Memorial Day

[macwilkin]

I am the Camp Commander of Phelps Camp No. 66, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War -- one of the SUVCW's missions is to actively promote the traditional observance of Memorial Day, as was the mission of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) -- the SUV is the heir to the GAR in honouring and remembering the Union Soldier.

Our camp will sponsor a "Parade of the American Soldier" on Memorial Day at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield -- a camp member will be dressed as a common soldier from each war, from the Revolution to present day (I will be representing the Spanish-American and Philippine Wars).

One of our local pipers will be performing at the Springfield National Cemetery's Memorial Day service as well.

Lest we forget.

Todd