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

Time in Carrollton:

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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
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
 
Confederate Monument ~ IOW Courthouse

 

June 4, 2024

Relics Cdr. Kenny Bage has collected telling the story of one union officer.

Virginia Division Commander Kenny Bage.

Col. Peter Dadoian, Drill Team Instructor for Smithfield ROTC, being greeted by Cdr. Whitley.

Cadet Jakob Hradil being congratulated by Cdr. Whitley for receiving the 2024 Hunley Award which is given to a ROTC Cadet at Smithfield High School each Year

Sophia Hewitt presenting her essay to the Camp and guests.
Cdr. Whitley congratulating Sophia on receiving her scholarship from the Camp.

Color Sgt. Brett Griffin receiving the Division Outstanding Award for the Camp.

Division Cdr. Kenny Bage presenting Compatriot Dwight Doggett with his Distinguished Service Certificate.

Compatriot Frank Hall receiving his Distinguished Service Certificate.

Lt. Cdr. David Cockes receives his Meritorious Service Certificate.


Color Sgt. Brett Griffin receives his Meritorious Service Certificate.

Chaplain Tom Conley receives his Meritorious Service Certificate.

Compatriot Bob Kennedy receives his Meritorious Service Certificate.

Aide-de-Camp Pete Marsh receives both a Meritorious Service Certificate and a Guardianship Award.

Adjutant Tony Griffin receives a Guardianship Award.

Color Sgt. Brett Griffin receives a Guardianship Award.

 

May 4, 2024:  3rd Annual Memorial Day Service
The Isle of Wight Avengers Camp celebrated the Confederate Monument to our Confederate dead.
  

The monument dedicated to those Confederate soldiers who died for the Cause.

 Randy and Karen Grigg provided the music at the beginning of today's Memorial event.

Cdr. Ed Whitley welcomed all guests and Camp members and called for the presentation of colors by the Tom Smith (Camp #1702) Memorial Guard.

 

Chaplain Tom Conley gave the Invocation and Cdr. Tim Houde did an excellent job of reciting the Charge by Stephen Dill Lee.

5th Brigade Cdr. Brandon Dorsey was our featured guest speaker. He spoke about the institution of slavery and early efforts to prevent it which have eliminated the eventual need for secession.
His talked included the Founding Fathers, the Declaration of Independence, and laws aimed at preventing slavery on our continent.
Cdr. Whitley presented him with a framed picture of Stonewall Jackson.

Various SCV Camps and ladies' organizations (pictured is the Smithfield Chapter, U.DC.) presented wreaths at the Monument in honor of the Confederate dead.

The Memorial Guard fired 3 vollies with amazing precision.

Karen and Randy provided more music, including the singing of "Dixie", and Chaplain Tom Conley gave the Benediction.

The Memorial Guard respecfully retired the Colors, after which everyone was invited to a lunch including barbeque, chicken, and so many other "goodies".

 



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.

 




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.

 

 

 

COMMANDERS of the ISLE OF WIGHT AVENGERS CAMP #14:
SERVED FROM: UNTIL:
Ed Whitley
 December 12, 2018
Present
Anthony M. Griffin December 3, 2008 December 11, 2018
M. Keith Morris, Jr. September 27, 2006 December 2, 2008



 

 

 

                                                          

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