout, this will then ask you for a number, Joshua T 's number is2485918
Josh would like to thank everyone who bought popcorn from him last year and would like to thank everyone in advance when they by some this year.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
BATTLE CRY OF FREEDOM-TONIGHT « Result #27 on Aug 10, 2009, 9:07am »
7:30pm Monday, August 10
The inaugural Deborah Pulliam Memorial Lecture given by James McPherson. McPherson's book, "Battle Cry of Freedom," won the Pulitzer Prize for History in 1988 and remains the best-selling single-volume account of the Civil War era. His most recent biography of Abraham Lincoln, "Trial by War" was published by Oxford University Press in 2008, and has been described as "the best very brief, biography of our sixteenth president ever written." Delano Auditorium on the campus of the Maine Maritime Academy. Free and open to the public.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Has anyone read...... « Result #29 on Aug 4, 2009, 2:15pm »
"Occupied Women: Gender, Military Occupation and the American Civil War," leeann Whites Ed, Louisiana State Univ press, 256 pgs, ISBN 0807134406, 2009.
Product Description In the spring of 1861, tens of thousands of young men formed military companies and offered to fight for their country. Near the end of the Civil War, nearly half of the adult male population of the North and a staggering 90 percent of eligible white males in the South had joined the military. With their husbands, sons, and fathers away, legions of women took on additional duties formerly handled by males, and many also faced the ordeal of having homes occupied by enemy troops. With occupation, the home front and the battlefield merged to create an unanticipated second front where civilians--mainly women--resisted what they perceived as illegitimate domination. In Occupied Women, twelve distinguished historians consider how women's reactions to occupation affected both the strategies of military leaders and ultimately the outcome of the Civil War.
Alecia P. Long, Lisa Tendrich Frank, E. Susan Barber, and Charles F. Ritter explore occupation as an incubator of military policies that reflected occupied women's activism. Margaret Creighton, Kristen L. Streater, LeeAnn Whites, and Cita Cook examine locations where citizens both enforced and evaded these military policies. Leslie A. Schwalm, Victoria E. Bynum, and Joan E. Cashin look at the occupation in light of complex and overlapping race, class, and cultural differences. An epilogue by Judith Giesberg concludes the volume. Some essays reinterpret famous encounters between military men and occupied women, such as those surrounding General Butler's infamous "Woman Order" and Sherman's March to the Sea. Others explore new areas such as the development of military policy with regard to sexual justice. Throughout, the contributors examine the common experiences of occupied women and address the unique situations Union, Confederate, and freed women all faced.
Civil War historians have depicted Confederate women as rendered inert by occupying armies, but these essays demonstrate that women came together to form a strong, localized resistance to military invasion. Guerrilla activity, for example, occurred with the support and active participation of women on the home front. Women ran the domestic supply line of food, shelter, and information that proved critical to guerrilla tactics.
By broadening the discussion of the Civil War to include what LeeAnn Whites calls the "relational field of battle," this pioneering collection helps reconfigure the location of conflict and the chronology of the American Civil War.
About the Author LeeAnn Whites is a professor of history at the University of Missouri. She is the author of The Civil War as a Crisis in Gender and Gender Matters: Civil War, Reconstruction and the Making of the New South and coeditor of Women in Missouri History: In Search of Power and Influence.
Alecia P. Long is an assistant professor of history at Louisiana State University. She is the author of The Great Southern Babylon: Sex, Race, and Respectability in New Orleans, 1865-1920, winner of the Julia Cherry Spruill Prize for the best book in southern women's history in 2005.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Calendar/List of Events! « Result #30 on Aug 4, 2009, 2:06pm »
--- If you go to the "List of Events">http://20thmecob.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=calendarviewall<, every-thing's explained in the 1st 6 lines (at the beginning of the page. (The 1900's)). If you still don't understand what it means, 'click' on that line, and usually it's further explained (except for the ones that are self-explanatory). The "New Year" starts after, with a reminder that (if you 'click' on it, to see what it's about), the (((Agenda))) will be gone over at that month's *Meeting, and you can 'click' on the link, to make out the form, to send in your events and ideas. The 7th line, states that there are more explanations at the bottom of the "List of Events" page. --- If you go to the bottom of the "List of Events" page (the 2100s (mainly for the administrators)), you'll find a line that says "<EXAMPLE" at the end of it. If you 'click' on that line, it will explain all the abbreviations and their meanings (I've tried to make it so all you have to do is "sound out" the letters, and the words will come to mind, like Drl/Cmp/Prd/Lstd and so on.). Some are self explanatory, as in Away/*M/$/NC!!! etc... Any others that don't fall under these categories (which are "2" (SOS & GAP), and that's not many at all), will have to be remembered, which will take a minimal amount of time. --- I've had to resort to the abbr. (abbreviations) because of the little amount of space we have on the intro (introductory) or "Topic:" line, but if you don't understand what the line says, just click on it, and the full explanation is in the message, most of the time. The main purpose for the abbreviations, is so that once you know what they mean, you can quickly and easily see what's involved, whether you're on the "list" pg.(page), or on the Calendar pg, and if you want more data, "just 'click' on it"! --- We hope this helps further your understanding of the Events and such. If you, or anyone else have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with me>SFX@maine.rr.com<. ----- Thanks for your patients and understanding. ~SFX
Re: Finally Done Calendar/List « Result #33 on Jul 31, 2009, 12:24am »
Hi prainey, - I wouldn't know, unless someone says something... --- If you go to the "List of Events", every-thing's explained in the 1st 6 lines (@ the beginning of the page. (The 1900's)). If you still don't understand what it means, 'click' on that line, and usually it's further explained (except for the ones that are self-explanatory). The "New Year" starts after, with a reminder that (if you 'click' on it, to see what it's about), the (((Agenda))) will be gone over at that month's *Meeting, and you can 'click' on the link, to make out the form, to send in your events and ideas. The 7th line, states that there are more explanations at the bottom of the "List of Events" page. --- If you go to the bottom of the "List of Events" page (the 2100s (mainly for the administrators)), you'll find a line that says "<EXAMPLE" at the end of it. If you 'click' on that line, it will explain all the abbreviations and their meanings (I've tried to make it so all you have to do is "sound out" the letters, and the words will come to mind, like Drl/Cmp/Prd/Lstd and so on.). Some are self explanatory, as in Away/*M/$/NC!!! etc... Any others that don't fall under these categories (which are "2" (SOS & GAP), and that's not many at all), will have to be remembered, which will take a minimal amount of time. --- I've had to resort to the abbr. (abbreviations) because of the little amount of space we have on the intro (introductory) or "Topic:" line, but if you don't understand what the line says, just click on it, and the full explanation is in the message, most of the time. The main purpose for the abbreviations, is so that once you know what they mean, you can quickly and easily see what's involved, whether you're on the "list" pg.(page), or on the Calendar pg, and if you want more data, "just 'click' on it"! --- We hope this helps further your understanding of the Events and such. If you, or anyone else have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with me>SFX@maine.rr.com<. ----- Thanks for your patients and understanding. ~SFX Jul 30, 2009, 8:46pm, prainey wrote:
SFX, sorry, way too complicated, I have hard time following company events with all the slash marks, appreviations, and one, two or three ((( marks mean. I really think it needs to be simple for the common Joe. Thanks, hope you understand.
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Re: Finally Done Calendar/List « Result #34 on Jul 30, 2009, 8:46pm »
SFX, sorry, way too complicated, I have hard time following company events with all the slash marks, appreviations, and one, two or three ((( marks mean. I really think it needs to be simple for the common Joe. Thanks, hope you understand.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Fort Knox Tenting clarification « Result #40 on Jul 22, 2009, 7:11am »
President Dudley~
Thank you for your consideration of the civilians at Fort Knox. I am afraid there may still be some confusion from your email.
Fort Knox July 2009
To try and clarify any confusion. The tenting change is for the 20th only. The 15th will be located outside the fort in either the spot just outside the Sally Port to the right or on the hill like last time. We are attempting to get an idea of the comfort level inside the fort because next year we are planning a rather large undertaking and need to verify room for the possibility of 200+ people to be sleeping on site. Some, if not most will be on cots inside the fort then. The parade ground inside of the fort will not have any tents at all. (excepting a cook's tent) More information on this will be given at the meeting on Saturday evening.
The 20th civilians are also welcome to put their tents outside of the fort as before, but there will not be any civilian tents inside. They are welcome to bring cots and sleep in the Ordinance room if they chose to. Having said that, if a soldier has a wife/girlfriend attending, after hours he is certainly welcome to be with her. Once the public is gone, the separation for the Living History is no longer necessary.
During the day, however, the civilian's place is outside of the fort doing civilian activities and the soldiers place is with the military unit. During the day when we are being paid/volunteering as Living Historians, the soldiers and civilians should not be together, but after hours they can be.
************ To summarize..... No tents on the parade grounds (exception possibly being a cook's tent).
Unaccompanied soldiers on cots inside rooms of fort.
Accompanied soldiers can either be bunked with the soldiers or their wives/significant other.
Civilians may tent outside the fort and either sleep there or sleep in a separate area inside the fort from the soldiers.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Memorial Service: you're invited. « Result #41 on Jul 19, 2009, 10:39am »
Sent by: Lonny Ryall
We're hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services.
I want a nationwide memorial service for Darrell "Shifty" Powers.
Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Infantry... If you've seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the History Channel, you know Shifty. His character appears in all 10 episodes, and Shifty himself is interviewed in several of them.
I met Shifty in the Philadelphia airport several years ago. I didn't know who he was at the time. I just saw an elderly gentleman having trouble reading his ticket. I offered to help, assured him that he was at the right gate, and noticed the "Screaming Eagle", the symbol of the 101st Airborne, on his hat.
Making conversation, I asked him if he'd been in the 101st Airborne or if his son was serving. He said quietly that he had been in the 101st. I thanked him for his service, then asked him when he served, and how many jumps he made.
Quietly and humbly, he said "Well, I guess I signed up in 1941 or so, and was in until sometime in 1945 . . . " at which point my heart skipped.
At that point, again, very humbly, he said "I made the 5 training jumps at Toccoa, and then jumped into Normandy . . . . do you know where Normandy is?" At this point my heart stopped.
I told him yes, I know exactly where Normandy was, and I know what D-Day was. At that point he said "I also made a second jump into Holland , into Arnhem ." I was standing with a genuine war hero . . . . and then I realized that it was June, just after the anniversary of D-Day.
I asked Shifty if he was on his way back from France , and he said "Yes. And it's real sad because these days so few of the guys are left, and those that are, lots of them can't make the trip." My heart was in my throat and I didn't know what to say.
I helped Shifty get onto the plane and then realized he was back in Coach, while I was in First Class. I sent the flight attendant back to get him and said that I wanted to switch seats. When Shifty came forward, I got up out of the seat and told him I wanted him to have it, that I'd take his in coach..
He said "No, son, you enjoy that seat. Just knowing that there are still some who remember what we did and still care is enough to make an old man very happy." His eyes were filling up as he said it. And mine are brimming up now as I write this.
Shifty died on June 17 after fighting cancer.
There was no parade.
No big event in Staples Center .
No wall to wall back to back 24x7 news coverage.
No weeping fans on television.
And that's not right.
Let's give Shifty his own Memorial Service, online, in our own quiet way. Please forward this email to everyone you know. Especially to the veterans.
Rest in peace, Shifty.
"A nation without heroes is nothing." (Roberto Clemente)
Re: Solon Bicentennial Agenda « Result #42 on Jul 15, 2009, 12:42pm »
My dear Mr. McKendry~
In speaking with the fire chief for Solon, there is going to be a Firemen's Muster there on Saturday. They expressed that they feel having Sgt Dudley in the dunk tank may help them raise the funds they are looking for!!
(he also said he thinks it would be neat to have a team of soldiers for the tug-o-war. So if there are 4 or 5 willing to do so.. and again, the highest ranking member of the team gets put up front. )
So, the dunk tank and a mud puddle for Sgt... if that isn't incentive to attend...
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
To the best of my knowledge, The site for solon is located The site in Solon is at the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway Rest Area at Robbins Hill on Route 201 just north of Route 43. It is my understanding that the area is simply gorgeous. The 20th will be joined (subject to change) by the Kennebec Valley Spinners with their spinning wheels and yarn, the French Hill Farms with their lamb products, the Kenerson Farm with their bison products, and last I heard, the Former Penobscot Governor Barry Dana will be set up a wigwam. They also were looking to have a Farmer's Market located there as well. Possibly some fiddlers, too! Mind you these are all subject to change.
Re: Someone Please Check this out? « Result #46 on Jul 14, 2009, 5:18am »
My dear Mr. McKendry~
To the best of my knowledge, The site for solon is located The site in Solon is at the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway Rest Area at Robbins Hill on Route 201 just north of Route 43. It is my understanding that the area is simply gorgeous. The 20th will be joined (subject to change) by the Kennebec Valley Spinners with their spinning wheels and yarn, the French Hill Farms with their lamb products, the Kenerson Farm with their bison products, and last I heard, the Former Penobscot Governor Barry Dana will be set up a wigwam. They also were looking to have a Farmer's Market located there as well. Possibly some fiddlers, too! Mind you these are all subject to change.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Also.... I was approached by the Mayor Palmer of Bangor, he would like for me to express his appreciation to the ladies who were a part of the ceremony honoring Wilma this past Veterans' Day. His kind words are directed at each of you and his gratitude cannot be recreated in the written word.
Warmest Regards, Miss Rose 7/11/09 Bangor's Birthday Bangor’s Civil War Memorial rededicated
By Judy Harrison BDN Staff
BANGOR DAILY NEWS PHOTO BY BRIDGET BROWNCivil War re-enactors walk to the Civil War monument in Mt. Hope Cemetery on Saturday, July 11, 2009 for a rededication of the 1864 memorial in celebration of Abraham Lincoln's and Hannibal Hamlin's 200th birthday. The ceremony was one of many special events scheduled this year in honor of the city of Bangor's 175th birthday. BANGOR, Maine — Abraham Lincoln never set foot in Maine during his lifetime, but he and his first lady, Mary Todd Lincoln, visited the Queen City on Saturday for the rededication of the Civil War Memorial in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Vice-President Hannibal Hamlin and his wife, Ellen Hamlin, who lived in Bangor when not in Washington, D.C., were at the first couple’s side.
“We are gathered here in this place of eternal rest, to dedicate this monument to the 55 brave Unions soldiers who have given that last full measure of devotion to the preservation of this precious union and to honor their supreme sacrifice,” said Lincoln, played by Orono resident Jerry Livengood.
“My few words here today in this peaceful place, Mount Hope Cemetery, now one score and 10 years old, should be long remembered, but this granite marker will still speak for us long after we have all turned to dust.”
The event is one of several being held in Bangor this year to mark the city’s 175th anniversary. Participants included the Bangor Band, the Sons and Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, the 20th Maine Regiments and the 6th Heavy Artillery, state historian Earle Shettleworth Jr., and members of the Bangor City Coun-cil.
While Livengood portrayed the president, Elizabeth Stevens of Bangor played Lincoln’s wife, Mary. Livengood, the general manager of Bangor Gas, did not break character even after the event ended, when he said that he is “5 feet, 17½ inches” tall.
David Gould of Winterport, who is also a planning officer with the city of Bangor, portrayed Hamlin, and Sandra Burke of Dedham played Hamlin’s second wife, Ellen Hamlin. The couple placed a wreath near the tombstone of Hamlin’s first wife, Sarah Hamlin, who died of consumption in 1856. Ellen Hamlin was Sarah’s half-sister.
Mount Hope Cemetery, bordered by Route 2 and Mount Hope Avenue, is the same age as the city, Bangor Mayor Gerry Palmer said Saturday.
In addition to the Civil War Memorial, called the Solders’ Monument when it was consecrated on June 17, 1864, the cemetery is Hamlin’s burial site and home to the Memorial to the 2nd Maine Regiment of Volunteers.
Also on Saturday, a brief ceremony was held at the vice-president’s grave and twin red oak trees were planted at the 2nd of Maine’s memorial. Hamlin’s 200th birthday will be Aug. 27. He died at the age of 81 on July 4, 1891, while playing cards at the Tarrantine Club in Bangor.
A reproduction of the Bangor Daily Whig and Courier dated June 18, 1864 was handed out Saturday.
It reported on the original ceremony that an “immense crowd was in front and on either side of the Monument, while the grove on the verdant hill side was filled with groups, reclining in comfortable position to view the varied and beautiful scene; although, perhaps, somewhat out of the reach of the voices of the orators.”
The crowd Saturday was much smaller and people did not have trouble hearing even when speakers did not use a microphone. About 65 people took the cemetery tour at 10 a.m., Dana Lippett, curator of the Bangor Museum and History Center, said after the rededication. Lippett, 53, of Bangor dresses in period costumes for the tours that will continue through October.
Between 25 and 30 more people joined them for the nearly two-hour long rededication ceremony that included patriotic music performed by the Bangor Band, which also played at the event in 1864.
Among those in attendance at the rededication was George Maxsimic, 73, of Orrington. He wore a T-shirt with the words “Freedom in Not Free” emblazoned on it.
“It’s nice to come and honor the past,” the Korean War veteran said of the event, “so we don’t forget what occurred then.”
Civil War re-enactors conducted a ceremony similar to the one held 145 years ago. It included a canon shot, which echoed off cemetery’s hills and rolled down the nearby Penobscot River.
Ben Dunkle and his mother, Sandra Dunkle, both of Orrington went on the tour before the ceremonies began.
“I learned a lot of history,” she said. “They call this ‘the city of the dead.’ There are 30,000 people buried here and 32,000 living in Bangor.”
Twenty-first century journalists, hemmed in by standards that require objectivity and brevity, could not describe Saturday’s event in more moving words than the anonymous reporter who covered the original ceremony did.
In the final paragraphs of the story, the reporter observed that the “occasion was a solemn one, and suggested to some, thoughts of friends killed by traitorous hands, or who have died from disease occasioned by the war, and to others fears for friends who are not engaged in one of the holiest works ever participated in by man — the suppression of a Rebellion originated to crush out the principle of freedom throughout the land, and break up the noblest government the sun ever shone upon.”
Palmer said that photos of Saturday’s rededication would be posted on the city’s Web site at >www.bangormaine.gov<.
July 13th, 2009 « Result #49 on Jul 13, 2009, 11:22am »
Dear, Dear Sister~
I trust this finds you well. I know Mother is enjoying your visit. Is Father still as he was when I was there last?
The sun has finally begun to shine here and in Maine. How wonderful to feel His warmth upon my face again. I am with hope that the gardens may be saved. There are still areas under water.
Sister, I went north for the dedication of the first monument in Maine being dedicated to the fallen men in this terrible war. I simply had to. Perhaps the day will come that one is erected and my dear Samuel's name shall be forever remembered as these fine men are. Mr. Lincoln and his lovely (if a bit odd) wife were there as well as Vice President Hamlin and his delightful wife, Ellen. The poor dear, he spoke at his first wife's grave and had Ellen help him place flowers for "the love of his life." No wonder she needs her medicine as much as she appeared to. The poor thing was dressed for dinner at it was not even noon yet! Now, sister, I know Mrs. Lincoln is from the South, but you would not believe the straw hat she wore. You would think someone on Mr. Lincoln's staff would advise her to proper attire for a lady of her position in society. I would never dare speak of such things to anyone but you.
There were a few of our wounded soldiers attending from the 2nd and 20th ME. And a cannon detachment to augment the ceremony and the lone bugler who played taps. One young man posted the symbols of our fallen men. I did well until that moment. I thought for sure I was having the vapors, but held my own.
The dedication was moving. Mr. Lincoln spoke with such reverence. You can see the war is wearing on him. I feel for any man in his position. As you know, sister, my wound is still fresh and it was not an easy day for me. Mr. Lincoln approached me and taking my hand, placed his handkerchief in it as mine was "too stained with tears." He gave me his condolences and thanked me for my sacrifice. A man of many sorrows, he is. And to have noticed my suffering lends to his character.
There were some folks from farther north there in the area and I joined them in celebrating the past...1790s. It was a delightful little town and a place called Leonard's Mills. How quaint a place that appears as if time stood still. Such a nice reprieve from the war and all 1864 is offering. And to spend a day dressed as Grandma used to! How liberating to leave my corset, hoop and dreadful black garb in the house for an afternoon. You will not believe what your sister did there. Well, you know me better than anyone and will believe it. I spent a few hours in the blacksmith shop. I know, it is not the place for a proper lady, especially one in my position, but that lends to keeping the pratting limited. And, dear sister, I fashioned a fork to use over the fire! Yes, yes, your little sister has discovered she is a natural at pounding that shapeless piece of iron into a useful tool. I look forward to making more soon. Now, sister, stop shaking your head at me. Would you expect any less of me? I do so hope in the future women are not bound by such limiting roles in society.
Re: Presentation-LisbonME « Result #53 on Jul 10, 2009, 8:27am »
My dear Mr. McKendry~ Did anyone attend this event? I was hoping to, but alas, I am still busier than a cat in a room full of rockingchairs with my 1860s firemen. I am finding myself being dragged further into the past as well. I need to have more petals to go around.
I do hope you are enjoying the turn of weather today.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Simplified Calendar/List « Result #55 on Jul 9, 2009, 12:04am »
ATTENTION!
We've Simplified the Calendar, so that the List would match it better... Only the months of July-Oct. have been done so-far, but will have the rest done ASAP. Hope it's better for you!
Re: Presentation-LisbonME « Result #58 on Jul 6, 2009, 6:20am »
My dear Mr. McKendry~
Please do not fret. And thank you for the added information. I see that the Presentation is on July 8, 2009. How delightful to hear of civilian activites in the state. I hope they have a good crowd attending.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
CONNECTICUT APPROVES SLAVERY APOLOGY « Result #67 on Jun 22, 2009, 5:11pm »
Ladies and Gentlemen~
On June 4, 2009, CT passed a bill...
"EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND REGRET OF THE CONNECTICUT GENERAL ASSEMBLY FOR THE HISTORY OF WRONGS INFLICTED UPON BLACK CITIZENS BY MEANS OF SLAVERY, EXPLOITATION AND LEGALIZED RACIAL SEGREGATION, AND CALLING ON ALL CITIZENS TO TAKE PART IN ACTS OF RACIAL RECONCILIATION."
Resolved by this Assembly:
WHEREAS, involuntary servitude, as practiced within the borders of Connecticut in the seventeenth, eighteenth and nineteenth centuries violated the precept that all persons are created equal and denied thousands of people liberty, the pursuit of happiness, the ability to benefit from their own work, and, in many cases, life itself; and
WHEREAS, in 1723, the Connecticut colony passed an act to prevent the "Disorder of Negro and Indian Servants and Slaves in the Night Season" that established a nine o'clock p.m. curfew, the violation of which was punishable with a whipping for the servant and a fine for the master; and
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Reflections on Memorial Day « Result #79 on Jun 15, 2009, 6:58pm »
Reflections on Memorial Day by Mackubin Thomas Owens
May 22, 2009
Mackubin Thomas Owens is professor of strategy and force planning at the Naval War College in Newport and a Marine infantry veteran of Vietnam. He is also Editor of Orbis, FPRI’s quarterly journal of world affairs, and a senior fellow of FPRI.
On Monday, we will mark the 141st anniversary of the first official observation of the holiday we now call Memorial Day, as established by General John A. Logan’s “General Order No. 11” of the Grand Army of the Republic dated May 5, 1868. This order reads in part: “The 30th day of May 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers and otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land.” Logan’s order in fact ratified a practice that was already widespread, both in the North and the South, in the years immediately following the Civil War.
As Americans continue to fight and die in Iraq and Afghanistan, it is fitting that we recur to the true meaning of this day. Alas, for too many Americans, Memorial Day has come to mean nothing more than another three-day weekend, albeit the one on which the beaches open, signifying the beginning of summer. Unfortunately, the tendency to see the holiday as merely an opportunity to attend a weekend cookout obscures even the vestiges of what the day was meant to observe: a solemn time, serving both as catharsis for those who fought and survived, and to ensure that those who follow will not forget the sacrifice of those who died that the American Republic and the principles that sustain it, might live. Some examples might help us to understand what this really means.
On July 2nd, 1863, Major General Dan Sickles, commanding III Corps of the Army of the Potomac, held the Union left along Cemetery Ridge south of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Dissatisfied with his position, he made an unauthorized movement to higher ground along the Emmitsburg Pike to his front. In so doing, he created a gap between his corps and Major General Winfield Scott Hancock’s II Corps on his right. Before the mistake could be rectified, Sickles’ two under-strength divisions were struck by General James Longstreet’s veteran I Corps of Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in an attack that ultimately threatened the entire Union position on Cemetery Ridge.
At the height of the fighting, a fresh Alabama brigade of 1,500 men, pursuing the shattered remnants of Sickles corps, was on the verge of penetrating the Union defenses on Cemetery Ridge. Union commanders including Hancock rushed reinforcements forward to plug the gap, but at a critical juncture, the only available troops were eight companies—262 men—of the 1st Minnesota Volunteers. Pointing to the Alabamans’ battle flags, Hancock shouted to the regiment’s colonel, “Do you see those colors? Take them.”
As the 1st Minnesota’s colonel later related, “Every man realized in an instant what that order meant—death or wounds to us all; the sacrifice of the regiment to gain a few minutes time and save the position, and probably the battlefield—and every man saw and accepted the necessity for the sacrifice.”
The Minnesotans did not capture the colors of the Alabama brigade, but the shock of their attack broke the Confederates’ momentum and bought critical time—at the cost of 215 killed and wounded, including the colonel and all but three of his officers. The position was held, but in short order, the 1st Minnesota ceased to exist, suffering a casualty rate of 82 percent, the highest of the war for any Union regiment in a single engagement.
Memorial Day is about the sacrifice of the other units, for example, the 54th Massachusetts, a regiment of black soldiers whose exploits were portrayed in the movie Glory. The 54th’s assault, in the face of hopeless odds, against Battery Wagner, which dominated the approaches to Charleston Harbor, cost the regiment over half its number and proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that black soldiers were the equal, in both bravery and determination, of white soldiers.
In No True Glory , Bing West recounts the epic story of the battle for Fallujah. What Admiral Nimitz said of the Marines on Iwo Jima applied to the battle of Fallujah as well: “uncommon valor was a common virtue.” Our troops continue to demonstrate uncommon valor on a daily basis.
But Memorial Day is also about individuals we may have known. It is about a contemporary of my father, who himself fought and was wounded in the Pacific during World War II. Marine Sgt. John Basilone was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on Guadalcanal. Though he was not obligated to do so, he insisted on returning to combat and was killed on the first day of the struggle for Iwo Jima.
Memorial Day is also about Corporal Larry Boyer, USMC, a member of the platoon that I led in Vietnam from September 1968 until May 1969. The men of that platoon would all have preferred to be somewhere other than the Republic of Vietnam’s northern Quang Tri Province, but they were doing their duty as it was understood at the time. In those days, men built their lives around their military obligation, and if a war happened on their watch, fighting was part of the obligation.
But Corporal Boyer went far beyond the call of duty. At a time when college enrollment was a sure way to avoid military service and a tour in Vietnam, Corporal Boyer, despite excellent grades, quit, enlisted in the Marines, and volunteered to go to Vietnam as an infantryman. Because of his high aptitude test scores, the Marine Corps sent him to communications-electronics school instead. But Corporal Boyer kept ”requesting mast,” insisting that he had joined the Marines to fight in Vietnam. He got his wish, and on May 29, 1969, he gave the “last full measure of devotion” to his country and comrades.
What leads men to behave as the soldiers of the 1st Minnesota, the 54th Massachusetts, the soldiers and Marines in Iraq and Afghanistan, John Basilone, Larry Boyer, and the countless others who have shared their sacrifice? Since the Vietnam War, too many of our countrymen have concluded that those who have died in battle are “victims.” How else are we to understand the Vietnam War Memorial—“The Wall”—a structure that evokes not respect for the honored dead, but on the one hand, pity for those whose names appear on the wall, and on the other, relief on the part of those who, for whatever reason, did not serve?
Most Americans in general and veterans in particular reject this characterization. But there is a tendency these days also to reject the polar opposite: that these men died for “a cause.” Many cite the observation of Glen Gray in his book, The Warriors: Reflections on Men in Battle: “Numberless soldiers have died, more or less willingly, not for country or honor or religious faith or for any other abstract good, but because they realized that by fleeing their posts and rescuing themselves, they would expose their companions to greater danger. Such loyalty to the group is the essence of fighting morale.”
It is my own experience that Gray is right about what men think about in the heat of combat: the impact of our actions on our comrades always looms large in our minds. As Oliver Wendell Holmes observed in his Memorial Day address of 1884, “In the great democracy of self-devotion private and general stand side by side.” But the tendency of the individual soldier to focus on the particulars of combat makes Memorial Day all the more important, for this day permits us to enlarge the individual soldier’s view, to give meaning to the sacrifice that was accepted of some but offered by all, not only to acknowledge and remember the sacrifice, but to validate it.
In the history of the world, many good soldiers have died bravely and honorably for bad or unjust causes. Americans are fortunate in that we have been given a way of avoiding this situation by linking the sacrifice of our soldiers to the meaning of the nation. At the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg four months after the battle, President Abraham Lincoln fleshed out the understanding of what he called in his First Inaugural Address the “mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battle-field, and patriot grave, to every living heart and hearthstone, all over this broad land.”
Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address gives universal meaning to the particular deaths that occurred on that hallowed ground, thus allowing us to understand Memorial Day in the light of the Fourth of July, to comprehend the honorable end of the soldiers in the light of the glorious beginning and purpose of the nation. The deaths of the soldiers at Gettysburg, of those who died during the Civil War as a whole and indeed, of those who have fallen in all the wars of America, are validated by reference to the nation and its founding principles as articulated in the Declaration of Independence.
Though Lincoln was eulogizing the Union dead at Gettysburg, the Confederate fallen were no less worthy of praise, and the dialectic of the Civil War means that we include them in our national day of remembrance. As Holmes observed, “we respected [those who stood against us] as every man with a heart must respect those who give all for their belief.”
Some might claim that to emphasize the “mystic chords of memory” linking Memorial Day and Independence Day is to glorify war and especially to trivialize individual loss and the end of youth and joy. For instance, Larry Boyer was an only son. How can the loved ones of a fallen soldier ever recover from such a loss? I corresponded with Cpl. Boyer’s mother for some time after his death. Her inconsolable pain and grief put me in mind of Rudyard Kipling’s poem, Epitaphs of the War , verse IV, “An Only Son:” “I have slain none but my mother, She (Blessing her slayer) died of grief for me.” Kipling too, lost his only son in World War I.
But as Holmes said in 1884, “grief is not the end of all. I seem to hear the funeral march become a paean. I see beyond the forest the moving banners of a hidden column. Our dead brothers still live for us, and bid us think of life, not death—of life to which in their youth they lent the passion and joy of the spring. As I listen, the great chorus of life and joy begins again, and amid the awful orchestra of seen and unseen powers and destinies of good and evil our trumpets sound once more a note of daring, hope and will.”
Linking Memorial Day and Independence Day as Lincoln essentially did enables us to recognize that while some of those who died in America’s wars were not as brave as others and indeed, some were not brave at all, each and every one was far more a hero than a victim. And it also allows us forever to apply Lincoln’s encomium not only to the dead of the 1st Minnesota and the rest who died on the ground at Gettysburg that Lincoln came to consecrate, but also to John Basilone, Larry Boyer, and the countless soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines who have died in all of America’s wars, that a nation dedicated to the liberal principles of liberty and equality might “not perish from the earth.”
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"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Photos from Norlands 2009 « Result #80 on Jun 15, 2009, 8:42am »
My dear Ladies and Gentlemen~
Photos from the weekend.
Our Mr. Proirer is a man of many talents, do visit his website and see a few examples of his works. He designed the photo used for promotinal purposes. It looks like a painting!
He sent this last evening and I wanted to share it with you all.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
History of Flag Day « Result #83 on Jun 14, 2009, 5:51am »
The History of Flag Day
Though the origin of Flag Day dates back to the late 19th century, its inspiration takes us further back to 1777. On June 14th of that year, in Philadelphia, the Continental Congress passed a resolution specifying that the flag carry 13 stripes and 13 stars. The colors would represent hardiness and valor (red), purity and innocence (white), and vigilance, perseverance and justice (blue).
The concept of a specific day to annually recognize the American Flag came 108 years later. In 1885, a Fredonia, Wisconsin schoolteacher, B.J. Cigrand, arranged for the students in his school district to observe the resolution on June 14th as ‘Flag Birthday’. In 1889, George Balch, a kindergarten teacher in New York City, planned similar festivities for his school’s students. In 1893, Philadelphia became the first city to celebrate Flag Day, and in the following year, New York was the first state to observe June 14th. After decades of expanding community observances, President Woodrow Wilson established Flag Day on May 30, 1916.
Still many communities did not celebrate Flag Day. It wasn’t until 1949, when President Harry Truman signed into an Act of Congress that National Flag Day be observed every June 14th. The Unites States Flag Code, as adopted by Congress, states “The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.” This is why we should give the flag our full respect.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Sea Battle at Fort Knox July 23-25, 2010 « Result #84 on Jun 13, 2009, 12:23pm »
As forwarded to NEB & LG & What Remains:
Gentlemen and Ladies~ I trust this finds you all well and getting the cobwebs off as we are into our new season. For those of you with whom I have not had the pleasure, my name is, Miss Rose, and I am with the 20thMECoB as well as the 15thAL CoG here in Maine. I am also associated with the folks of What Remains.
With Norlands behind us, we are ready to roll out our major event for the 2010 season. This event, we feel, will be most worth your while to join us here in the Great State of Maine. It will be like no other event (we know of) that has been accomplished here (or anywhere?). The weekend of July 23-25, 2010 will bring an incursion on Fort Knox in Prospect, Maine. Depending on the number of soldiers and sailors, we will attack the fort as well as the Town of Bucksport on the opposite side of the river. http://fortknox.maineguide.com/ This is in conjunction with the Bucksport Festival we participate in each year.
We have a number of key persons onboard already. The Harbor Master, Bucksport's Economic Development Director, The Skipper at Maine Maritime Academy, State officials, Friends of Fort Knox as well as the Skipper at the Navy Yard who has given us his Historians for accuracy. We have schooners and whale boats for boarding. We have cannons for shore as well as some for onboard the vessels (Need more). The bones are in place (built in crowd, security, crowd control, transportation between sites, sleeping quarters inside the fort for those not wishing to tote tents, etc). There will be a future "planning" meeting to set the scenarios ... the options are endless dependent upon numbers. As a rule, there is a 21st Century navy vessel in port to tour as well. Aside from the battle scenes, there will be a ceremony for Those Still on Patrol.
What we need is an idea of CW soldier and sailor support. It would give us no greater pleasure than to have any and all of your support in this endeavor. We are in need of both Union and Confederate soldiers/sailors... of any ability. Trust me, gentlemen...powder will be burned this weekend. A lot of it. We are also open to any suggestions you all may have. If you would be so kind as to talk this up and contact me with regard to interest, we will be most appreciative.
Civilians~ My, but what the opportunities are endless for you at this event. You may set up your personas at the fort or in town or both! The sky is the limit. Medical staff and scenarios as well. Townsfolk shopping when the incursion takes place to interact with the soldiers/sailors. Protesters, sympathizers ... providing it is appropriate, the world is your oyster.
If you would also be so kind as to give an indication of 'carrots' you may feel will assist to get folks who may be 'on the wire' to come north, I would appreciate it.
Thank you in advance for your kindness and support in this.
Warmest Regards,
Miss Rose
Joshua's Snow Angel 20th ME CoB
15th AL CoG
"Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence." Henry David Thoreau
"You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have." Wayne Dyer
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Letters with my Lt. Anderson « Result #89 on Jun 10, 2009, 9:19pm »
June 7, 1864
My dear Lt. Anderson,
I trust this finds you well and enjoying the new weather we have had as of late. I am not certain if you received my last letter thanking you for the package you sent me. I have not had a chance to enjoy everything in it, but will soon.
I am beside myself as posting letters has been a bit of a strain these weeks past. I have been busier than a cat in a room full of rocking chairs and short of paper and ink.
My recent travels have brought me to be much too close to this terrible war and the horrors it is offering. Most recently, I have had to assist much too close to the fighting in a field hospital. How dreadful a place. I fear I shall never get the blood stains off of my hands.
I must get this off to town to make the train. I shall write soon.
Yours, Miss Rose ************************************************
June 10, 1864
My Dear Miss Rose
I do hope this letter fines you and your family in good health.
Sorry to hear about the fighting up north, the papers you sent give a grim view of our great cause.
I was sadden to hear that you had to attend to the wounded from both sides but It is such a noble thing to do. I always knew you would never take sides in this great conflict when it comes to tending the wounded and dying.
I myself was slightly wounded yesterday during a small but bitter skirmish near the Duck River not far from Murfreesboro, Tennessee with members of Company G 3rd Ohio Cavalry.
One their Yankee mini balls clip my right wrist causing slight damage. After a running skrimish we finally escaped to a safe haven about ten miles away, near Lebanon.
I knew we were in luck as we neared the Cato Plantation named "The Cedars of Lebanon" Miss Ruth a gentle woman in her seventies. She dressed my wound for me. She also fed my squad of soldiers with a home cooked meal of lamb and cornbread which she could ill afford to give us as food has been scarce in these parts since both armies have stripped what was left of the winter crops.
A slave named James just came in saying there is a Yankee patrol about five miles outside of Lebanon looking for my squad so I must end this correspondences. Miss Ruth has promised to send it along as soon as it safe.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
Rally for Norlands ~NEWS~ « Result #92 on Jun 8, 2009, 9:11am »
My dear ladies and gentlemen~
I find myself with little paper to write, but would like to report that Norlands was a larger success than anticipated. Thank you to all of you who supported the event. It would not have gone as well without all of you.
Once I acquire more paper and ink, I shall post a letter to my dear sister.
By Terry Karkos , Staff Writer Sunday, June 7, 2009 05:00 am
LIVERMORE - On July 2, 1863, Union Army Col. Joshua Chamberlain's 20th Maine defeated the Confederate Army's 15th Alabama on Little Round Top south of Gettysburg, Penn.
On Saturday at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, that battle was to be simulated in a sprawling field by 170 Civil War re-enactors portraying the 20th and 3rd Maine regiments and the 15th Alabama Company G. It will be portrayed again at 1 p.m. today.
Prior to Saturday's battle, participants outfitted in wool uniforms taught a crowd of hundreds - more than 500 families had entered the grounds by noon - what life was like for Maine soldiers and civilians from 1861 to 1865.
The goal of the Rally for Norlands re-enactment was to raise $15,000 toward rebuilding a historic barn destroyed by fire in April 2008.
At Norlands on Saturday, the closely bivouacked white canvas tents of the two Maine regiments sat behind a large banner that read, "Enlist."
Seated on a tiny chair in front of a tiny table, his sword hanging off his hip, 3rd Maine recruiting officer 1st Lt. John Peterson of Brandon, Vt., rattled off an enlistment spiel toward 10-year-old Cameron Wells of Turner.
Peterson is also an American history teacher at Rutland High School in Rutland, Vt., and a re-enactment member with the 2nd Vermont.
Eyeing Wells, Peterson placed a piece of paper numbered 18 on the ground and had a puzzled Wells stand on it.
"You do realize that you're enlisting in this regiment and you are over 18, right?" Peterson said as the crowd began to laugh.
"Yessir," Wells said.
"What's your profession?" Peterson asked.
"Blacksmith," Wells snapped.
"Well, it would be. Just look at those bands of iron," Peterson said, gripping the boy's muscular left forearm.
Dipping a fountain pen into an inkwell, he filled in a recruitment form, which he then gave to Wells, welcoming him into the Army.
"One month's pay for a private is $13," Peterson said. "Now, I don't want you spending this on women, hard liquor or cards. Send it home to your parents."
Wells said he came to enlist and enjoy the fun learning experience.
"I like the whole acting of the period like it was normal," Wells said.
His grandfather, Dale Hutchinson of Turner, said he brought his grandchildren to Norlands to learn.
"I love this period of our history and I want my grandchildren to experience it," Hutchinson said.
Nearby, wispy smoke from two small campfires permeated the 80-degree air.
A 3rd Maine rifle squad marched through the 20th Maine camp and into a field to demonstrate battlefield musketry techniques.
Tagging along, like fans following golfer Tiger Woods, came about 50 onlookers, two of whom were steeped in history.
As Capt. T. Glen Lawson, a Bates College professor, explained the nine-step process of loading and firing an 1860s musket, Bruce and Chris Coffin of Lisbon Falls watched, enthralled.
"We have an ancestor who was in the Civil War with the 11th New Hampshire Volunteers," Bruce Coffin said. "He was a drummer. Andrew Jackson Coffin."
They watched and filmed the demonstration, learning that drummers and musicians played important communication roles.
Drummers played commands to fire, Lawson said. He had the soldiers demonstrate by firing volley after smoky volley of black powder while standing in tight formation.
"A good soldier could fire three rounds a minute," Lawson said.
On the other side of the farm, well away from the Union encampment, officers of the 15th Alabama sat in the shade waiting for the battle to begin, but they were not sure what to expect. Saturday's engagement - the largest Maine Civil War re-enactment - was something new.
"We're going to be doing whatever they need to make noise," private Mark D'Anci of Alfred said.
Smoking a corncob pipe, Alabama regiment Capt. Michael Pratt of Farmington chatted with 7th Tennessee Cavalry Lt. Al Ruggiero of Litchfield about everyday maladies that felled soldiers.
Then, Ruggiero and D'Anci taught onlookers about the differences between their rifles: Ruggiero's heavier 1861 Springfield .58-caliber and D'Anci's lighter breech-loaded Sharps carbine.
Nearby, Peg Nulle of Brunswick, portraying Savannah journalist Eliza Andrews, served lemonade.
"I am learning about camp life and what it is to be a camp follower in these recent unpleasantries," Nulle said in character, watching her 16-year-old daughter Kate, dressed as a Confederate private, head out for musket practice.
06/07/2009 LIVERMORE -- On July 2, 1863, Union Army Col. Joshua Chamberlain's 20th Maine defeated the Confederate Army's 15th Alabama on Little Round Top south of Gettysburg, Penn. On Saturday at the Washburn-Norlands Living History Center, that battle was to be simulated in a sprawling field by 170 Civil War re-enactors portraying the 20th and 3rd Maine regiments and the 15th Alabama Company G. It will be portrayed again at 1 p.m. today.
Prior to Saturday's battle, participants outfitted in wool uniforms taught a crowd of hundreds what life was like for Maine soldiers and civilians from 1861 to 1865.
It was a day not without humor among the closely bivouacked white canvas tents of the two Maine regiments behind a large banner that read, "Enlist."
Seated on a tiny chair in front of a tiny table, his sword hanging off his hip, 3rd Maine recruiting officer 1st Lt. John Peterson of Brandon, Vt., rattled off an enlistment spiel toward 10-year-old Cameron Wells of Turner.
Peterson is also an American history teacher at Rutland High School in Rutland, Vt., and a re-enactment member with the 2nd Vermont.
Eyeing Wells, Peterson placed a piece of paper numbered 18 on the ground and had a puzzled Wells stand on it.
"You do realize that you're enlisting in this regiment and you are over 18, right?" Peterson said as the crowd began to laugh.
"Yessir," Wells said.
"What's your profession?" Peterson asked.
"Blacksmith," Wells snapped.
"Well, it would be. Just look at those bands of iron," Peterson said, gripping the boy's muscular left forearm.
Dipping a fountain pen into an inkwell, he filled in a recruitment form, which he then gave to Wells, welcoming him into the Army.
"One month's pay for a private is $13," Peterson said. "Now, I don't want you spending this on women, hard liquor or cards. Send it home to your parents."
Wells said he came to enlist and enjoy the fun learning experience.
"I like the whole acting of the period like it was normal," Wells said.
His grandfather, Dale Hutchinson of Turner, said he brought his grandchildren to the Rally for Norlands fundraiser to learn.
"I love this period of our history and I want my grandchildren to experience it," Hutchinson said.
Nearby, wispy smoke from two small campfires permeated the 80-degree air.
A 3rd Maine rifle squad marched through the 20th Maine camp and into a field to demonstrate battlefield musketry techniques.
Tagging along, like fans following golfer Tiger Woods, came about 50 onlookers, two of whom were steeped in history.
As Capt. T. Glen Lawson, a Bates College professor, explained the nine-step process of loading and firing an 1860s musket, Bruce and Chris Coffin of Lisbon Falls watched, enthralled.
"We have an ancestor who was in the Civil War with the 11th New Hampshire Volunteers," Bruce Coffin said. "He was a drummer. Andrew Jackson Coffin."
They watched and filmed the demonstration, learning that drummers and musicians played important communication roles.
Drummers played commands to fire, Lawson said. He had the soldiers demonstrate by firing volley after smoky volley of black powder while standing in tight formation.
"A good soldier could fire three rounds a minute," Lawson said.
On the other side of the farm, well away from the Union encampment, officers of the 15th Alabama sat in the shade waiting for the battle to begin, but they were not sure what to expect. Saturday's engagement -- the largest Maine Civil War re-enactment -- was something new.
"We're going to be doing whatever they need to make noise," private Mark D'Anci of Alfred said.
Smoking a corncob pipe, Alabama regiment Capt. Michael Pratt of Farmington chatted with 7th Tennessee Cavalry Lt. Al Ruggiero of Litchfield about everyday maladies that felled soldiers.
Then, Ruggiero and D'Anci taught onlookers about the differences between their rifles: Ruggiero's heavier 1861 Springfield .58-caliber and D'Anci's lighter breech-loaded Sharps carbine.
Nearby, Peg Nulle of Brunswick, portraying Savannah journalist Eliza Andrews, served lemonade.
"I am learning about camp life and what it is to be a camp follower in these recent unpleasantries," Nulle said in character, watching her 16-year-old daughter Kate, dressed as a Confederate private, head out for musket practice.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
family in need of a tent!! « Result #93 on Jun 3, 2009, 9:10pm »
PLEASE HELP!!! One of our families coming from MA had the tranny on their SUV die. They now must travel in their car and need to lighten the load. Would anyone have a tent they may borrow so they may still come?????
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
"I'm just a little black rain cloud....." « Result #98 on Jun 1, 2009, 5:36am »
OK, for those of you without children or grand children.. Pooh sang this song to try and trick the bees into giving him honey... NOT a song for Norlands!
According to the NOAA, and since our subs use them to assess weather conditons to fire rockets I almost believe them, it is down to a 30-40% chance of any precipitation for Norlands (so far).
See?
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
$20 for the family, still a great bargain! Everyone who is going to Norlands, needs to make sure that they are paid up, so insurance will cover you-very important!
Note: Anyone who is unpaid, will NOT be under the umbrella of the 20th’s insurance!!!
It looks like there will be a good turnout for the event and weather permitting, should be a good event. Hope to see everyone there. We WILL be doing our living history things, so please be ready to do your particular things.
Anyone who needs a company musket, uniforms ,etc need to get in touch w/ me or Paul Smith ASAP!We have some “fresh fish” who may not be fully equipped yet. Other: the coins are in and look really good. I will be picking up the wooden muskets this week., They have 50 but I don’t know the price yet. Supposed to be at cost so should be reasonable.
Hope everyone is enjoying this fine Spring weather.
30 May...A Day of Rememberance « Result #100 on May 28, 2009, 7:02pm »
Ladies and Gentlemen~
Ever since 1999, Senator Inouye from Hawaii continues to introduced a bill designed to move the "holiday" of Memorial Day back to it's original date of 30 May. This has been near and dear to him ever since I can recall. Good man, full of Aloha. Perhaps it is time we all support him in his efforts and write our congressional representatives to move this along. You will find their contact information as well as Danny's following the bill information.
As eloquently stated by Mr. Inouye in his introductory remarks to the bill he introduced in 1999:
"Mr. President, in our effort to accommodate many Americans by making the last Monday in May, Memorial Day, we have lost sight of the significance of this day to our nation. Instead of using Memorial Day as a time to honor and reflect on the sacrifices made by Americans in combat, many Americans use the day as a celebration of the beginning of summer. My bill would restore Memorial Day to May 30 and authorize our flag to fly at half mast on that day. In addition, this legislation would authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating Memorial Day and Veterans Day as days for prayer and ceremonies honoring American veterans. This legislation would help restore the recognition our veterans deserve for the sacrifices they have made on behalf of our nation." (1999 Congressional Record, page S621)
Regards, Miss Rose
The most recent bill in "session."
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A BILL To restore the traditional day of observance of Memorial Day, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. RESTORATION OF TRADITIONAL DAY OF OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY.
(a) DESIGNATION OF LEGAL PUBLIC HOLIDAY- Section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, is amended by striking `Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.' and inserting the following:
`Memorial Day, May 30.'.
(b) OBSERVANCES AND CEREMONIES- Section 116 of title 36, United States Code, is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking `The last Monday in May' and inserting `May 30'; and
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking `and' at the end of paragraph (3);
(B) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
(C) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph (4):
`(4) calling on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day as a day of ceremonies for showing respect for American veterans of wars and other military conflicts; and'.
(c) DISPLAY OF FLAG- Section 6(d) of title 4, United States Code, is amended by striking `the last Monday in May;' and inserting `May 30;'. Maine delegates: Member Name DC Phone DC FAX Electronic Correspondence Senator Olympia Snowe (R- ME) 202-224-5344 202-224-1946 http://snowe.senate.gov/public/index.cfm? FuseAction=ContactSenatorSnowe.Email
Senator Susan Collins (R- ME) 202-224-2523 202-224-2693 http://collins.senate.gov/public/continue.cfm? FuseAction=ContactSenatorCollins.Email& CFID=31278970&CFTOKEN=44699849 Representative Chellie Pingree (D - 01) 202-225-6116 202-225-5590 https://forms.house.gov/pingree/contact-form.shtml Representative Mike Michaud (D - 02) 202-225-6306 202-225-2943 http://www.michaud.house.gov/article.asp?id=389
Danny's information:
DC Address: The Honorable Daniel K. Inouye United States Senate 722 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510-1102 DC Phone: 202-224-3934 DC Fax: 202-224-6747 Electronic Correspondence: http://inouye.senate.gov/abtform.html WWW Homepage: http://inouye.senate.gov/
"You must play your character for the questions s/he can generate and for the sake of the discussions that will follow ... You are giving an interpretation, one among a number of possible interpretations. You are not bringing the dead back to life." George Frein
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