Unsung Scots in American History #1

**BoldHighlander** · 13th April 10, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by Galician

I happened to come across this piece published in the N.Y. Times yesterday, regarding this anniversary.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/11/op...11meacham.html

There is so much I could say about this, but it's all best left unsaid

peace

**macwilkin** · 13th April 10, 12:11 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

There is so much I could say about this, but it's all best left unsaid

peace

Indeed. Let us honour the memory of the brave men on both sides, and not demean it with politics.

T.

**BoldHighlander** · 13th April 10, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Indeed. Let us honour the memory of the brave men on both sides, and not demean it with politics.

T.

My 3rd great-grandfather was an officer who wore the Blue, while the majority of my kin chose to wear Gray. I'm proud of them all, no matter which colour they chose, I honour them all

Here's to you Todd, et al

cheers mate!

**macwilkin** · 13th April 10, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

My 3rd great-grandfather was an officer who wore the Blue, while the majority of my kin chose to wear Gray. I'm proud of them all, no matter which colour they chose, I honour them all

Here's to you Todd, et al

cheers mate!

Indeed!

To my knowledge, I have no rebels in my family tree, but my wife has two, both Louisiana Pelicans.

T.