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The Dedication of the Michael Shaara
Memorial Bench, in Hollywood Cemetery, on Gettysburg Hill, Richmond, Virginia.
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!" |