Friday, April 29, 2011

Confederate memorial services, complete with cannons, set for Sunday, May 1

View Image

HIGH SPRINGS - "Two Confederate memorial services, complete with the firing of cannons and re-enactors dressed in Civil War clothing, will be held Sunday, May 1.

The 2nd Florida Calvary Camp will have the first service that Sunday at 1 p.m. at Forest Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in honor and in memory of Commander Buddy Burch's great grandfather, Private Sumpter Balnton, a Confederate soldier.

Following the ceremony, lunch will be served at Forest Grove Baptist Church. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish.

At 4 p.m., a Confederate Memorial Service for Franklin (Jeff) Williams of High Springs will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery.

Williams graduated from Mebane High School, played briefly for the Minnesota Vikings and was a descendent of a black Confederate soldier."

Via Jamey

No comments:

Post a Comment