Some years ago I met a black man who is a member in good standing of the Sons Of Confederate Veterans (SCV). Nelson Winbush I believe was his name. His great-great grandfather fought for the Confedracy during the War Between The States. He is a very interetsing man to talk to. This is a good sedgeway to remind all that coming up on the 30th of this month is Memorial Day and we should remmeber all those who gave their lives in defending that which they believed to be right, regardless of color, creed or political choice.

Confederate Memorial Day is observed here in Florida (and some other southern states) on April 26th. Our CW reenacting unit participated in a very nice and solemn cermony at the United Daughters of the Confederacy hall. We had the privilege of firing the artillery salute! Our gun crew was mixed, two of us were in Federal Uniform and two in COnfederate Gray. It was a fitting tribute, displaying the respect of the soldiers of one side for those of the other.