View attachment 200295 Yesterday marked the 156 year since the battle of Cedar Mountain (or Slaughter Mtn.) Not only was this engagement the final instalment of Jackson's Valley Greatness but it was the opening act of the transition to Second Manasssas and ultimately Antitem. My fifth Great Grandfather (Burrell B. Sorah; 37th Virginia Infantry Co.A) was with Jackson during his mythical jaunt around Shenandoah Valley and gave the ultimate sacrifice here at Cedar Mountain. Honor and respect to the 37th, to my Kin who were engaged in this struggle, (Burrell had three brothers, all of whom enlisted and fought valiantly for southern rights.)**Deo Vindice
**One of his brothers fought the entire war in the 48th Virginia Infantry was one of only a handful to surrender at Appomatax and was present at Cedar Mountain when he fell. The other two enlisted in the 63rd Virginia and surrendered with Johnston in North Carolina**