Ladies and Gentlemen of Longstreet's Corps;
May this missive find you all in good health and good spirits! I would like to take this opportunity again to personally thank the 9th Virginia, the 24th Virginia New River Rifles, and the 44th Virginia for making the Spotsylvania event a success. Without there assistance and sacrifice, the event would not have been a good showing.
Thoughts on sacrifice is what I would like to share in this missive. As we enter this Memorial holiday weekend, let us take time to reflect and remember every one in our Nation's history who gave of themselves to put on a military uniform - be it from the Continental Army of the Revolution through the young men and women who are now serving our country, where ever they may be serving.
Without their sacrifice and call to duty, the freedoms we enjoy today would not be possible. Many within Longstreet's Corps have answered the call and served - or are currently serving in our Armed Forces. The next time you take the field, take a moment to thank them for their sacrifices.
As we Honor our service men and women this holiday weekend, let us also renew our dedication to Honoring our ancestors who wore the blue and the gray. We all get caught up in the fast pace of life and our re-enactment events are no different. We hurry to arrive at the event, hurry to get camps set, and hurry through our busy weekends. Let us all challenge ourselves to truly show to the public and the spectators at our events the sacrifices our ancestors made by answering the call to defend their country.
As we have begun the 150th Anniversary events of the American Civil War, the eyes of the world will be on us! For many, this will be the last hoorah. This may very well be our one chance to educate the world on the sacrifices made many years ago that still have a bearing on our very being today. Let us make the most of it by giving nothing less than our best efforts! Until we meet again, I remain,
Your Most Humble Servant,
Maj. Gen'l. D. H. Cornett
Longstreet's Corps
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