'In Memoriam' or 'In spiration'
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peedee
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Hey Pete, hope you are well .
Thanks a lot for that.
When I got the piccie off Google a few minutes ago, I assumed it had been moved.
I thought it was inside myself , and reckoned I must have remembered wrongly !!!!
Cheers
Paul
Thanks a lot for that.
When I got the piccie off Google a few minutes ago, I assumed it had been moved.
I thought it was inside myself , and reckoned I must have remembered wrongly !!!!
Cheers
Paul
Mat Lambert
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I don't seem to be able edit my post from a few weeks ago on the Waterloo memorials. I have since been reading a bit more and found I have made a mistake.
The memorial I attributed to General Gordon is the KGL memorial and vis versa.
Also the two memorial images I couldn't title at he time are (in order of posting) the Belgian Monument and the 27th Regiment of Foot (Inniskilling).
Sorry I couldn't do the edit in the post.
Cheers
Mat
The memorial I attributed to General Gordon is the KGL memorial and vis versa.
Also the two memorial images I couldn't title at he time are (in order of posting) the Belgian Monument and the 27th Regiment of Foot (Inniskilling).
Sorry I couldn't do the edit in the post.
Cheers
Mat
peedee
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OldTaff
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As with the Tower of London installation last year, this is also so very moving. Somehow, the sandbags make it even more so. Thanks for posting this up, Paul.
Alan
Alan
tomifune
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Paul,
Just seen the Liverpool Weeping Window.........just beautiful. Thanks for that.
Bob
Just seen the Liverpool Weeping Window.........just beautiful. Thanks for that.
Bob
peedee
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Great find Mike, thanks for posting this.
Untold thousands of headstones must be in situations like this this.
As we travel the main road networks we are probably yards away from the location of a fallen hero.
Thank you for posting and sharing.
I have something of a similar vein to show nearer to Xmas.
Paul.
Untold thousands of headstones must be in situations like this this.
As we travel the main road networks we are probably yards away from the location of a fallen hero.
Thank you for posting and sharing.
I have something of a similar vein to show nearer to Xmas.
Paul.
peedee
A Fixture
Thanks Bob,
I am fortunate to go past it on the bus very single evening on my way home.
because of the datk nights and rush hour traffic, the bus stops right in front. I noticed last week every passenger was studying it,
and then a little girl said, "It's simply beautiful mum, why can't it stay forever".
An aaaaaah moment.
Paul.
peedee
A Fixture
Hey Mat I have no idea how I missed your corrections;
As ever thanks for caring to share for everyone !
Paul
peedee
A Fixture
Thanks Mike.
Knowing your contributions to the Hobby over time, and your interest period,
( Some of which look great in my cabinet, thanks ! ).
I have a feeling you would have some humdingers up your sleeve, and they will always be welcomed.
Paul.
Knowing your contributions to the Hobby over time, and your interest period,
( Some of which look great in my cabinet, thanks ! ).
I have a feeling you would have some humdingers up your sleeve, and they will always be welcomed.
Paul.
IronMike
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LtGen AP Hill's grave, Richmond, VA. This site is rather unique as it's in the middle of the intersection of Laburnam Ave and Hermatige Rd. and Hill is buried standing up. It is also uniques as there are no others buried under their own monument in Virginia. This site is actually the third location for Hills internment. After his death in the last days of the war outside of Petersburg he was hurriedly laid to rest in Chesterfield Co. In 1867 he was reinterred at Hollywood Cemetery to be closer to his Civil War comrades. In 1891 he was moved again to the present site on land donated by Maj Lewis Ginter. Why is unknown to me at present. Based on an old photo there was much more to the location but that land was reduced to what it is now by enlarging the roundabout that surrounds the monument.
peedee
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See.... I knew you would have something 'different'.
Thank you very much Mike.. keep 'em coming.
Paul.
IronMike
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On May 2, 1863 Gen TJ Jackson was wounded, being shot by his own men while out in front of the lines reconnoitering. The wounded General was removed several miles to the rear to Wilderness Tavern area where his left arm was amputated. Jackson’s Chaplain the Reverend Beverly Tucker Lacy, recognizing the unique nature of the limb, retrieved it for a proper burial. It so happened that the Reverend Lacy’s brother Horace J. Lacy owned a farm, Ellwood, nearby. (Photo #1) The Reverend took the arm to be interred in the family cemetery. (Photo #2) Jackson was soon transported to Guinea Station about 17 miles away on the RF&P railroad and a supply point for the army. On May 10th Jackson died of pneumonia. His body was then transported to Lexington, VA for burial there. The arm remained at Elwood. Park Ranger Chuck Young says, Jackson's arm was never reunited with the rest of his remains.
"When Mrs. Jackson is informed that the arm was amputated and given a full Christian burial," Young says, "they will ask her if she wants it exhumed and buried with the general. She will decline, not wishing to disturb a Christian burial."
Since then stories have been circulating as to the fate of the limp.
In 1864 during the Wilderness Campaign Ellwood was the headquarters of the Federal 5th Corps. It is said that Union soldiers dug up the arm but no one knows if they reburied it or not. In 1903 one of Jackson former staff officers returned to the battlefield to place markers at key sites. One of those markers was placed on the site where the arm was buried. (Photo # 3) In 1921 while conducting maneuvers on the Wilderness Battlefield Marine Gen Smedley Butler had some men dig under the rock to see if anything was there and they found a limb. The limb was reburied and later Butler had a brass plaque placed on the site. (Photo # 4) In 1977 the Park Service, now owners of the land, removed the plaque and placed it in storage. Some stories say that the arm has been stolen. Park Historian Frank O’Reilly and an expert on the death of Jackson believes the arm is still there. I guess the only way to know would be the dig it up again and my bet is that will never happen..
Ellwood itself is an interesting place. The National Park Service took ownership of the house and 183 acres in 1977. Now the house is staffed by volunteers from the Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield. It has been restored and meticulously cared for. It is an unassuming place with a long history. The Marquis de Lafayette, “Light Horse Harry” Lee, Presidents Madison and Monroe have all stayed there. It is said that Lee wrote his memoirs there. I have visited the site many times. Off the road and a bit secluded it’s quiet and I find it an excellent place for reflection. (As are most of our battlefields) It is easy to gaze across the landscape and go back in time imagining the area dotted with Federal camps and troops moving to the sound of the guns at the fighting nearby in the Wilderness. The 2014 APG tour on the steps of “Ellwood” (Photo #5)
Finally. In 2009 Walmart announced plans to build a Super Store a short distance from Ellwood. Although the location was a mile or so away the impact on the area and Ellwood would be tremendous. The land itself was part of the Wilderness Campaign and even closer than Ellwood was the site of Grants Headquarters in 1864. After tremendous out roar by the public, a lawsuit, and the efforts of noted historians, politicians and many historical preservation organizations Walmart abandoned the idea and actually donated the 50 acres of land to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Thanks to all those involved in the preservation and care of this cherished site.
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"When Mrs. Jackson is informed that the arm was amputated and given a full Christian burial," Young says, "they will ask her if she wants it exhumed and buried with the general. She will decline, not wishing to disturb a Christian burial."
Since then stories have been circulating as to the fate of the limp.
In 1864 during the Wilderness Campaign Ellwood was the headquarters of the Federal 5th Corps. It is said that Union soldiers dug up the arm but no one knows if they reburied it or not. In 1903 one of Jackson former staff officers returned to the battlefield to place markers at key sites. One of those markers was placed on the site where the arm was buried. (Photo # 3) In 1921 while conducting maneuvers on the Wilderness Battlefield Marine Gen Smedley Butler had some men dig under the rock to see if anything was there and they found a limb. The limb was reburied and later Butler had a brass plaque placed on the site. (Photo # 4) In 1977 the Park Service, now owners of the land, removed the plaque and placed it in storage. Some stories say that the arm has been stolen. Park Historian Frank O’Reilly and an expert on the death of Jackson believes the arm is still there. I guess the only way to know would be the dig it up again and my bet is that will never happen..
Ellwood itself is an interesting place. The National Park Service took ownership of the house and 183 acres in 1977. Now the house is staffed by volunteers from the Friends of the Wilderness Battlefield. It has been restored and meticulously cared for. It is an unassuming place with a long history. The Marquis de Lafayette, “Light Horse Harry” Lee, Presidents Madison and Monroe have all stayed there. It is said that Lee wrote his memoirs there. I have visited the site many times. Off the road and a bit secluded it’s quiet and I find it an excellent place for reflection. (As are most of our battlefields) It is easy to gaze across the landscape and go back in time imagining the area dotted with Federal camps and troops moving to the sound of the guns at the fighting nearby in the Wilderness. The 2014 APG tour on the steps of “Ellwood” (Photo #5)
Finally. In 2009 Walmart announced plans to build a Super Store a short distance from Ellwood. Although the location was a mile or so away the impact on the area and Ellwood would be tremendous. The land itself was part of the Wilderness Campaign and even closer than Ellwood was the site of Grants Headquarters in 1864. After tremendous out roar by the public, a lawsuit, and the efforts of noted historians, politicians and many historical preservation organizations Walmart abandoned the idea and actually donated the 50 acres of land to the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Thanks to all those involved in the preservation and care of this cherished site.
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peedee
A Fixture
Thanks Mike.
This thread never ceases to provide but the interesting !.
Now something a little more recent.
In a few short hours the anniversary begins of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
It is only fitting that we feature the USS Arizona memorial here today. amongst these pictures is the last Officer among the Veterans who was 100 years of age whilst visiting and remembering his comrades.
Lest we forget
q
This thread never ceases to provide but the interesting !.
Now something a little more recent.
In a few short hours the anniversary begins of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
It is only fitting that we feature the USS Arizona memorial here today. amongst these pictures is the last Officer among the Veterans who was 100 years of age whilst visiting and remembering his comrades.
Lest we forget
q
peedee
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tomifune
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And as a follow-up to Pearl Harbor, here is a story where former enemies unite, once opposing pilots, and pour whiskey together onto the Arizona. It is poured out of a blackened canteen that was discovered after two B-29's collided on a bombing raid over Toyko. Used since the 80's to symbolize the peace between 2 former enemies
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pe...-us-and-japanese-pilots/ar-AAg5NX9?li=BBnbcA1
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pe...-us-and-japanese-pilots/ar-AAg5NX9?li=BBnbcA1
peedee
A Fixture
I haven't added anything to this thread for a while so here's a statue that could make a good figure for someone.
The South Lancs Regt. Boer war memorial ,
Palmyra gardens,
Warrington
Cheshire
The South Lancs Regt. Boer war memorial ,
Palmyra gardens,
Warrington
Cheshire
