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The Dedication of the Michael Shaara Memorial Bench, in Hollywood Cemetery, on Gettysburg Hill, Richmond, Virginia. July 3, 2008, the 145th Anniversary of Pickett's Charge.
Prior to each of the three artillery salutes, Sgt. Keith Saunders, Third Richmond Howitzers, raised his sword and offered a salute before he gave the order to fire. "To Michael Shaara, an artist with a vision, a vision that we now all share. An author who brought history alive. Fire!" "To Stephen Lang, and his family in this time of loss and sorrow. Accomplished actor and the benefactor of this wonderful gift that we dedicate today. Fire!" For his final salute, Sgt. Saunders held up his pocket watch at 3 minutes to 3pm. He described the color guards advancing and the companies forming in the trees at Gettysburg 145 years ago. "To Major General George Edward Pickett and the brave men of his command who on this day 145 years ago made the most famous military charge in history. Fire!" |
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