[muir_redwoods]

This charge was, arguably, the point where the 19th century ended and the twentieth began. I have heard it and dismissed it as a legend but it has been said that the Union soldiers actually cried as they fired into the defenseless Confederate ranks because the carnage was so great.

I am humbled by the history of this conflict and the men on both sides who died.

[timpad]

I am humbled by the history of this conflict and the men on both sides who died.

Hard to imagine the brand of courage that walked up that hill into the storm of fire being poured down on them. And yet, that brand lives on in the Marines of Fallujah, but is now honed with skill and training undreamt of by Pickett.

Tomorrow is a great day to remember how fortunate we are that "Liberty has found such brave defenders."