“I have a real hard time honoring a man who led a group that started a war against the United States.”
I have served this country militarily (USMC) and all of my ancestors of military age at the time served in the Confederate Army. In fact, my family has participated in every war we have ever been in except the Spanish-American War. I have a nephew leaving for his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq next month. I am a proud member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and have no problem honoring my kinfolks who have passed on before me who happened to have served in the Confederate Army. In fact, had I been around at the time, I’m sure I would have served in the CSA too.
I’m also am proud to honor the memory of their leader and one of the finest Christian gentlemen to have ever graced our fair country, General Robert Edward Lee of Virginia.
Well said. Thank you for your and your ancestors’ service. Robert E. Lee was one of the greatest American generals that has ever served the US Army, as well as the CSA.
WADR: Personally, if I am allowed to have a favorite Confederate, MY favorite Confederate General is Gen. James Longstreet; who TRIED to prevent Marse Robert from launching Pickett’s Charge on July 3, 1863 at Gettysburg.
Longstreet told Lee it COULD NOT SUCCEED. Marse Robert, by this time in the war, thinking he was INVINCIBLE, wouldn’t listen.
“Those whom the gods would destroy they first make drunk with power.” — Historian Arnold Toynbee