Captain James I. Waddell Camp 1770 Sons of Confederate Veterans

Volume 8 Number 4
April 2016
Captain James I. Waddell Camp 1770
Sons of Confederate Veterans
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NEXT MEETING COMING UP SOON!!!
MAKE PLANS TO BE THERE AND SUPPORT OUR CAMP AND THE SCV!!!
APRIL 17TH, 2016
SUNDAY AT 1300
POT LUCK LUNCHEON AND MEETING
CALL COMMANDER SCOTT PRICE WITH THE DISH YOU’LL BRING
COMPATRIOT RAY EVANS AND FAMILY WILL HOST
ADDRESS:
20111 FERN GLEN DR.
YORBA LINDA, CA 92886
714.970.1891
DIRECTIONS:
Find the 91 Freeway east and proceed to Imperial Highway 90.
Go north or turn left onto 90, exit Esparanza Rd.
Notice: if you turn left you’ll be on Orangethorpe Ave.
Turn right onto Esparanza Rd and proceed to Fairmont Blvd.
Turn left onto Fairmont Blvd and proceed north.
Turn left on Canyon Dr. and the first cross street will be Fern Glen Dr.
Turn right onto Fern Glen Dr. and find 20111.
(Notice map on next page)
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Lakeview
Fern Glen Dr.
Fairmont Blvd.
90 Imperial Hwy
Canyon Dr.
Esparanza Rd.
Nob Hill Dr.
Orangethorpe Ave.
La Palma
< 91 Freeway >
Commander’s Corner
Scott Price
Greetings Compatriots of Camp 1770!
I hope everyone had a great Easter and
spring is off to a good start. We had a
great Division Convention in Bakersfield
and had a guest visit from our National
Commander In Chief, Mr. Kelly Barrows.
Camp 1770 was represented well, with
the attendance of Farrell Cooley,
Robert Williams, Ryan Williams, and
myself. We had a wonderful meet and
great time together. On Friday evening,
we enjoyed good food and drink for our
Commander’s reception. We
participated in all day business meeting
and seminar on Saturday, and a banquet
on Saturday night. We also had a
memorial observance on Sunday
morning, hosted by the local UDC. All
and all, it was a great convention and
the ‘boys from the Bakersfield Camp
done a wonderful job in hosting this
annual event. I strongly encourage all
members from our Camp to attend next
year’s convention, which is scheduled as
well to also be held in Bakersfield.
As an additional reminder, we will be
holding our next Camp Meeting on
Sunday, April 17 at 1:00 PM at the home
of Compatriot Ray Evans in Yorba Linda.
This is a very important meeting, as we
will be planning out our Confederate
Memorial Day Observance at the Santa
Ana Cemetery, as well as our National
Memorial Day participation, also at the
Santa Ana Cemetery. I hope everyone
can make this meeting, as well as be
able to participate in the Memorial Day
events in May.
Remember too, please bring a dish to
the April 17 Camp Meeting at Ray’s
house for our traditional pot luck meal!
God Bless and see y’all soon,
Scott
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Chaplain’s Message
By
Dr. Kent Jones, Ph.D.
We live in a time of great turmoil
regarding the question of church-state
relations. The principle question that
deserves our attention is "What does God
expect of a government?" Whether it is
individuals or governments, there is one
fail-safe way to identify God's desires, and
that is by His reaction to what
governments and government officials
do. If we can determine what attitudes
and actions of governments and
government officials receive God's
blessing, then God must be indicating His
pleasure and approval of what they are
doing. But if we see that the attitudes and
actions of governments and government
officials receive God's curse, then God
must be indicating His displeasure and
disapproval of what they are doing.
The scriptures are full of references to
God's relationship to governments and
government officials. It is possible to
discern three themes in this relationship.
The first, which we discuss today, is that
God wants governments to realize that He
is the one who is the source of all bounty
and goodness for every government.
"The earth is the Lord's and everything in
it and all that therein is, the world and
they that dwell therein." (Ps. 24:1) Any
government or official who does not
honor God as their benefactor is certain to
experience His curse. Nebuchadnezzar is
a superb example. He boasted that he
"had built Babylon". For this he was
driven from men, and ended up eating
grass and living in a field until he
acknowledged the might and power of
God. (Daniel 4:26-34)
At the other end of the spectrum was
David. It is easy to discern why David was
a man after God's own heart. Consider
the words of his beautiful prayer at the
time Israel presented offerings for the
temple.
"Therefore, David blessed the Lord before
all the congregation and David said,
blessed be thou, O Lord God of Israel our
Father forever and ever. Thine, O Lord, is
greatness and power and glory and
victory, and praise for all that is in heaven
and in earth is Thine: Thine is the
kingdom, O Lord, and Thou excellest as
head over all. Both riches and honor
come of Thee, and Thou reignest overall
and in Thine hand is power and strength,
and in Thine hand it is to make great, and
to give strength unto all. Now,
therefore, our God, we thank Thee, and
praise Thy glorious name". (I Chronicles
29:10-13)
A parting question for discussion: How
does our American government today fare
on this question? Do they honor God as
the Almighty Provider of All, or not?
California Division Convention March 2016
Calf. Division Lt. Commander Scott Price
ATM Commander Charles Lauret
Past Calf. Division Cmdr. Farrell Cooley
ATM Aide de Camp George Gremillion
ATM Councilman Paul Gramling Jr.
Cooley with Calf. Division Rebel of Year Award 2016
Piper
Robbie Byrne
Irish Military Guard
UDC Bakersfield Chapter
SCV Calf. Division
Confederate Memorial Service
Union Cemetery, Bakersfield
Calf. Division Lt. Commander Scott Price
Calf. Division Past Cmdr. Farrell Cooley 2011 - 2015
SCV Commander in Chief Kelly Barrow
California Division Convention March 2016
Camp 1770 California Division Honor Roll
The following men were recommended to Division Leadership by Commander Scott Price
Robert Williams
Ryan Williams
Dr. Kent Jones
John Hasha
Don Sullivent
Steven Frogue
Ray Evans
Ed Freman
Jim Pederson
Farrell Cooley
(Editor’s Note: This part of the program was designed to bring attention to each camp’s best men who have
worked for the camp’s behalf or in the eyes of the Camp Commander, need to be recognized for their
support and/or contributions to the camp during the past year. The persons listed do not receive a medal or
certificate, only an honorable mention by Division Leadership in the printed program or a brochure as
done in years past. It is meant to say THANK YOU, you are appreciated!)
(The following report was submitted by Adjutant Cooley during our Division Convention)
3.12.2016
Captain James Iredell Waddell Camp 1770
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Orange County, California
ACCOMPLISHMENTS / MARCH 2015 – MARCH 2016
1. We conduct at least 5 regular business meetings per year.
2. This past year we held 5 special meetings at different places, such as the
American Legion Hall, Cemetery Mgt. (donation of roses), Inland Empire Camp
meeting for Division Awards (Richmond ’15), LACWRT by Robert Williams, and
OC Register at CS Monument in Santa Ana.
3. We also were involved in 10 special events, listed below.
4. We also conduct a Confederate Memorial Day service. Participate in the National
Memorial Day posting of the colors at Santa Ana Cemetery. We met for
Veteran’s Day at our CS Monument for remembrance and prayer. We attended
the Southern Luncheon sponsored by the Emma Sansom Chapter UDC where
Farrell was awarded the Stonewall Jackson Medal / Pin.
5. Our new reinstated member, Retired Lt. Col. Pete Moriarty II is the author of a
book, “A Fine Body of Men”, the “Louisiana Light Horse Cavalry”. He made at
least 6 book appearances in OC where he lectured about his book.
6. Pete also wrote 5 articles for posting on the Web, mainly in reference to his book.
7. We accepted $1180 in camp donations.
8. We raised $82 by offering old Civil War Times Magazines and other periodicals
at the H.B. Reenactment.
9. We supported the following projects by donating money:
a. 113 Roses for SA Cemetery
b. 500 Heritage Defense
c. 100 N.B.F. Home (Ventura Camp)
d. 100 Smiles and Crayons (Children of the Confederacy)
e. 100 General Forrest Defense Fund (Memphis SCV)
f. 50 Huntington Beach Historical Society
g. 50 American Legion / VFW (Nat’l Mem Day)
h. 50 1st NC Cav
10. We set up a recruitment and education booth at the H.B. Reenactment. We
enjoyed a favorable turn out. Numerous Camp members attended and stopped
by, at least 4 members at different times stayed both days to monitor the
situation.
11. Farrell Cooley, Past Camp Cmdr. Current Adjutant & Editor, attended the
National Convention in Richmond 2015.
12. Scott, Robert, Ryan and Farrell all attended the Division Convention in 2015.
13. Pete Moriarty II wrote at least 6 letters in defense of our heritage and in reference
to his book. Robert Williams wrote 3, Jim Pederson 3, Farrell 5 to New Orleans
City Council.
14. Pete and Jim both were active on blogs with each responding to over 20 blogs
each over the past year, Pete estimates a higher number but didn’t log it.
15. Farrell produced a Camp Brochure using the Bakersfield example given to him
by Division Chaplain Rev. Bower while in Richmond, VA 2015. Copies were
made and issued to camp members during at least 2 meetings.
16. During the Life Membership discount offer, 4 members signed up. Afterwards,
Robert and Ryan signed up for a total of 6 new Life Members for the year.
17. We have 2 camp members serving on the Division Staff: Cmdr. Scott Price
serves as Lt. Cmdr. of the Division. Past Div. Cmdr. Farrell Cooley serves as
Newsletter Editor and on the GEC as a Past Cmdr.
18. We did not have any delinquent members during our renewal process. (This may
be a first)
19. We enjoyed signing up 6 new members: Josh Pederson, James Hinkle, Richard
Hagan, Pete Moriarty II, Frank Nolen, and Jay Richardson.
20. We paid in advance for 4 JROTC awards to be issued this spring and fall. This
includes one from the Ventura Camp area they refused to sponsor for another
year; James Monroe H.S. Also, Buena Park H.S.; St. Catherine’s Military
Academy; and Esperanza H.S. in Anaheim Hills.
21. We signed on 4 new CADETS: Adrian Robyns, Knox and Nicholas Price, Sean
Kinkler. All of these are children of existing members, Ray Evans, Scott Price
and Ed Freemen.
22. Our camp also invited a couple of guest speakers to share with us their
presentations. Ted Boyias presented on N.B. Forrest, and Sara Kay Bierle
presented on Margaretta McGuire, family friend of Stonewall. In each case we
rewarded the speaker for their effort with donations and book sales. We also
sponsored and pitched their projects, such as the N.B. Forrest Boyhood Home
Fund Raiser & Sara’s Book she authored, Blue, Gray & Crimson.
23. We conducted our annual Canned Food Drive for the homeless and our Toy and
Clothing Drive for the Orangewood Children’s Home. Both drives were
successful and completed in time for Christmas. Both institutions where we
donated, sent us a Thank You note in return.
24. We also received a Thank You note from the SCV Camp in Memphis for our
donation toward the NBF Legal Fund.
25. National Awards Received: Scott 2, Robert 1, Kent 1, Steven 1, John 1 / Farrell 3
26. We issued 5 Camp Newsletters and all were posted on our Division Web Site.
27. We received a Thank You note from William Cline, Children of the Confederacy,
for the Crayons and Smiles project; in which we donated $100.
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Honor Guard and Pistol Salute / SCV Camp 2048 Bakersfield
UDC Mary Boykin Chesnut Chapter 2634 Sponsoring
Confederate Memorial Service for Calf. Division Convention 2016
Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, California
From Villa Park: A New Arrival on the Literary Scene
In conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, The Historic New
Orleans Collection (THNOC) has released a new book chronicling the history of
the Orleans Light Horse, Louisiana Cavalry.
This is the story of an independent troop of horse raised in New Orleans beginning
in February 1861. Mustered into active service of the Confederate States Army in
March 1862, the troop served as escort to Lieutenant General Leonidas Polk, and
later to Lieutenant General Alexander Stewart. These generals were corps
commanders of the Army of Mississippi and the Army of Tennessee in the western
theater of the war. They took part in the battles of Shiloh, Perryville,
Chickamauga, Atlanta, Franklin-Nashville, and Bentonville, before finally laying
down their arms at Durham Station, North Carolina in April 1865. In particular,
this is the story of 215 men of widely diverse origins and life styles, who served
the unit over the duration of its existence. They were farmers and riverboatmen,
physicians and attorneys, among dozens of vocations, brought together by a
common perception of the threat of armed invasion and the potential destruction of
their homes and families. Whether native or adopted, these men gave the full
measure of devotion to the land they called home.
It was the nature of a corps commander’s escort company to be an integral part of
the corps headquarters, with numbers of its men detailed out in support of the
various staff functions. Over time, many of the men established habitual working
relationships with the staff officers, reporting daily to work with the staff rather
than being available for the primary cavalry functions such as courier, security,
reconnaissance, etc. For this reason, piecing together a comprehensive picture of
the unit during its operational lifetime has not been an easy one. More cohesive
units, such as infantry regiments or artillery batteries, operated as organizational
entities; they were committed together as defined units, each with a clear-cut
mission. In the case of the Orleans Light Horse, its men were scattered throughout
the headquarters and, sometimes, throughout the command. As a result of this
absence of organizational cohesion, after the war it was observed that “no reports
can be found of this company’s actions” and therefore, the story of the Orleans
Light Horse has never been told.
To overcome this absence of any written archive of company operations, a major
effort has been made to augment the service records of the individual soldiers with
as much biographical and genealogical data as can be pieced together. Who were
these men? Where did they come from? How many survived the war? What
ultimately became of them? For 150 years, these questions have been impossible
to answer. However, with the gathering and digitizing of records from many
sources, and with extensive use of internet resources, such as Ancestry.com,
Fold3.com and Findagrave.com, these whispers of the past now can be fine-tuned
and amplified permitting some conclusions to be drawn. That has been the
underlying purpose of this work, and the data that has been compiled is both the
raw material and the product of the effort.
The author of this story, Donald P. (“Pete”) Moriarty, is a native of Alexandria,
Louisiana, a retired lieutenant colonel of artillery who served in the U. S. Army
from 1957 to 1980. In a second career as system engineer and program manager,
he was employed by Hughes Electronics Corporation in Fullerton from 1980 until
retirement in 1995. He has been resident in Villa Park since 2009. He received a
bachelor’s degree in economics from Louisiana State University, and a master’s
degree in history from Florida Atlantic University. He later engaged in patristics
studies at Keble College, Oxford University in England. An ardent genealogist, he
became interested in the Orleans Light Horse in the 1980s while compiling the life
story of his great-grandfather, a member of this cavalry unit. When he found it
virtually impossible to locate any meaningful data on the Light Horse, he decided
to compile the unit’s history himself, coaxing from disparate records sources a
story hidden for the last 150 years.
“A Fine Body of Men” retails for $30 and is available at http://hnoc.tamretail.net
and through local bookstores and major online retailers. (ISBN-13: 978-0-91786067-6).
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Founded in 1966, The Historic New Orleans Collection is a museum, research
center and publisher dedicated to preserving the history and culture of New
Orleans and the Gulf South. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, The
Collection offers guided tours, free rotating exhibitions and a research facility.
Visit www.hnoc.org for details.
(Editor’s Note: For those members who are not aware, the author, Pete Moriarty of Louisiana
reinstated his membership into our Camp this past year; please welcome Mr. Moriarty as a
compatriot and friend. I read his book and it is a good read that explains how far and wide this
regiment contributed in the War for Southern Independence. Please consider purchasing a copy
for your own collection. )
MINUTES
SCV CAMP 1770
LEE / JACKSON LUNCHEON
JAN. 17TH, 2016
MISSION VIEJO, CALF.
1. The meeting was called to order with our standard protocol. Rev. Kent Jones
being late, Cmdr. Scott Price gave us the Invocation, Steven Frogue led us in the
pledge to the US Flag, and Past Cmdr. Cooley led us in the Salute to the
Confederate Flag.
2. We feasted on Chicken, beans, cornbread, salads and 2 pies. It was an
outstanding luncheon.
3. Cmdr. Scott introduced our guest speaker, Sara Kay Bierle who is a living history
presenter, author and researcher. She gave us a 1st person account of Ms.
Margaretta McGuire, whose family was friends with General Jackson and his
wife. Her brother went on to be General Jackson’s Medical Director. She read
letters and showed us a portrait of the General. She truly does an outstanding job
portraying a young lady in the Antebellum South.
4. Sara Kay also brought copies of her book titled, ‘Blue, Gray & Crimson’, a story
of civilian courage at Gettysburg. I believe she sold around 6 – 7 copies to our
members; plus we passed the hat to provide her with some gas money. She
traveled from Temecula to be with us.
5. Commander Scott Price & Adjutant Cooley conducted the initiation ceremony for
2 new members and 1 Cadet; Frank Nolen, Richard Hagan and Adian Robyns.
Their certificates were issued to them and a picture was taken for the Veteran.
6. For business, the Adjutant gave a report describing our status and talked of the
potential new members we’ve encountered lately. All of these persons were sent
information by e.mail and U.S. Mail. One of these (Mr. Jay Richardson) showed
up at our meeting and stayed for the presentation.
7. The Adjutant also discussed our situation and future schedule, making some
suggestions about being successful, making copies of certain things and using
them as tools to educate others.
8. Heritage Officer Ryan Williams reminded us of the difficult situation we face in
today’s environment, with the media on attack towards all things conservative
especially their attitude and the stereotypes they apply towards the battleflag and
those who cherish it. He promised to write a report for the next newsletter.
9. Genealogy Officer John Hasha talked about the stories he’s been investigating
and his aspirations to write more articles involving our CS Veterans and their
Bio’s as well. He promised to send articles to the Adjutant / Editor for the next
newsletter.
10. Judge Advocate Robert Williams talked of the legal environment we face today
and the trends towards the removal of all things Confederate. He used the
Supreme Court’s decision on the Texas License Plate as an example. He also
advised to use our legislators and be aware of various resolutions being
presented. He reminded of us of our Tax Exempt Status as a (501)3c, nonprofit
org.
11. A small discussion took place about the Brooks Fund a scholarship fund that has
grown over the years and is available for Medical Students or Medical
researchers who belong to the Sons. Refer to IHQ headquarters web site.
12. Commander Price spoke about our schedule of events coming up and will seek a
way to meet with a few organizations we work with every year for our Memorial
Day Service and National Memorial Day Service. He also mentioned that he too
always reaches out to our potential new members when we are notified and
follows up with them to encourage them to join and attend our meetings.
13. Price also wanted us to be aware of 2 very good books he recommended: Lee,
Maxims for young gentlemen, and Jackson, book of Maxims. He brought copies
for us to see.
14. Price handed the Membership Application for Jay Richardson to Adjutant Cooley,
but was missing the genealogy record and check. Cooley immediately e.mailed
Jay as a reminder of these things that we need before processing.
15. Steven Frogue spoke to us and brought a newspaper article showing the
common error made people in interchanging the 2 words; Cavalry and Calvary,
one being a military unit on horseback and the other being the mount where
Jesus was crucified.
16. We had 19 persons in attendance not counting the children. A very good turnout
indeed and hopefully a positive experience for Sara Kay.
17. We adjourned with a benediction from Reverend Kent Jones.
18. We sang Happy Birthday to General Lee and General Jackson.
19. We sang Dixie while standing shoulder to shoulder facing the Confederate
Battleflag.
20. Thanks again to the Mr. Robert Williams and his son Ryan who allow us to meet
at their home.
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(Example of Heritage Defense Letter)
3.29.2016
Crown Hill Cemetery / Officer in Charge
700 W. 38th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Dear Officer in Charge / Crown Hill Cemetery:
My name is Farrell Cooley, I live in Anaheim, California. I’m writing you today with a
concern I have about the obvious discrimination by your company or cemetery district
towards the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and their tradition of conducting a memorial
service for the Confederate DEAD, for many years in the past.
It is amazing to me in this day and age, that anyone would discriminate against almost
any organization, considering all the diversity that exists in the United States. It appears
to me that everyone is to be included in this melting pot of citizens and organizations,
everywhere in the country. It doesn’t matter if others do not like certain features, flags or
symbols of the other, it is a basic right for all Americans to enjoy the freedom of
promoting and displaying their purpose or in the Sons case, their heritage.
Employers, Churches, and organizations are being sued for discrimination cases all the
time. Sometimes just because someone doesn’t agree with their theory or with their
beliefs, someone in a power position creates these problems, saying not you, you’re not
allowed to participate. The crime is when management determines that some may play
but not all can play. Again, it doesn’t matter what other people think, when it comes to
being objective and observing the rights of all groups.
I’m sure you’re aware that the United States government (Congress) introduced
legislation that ensures that all Confederate Veterans are United States Veterans. The
first act introduced was in 1900 and another is 1906. Additionally, U.S. Public Law
approved a bill to reinforce this premise in 1929, Law 810. The again, in 1958, US.
Public Law 85, section 410 was approved by Congress. All Confederate Veterans are
considered to be United States Veterans.
You’re probably also aware of some important men who served in the Confederacy, yet
also served as United States military officers. We have very important men who are
descendants of Confederate Veterans that went on to serve our country in many
positions, such as President of the U.S., and military Generals and officers. This within
itself speaks volumes about our history that cannot be changed or rewritten. This nation
was built upon the reconciliation of differences by intellectual thinkers and leaders of our
past. We shouldn’t forget that and we should embrace that kind of mentality when
making decisions such as what your cemetery management has made.
The flag they fought under was the Cross of St. Andrews and is a battleflag, not a racist
flag, it was used to determine where men where positioned on the field of battle. Just
because others in society want to defame the flag doesn’t mean that all people feel the
same towards that symbol. The flag has been abused by some bad people, but that
doesn’t make the rest of us who honor the flag, bad.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans is a heritage organization, dedicated to preserving
the memory of our ancestors. Conducting a memorial service honoring their sacrifices
and flying their flag is honorable and faithful, not hateful or deceitful. Please don’t let
public opinion ruin the history created at your cemetery. You should be proud that the
people of Indiana preserved the bones of our sacred dead and labeled them properly.
That is their place of rest and those of us who are related should not be denied the
opportunity to fly the battleflag and pray over their dead bodies. In fact, it should be a
DUTY to ensure they are honored.
I hope the cemetery management will reconsider their plans and allow the Sons to
perform their annual memorial service at Crown Hill. I know if I lived close by, I would be
there with my symbols if only for one day a year to honor who is buried in those mass
graves. By the way, my 3rd Great Uncle died in Camp Morton and his remains are
buried right there with his compatriots, all of them United States Veterans by Law, and
Confederate Veterans by the grace of God.
Deo Vindice,
Farrell Cooley