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The Isle
of Wight Avengers is a proud Camp in the Sons of Confederate Veterans. We meet
on the 1st Tuesday of
"He
who forgets his ancestors is unworthy
Our purpose
is to fulfill the "To
you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit the vindication of the
Cause
for which we fought; Lt. General
Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General |
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Confederate
Monument ~ IOW Courthouse
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May
21, 2023: Monument Memorial.
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The Isle
of Wight Monument to the Confederate Dead was moved from in front of
the Old Courthouse on May 8, 2021 and reeerected on Rt. 258 in Walters.
It took several months to prepare the property and to reassemble the Monument. It was finally dedicated on November 6, 2021. Today, May 21, the grounds have been landscapped, lighting and security installed, fencing and columns built, flag poles installed, and so many other improvements made. Many individuals representing many groups have all donated their efforts and money to make a suitable resting place for the glorious Monument. The Avengers Camp held what is hoped to be the 1st Annual Memorial to the Monument. |
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We are all
so thrilled that so many groups and individuals joined us today for
this Memorial celebration:
Tom Smith
Camp, Lane-Armistead Camp, Magruder-Ewell Camp, Mahone Camp, Urguhart-Gillette
Camp, 13th Virginia Mechanized Camp, Norfolk County Grays Camp, Isle
of Wight Chapter UDC, |
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Randy Grigg
and his wife Karen sang for the crowd as they were finding their
seats.
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Ed Whitley,
Commander of the Isle of Wight Avengers Camp, welcomed all visitors
and participants.
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The Tom
Smith Camp Memorial Guard marched in the Colors.
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Everyone
agreed that the Guard did a fantastic job of presenting the colors!
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Chaplain
Tom Conley gave the Invocation followed by Color Sgt. Brett Griffin
leading in the salutes to the flags.
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Commander Tim Houde, Tom Smith Camp #1702, recited the Charge by Stephen Dill Lee from memory! |
Virginia Division Commander Tony Griffin spoke about the importance of this Monument and Memorial. |
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Virginia Division Commander Tony Griffin presented Marilyn Curtin with the prestigious Captain Sally Tomkins Award for all her outstanding efforts over many years. |
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Many people came out to enjoy the beautiful weather (73 degrees) and the many events taking place. |
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Brian Tidballl, of the Lane-Armistead Camp #1772, portrayed President Jefferson Davis. He spoke about the units of Isle of Wight County, and many of the causes of the Late War including common Yankee lies! |
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All Camps of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and Chapters of the United Daughters of the Confederacy presented wreaths at the Isle of Wight Monument to Confederate Dead. This was a most solemn occasion devoted to the honorable soldiers who died fighting for the Cause in which they believed--to fight to save their home, family, and Country. Today was devoted to these brave souls; some of whom never came home. |
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The Tom Smith Camp Memorial Guard continued to honor the fallen soldiers by firing a 3-shot volley to the fallen souls. |
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Where would the Avengers Camp be without Dwight Doggett bringing his popular barbeque and helping with the refreshments? |
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On
April 3, 2023, Cdr. Lee Hart (Tom Smith Camp #1702), installed cannons
on the top of the capstones at the Isle of Wight Monument to Confederate
Dead. Lee and
his crew have done a magnificent job working to make the entire Monument site a beautiful living history. |
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The Virginia
Division, SCV, paid for 7 billboards throughout the Commonwealth to
display our message during the month of April.
This particular billboard is located near Ivor, VA. |
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April
4, 2023: Cdr. Kenny Bage visited us this evening. He
is the Commander of the Dearing-Beaureguard Camp #1813, and is currently
the 8th Brigade Commander.
He presented us with the fascinating tale of Confederate Captain John Maxwell who singlehandedly blew up several wharfs and ships at City Point near Petersburg. |
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March
7, 2023: Virginia Division Quartermaster Ben Barrett was
our guest speaker tonight. He is in the A. P. Hill Camp and is
a volunteer historian and tour guide for Blanford Church and cemetery.
His topic was Petersburg During the Siege, and the history of Blandford Church. |
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This
post card is by courtesy of Commander John A. Sharrett, III of the Stonewall
Camp #380.
The post mark on the back is dated June 21, 1907. |
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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.
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COMMANDERS
of the ISLE OF WIGHT AVENGERS CAMP #14:
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UNTIL:
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| Clarence E. "Ed" Whitley | December 12, 2018 | present |
| Anthony "Tony" M. Griffin | December 3, 2008 | December 11, 2018 |
| M. Keith Morris, Jr. | September 27, 2006 | December 2, 2008 |
Site created on Sept. 1, 2006