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Mingo monument rededicated
July 29, 2013
By Beth Christian Broschart Staff Writer , The Inter-Mountain
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Pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of the many history enthusiasts who gathered Saturday for the 100-year rededication of the Mingo Confederate Monument.
The event was sponsored by the West Virginia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, McNeill's Rangers Camp 582 of Moorefield and the Mingo Historical Society.
The monument - also known as the Robert E. Lee Monument - was originally dedicated July 23, 1913, on land owned by Samuel and Fanny Beaty Wood and is dedicated "to the memory of the Confederate Soldiers of Randolph County and Vicinity. This includes all soldiers who died on Valley Mountain in 1861 while Gen. Lee was encamped there. Camp Pegram 602 UCV Valley Head, West Virginia."
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The 100-year rededication of the Mingo Confederate Monument in Mingo Saturday attracted crowds of descendants, residents, history lovers and supporters. The monument, also known as the Robert E. Lee Monument, was originally dedicated July 23, 1913. Rodger Ware, Past Commander of the West Virginia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, welcomes those gathered for the event.
Rodger Ware, Past Commander of the West Virginia Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans welcomed those in attendance.
"The purpose of today's event is to honor Confederate veterans and by doing so we honor all veterans," Ware said. "Keeping this in mind, we will honor a local veteran with the presentation of a Quilt of Valor from the Mingo Historical Society."
Mingo Historical Society member Vicky Graham presented the Quilt of Valor to local veteran Delbert Sharp.
"In the words of Robert E. Lee, our most favorite son of the South, and the man who eventually commanded all Confederate Armies as Commander Chief, 'It is well that war is so terrible lest we should grow fond of it,"' Graham said. "As we gather this afternoon to rededicate our confederate monument, placed here 100 years ago in memory of Confederate soldiers who died during the Cheat Mountain Valley campaign of the Civil War, I would like to take a few moments to honor a veteran who is here today. I present this quilt to you in honor of your great service to our nation."
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July 29, 2013
By Beth Christian Broschart Staff Writer , The Inter-Mountain
Save |
Pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of the many history enthusiasts who gathered Saturday for the 100-year rededication of the Mingo Confederate Monument.
The event was sponsored by the West Virginia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, McNeill's Rangers Camp 582 of Moorefield and the Mingo Historical Society.
The monument - also known as the Robert E. Lee Monument - was originally dedicated July 23, 1913, on land owned by Samuel and Fanny Beaty Wood and is dedicated "to the memory of the Confederate Soldiers of Randolph County and Vicinity. This includes all soldiers who died on Valley Mountain in 1861 while Gen. Lee was encamped there. Camp Pegram 602 UCV Valley Head, West Virginia."
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The Inter-Mountain photo by Beth Christian Broschart
The 100-year rededication of the Mingo Confederate Monument in Mingo Saturday attracted crowds of descendants, residents, history lovers and supporters. The monument, also known as the Robert E. Lee Monument, was originally dedicated July 23, 1913. Rodger Ware, Past Commander of the West Virginia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, welcomes those gathered for the event.
Rodger Ware, Past Commander of the West Virginia Division of Sons of Confederate Veterans welcomed those in attendance.
"The purpose of today's event is to honor Confederate veterans and by doing so we honor all veterans," Ware said. "Keeping this in mind, we will honor a local veteran with the presentation of a Quilt of Valor from the Mingo Historical Society."
Mingo Historical Society member Vicky Graham presented the Quilt of Valor to local veteran Delbert Sharp.
"In the words of Robert E. Lee, our most favorite son of the South, and the man who eventually commanded all Confederate Armies as Commander Chief, 'It is well that war is so terrible lest we should grow fond of it,"' Graham said. "As we gather this afternoon to rededicate our confederate monument, placed here 100 years ago in memory of Confederate soldiers who died during the Cheat Mountain Valley campaign of the Civil War, I would like to take a few moments to honor a veteran who is here today. I present this quilt to you in honor of your great service to our nation."
For the rest: http://www.theintermountain.com/pag...3585/Mingo-monument-rededicated.html?nav=5014
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