The Dragoons of Camp 1524 held their monthly meeting on Thursday January 14th at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Prattville. Twenty compatriots were in attendance to enjoy a program led by 1st Lt Harold Grooms in Commander Waldo's stead. The chaplain opened the meeting with an invocation followed by the reading of the SCV Charge. New Member Conner Blackmon was sworn in by 1st Lt Grooms and the Chaplain; Conner provided Zebulon P. Abrams, Private 20th Regiment, South Carolina Infantry, Company F as his Confederate ancestor under which he joined. Always a glorious day when our Confederate ancestors are honored by the addition of an SCV member. Harold further provided information on upcoming events and other announcements before compatriot Tyrone Crowley presented the program. Tyrone played two radio spots which Harold had recorded some years ago for April recognition as Confederate History and Heritage month. Tyrone then provided a reading of "Lee at Jacksonville" by Joseph Cecil Wingard, a poem describing the scene when General Lee toured the Southland following the War for Southern Independence and was greeted by adoring citizens. Tyrone also provided remarks on the Christian character of Robert E. Lee made by Past Chaplain-in-Chief Charles Baker who recently passed away after a lengthy illness. The meeting was closed with the SCV Closing and a Benediction.
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