Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp 1524 Participate in Prattville Independence Day Parade

The Dragoons participated in the annual Prattville Independence Day parade this morning to kick off the 4th of July holiday with friends and family and neighbors.  The camp's entry included an SCV banner which was carried in front by Commander Waldo and Adjutant Sutherland, Commander Waldo's Dodge Charger adorned with the U.S. and Confederate Battle flags, compatriot Beir Butler's golf cart decorated with red, white and blue bunting along with the U.S., Alabama state and Confederate First National flags, three members of the Alabama Division Mechanized Cavalry on their Harley Davidson motorcycles (Michael Adkins, Brian Anderson and former Dragoon Don Owens), along with a number of men walking alongside.  Commander Waldo's wife Kerri and children enjoyed the respite from the early morning heat and humidity by blasting the air conditioner in the Charger as they drove it down the parade route, throwing all their candy to the parade spectators.  Candy and mini-Battle flags were handed out by all the walkers who included Quartermaster Bill Myrick, compatriot Larry Spears, Color Sgt John Dennis and his grandson Shawn.  Compatriot Tyrone Crowley rode in the cart with Beir.  The Dragoons were warmly received all along the parade route with spectators standing and clapping and thanking the camp for their participation and community service.  Over five hundred mini-Battle flags were handed out to folks along the parade route as it wound down Court Street, Main Street and Northington as people clamored for the beloved symbol of the Confederate fight for independence and the preservation of state sovereignty, liberty and founding ideals.  It was an enjoyable day with compatriots, friends, family and our Prattville neighbors.