[75thOVI]

I've been waiting for this movie for a long long time. I belong to an American Civil War reenactors unit in here in Florida. The 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Our ancestor unit fought Stonewall in the Valley, tried to slow down Longstreet at 2nd Manassas, and was kept in a nice safe spot on the far right at Chancellorsville. Our Colonel Robert Reily told this men tha there would be a terrible fight that day and if any man was afraid of it, he would give him a pass to the rear as he, "Would not die in the company of a coward!" He lead the 75th in a counter charge, and was killed by a blast of cannister. I believe he was successful in his determination. At Gettysburg the 75th went into line on Cemetery Hill with 138 men and by the morning of the 4th of July was the first Federal unit to reenter the town of Gettysburg with 12 men still on there feet. In the reorganization after Gettysburg they were sent South to sunny Florida, and that's where we are today. Do I sound a little proud of our ancestors? I am! And not just the 75th, and not just the ones who wore blue. I do, however, seem to be in the minority these days. Our unit had an agreement to participate in a living history presentation in conjunction with the movie release at a local theatre here in Melbourne. We were called Wednsday night and told that due to some comments overheard at during the trailer we would not be welcome, and that the theatre would be "downplaying" the movie. I guess that's the movie industry these days. Hype the most abominable trash to the hights, and downplay the most significant film to come along in years. Please Freep this film. Help show them that there is support for good film. Needless to say, I'll be watching the premier at another theatre. You see, I won't sit in the company of cowards either.

Rick Nigh Pvt
Co. A 75th OVI

[LTCJ]

Well said, sir. A salute to the 75th from a great grandson of the 49th GaVI, who marched with Jackson's Foot Cavalry in the Valley, and of the 15th GaVI whom they stood againt at 2nd Manassas.

May God forgive the country that forgets the blood of her sons.

[Library Lady]

My husband and I have a good friend who goes to a lot of reenactments as a Confederate soldier. He had the good fortune to be in "Gods and Generals." I can't wait to see this movie.

[Mike Darancette]

and was kept in a nice safe spot on the far right at Chancellorsville.

Among the first to meet Ol' Stonewall up close and personal.

[stainlessbanner]

That's really unfortunate about Melbourne. I assume it's the same folks who are upset they have no MLK Blvd - I have followed politics somewhat overthere.

I plan to check out the Battle of Narcoosee Mill in March. I will look for the 75th Ohio.

[js1138]

I belong to an American Civil War reenactors unit in here in Florida.

The only Civil War reenactment I know of in Florida is Olustee. You do something else?