| Rivers Bridge Camp No. 842 Sons of Confederate Veterans |
"It is our duty to keep the memory of our heroes green..." Jefferson Davis
| Rivers Bridge Camp No. 842 members photographed at the 2004 Rivers Bridge Memorial. A number of these compatriots have crossed over the river in the intervening thirteen years. |
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| What would a Rivers Bridge Memorial be without Coleman's thirst quenching lemonade and a plate of mighty fine Bar- B -Que? |
| Let them not be forgotten. |
| Don't forget your Poppy. |
| This is their heritage too. It is your duty to present the history of the South to future generations. |
| 2017 Annual Banquet - see below |
| The traditional rifle salute is rendered |
| 2017Annual Camp Banquet |
| I bring flowers in their memory. |
| It's all about them. |
The guest speaker for our 2017 Annual
Banquet was H. Albert Jackson. From its
inception, he has been the impetus behind
building and erecting a monument in memory
of the signers of the South Carolina
Ordinance of Secession.
Compatriot Jackson not only shared with us
some of the latest news regarding the
monument, but also some of the history of the
stops and starts of finding it a suitable and
appropriate home. The story of this
monument and the intrigue that surrounds it
would make an interesting book. The average
person might find it hard to believe that such
stonewalling, footdragging, and other
machinations would be used to prevent the
placing of this memorial. Defenders of
Southern Heritage in this present, "Tear 'em
down!" atmosphere understand only too well.
We thank Compatriot Jackson and those
assisting him for their tenacity and drive to
see this worthy project successfully
completed. We trust that we will see
construction begin in the not to distant future.
Banquet was H. Albert Jackson. From its
inception, he has been the impetus behind
building and erecting a monument in memory
of the signers of the South Carolina
Ordinance of Secession.
Compatriot Jackson not only shared with us
some of the latest news regarding the
monument, but also some of the history of the
stops and starts of finding it a suitable and
appropriate home. The story of this
monument and the intrigue that surrounds it
would make an interesting book. The average
person might find it hard to believe that such
stonewalling, footdragging, and other
machinations would be used to prevent the
placing of this memorial. Defenders of
Southern Heritage in this present, "Tear 'em
down!" atmosphere understand only too well.
We thank Compatriot Jackson and those
assisting him for their tenacity and drive to
see this worthy project successfully
completed. We trust that we will see
construction begin in the not to distant future.
| H. Albert Jackson SC Division SCV Signers of the Ordinance of Secession Monument Committee |
| Welcome from Commander Boineau |
| There's a gracious plenty! Get you a take home plate. |
| For the 141st Rivers Bridge Confederate Memorial Day Observance, the Good Lord smiled upon us and blessed us with a beautiful day at Rivers Bridge Confederate Memorial Grounds on May 12th. Rain or shine, Confederate Memorial Days are always exceptional in their own special way. Dr. Jim Dreyfus' songs drifted on the gentle breezes and perfectly complimented that special atmosphere that is Confederate Memorial Day at Rivers Bridge. Following the Invocation and a salute to the flags, everyone joined in singing that very special song, Dixie. Why this anthem so stirs the hearts of Southerners is mysterious and difficult, if not impossible, to explain; we might have to let it go at, “It's a Southern thing; if I have to explain it you probably wouldn't understand.” H. Jerry Morris, President of the Rivers Bridge Confederate Memorial Association, welcomed everyone to the 141st annual event and his remarks were followed by a musical interlude during which an offering was accepted to help defray expenses. A resolution recognizing the lifelong service of Brigadier General Jasper B. Varn to our community, State and Nation was read, and all who knew him would attest that he will be dearly missed. Karen Stokes, an archivist at the South Carolina Historical Society who has worked with historical documents for nearly 20 years in beautiful Charleston, SC, was our guest speaker. She has a passionate interest in the Confederate period of South Carolina history. Her non-fiction books open a window into the hearts and minds of men and women of that time through their letters, diaries, and other writings, in their own words. We were blessed to have her share some of these with us. The solemn decoration of the graves by ladies of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, the Hampton American Legion and Auxiliary, and the Bamberg American Legion Auxiliary was inspiring as it always is. As the sound of the rifle and cannon salutes faded, there followed a brief hush and then the haunting and soul-stirring words of Taps, sung by Compatriot Edward Floyd, broke the silence and made a most fitting conclusion to the service. We continued to enjoy one another's company with a plate of delicious B&D Bar B-Q along with cooling and refreshing homemade lemonade provided by Coleman and Gertrude Loadholt. As always, we would have been pleased to have had more folks in attendance, but we had a good gathering and we all had a very enjoyable time fellowshipping with one another. If you were there, God bless you; the forces of political correctness have done their best to intimidate folks into avoiding or even denigrating their Southern (Confederate) Heritage. Thank you for standing up for your Confederate Ancestors; you have no need to be ashamed of them. Let us be equally sure that they would not need to be ashamed of us. |
| Compatriots who have "crossed over the river" since Camp No. 842's Re-chartering in 1995. Edgar Boyles – Real Son James Boyles – Real Son Williams Boyles – Real Son Murice Cave – Real Son Owen W. Barker, Sr. – Real Son Stanley Ward G. Horace Cone Francis Stanley Clark Ryder James J. Jowers Robert E. Connelly, Sr. Alfred Ken Formby R. Loyd Sandifer Stanley O. “Gus” Eubanks Stephan A. Lewis Jerome Wilson Sammy Lee Jack Horger Burney Chappell Sandy A. Jennings G.D. "Jerry" Varn, Jr. Mannie G. "Mickey" Smith III |
| David Keller James Dunbar “Bars” Ray H. Gregory Hiers William P. Edenfield Gene Stanley Harold DuPree Crim Robert F. “Bob” Loadholt, Sr. George Harold “Rip” Kearse J.V. “Joe” Braxton Dr. Eugene Gehry, Jr. Kenny Cone Barry Sheetz Derriel Champagne Glenn Cope Robert E. Connelly, Jr. John Miles Loadholt Jasper Brabham Varn, Jr. Claude Ashton Manuel Francis Marion Dwight III John Mack Barnes Douglas Mitchell Gore, Jr. |
| Deo Vindice |
| Final coordination prior to a safe artillery salute. |
| Karen Stokes Author and Archivist South Carolina Historical Society |
| The compatriots of Rivers Bridge Camp No. 842, SCV would like to congratulate C/Cpl Ke'Ondrae Gilbert on receiving the H.L. Hunley JROTC Award. The award was presented on behalf of Camp No. 842 and the South Carolina Division by 8th Brigade Commander and Camp 1st Lieutenant Commander Joseph "Buzz" Braxton II. C/Corporal Gilbert, we salute you. The presentation was made during the Denmark High School Military Ball on Friday evening, March 31, 2017. The cadet is recognized based upon input and recommendation of their JROTC leadership. |
| Because of the naval theme of the award, the program was initially developed for Navy and Marine Corps JROTC Units in the state of South Carolina only. After many inquiries from the Army and Air Force the Program was expanded to not just Army and Air Force Units in South Carolina, but throughout the country. The award should go to a rising second year cadet who has demonstrated the qualities of Honor, Courage and in particular Commitment to his/her unit throughout the school year. |
| Once again Dr. Jim Dreyfus graced the Rivers Bridge Confederate Memorial Day observance with his delightful music. |
| It has been a long and tortuous road filled with challenges and disappointments, but the Signer's Monument is nearing home. It had been hoped to have the monument in place for the sesqui-centennial of the actual signing, but alas, that was not to be. Thanks be to the Good Lord He gave us leadership that did not falter and they are pressing forward toward the goal. Let us keep the faith with not only those gone before, but also those who come after us. Deo Vindice! |
