The War Between the States had the effect of defining what this country is today, and is probably the pivotal event in our history. The men (my ancestors) that fought and died for the South were decent, honorable men that were fighting for a cause they believed in. It is not fair to them, to use the 1990's mind-set to judge their behavior. I am absolutely sure that they need no defense when it comes to their courage, bravery and devotion to duty for, what to them, seemed the right thing to do. I regret that the symbol these brave men fought under, the Confederate Battle flag, is sometimes used by hate-groups and bigots. A rallying point for men in battle is how this flag should be remembered. Sacrifice such as theirs needs to be recorded for posterity, not forgotten. I hope that through education, that this will be true. I make ABSOLTELY NO APOLOGY for developing a pro-southern website!
My special thanks to my
best friend, Don Van Vactor. Although an Indiana Yankee, Don has tread many
miles on battlefields with me. Thanks, Don, for being a good friend. Don was
diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer on 5/18/98. This is one battle I sure
hope a Yank wins....When referring to friends, those that saw Confederate Gen.
Armisted refer to his friend, Union Gen. Hancock, may appreciate this
quote....."God don't make 'em any better"...... Don died 9/8/98. God rest his
soul.
...Bill Brown of Florida, for his constant
support of the 9th's page....
....Dave Larson of Calif., author of the
8th Georgia
Volunteer Infantry Webpage, and fellow Anderson's fan.
....and Bill
Smedlund of Georgia, noted Southern writer and author, for his advice and
counsel to me, a novice.........
.........Thanks to all these guys.....one
day I'll get around to writing that book....
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