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| Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 1:41 am Post subject: Lee-Jackson Day Celebrated |
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Lee-Jackson Day Celebrated
January 19, 2008 - Lexington, VA
Video and Story available from ABC 13 - http://www.wset.com/news/stories/0108/489384.html
In Lexington Saturday, there was a commemoration of two men many consider to American heroes. Lee-Jackson Day is a holiday here in Virginia and people in Lexington have marked it for more than 100 years.
Organizers brought back a larger and more elaborate event in honor of Robert E. Lee and 'Stonewall' Jackson. A reminder of a bloody and defining time in American history, nearly 150 years ago.
Brandon Dorsey, Organizer - "That whole time span is of great importance to Americans."
And of great importance to that time is General "Stonewall" Jackson. The crowd stopped at his grave to salute the Confederate leader.
Dorsey - "It is very important to us to remember where we come from. A wise man said, if you want to know where you are going, you gotta know where you came from."
The crowd paraded through town, hoping to impress onlookers with the color and customs of the past.
Marjorie Furmick, Participant - "The youth of today should see the passion involved in history, not just as a subject, but people living it and acting it and wearing the clothes."
Patti Dillard, Spectator - "For my children here, it's pretty neat to see people in the costumes. Kinda thinking, wow, 150 years ago we would have seen this."
Re-enactors want to spread their passion for history.
Furmick - "They live and eat it. I believe they think they are a Civil War participant. They are not of this era, they are more of that era."
After the parade, it was time to commemorate General Lee. They did so at Lee Chapel where he's buried.
Dorsey - "They stood up for their principles and their state."
Saturday was General Lee's birthday and General 'Sonewall' Jackson's birthday is Monday. At one point Virginia lawmakers decided to commemorate Lee, Jackson and Martin Luther King on the same day. But the holidays were later split.
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| Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:50 am Post subject: Virginia Lt. Gov. & Attorney Gen. Honor Lee & Jackso |
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Virginia Lt. Gov. & Attorney Gen. Honor Lee & Jackson
Virginia Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling and Attorney General Bob McDonnell each recently released statements honoring Generals Lee and Jackson in recognition of the Lee-Jackson state holiday in the commonwealth. We’ve reproduced the statements below for your enjoyment. It’s nice to know that political correctness has not seized the moral fortitude of all elected officials in the land.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR BOLLING ISSUES STATEMENT IN RECOGNITION OF LEE-JACKSON DAY IN VIRGINIA
RICHMOND – Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling today issued the following statement in recognition of Lee-Jackson Day in Virginia.
“Remembering the past and those who helped shape it has always been a very important part of Virginia, and today we honor the memory of two great Virginians, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
“Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson served as key figures during the most tumultuous years of our Commonwealth. They were legendary generals who embodied a sense of duty, leadership, courage, dignity and strength that should be respected by all Virginians. They were men of great faith and principle who led exceptional lives that had a profound impact on the direction of our state and nation. They were truly great Virginians.
“I encourage all Virginians to join me on this special day in paying tribute to the memory of General Lee and General Jackson.”
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Randy Marcus
Chief of Staff
Office of Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling
804-786-2078
804-786-7514 (fax)
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Statement of Attorney General Bob McDonnell on Lee-Jackson Day
Richmond- Attorney General Bob McDonnell released the following statement regarding today’s Lee-Jackson official state holiday in Virginia.
“Today, the Commonwealth commemorates the lives of two great Virginia military leaders, General Robert E. Lee and General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson. Lee and Jackson were men of principle, dignity, courage, and humility.”
“They were good men and outstanding generals who lived in a different and tumultuous time when our nation was torn asunder. Their lives and accomplishments are worthy of remembrance by all Virginians. Generations of Americans have studied Lee and Jackson for their military prowess. Both received their training at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Lee would later serve as Superintendent of the school. Together, they embodied the best qualities of the American soldier. But those who are also aware of their personal attributes have taken their true measure. Perhaps Robert E. Lee’s greatest legacy is found not on the battlefields, but in the classrooms of the great Virginia university that bears his name and reflects his character. And Stonewall Jackson’s life, though cut short in the tragedy of war, is remarkable not just for the renowned Valley Campaign, but for how he valued faith and family foremost. The memories of these two leaders still echo across Virginia, and we can learn much from their lives. It is fitting that today we pause to remember these two outstanding Virginians, General Robert E. Lee and General Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson.”
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J. Tucker Martin
Director of Communications
Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell
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