Thursday
11 January 2018, the 157th anniversary of Secession Day in Alabama, was also
the date for the Prattville Dragoons first meeting in 2018. Chaplain Snowden provided a
rotating collection of interesting photos on the projection screen while
members and guests dined and socialized. When the meeting convened, our
Chaplain led us in a devotion and prayer.
A
very special occasion was the swearing in of two new members, Donald Owens and
Joshua Stover who have already been very active in camp functions. 1st Lt. Commander Harold Grooms and Chaplain Snowden took care
of this task and the new members were received by a hearty round of applause
from all in attendance .
Brigade
Commander Butch Godwin was present and gave everyone an update on Confederate Circle
at Old Live Oak Cemetery in Selma. There are several plaques that are being added
to the area and he invited all to visit and see the new changes. He also
praised the camp for our continued work in the community and in the SCV.
Compatriot
Tyrone Crowley was in charge of the program and began with a demonstration and
explanation of the Alabama Secession flag; or Republic Of Alabama Flag. He also
distributed a handout on the Montgomery House/ Buena Vista Mansion where the
original Dragoons held a reunion in 1901. There members of the Montgomery
family left that home to go to war and one never returned.
Tyrone
then got to his major topic of the night which was Jefferson Davis’ visit to
Montgomery in 1886 to dedicate the cornerstone of the Confederate Memorial
Monument at the capitol. Tyrone did a tremendous job providing a detailed, informative presentation
which also included visual aids.
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