A number of members of SCV Camp 1524 attended the "19th Annual Birthday Celebration of Ole Bedford at Fort Dixie" and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with Confederate compatriots. Camp Commander Stuart Waldo was joined by Color Sgt Will Dismukes, George Jenks, Dave Thompson, Jeff Jones and John Dennis and their wives, Don Owens participating with others from the SCV Mechanized Cavalry, and Tyrone Crowley. The rain largely held off and the cloud cover provided a respite from the Alabama July heat and everyone enjoyed a wonderful program which included multiple cannon firings, a keynote speech by author Dr. Samuel Mitcham from Monroe, La who wrote "Bust Hell Wide Open, The Life of Nathan Bedford Forrest". The Tallasee Armory Guards 1921 Band provided music and Bill Anthony from the camp provided his auctioneer services for the fundraising bidding. The watermelon at the patch set up under the shade trees was cold and sweet and following a blessing of the food, everyone enjoyed a delicious supper of fried catfish, corn on the cob, potatoes, hush puppies and cole slaw and homemade desserts including a huge yummy banana pudding as well as the requisite birthday cake for General Forrest.
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| Forrest's Birthday Cake |
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| Cannon Fire |
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| Authors Dr. Samuel Mitcham and John M. Taylor |
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| Crowd Gathered for the Birthday Party |
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| Bill Anthony Calls the Auction with George Jenks Mike Whorton Assisting |
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| Tallassee Armory Guards 1921 Band |
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| John Dennis and Wife |
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| Dave Thompson with Alabama Division Heritage Chief Cherokee Brasher |
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| Jeff Jones who Bought His Wife a Beautiful Gown at the Auction |
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