If you would like to add something to the program call Jim Beckner, 816-322-3736.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY 2015
116th Anniversary of Supporting our Confederate Veterans
“Lest we forget.”
WHEN - Saturday, June 6, 2015, three days after Jefferson Davis’ Birthday. Let’s make the old Veterans
proud! 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring your own lunch. You will need to eat a little earlier than usual.
Lightning, fierce rain or a tornado will be the only reasons to move into the Chapel.
WHAT - The annual Missouri Confederate Memorial Day observance, with emphasis on the 800 souls who are
buried in the Confederate Memorial State Historical Site. This year we will also be emphasizing the Surrender
at Appomattox.
WHERE - Just north of Higginsville, MO at the Confederate Memorial State Historical Site. From I-70 go
north on 13 Hwy, through Higginsville to AA and turn right (east). This site is under the control of the
Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Allow extra time to see the new National Veterans Cemetery
adjoining this site.
WHO MAY ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE - Any man, woman, or child who wishes to sincerely pay their
respects to the Confederate soldiers and their families that are buried here. These 800 Southerners represent all
those who participated in the “late, great unpleasantness”. They all suffered and sacrificed a great deal. The
Memorial is open to all races, genders, creeds, religions, and residents from all states. It is respectfully
requested that Northern state flags not be used. The American flag and all Southern flags, including the
misused and misunderstood “Battle Flag” may be used. The more flags the better. We have had a great
response from those wishing to participate but we want YOU. Call the coordinator as soon as possible. If you
know of any children who might be interested in joining the Children of the Confederacy call Velma Cole,
660-343-3622(H) OR 660-221-5056 (C). Everyone in attendance will be given a flower in memory of their
ancestor.
WHY - Memorial Day is meant to be more than a three day weekend. The State of Missouri does not have an
official Confederate Memorial date. The men at the Home tried to use the Sunday closest to Jefferson Davis’
birthday on June 3th. We are trying to carry on that tradition but are using the Saturday closest to Davis’
birthday. The Sons and the Daughters of Confederate Veterans are charged with “NOT FORGETTING”. Our
Missouri site, which is in the top three in the country, is unique, special, and better preserved. Let’s take
advantage of this great facility. The 800 souls here deserve one day of our attention. If those of us with
Southern heritage do not care WHO WILL?
RULES –
1. All final decisions will be made through Jim Rehard, Northern Missouri Historic District Supervisor.
2. This is a MEMORIAL SERVICE not a forum for politics or political correctness.
3. The DNR does not allow black powder, ammunition or modern weapons of any kind on these grounds.
ALL weapons are subject to inspection by Jim Beckner or any DNR employee. Do not let children of any
age under 16 handle any kind of weapon. Cannon are welcome but cannot be fired so do not bring the
ammunition.
Wade Ankesheiln - Site Administrator for the Confederate Memorial State Historical Site - 660-584-2853
FAX 660-584-5134 or 573-489-6415
Don Aprill - CMFA President - 660-584-2094: 1704 North Main, Higginsville, MO 64037
Jim Beckner - Coordinator/ MC - 816-322-3736 - [email protected] FAX 816-322-3736
Children of the Confederacy / Velma - 660-343-3622
Mary Bess Green - Missouri UDC president - 573-999-9450
Darrell Maples MO SCV Division Commander – 573-635-8815
Janae Fuller - Administrator, Battle of Lexington and Confederate Memorial Sites - 660-259-4654
RESPONSIBILITIES:
CMFA – Permission to use flag plaza, all flags up, publicity, information on Bed & Breakfasts/motels/RV
parking, information booth, and all monies go through their treasury.
DNR - Grounds mowed, 50 chairs, speaker system, restroom facilities, security, handicapped parking, and
checking those who wish to have information booths or sell items by May 23, 2015.
COORDINATOR & MC - Marketing, public relations, setting final program, period music, getting sponsors,
the Color Guard, TAPS, and securing flowers.
WADE – Shares responsibility of the DNR, program printing, and three stories of the old inmates.
CW Reenacting Units that wish to set up tents and/or do living history and recruiting are welcome.
CHILDREN OF THE CONFEDERACY - laying of wreath, handing out flowers, and helping in any other
way needed.
BOOTHS AND SPONSORSHIPS:
Those wishing to have informational booths or sell items should check with Wade Ankesheiln by May 23,
2015.
To be listed as a sponsor on the program the cost is $15.00. Individual chapters and camps can list themselves
separately, individuals and other related organizations may also be sponsors. The money will help to defray
expenses. Any funds left over will go to the CMFA. Please make checks payable to CMFA and send to
CMFA, PO Box 332, Higginsville, MO, 64037.
If you wish to be a sponsor send your money by May 23, 2015.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY 2015
“Lest we forget.
CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
9:00 A.M.
10:00
10:30
11:00
11:30
12:15 P.M.
12:45
1:00
1:10
1:15
1:18
1:21
1:23
1:35
1:40
1:45
1:50
1:54
2:00
2:02
2:04
2:06
- Children of the Confederacy, MO State Meeting in Married Couple’s Home
- Need a meeting time?/ Visit Vendors, friends, look at displays, Period Music.
- Chapel – Tom Rafiner – “Horrors of Order #11”
- Chapel – Sam Gaddy – “Music of the Civil War”
- Lunch - bring your own lunch
- Parade to the Cemetery
- Confederate Memorial Day Service - Parade enters
- Color Guard presents Colors, Pledge, Salute, & Charges
- Welcome
- Invocation
- Recognition of Groups
- “Why we Gather”
- 3 Stories of real Confederate Heroes
- Responsive Reading
- Commander’s Comments
- President’s Comments
- Children of the Confederacy Comments
- Recognition of Confederate Ancestors - everyone
- “Dixie”
- Closing
- Benediction
- Retire Colors
STAY AS LONG AS YOU WANT AND PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY GOING HOME.
DETAILS FOR CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL DAY AT THE CONFEDERATE MEMORIAL
STATE HISTORICAL SITE
1. Responsible for grounds keeping, chairs, program printing, speaker system, and restroom
facilities – Department of Natural Resources.
2. DNR and Jim Beckner will be responsible for coordinating all the entities.
3. Anyone interested in participating in the program itself should immediately inform the
program coordinator, Jim Beckner at 816-322-3736.
4. The Program Coordinator has volunteered to be the Master of Ceremonies for 2015.
5. The CMFA and the DNR will be responsible for placing the 800 flags and local publicity.
6. The Friends Association will run all funds through their treasury. Program Coordinator
will be responsible for obtaining the flowers and wreath.
7. Every attempt will be made to keep the program traditional and meaningful. The final
decisions on the program will be made by Jim Rehard, Northern MO Historic Dist. Supervisor;
Janae Fuller; Wade Ankesheiln; and the program coordinator.
8. Civil War Reenacting Units that wish to set-up tents, and/or do living history and recruit are
welcome.
9. To be listed as a sponsor on the program the cost is $15.00. Please make check to CMFA
and mail to: CMFA, PO Box 332, Higginsville, MO, 64037
10.It is hoped that the Missouri Division of SCV and the UDC will be sponsors as well as
individual camps and chapters throughout the state.
11. Individual chapters and camps will be listed separately.
12. Individuals and other related organizations may also be sponsors.
13. The money goes to defray expenses. Any funds left over will go to the CMFA.
14.All deadlines must be met by May 20, 2015.
15.Every person in attendance will be given a flower in memory of their ancestor to be placed
on a grave or the Memorial Lion.
16.The color guard will be under the control of the Missouri SCV Color Guard officer.
17.The responsibility for inviting the Governor/other politicians to attend and/or speak will be
up to the DNR.
18.The near-by fair grounds will be available for RV parking.
19.Call Arlene at the Friends Association – 660-584-2031 - for Bed-and-Breakfasts and motels
in the area.
20.Jim Beckner will provide period musicians to play before and during the program.
21.Those wishing to have informational booths or sell items should check with Wade
Ankesheiln, 660-584-2853, before the deadline of May 23, 2015.
22.Please do not park in spaces reserved for the Handicapped.
23.IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS TO MAKE THIS A BETTER PROGRAM PLEASE
CONTACT JIM BECKNER IMMEDIATELY.