First Brigade ~ Virginia Division ~ Department of the Army of Northern Virginia



 

The Isle of Wight Avengers is a proud Camp in the Sons of Confederate Veterans.  

We meet on the 1st Tuesday of
each month at 6:30 at the Carrollton Ruritan Club.  

"He who forgets his ancestors is unworthy
to be remembered by his descendants!"

 

Our purpose is to fulfill the
Charge to the Sons of Confederate Veterans:

"To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindication
of the Cause for which we fought; to your strength will be given the
defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship
of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those
principles he loved and which made him glorious and which you
also cherish. Remember, it is your duty to see that the true history
of the South is presented to future generations."

Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General
United Confederate Veterans
New Orleans, Louisiana 1906


For information about joining, please call
Commander Tony Griffin at 357-9238 or
Adjutant John Respess at 365-0556.
 
Confederate Monument ~ IOW Courthouse

 

 The Avengers Camp began its new year on January 3, 2012 by welcoming Army of Northern Virginia Commander, B. Frank Earnest.
Commander Earnest spoke to us in the role of a "Southern Civilian" who had lived through the events leading up to the War Between
the States and the first years of battles. This talk put many issues in perspective for many of us to better understand the causes of the War.

Also on January 3, 2012, Camp Commander Tony Griffith welcomed Graham Harvey who was visiting our meeting.

 

On December 6, 2011, Compatriot Frank Hall and his wife (Pat) opened their home in Smithfield to the Avengers Camp. This was
our annual Christmas meeting.  The Halls had decorated their home in grand style, and everyone had a great time.  Most
impressive was the buffet that they spread before us to enjoy.  We can't thank the Halls enough for their gracious hospitality.

 

December 6, 2011:  The Avengers had 2 very special guests/speakers for our Christmas meeting.  The current Army of Northern Virginia
Commander, B. Frank Earnest, spoke to us about current events within the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

 

Mrs. Billie Earnest spoke to the Avengers about Capain Sally Tomkins--the only woman to hold a commission in the Confederacy.

 

 


 

 


Avengers Camp Calendar of Future Events

February 7 , 2011: Our regularly scheduled monthly meeting at the Ruritans Club House at 6 p.m

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All Avengers are encouraged to subscribe to VAcourier -- Virginia Division SCV Communication List at
http://scvva.org/mailman/listinfo/vacourier_scvva.org so that you can keep up with the latest news!

For a more complete listing of events in Isle of Wight County, see:
http://www.smithfield-virginia.com:80/events.html


SALUTE TO THE FLAG OF VIRGINIA:

I salute the Flag of Virginia with reverence
and patriotic devotion to the "Mother of
States and Statesmen" which it represents -
the "Old Dominion" where Liberty and
Independence were born.
-- Written by Mrs. Cassye Gravely, UDC


SALUTE TO THE CONFEDERATE FLAG:



I salute the Confederate flag with affection,
reverence and undying devotion to the
cause for which it stands.  Amen.

 

WORDS FOR THOUGHT!

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take it away from those who are willing to work and give it to those who would not."
~ Thomas Jefferson

"The real problem in America is not so much what people don't know but, rather, what they think they know that just ain't so."
~ Will Rogers

"I have no purpose, directly or indirectly, to interfere with the institution of slavery in the States where it exists.
I believe I have no lawful right to do so, and I have no inclination to do so."
~ Abraham Lincoln quote from his first inaugural address on March 4, 1861

"A nation which does not remember what it was yesterday does not know where it is today." /
"The education of a man is never completed until he dies."
~ Robert E. Lee

"Those Rebel bastards couldn't hit an elephant at this dis..."
~ Last words of Union General John Sedgewick
at Spotsylvania Court House  May, 1864



 

 

 

                                                          

 

 

COMMANDERS of the ISLE OF WIGHT AVENGERS CAMP #14:
SERVED FROM:
UNTIL:
Anthony M. Griffin December 3, 2008 present
M. Keith Morris, Jr. September 27, 2006 December 2, 2008

 

 

 

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