Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans attended the Children of the Confederacy Christmas in the South program on Saturday December 13th at Confederate Memorial Park chapel in Marbury AL. Dragoons Adjutant Butler and Treasurer Dennis were a part of a reenactment color guard which posted colors and also provided a volley salute at the laying of the wreath in the cemetery which concluded the program. Alabama SCV SWC Brigade Commander Waldo's children were the only officers in attendance; his daughter, President of the Alabama Division CofC presided over the program leading everyone in the pledges to the US, Christian and Alabama state flags and the salute to the Confederate flag; each was followed by a song of accompaniment, the Star Spangled banner, Faith of our Fathers, Alabama and Dixie respectively. Brigade Commander Waldo's son then led everyone in the CofC opening prayer and creed. UDC President Himes was introduced and she in turn introduced the couple of other UDC ladies, past UDC Presidents in attendance. Park Site Director Calvin Chapelle brought greetings and a brief history of the park and highlighted a couple upcoming events there. Alabama Division Commander Jimmy Hill was there and he presented a check to the CofC and Dragoon Tyrone Crowley presented a cash donation from former Dragoon Judge Al Booth for the continuance of the CofC mission to foster an understanding and appreciation of the Confederate veterans and their quest for independence. New Camp 1524 member compatriot Johnson brought his four children to really make it a great event for the kids. Period poems for the Christmas season and Christmas carols were then sung followed by tree decorating where everyone got to place an ornament on the tree in the chapel there. A Christmas gift bag was then presented to each of the children in attendance; this contained a yo-yo which would have been a period correct toy as well as a harmonica and Christmas candy. A wonderful lunch of chicken tenders and nuggets, ham and cheese sliders, macaroni salad, pimento cheese and desserts including carrot cake, cookies, and cupcakes capped off the enjoyable festivities. That and seeing Santa Claus in the post office there at the park on the way out. Merry Christmas to all.
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