Saturday, May 12, 2018

Confederate Memorial Day Observance at Confederate Circle at Selma's Old Live Oak Cemetery

The Selma Chapter 53, United Daughters of the Confederacy and Col. Christopher C. Pegues Camp 62, Sons of Confederate Veterans held a fine Confederate Memorial day ceremony at Confederate Memorial Circle, Old Live Oak cemetery in Selma on Thursday 26 April. Pat Godwin, President of the UDC chapter and Commander Benny Austin of the Peques camp hosted the event.  Mrs. Melissa Scott, a UDC member provided bagpipes for the program prelude as well as "Amazing Grace' after the Roll Call of Honor and closing prayer.  A beautiful rendition of "Dixie" was sung by a soloist and later everyone joined in a more rousing version. Mr. Steve Fitts from Camp 62 read Governor Kay Ivey's Confederate History and Heritage Proclamation and Dr. Cecil Williamson, past Commander of Camp 62 read the proclamation for Dallas County issued by the probate judge.  Mr. Mark Thomey provided a keynote speech beseeching everyone to remember their Confederate ancestors and carry forth the Charge and finish the job they started.  Prattville Dragoons present were Josh Stover, Don Owens, Commander Stuart Waldo, Tyrone Crowley, Jeffrey Jones and his wife who posed on the Dragoons' memorial bench, and Larry Spears.







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