presented by the Davis-Reagan Chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy

24 April 2010

pictures taken and posted by Dorothy Odom Bruce
dobruce@swbell.net 25 Apr 2010 ~ dob

Fifty-three Confederate Veterans buried at East Hill. This morning, Confederate Flags mark each grave, such as this one of Mr. Patrick.
Members of Cross of St. Andrews Camp marches in and takes position.
Members of Johnson-Sayers-Nettles Camp SCV man the canon.	Color Guard are members of John H. Reagan Camp, SCV.
Opening Prayer by Ronnie Hatfield
Opening remarks and Welcome by President of UDC Chapter, who presented the wreath.
Pledges to Colors Tribute to Confederate Soldiers given by Ken McClure, Commander of Cross of St. Andrews Camp SCV. Remember... in these times, little boys wore dresses.
Unveiling ceremony honoring Pvt. Charles M. Copeland, Co. A, 17th Texas Infantry Regt. CSA.
Folded flag is presented to Copeland family member.
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Unveiling ceremony honoring Pvt. William Wilson Love, Co. E, 2nd South Caroline Infantry Regt. CSA.
Dolly Jeffus is escorted to podium and gives the UDC Tribute.
Ladies are invited to place roses on each of the honored graves as each is escorted by a SCV member. Rifles are loaded in readiness for Military Tribute
Military Tribute is given by rifles and canon
Ready for the Military Salute
Aim!
FIRE !!!!
Jimmy Ray Odom
The colors are retired. Each flag is rolled up and encased in a black sheath.
A closing prayer is said... and a rousing rendition of "Dixie" is sung by all.
Members of The Cross of St. Andrew Camp pose for pictures.