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| Camp Commander
Eugene "Gene" Beals, Sons of
Confederate Veterans, gives opening
remarks to over 200 who attended the
service to honor William H. Thompson. |
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| Local historian
Doris M. Bauer presents
a history of Glenwood
Cemetery, followed by Mrs. Margaret
Richardson, United Daughters of the
Confederacy who is impressed by the large
crowd and many Confederate flags. |
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| Scott
Thompson, great-grandson of William H.
Thompson speaks of his ancestor's
service. |
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| Drum roll for the
raising of the colors; raising the
colors; and the Battle Flag flying in
honor of Sgt. Thompson over Glenwood. |
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| Laying of Wreath
at Thompson's grave; Far left
helping with the wreath is William H.
Thompson's grandson, Robert
"Bob" Thompson, a very proud
grandson who wore a smile on his face
throughout the entire ceremony. (Bob
passed away 29 Apr 2005) |
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| Company C 1st
Virginia Light Artillery followed by the
Musket Salute! - Company D 14th TN
Volunteer Infantry. |
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| Floyd
Sperino, President of the Collinsville
Historial Museum, leads the crowd in
singing "Dixie." |
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| Descendants of
William H. Thompson proudly displaying
the Confederate flag Sgt. Thompson
defended. |
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