Annual Confederate Memorial Day Service

Pewee Valley Cemetery

Saturday, June 8, 2013

11:00 AM

The John Hunt Morgan Camp 1342, Sons of Confederate Veterans, and the Albert Sidney Johnston Chapter 120, United Daughters of the Confederacy, will hold our Annual Confederate Memorial Day Service on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 11:00 AM in the Pewee Valley Cemetery, located on Maple Lane in Pewee Valley, Kentucky.

Our featured speaker will be SCV member and Past-Commander of the Central Brigade, Curt Carter.  Special guests include Gracey's Battery, who will fire a cannon salute.  Prior to the service, there will be a walk-through tour of the Confederate section of the cemetery at 10:30 AM.

Immediately following the service, the Orphan Brigade Kinfolk Association will hold a luncheon and annual meeting at the nearby St. James Episcopal Church.  Reservations are required to attend the luncheon portion of the meeting.  Contact Alice Bratcher to RSVP.

For a complete schedule, please see the event announcement at courier-journal.com.

For more information on the memorial service, please contact Camp Adjutant Bill Hayes.

Morgan Camp May Meeting

Compatriots and Friends:

The John Hunt Morgan Camp will hold its May monthly meeting at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 18th, at South Park Country Club. Lunch or Breakfast menus are available at a very reasonable cost. Please come and join us. We will be greeting two new members; Sean Stafford and Scott Humphreys. We will also finalize plans for the big Pewee Valley event and the decoration of CSA graves in Cave Hill Cemetery for Memorial Day.

South Park Country Club is located at 915 South Park Road in Fairdale. From the Gene Snyder Fwy (841) take Exit 8 onto National Turnpike South. From National Turnpike turn East (left turn) at the stop light onto Fairdale Rd. Just after crossing the railroad tracks there will be a right turn exit ramp onto South Park Road. The entrance to the country club will be on the left just after the the series of 90 degree turns.

For additional information please contact Danny Davis or Bill Hayes. We will be looking forward to seeing you.

Wm. M. Hayes
Adjutant, John Hunt Morgan Camp

Minutes of the John Hunt Morgan Camp, September 15, 2012

The John Hunt Morgan Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans held its monthly meeting on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the South Park Country Club.

The following were in attendance: Ben Kennedy, Noble Roberts, Danny Davis, Harold Sneed, Ike Smith, Gene Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Land, Nancy Hitt, and Bennett Young.

After opening with the pledge and salute to the flags, Ben Kennedy gave the devotional.

The camp voted to hold Confederate Memorial Day on June 8, 2013. This will be a joint service with the Orphan Brigade. The Orphan Brigade may obtain a second speaker for this event. The camp would like to have a cannon for our confederate memorial event. Gene Wood will contact Larry Powell with the hope of obtaining a cannon for our use.

The possibility of joint memorial service honoring John Hunt Morgan's birth with the Breckinridge Camp was discussed. Nothing definite was settled about this proposal.

The camp voted to have Lori Roberts portray Mrs. Stonewall Jackson at our annual Lee-Jackson dinner. She portrays Mrs.Jackson as his widow. The date of the Lee-Jackson dinner is Saturday, January 19, 2013.

Noble Roberts informed us of a VFW program called, Wounded Warriors. This program uses dogs to help veterans adjust to civilian life.

A memorial service commemorating the battle of Augusta, Ky will be held on September 28-30. Nancy Hitt and Dr. James Ramage will be in attendance.

The next commander's luncheon will be held on Friday, September 28 at O'Charleys on Breckinridge Lane at noon. Camp members are invited for a time of food and fellowship. Each member
is responsible for the cost of his own meal.

Danny Davis adjourned the meeting around noon.

These minutes are respectfully submitted,
Bennett Young III

Minutes, John Hunt Morgan Camp 1342, July 21, 2012

1. Meeting was held at South Park Country Club at 10:30, with 19 people in attendance. The following members and were in attendance: David Harbolt, Harold Sneed, Jim Hicks, Danny Davis, Noble Roberts, Bennett Young, Gene Wood, David High, Bob Strange, Bill Cherry, Bill Hayes, Nick Shacklette, Robert Arnold, Bill Trent, and Ike Smith. The following guests were in attendance: Alice and Dale Bratcher, John English, and Nancy Hitt.
2. Invocation was given by Bill Hayes, and Danny Davis led the camp in the Pledge of Allegiance and salute to the CSA flag.
3. Gene Wood gave a synopsis of events and happenings at the National Reunion in Murfreesboro, Tn.
4. Nancy Hitt gave a summary of several events in Europe relating to the CSA. The 290 Foundation will be celebrating on August 26th . Here is a link to a website describing the 290 Foundation: https://sites.google.com/site/290foundation/home-1 Here is another link to a site that describes the purchase and outfitting of the CSS Alabama: http://www.csa-dixie.com/liverpool_dixie/alabama.htm Nancy also gave info on the Nicola Marschall exhibit this fall in Germany.
5. There will be a lady from England arriving in Louisville sometime around August 21st. This woman has a descendant who was a Confederate soldier who is buried in the Cave Hill National Cemetery. Hopefully, when she arrives and desires to visit her ancestor’s grave, Morgan camp members can be in Cave Hill to greet her. Nancy Hitt will have more details in the future.
6. Alice Bratcher and John English were introduced as members of the Orphan Brigade Kinfolk Association. In 2013 they would like to join their annual meeting with the Confederate Memorial Day service at Pewee Valley. In 1913 the Orphan Brigade held its reunion at the Confederate Home in Pewee Valley. A motion was brought before the floor, seconded, and approved to coordinate this event along with UDC activity in 2013. The two possible dates for the event would be Saturday, June 1st, or Saturday Jun 8th.
7. Commander Davis would like to host an informal “Commander’s Luncheon” on Friday, August 10th at noon at O’Charley’s Restaurant in the Springs Shopping Center on Breckenridge lane. All are welcome for fellowship and lunch. Lunch will be at each member’s expense.
8. Bob Strange was presented with his “Friends of the SCV” membership plaque. Currently, Bob has researched his ancestors with the help of Bill Cherry and is in the process of becoming a full member of the SCV.
9. Benediction was given by Bill Hayes and meeting dismissed.

Wm. M. Hayes
Adjutant

Minutes, John Hunt Morgan Camp 1342, May 19, 2012

1. Meeting held at South Park Country Club. Members and guests in attendance: Danny Davis, ,Bill Hayes, Ben Kennedy, Bob Strange, Noble Roberts, Bennett Young, David High, Gene Wood, David Harbolt, Bill Cherry, Steve Walker, prospective member Terry Ash, and guest Nancy Hitt.
2. Invocation by Chaplain Kennedy and introduction of prospective member Terry Ash.
3. Minutes from April meeting were read and approved.
4. Camp funds and books were audited by Ben Kennedy and reported as being in order. Audit letter to be forwarded to Commander Davis.
5. Tebbs Bend trip scheduled to depart South Park CC at 09:00 AM on Saturday June 16th. Expected return time approx. mid-afternoon the same day. Noble Roberts to contact docent who will meet us in Campbellsville.
6. Graves to be decorated for Memorial Day on Saturday, May 26th at 08:30 AM. Meet near the CSA flagpole. Flags will remain on graves until Memorial Day evening, Monday, May 28th.
7. Nancy Hitt passed info on a celebration of Nicola Marschall in St. Wendel, Germany this year.
8. Nancy also gave info on the 209 Society, which is a group that keeps alive the memory of the CSS Alabama, which was hull number 209. The CSS Alabama was sunk off the coast of Cherbourg France by the USS Kearsarge in 1864.
9. The ceremony at Pewee Valley will take place as planned at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 2nd. The following persons are assigned tasks for the event:
• Sound system: Bill Hayes
• Keynote Speaker Sam Flora: UDC
• Reenactors for color guard and possible firing detail: Danny Davis
• Flags and flag stand: Harold Sneed
• Grave flags: Bill Hayes
10. Several new members to be sworn-in at the Pewee Valley ceremony.
11. Date for Lee-Jackson dinner set for Jan 19, 2013, at South Park Country Club. Bennett Young will be in charge of arranging a speaker for the dinner.
12. Bill Cherry suggested that at each meeting a pre-assigned member give a short description of their Confederate ancestor and his role in the war or stories.
13. Proposed amendments to SCV Standing Orders, and proposed amendments to SCV Constitution were reviewed.
14. Delegate credentials were signed and given to Gene Wood, who will attend the reunion.
15. The meeting was closed with benediction by Chaplain Kennedy.

Wm. M. Hayes
Adjutant

Morgan Camp May Meeting

Compatriots and Friends:

The John Hunt Morgan Camp will hold its May monthly meeting at 10:30 AM on Saturday, May 19th, at South Park Country Club.  Lunch or Breakfast menus are available at a very reasonable cost.  There is no scheduled program, as we will be finalizing plans and task assignments for the placement of flags at Cave Hill for Memorial Day and our Confederate Memorial Day service at Pewee Valley on Sat, Jun 2nd.  Come and join us for friendship and a good time. 

South Park Country Club is located in the Fairdale area.  From the Gene Snyder Fwy (841) take Exit 8 onto National Turnpike South. From National Turnpike turn East (left turn) at the stop light onto Fairdale Rd.  Just after crossing the railroad tracks there will be a right turn exit ramp onto South Park Road.  The entrance to the country club will be on the left just after the the series of 90 degree turns.  For additional information please contact Danny Davis or Bill Hayes.  We will be looking forward to seeing you.

Wm. M. Hayes

Adjutant, John Hunt Morgan Camp

Morgan Camp Meeting Minutes, April 21, 2012

1. Meeting held at South Park Country Club. Members and Guests in attendance: Danny Davis, Bill Trent, Bill Hayes, Ben Kennedy, David Day, Bob Strange, Harold Sneed, Jim Hicks, Noble Roberts, Bennett Young, David High, Gene Wood, David Harbolt, Bill Cherry, Forrest Land, and guests Nancy Hitt and Jim Kennedy

2. Invocation by Chaplain Kennedy and introduction of new member Forrest Land, Bruce Jewell, and Friend of SCV Bob Strange.

3. Danny Davis to resume his position as Commander of the camp. Adjutant Hayes to notify National Headquarters of the change.

4. Adjutant Hayes suggested that an audit of the bank accounts should be periodically conducted. Ben Kennedy agreed to review the books and report to Commander Davis.

5. Road trip to Tebbs Bend is tentatively planned for Saturday, June 16th. Members are to meet at South Park Country Club and can carpool together from there.

6. Pewee Valley was discussed again. Confirmed commencement time of 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 2, 2012. Sam Flora is to be the keynote speaker. Bill Hayes to obtain sound system from Coots Funeral Home in Jeffersonville, IN. Gary Davis to provide period color guard for ceremony.

7. Requests have been sent to VA for permission to decorate the CSA graves in the Cave Hill National Cemetery for Memorial Day. Proposed day for decorating the graves will be Saturday, May 26th and flags will remain on the graves until closing time on Monday, May 28th. All members are reminded of the Memorial Day service at Cave Hill at 11:00 AM on May 28th, Memorial Day.

8. Suggestion was made to contact members that have not been active for some time and invite them to our breakfast/lunch meeting.

9. A moment of silence was held in remembrance of Basil Childress, KY Division Commander who died quite suddenly on April 4th. Bazz will be missed by all who knew him. John Suttles has agreed to take the position of KY Division Commander.

10. The Kentucky Division Reunion is scheduled for Saturday, June 9th at 9:00 AM in Middlesboro, KY. Exact location and details to follow.

11. The SCV National Reunion will take place Wed, July 11th through Sunday July 15th in Murfreesboro, TN. Here is a link to the Reunion website: http://tennessee-scv.org/2012reunion.

12. The program was the viewing of a KET presentation about the Confederados who moved to Brazil after the war. It was quite interesting.

13. The meeting was closed with benediction by Chaplain Kennedy.

February Meeting Minutes

1. Meeting held at South Park Country Club. Members and Guests in attendance: Bill Trent, Bill Hayes, Steve Shacklette, Bob Arnold, Ben Kennedy, David Day, Bob Strange, Harold Sneed, Jim Hicks, Noble Roberts, Bennett Young, David High, Gene Wood, Steve Walker, David Harbolt, and guests Nancy Hitt, Jeff Elmore, and Sam Flora the Bluegrass Brigade Commander.

2. Invocation and memorial for Maynard Poythress and Randie Bookout.

3. Sam Flora gave update on Division and Brigade activity. Reports that Kroger cards are still a good source of income for Ky Division. Sam Hatcher (10kycav@gmail.com) now has the cards and they can be ordered from him.

4. Certificate of Appreciation presented to Ben Kennedy for the outstanding work that he did on the Lee-Jackson Dinner, which produced a profit of $399 for the camp. The silent auction was a significant source of profit for the dinner.

5. Noble Roberts gave a brief on the Iwo Jima program that will be presented at the Shelby County Library on Thursday, Feb 23rd from 6:00 -7:00 PM. All are welcome. One of the flag raisers was a Kentuckian named Frank Sousley. There was also a brief on the Orphan Brigade Program that will also be held at the Shelby County Library on April 12th from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. We are looking for volunteers who had a descendent who served in the Orphan Brigade to give a short presentation on the life of there Orphan Brigade ancestor. Please contact Noble Roberts if you would like to participate (fnroberts@bellsouth.net).

6. Commander Sneed encouraged members to bring guests and get them active in SCV activity. If they are still researching their genealogy they can join as a “Militia” member paying only camp dues and an additional $26 is they desire to receive Confederate Veteran magazine. Bob Strange is our newest Militia member.

7. Two new members were sworn-in: Stephen Walker and Steve Shacklette. Welcome to the camp. New member Bruce Jewell was unable to make the meeting and will be sworn in at the next opportunity.

8. Dr. Robert Arnold presented an outstanding program on the death, autopsy, and controversy surrounding the authenticity of the body that was presumed to be John Wilkes Booth. One of the best programs we’ve had.

9. The normal March meeting will be move to coincide with the UDC’s annual Lee-Jackson-Maury luncheon at Audubon Country Club. Event starts at 1130 AM with lunch served at noon. Cost will be $22. This is an outstanding event, so please make plans to attend and support our sister organization. Separate Email will be sent to all members.

10. The Confederado program will be presented in April.

11. The camp needs to make a decision on whether to march in the St. Patrick’s Day parade, which will be on Sat, March 10th this year. Participation has been light in the past few years. An Email will be sent to all members soliciting members and friends who will DEFINITELY participate. If we can’t muster at least 6-7 firm marchers by the end of Feb we will not participate.

12. Camp to purchase a six foot banner with the camp’s name and Sons Of Confederate Veterans on it to be used in parades, massing of colors and other events so our organization can be easily identified.

13. For the May meeting we are exploring the possibility of a road trip down to the Green River area to examine historic site.

14. Plans for the Confederate Memorial Day Service are under way. Service to be held on Sat, June 2nd at 11:00 AM. Sam Flora is the proposed keynote speaker.

15. The meeting was closed with benediction by Chaplain Kennedy. All agreed that it was an outstanding meeting.

Wm. M. Hayes
Adjutant, John Hunt Morgan Camp

Oldham Era: "City Honors Confederate Veterans"

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The Confederate Soldier's Prayer

Discovered folded in the pocket of a fallen Confederate soldier

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve,
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked God for health, that I might do greater things,
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked for riches, that I might be happy,
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men,
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life,
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among men, most richly blessed.

Recited by JHM Camp Chaplain Ben Kennedy at the Annual Confederate Memorial Day Service held at the Pewee Valley Cemetery, June 5, 2010

Courier-Journal: "Confederate Memorial Day Will Honor Town's History"

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My Old Confederate Home: Saturday, June 5 in Pewee Valley

Dear Friends,

Pewee Valley is one of my favorite places in Kentucky.

Just sixteen miles east of Louisville, Pewee Valley still appears much as it did at the start of the twentieth century: a quiet village of well-bred estate homes in the Queen Anne and Colonial Revival styles, unpretentious stone church buildings and polite residential lanes more suited for strolling than driving. The Kentucky Confederate Home operated there from 1902 to 1934.

The folks of Pewee Valley have designated Saturday, June 5 “Confederate Day”, and they’ve planned a full day of historical events to help mark publication of my book, “My Old Confederate Home: A Respectable Place for Civil War Veterans”.

Co-sponsored by the City of Pewee Valley, the Pewee Valley Historical Society, University Press of Kentucky and others, the event includes a memorial service, uniformed reenactors, cannon fire, a craft sale, catered luncheon, tours of historic homes, a guided walking tour of the old Kentucky Confederate Home grounds, period costumes, a Louisville Dulcimer Society concert, homemade lemonade and more. (The city has arranged for a free shuttle bus service and remote parking.)

I’ll be speaking at the memorial service and signing books throughout the day. (The City of Pewee Valley has posted the day’s full schedule here: http://www.peweevalleyky.org/cd2010.asp)

I hope you’ll join me in celebrating publication of “My Old Confederate Home: A Respectable Place for Civil War Veterans” (University Press of Kentucky, ISBN: 978-0-8131-2582-4) at Pewee Valley on Saturday, June 5.

Also, you may be interested in reading my article about the Kentucky Confederate Home in the latest issue of “Kentucky Humanities” magazine. If you can’t find it on the newsstand, you can download it here: http://www.kyhumanities.org/images/files/KH_Spring%202010.pdf

Though the official publication date for “My Old Confederate Home: A Respectable Place for Civil War Veterans” is later this month, the book is currently available for pre-order from your favorite bookseller.

Cordially,

Rusty Williams

Author's Blog: http://myoldconfederatehome.blogspot.com/

Confederate Memorial Day Service at Pewee Valley

Compatriots,

This is a digital copy of the poster that they are having made for the Confederate Memorial Day Service at Pewee Valley on Sat, June 5th. I'll be looking forward to seeing you there for the 11:00 AM service.

Bill Hayes

Commander