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Information for this event was just received from Color Sgt. Scott Van
Ness of the Robert E. Lee Camp #726. It will be posted on the Virginia
Division Web site "Events" page. I hope some of you are able to join
them. <br>
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John Sawyer, Commander<br>
Virginia Division SCV<br>
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The National Memorial Day Parade, presented by the American Veterans
Center, is held annually in Washington DC, and is an opportunity for
thousands of patriotic Americans to come together and honor those who
have served our country. The event celebrates all those who have served
in uniform from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom, and
seeks to educate the public about the meaning of this hallowed day.<br>
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The parade organizers desire a strong presence of all our military
heroes, including those who wore the Gray. Since 2005, R. E. Lee Camp
726, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Alexandria, VA, has been asked to
provide a Confederate presence for the parade. Our camp cannot do
justice to our ancestors alone. Consequently, we are looking for
compatriots and friends to augment our contingent. We especially need
colorguard units and members, who can wear a Confederate uniform or
period costume. We welcome all, who can make the commitment to join
us; neat, respectable civilian dress should be worn otherwise.<br>
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This is a wonderful opportunity to show the Southern Cross in our
nation’s capital! The parade has full security and a cheering crowd.<br>
The National Memorial Day Parade will step off at the corner of
Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets, NW. at 2:00 PM on Monday, 25 May
2009. It will proceed west down Constitution, past the White House,
ending at 17th Street. For more information on the parade, go to
website address: <a href="http://www.nationalmemorialdayparade.com/">nationalmemorialdayparade.com</a>.
Please contact Scott Van Ness, Color Sergeant, R.E. Lee Camp 726,
SCV, email address: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
href="mailto:evanness@earthlink.net">evanness@earthlink.net</a> for
more details and to sign
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