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The Georgia Southern Heritage

Volume 3, Issue 5 May 2015

From the Captain

Men,

I attended the Nathan Bedford Forrest monument rededication in Selma

on May 23 supporting Captain Pat McMurray in Alabama. This was an

outstanding event supported by about 150 - 200 people from many

States. Just in the Mechanized Cavalry we had 5 States supported to

see this Great War Hero honored in the dedication of a monument

commemorating his Battles supporting the Cause. The ceremony was

held at Old Oak Cemetery in Selma, which is also listed as a historic site

on the national register. While there some had a chance to go on a

guided tour of the cemetery. Some of you may have heard about the

battle over Confederate Circle in the cemetery where the Monument to

the Unknown Confederate dead is buried. The UDC has won that battle and has been given the

deed to Confederate Circle which is a little over and acre in the middle of the cemetery. Since then

they have established a presence in fixing up cannon displays and replacing the bust of Forrest

that was stolen last year. It is now a beautiful place honoring our Confederate heritage.

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Communication Officer

Around The State

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We have been discussing for some time and it was mentioned at the last quarterly in Forsyth by

several that we wanted to have a Georgia annual event for the Mechanized Cavalry. I have started

planning the event for August 28-29th rain or shine at Hidden Hollow in Trenton Georgia. I visited

this location and they can provide lodging for the majority of our Troops. They have also added on

a grand pavilion area that provides a very large indoor area for eating and socializing. There is

overflow lodging available also close at local hotels. This was the location of the 2012 Georgia

annual and a good place to start our annual events. I will be planning one every year in the

July/August timeframe if supported. So let me know of other places you might have in mind that

can support the Georgia Mechanized Cavalry. We are committed, have paid our depost and on the

schedule for Friday the 28th and Saturday the 29th of August with everyone departing on Sunday

morning the 30th. I will be relying on the men that live close to the event to assist me set things up

as we get closer. I am also asking for support from all of the Troop Lts. to make this annual event

a success. I will be sending something out soon for registration, cost and available lodging. Troop

1 Lt. Denny and Larry Wheeler meet me and toured Hidden Hollow facilities with me. We also got

a price from another local facility that was almost twice the cost of Hidden Hollow. Will discuss

more at the June 28th Quarterly meeting.

As noted above we will have our next Quarterly meeting on Sunday June 28th at 12 noon in Villa

Rica at the Old Wicks Tavern. Thanks to Jerry Vogler who has made the arrangements with the

Board of Trustees for us to use the building. At the meeting we will discuss the options and

arangements for the Annual in Trenton.

The 18th Mechanized Cavalry annual is coming up soon on the first week in June, 3rd through the

6th. It is in Marble Falls Arkansas this year and promises to be a great event. If you haven’t

already done so you need to send in your registration, it will help them out a lot in planning food

and events. I will be riding up on Wednesday morning for a 6:00 pm officers meeting that

afternoon. For me it’s around 740 miles and about a 12 hour ride so I will be leaving Perry Ga.

around 4:00 am Wednesday morning. My planned route is below. Those the Atlanta area wanting

to meet up and ride up with me, meet me on I20 exit 26 Villa Rica around 6:00am at the Hess gas

station on the left and for those in the Birmingham area meet me at I 22/Hwy78 exit 65 around

8:15 at the Loves Travel Stop gas station. I plan on riding straight through with a stop for lunch in

the Memphis area off Hwy 78. If you plan on meeting me at one of these two locations text me at

478-951-2628 so I will be looking for you. Next year the annual is in Cedar Key Florida so start

making plans in your schedule and budget to attend, it will be here before you know it.

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Up Coming Events in June

June 3-6, 18th Mechanzed Cavalry Annual in Marbel Falls Arkansas

June 12-13th, 118th Georgia Georgia SCV Reunion at Nash Farms in Hampton Ga.

June 28th, Mechanized Cavalry Quarterly Meeting, Villa Rica Ga.

See calendar for the details

Safety Officer

Brothers, A few words on bikes and bikers. some even safety related: Most motorcycle problems are caused by the nut that connects the handlebars to the saddle. ~Author Unknown Four wheels move the body. Two wheels move the soul. ~Author Unknown Midnight bugs taste best. ~Author Unknown You're the guy that'll be sneaking out of your bedroom at three o'clock inthe morning to look at your bike. ~Paul Teutul, Sr. American Chopper

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"Billy Joel"It takes more love to share the saddle than it does to share the bed.~Author Unknown Bikes don't leak oil, they mark their territory. ~Author Unknown Keep your bike in good repair: motorcycle boots are not comfortable forwalking. ~Author Unknown Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear ofdeath. ~Hunter Thompson The best alarm clock is sunshine on chrome. ~Author Unknown And I to my motorcycle Parked like the soul of the junkyard Restored, a bicycle fleshed With power, and tore off Up Highway 106, continually Drunk on the wind in my mouth,Wringing the handlebar for speed,Wild to be wreckage forever.~James Dickey "Cherrylog Road"If you don't ride in the rain, you don't ride. ~Author Unknown Whatever it is, it's better in the wind. ~Author Unknown Catching a yellow-jacket in your shirt at seventy miles per hour can doubleyour vocabulary. ~Author Unknown Life is too short for traffic. ~Dan BellackWork to ride and ride to work. ~Author Unknown Burn rubber, not your soul, baby. ~Craig Fernandez and Reggie Bythewood Biker BoyzPatience is something you admire in the driver behind you and scorn in the one ahead. ~Mac McCleary Remember folks, street lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70 mph.~Jim Samuels Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window. ~AuthorUnknown People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer toharass rich women than motorcycle gangs. ~Author Unknown Well-trained reflexes are quicker than luck. ~Author Unknown Don't argue with an 18-wheeler. ~Author Unknown Safety doesn't happen by accident. ~Author Unknown Sometimes the best communication happens when you're on separate bikes.~Author Unknown The perfect man? A poet on a motorcycle. ~Lucinda Williams When you're riding lead, don't spit. ~Author UnknownMaintenance is as much art as it is science. ~Author Unknown Safety is a cheap and effective insurance policy. ~Author Unknown Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly. ~Author Unknown I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol. ~Author Unknown Two-lane blacktop isn't a highway - it's an attitude. ~Author Unknown Accidents hurt - safety doesn't. ~Author Unknown If you ride like there's no tomorrow, there won't be. ~Author Unknown Keep the paint up, and the rubber down! ~Author Unknown Everyone crashes. Some get back on. Some don't. Some can't. ~Author Unknown Life may begin at 30, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 150.~Author Unknown http://www.quotegarden.com/motorcycles.html Ride carefully my brothers, since 'safe' ain't an option, Killer

"Never stand and take a charge,... charge them too." Nathan Bedford Forrest

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Communications Officer Compatriots, Once again, we have put another busy month behind us. Re-enactments, memorial services, dedications, and paying our respects to those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Now it is time to gear up for our reunions, annuals, and family vacations. Please forward the “Charge” when you are out and about this summer. Now more than ever, we must remain vigilant and remember our goals. Although, our memorial services have come and gone, take time to keep a veterans grave in proper order. Summer is a great time to get children involved, and an excellent way to build community service hours for students, scouts, etc. Summer months always bring local fairs and festivals. These events are perfect for setting up recruiting booths. If you are planning an event or participating in one, please pass it on for the calendar. Like myself, I know everyone has been busy, but as a whole we are falling off track in our communication efforts. Make sure your camp events, troop events, and any local historical or family events are getting added to the calendar. I am also looking for more participation with the website. We still have many members that have not registered since the February upgrade. The Ga Mechanized Cavalry website address is: http://www.gascvmc.org. Go to the member “login/registration” page to get started. Have a great Dixie Day! Capt. Bo

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Troop 2

Troop 2 attended a “Walk Through History” event the first weekend in May. This event was set up and planned by Grady Vickory. It was an I opening event in the one on one tour that was provided by Mr. Pope, the property owner. The land has been passed down through his family so there are stories and facts on what happened that you can’t get anywhere else. David Myers “Cowboy” sent in the pictures below showing some of the sites and historic locations.

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Mr Pope explaining to everyone that the Yankees camped here on his family farm for a week. C.S.A. sharpshooters killed over 2000 of them and forced them to move out of the area.

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Visiting the Rocky Face earthworks

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With the tour guide Mr. Robert Jenkins at The Huff House. The house was home and headquarters for General Joseph E. Johnston from Dec. 1863 until April 1864. In Dalton Georgia.

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Mr. Robert Jenkins ( president Whitfield Battlefield Association ) with Thunder.

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Many of use supported Memorial Day events across the State. Below is a new Troop 2 member to be sworn into SCV-MC soon, Terry Harper on the left, Steve McDonald holding the Camp flag, Camp Commander Bobby Bradford in the uniform and Wayne Scarborough. Pictures below were at the Memorial day services in Ellijay. Pictures provided by Wayne.

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Troop 3

Members of Troop 3 supported the Battle of Byron event in Byron Georgia. Bobby Coleman and Wayne Scarbourough supported the one day event. They had the cannons and recruitment booth setup telling all about the SCV and our Confederate Heritage.

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The same day as the Battle of Byron, Troop 3 also supported the Old Clinton Wars Days event. This is an annual event that last two days. This year the weather was perfect for sharing our Heritage with others. It was supported by several Troop 3 members throughout the weekend.

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Brother Roger Comb’s “Rabbit” (second on the right front) was also there supporting the Battles on both days. His family was there with him supporting all the way in period dress.