“If he learn then that the dead-brave are forgotten, he knows that the living are brave no longer. If he sees that the patriotic, the virtuous, and saintly of the past are not honored, he knows that patriotism, virtue, and faith have sought another clime”
Very poignant for the age we live in. Wonderful speech.
Our EIC was just a few yards away from the cemetery yesterday, unfortunately he wasn’t able to visit due to obligations he had to meet while in Staunton. We hope you enjoy your time in the valley, and thank you for reading!
Thank you - we are staying the whole week in the Valley, a few days in Staunton, then Winchester, and down to Lexington on our way back to Charlotte. Staying off 81 so we can enjoy the backroads. Truly one of the most beautiful places on God’s green earth.
“If he learn then that the dead-brave are forgotten, he knows that the living are brave no longer. If he sees that the patriotic, the virtuous, and saintly of the past are not honored, he knows that patriotism, virtue, and faith have sought another clime”
Very poignant for the age we live in. Wonderful speech.
A moving speech. I am in Staunton over Memorial Day weekend so this is especially poignant.
Our EIC was just a few yards away from the cemetery yesterday, unfortunately he wasn’t able to visit due to obligations he had to meet while in Staunton. We hope you enjoy your time in the valley, and thank you for reading!
Thank you - we are staying the whole week in the Valley, a few days in Staunton, then Winchester, and down to Lexington on our way back to Charlotte. Staying off 81 so we can enjoy the backroads. Truly one of the most beautiful places on God’s green earth.
While you are in the area, you should check out “Crossroads Country Store” in Harrisonburg. They are a Confederate history store.
Also, on your way to Winchester, you should consider a trip to the “Strasburg Emporium” in Strasburg, Va.
Have a great trip!