[VAcourier] Statement of Attorney General Bob McDonnell on Lee-Jackson Day

[Virginia Division SCV Communication List]

COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA

Office of the Attorney General

Richmond 23219

Robert F. McDonnell
900 East Main Street

Attorney General
Richmond, Virginia 23219

 
804-786-2071

 
804-371-8947 TDD

 

For Release: January 18, 2008                         Contact: J. Tucker
Martin or David Clementson

Website: www.vaag.com <http://www.vaag.com/>
Phone: 804-786-2071

                                                         Email:
Tucker.Martin at oag.state.va.us or dclementson at oag.state.va.us

 

 

 

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

804-692-0552

Tucker.Martin at oag.state.va.us

www.vaag.com

 

 

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