Members of the Prattville Dragoons Camp 1524 placed Battle flags on the graves of Confederate veterans at historic Oak Hill cemetery in Prattville on Saturday morning March 30th in preparation for April being Confederate History and Heritage month. Adjutant Sutherland procured new flags to put out at this cemetery as well as the two cemeteries at Confederate Memorial Park in Marbury. There are over 80 Confederate veterans buried at Oak Hill and over 300 at Confederate Memorial Park. Adjutant Sutherland also printed up maps which were highlighted to show the locations of the graves of these Confederate veterans. Compatriot Rob Schwartz led everyone in a prayer at the beginning of the work this bright and beautiful spring morning and also at the end reminding everyone of Easter and Christ's sacrifice he made for us with his triumphant resurrection celebrated the very next day. Commander Waldo and his son participated in the flag setting, finding graves, removing old flags and placing new Battle flags in the ground next to the headstones. Most all of the flags placed a year ago by the camp in the cemetery remained which speaks to the honor the local community places on their Southern history and heritage. Quartermaster Myrick, compatriots Larry Spears, Darrell Haywood and Louis Turner also helped with the task. A tremendous way to bring in April, Confederate History and Heritage month.
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