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Date Posted: 10/ 5/04 12:37:20pm
Author: Doug Cooper
Subject: Re: FRANKLIN
In reply to: Patrick Reardon 's message, "Re: FRANKLIN" on 10/ 5/04 12:25:03pm

Sometimes it is difficult beyond belief to let go of comrades held so dear - you guys probably thought we were bad pennies after awhile when the event was over as we kept wandering by. I will never forget Franklin...and I think it very important that in our vicinity, the Confederate soldier was given his due in thought, word, deed and appearance.

We survivors of the Franklin battle did not have to fake the sense of loss not having you around the fire that night.

And Patrick, if you are with us you will never be a mess of one. All for one,
Doug

>Dear All,
>The Lazy Jacks arrived safe, sound, tired and
>exhilarated this morning. [All except Keith who stayed
>on for a day or two] Even the neanderthal posturing of
>the brain-dead burger-flippers who operate the
>so-called baggage security screen at that
>hell-on-earth, Atlanta Airport, failed to diminish the
>experience we will treasure. It was truly a fantastic
>weekend and crowded with incidents which now form a
>kaleidscope of wonderful recollections [the Franklin
>assault which, for critical mass, was outstanding; the
>artillery ascent of the hill with the Pioneer Company
>standing by in amazement; the wonderful civilian
>couple who came to the "dead" camp and entertained us
>with the mandolin and an extremly ribald version of
>"Goober Peas" and, most of all, the comradeship and
>sense of shared purpose. All in all a sense of sadness
>for that which was so looked forward to now being over
>and a sense of great anticipation for the events to
>come {Even if I'm in a mess of one, I WILL be at
>Corinth}
>Thanks to all of you who organised and participated in
>an astounding experience.
>With kindest regards to all.
>The Old Major

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