Virginia's True Flag !

This flag was custom made by Crossroads Country Store and its design reflects that of an original unreconstructed Virginia flag.**

~ As the central figure of the Seal and Flag of the Commonwealth of Virginia, “Virtus” is visible throughout the Commonwealth and is recognized outside our borders as well.

~ The name Virtus means “virtue” in Latin. Virtue is not proud, is not selfish, does not lust, and is unafraid of any foe. Virtus is not a mercenary warrior but a duty bound one.

~ The Latin superscription, “Sic Semper Tyrannis” means ‘thus always to tyrants’ and stands as a proper motto of a free people who loathe parasites, panderers, plunderers and their ilk.

~ As our symbol Virtus was conceived during the turbulent times of our first Revolutionary War and as symbolism depicts the convictions and aspirations of our Founders.

~ The hand of Thomas Jefferson played a significant role in the creation of the Seal of Virginia and many of his ideals can be identified in her form.

~ Virtus represents truth and justice in triumph over tyranny, limited constitutional government, state sovereignty, the rule of law, sanctity of private property, freedom of religion, rigorous classical education, civic virtue and civic duty, and personal responsibility.

~ Virtus came forth from the brilliant minds of Western Civilization and stands eternally vigilant to guard and preserve all which that implies and all that we hold dear. She stands in sharp contrast to the French whore placed prominently in New York Harbor by those who opposed the Jeffersonian Constitutional Republic and whose idea of liberty is license.

~ Virtus reminds us that liberty’s greatest burden is the freedom to choose between good and evil and that evil cannot be found in inanimate objects but only within the human heart.

~ As the cradle of Liberty and Mother of Presidents and Statesmen our Commonwealth deserves her historic Virtus.

The Virginia Flaggers have added this flag to their online store !

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Stress Relief !

For whatever reason I woke up today stressed out.

 So I decided to take a walk through Cedar Hill Cemetery.

I took a few Remembrance coins and my camera.

As soon as I got out of my car Church Bells in the distance started ringing.

So tag along and visit with me !

The Tom Smith Monument.

Pictures of random Confederate Soldiers ---

                Philip Barrand Baker                           

12th Virginia Infantry, Company A, Private

(Granted MD by the Univ. of Virginia January 28, 1862 ) Promoted

to Surgeon (Major ), 41st Virginia Infantry Baker was born August

5, 1828 in Norfolk, Virginia the son of Richard M. and Lelia

Barrand Baker. He married 1st - Lydia Maria Darden (1/10/1851- )

2nd - Rosa M. Mansfield (born 1860 ) the daughter of Joseph B.

and Lucy I. Minor Mansfield, in August 1876. In 1885 he was

practicing medicine in Suffolk. Philip died January 20, 1887 and

is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery Block C, Lot 32.

                  Isaac F. Bush                               

Confederate State Navy

Isaac Bush was born in New York in 1835. He was buried in Cedar

Hill Cemetery Block C, Lot 54.

                 Thomas Washington Smith                          

16th Virginia Infantry, Company A, 2nd Lieutenant,

Smith was born on June 1, 1832 in Somerton, Nansemond County,

Va., son of Washington and Mary Powell Smith. He was a

businessman and clerk in Suffolk and North Carolina. He married

Harriett Goodwin Borland (b.3-18-1838 Murfreesboro, N.C.),

daughter of Roscuis Cicero and Temperance Ramsay Borland.  Smith

enlisted in April of 1861, was wounded several times but present

at the Surrender at Appomattox. Returning to Suffolk, he became a

businessman in general merchandising, president of Farmer's Bank

and Suffolk National Bank, president of Suffolk Cotton Mills, Lt.

Col. of the 4th Virginia Militia and a member of the Tom Smith

Camp of Confederate Veterans as it's Commander. He also raised

the money to erect the monument to the Confederate dead that

stands at the entrance to Cedar Hill Cemetery.  Smith died May 9,

1912 and is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery Block D, Lot 96.

                  James Whitfield Turnley                          

Trambles Brigade, Artillery, Private 

Turnley was born May 2, 1837. He enlisted in June of 1861 and

remained to the end of the war. He married Sallie A. Jennings

(2/8/1839-9/25/1910) on February 4, 1858 and had three children.

Whitfield Turnley died July 3, 1899 and is buried in Cedar Hill

Cemetery Block F, Lot 92. 

                    Richard H. Brinkley, Sr.                         
13th Virginia Cavalry, Company I, 3rd Cpl.
Brinkley was born August 14, 1831 in Nansemond County, son of
William Eley and Mary Norfleet Brinkley. He was an auctioneer and
married Sallie A. Brooks (10/11/1840-1917), daughter of Joseph
and Elizabeth Goodwin Brooks of N.C. He died January 27, 1892 and
is buried in Cedar Hill Cemetery Block D, Lot 69.

              Alexander Washington Oliver                        

16th Virginia Infantry, Company A, Private

"Al" Oliver was born July 20, 1843 in Nansemond County, the son

of Sylvester and Mary E. Fluhart Oliver. He was a member of the

Tom Smith Camp UVC in Suffolk. He married Lucy "Anna" N. Johnson

(4/23/1849-11/11/1898), daughter of James Edward and Mercelia

Pierce Johnson on February 15, 1866 and had ten children. Al

Oliver died November 16, 1898 and is buried in Cedar Hill

Cemetery Block C, Lot 97.

13th Virginia Cavalry, Company I, Private

Later detached as Brigade Headquarters Clerk Daughtrey was born

in 1832 in Nansemond County. Before the war, he was a clerk

in the store of Benjamin D. Smith. He married Elizabeth Pugh.

I found no info.

And a few Random shots --

It was a peaceful stroll, thanks for taking a look !

Dave Tatum

Thank you President Trump !

It was just an idea I turned into a Meme.

Our President stating that Robert E Lee was a Great General !

You can see President Trump addressing the press Here !

The Meme has had a lot of likes and shares on Facebook.

I'm thankful we have a President who doesn't bow to political correctness. 

The left and the press love to spin things. They are controlled by the Democrats.

Mr President Thank You for standing up for America.

Update ---

1600 shares so far !

Something New !

Some nice items !

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