Day: May 25, 2015

William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 5-25-15

The South won the first, Fort Sumter, and last, Palmito Ranch, battles of the Civil War. Off the Internet
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The South won the first, Fort Sumter, and last, Palmito Ranch, battles of the Civil War.

The Battle of Palmito Ranch near Brownsville, Texas, occurred May 12-13, 1865 more than a month after Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House. Historians today are still confused as to why it was fought. Union Private John J. Williams of the 34th Indiana is believed to have been the last man killed in combat.

The final Confederate unit to surrender was the 1st Cherokee Mounted Rifles stationed in Doaksville Indian Territory and commanded by Brigadier General Stand Watie. They did it on June 23, 1865

 

Hall Of Prayers Proposed

Hall Of Prayers Proposed -- Kudos to developer Claude de Botton who is ever working to improve and expandf the Delaware County Veterans Memorial on West Chester Pike in Newtown Square.
Claude de Botton (right) at the Delaware County Veterans Memorial at its dedication in 2013. He is proposing a Hall of Prayers to be added to it.

Kudos to developer Claude de Botton who is ever working to improve and expandf the Delaware County Veterans Memorial on West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, Pa.

de Botton, who donated the land on which the memorial was built has outlined a plan for the Hall of Prayers that would be the second phase of the monument

The Hall of Prayers would provide a spot for guests to meditate when they visit the memorial. Situated behind the arc, it would also provide a stunning view for drivers approaching from either direction on West Chester Pike.

Hall Of Prayers Proposed

Springfield Memorial Day 2015

This morning’Springfield Memorial Day 2015 Band -- This morning's Springfield (Delaware County), Pa. Memorial Day Parade ended with a flag raising, a prayer and a rifle salute at the township building on Powell Road. The Springfield High School Marching Band played the Star Spangled Banner and Taps. s (May 25) Springfield (Delaware County), Pa. Memorial Day Parade ended with a flag raising, a prayer and a rifle salute at the township building on Powell Road. The Springfield High School Marching Band played the Star Spangled Banner and Taps.

Springfield Memorial Day 2015 flag raising -- Springfield (Delaware County), Pa. Memorial Day Parade ended with a flag raising, a prayer and a rifle salute at the township building on Powell Road. The Springfield High School Marching Band played the Star Spangled Banner and Taps.

Springfield Memorial Day 2015

Honor Flight May 30 Trip

Honor Flight Philadelphia on May 30 will taking 150 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. for an all-expense paid day of honor. Honor Flight May 30 Trip -- Honor Flight Philadelphia on May 30 will taking 150 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. for an all-expense paid day of honor

They will be returning at about 6:15 p.m., to  St. Kevin’s Church, 200 W. Sproul Road,  Springfield, PA 19064.

The public is asked to come out and given them a rousing welcome. Flags will be provided. For  information call Andrew at 610-662-1812 or email him at andrew@honorflightphiladelphia.org

Honor Flight May 30 Trip