These soldiers left

me a heritage rich in honor and courage and glory, a heritage far more

important than any material items they might have passed down to me. I

am very pleased and proud to have been given this precious gift and am

determined to cherish, honor, protect, preserve and pass on to future

generations this wonderful blessing.

I joined the SCV because

I felt it was important to join others who not only share my birthright,

but also share the desire to preserve our Southern heritage by presenting

the truth about our history and heritage to present and future generations,

and to honor and revere the memory of the brave and noble ancestors who

fought so gallantly for the Confederacy.

I was right and have

not regretted my association with the Sons of Confederate Veterans for

a moment.

Furthermore, I joined

the Sons of Confederate Veterans because I knew it would please my soldier

ancestors to know that I was a member. It would please them that I recognize

and approve of their cause and the efforts they made to bring that glorious

cause to fruition. It would please them to know that I appreciate the

tremendous sacrifices, even unto death, that they made for me and all

their descendants.

And finally, I joined

the SCV because I do not consider the cause for which they fought to be

lost or forgotten or in vain. I am very proud of the fact that my ancestors

are numbered among the greatest and bravest soldiers who ever fought in

any cause anywhere.

I will continue to

proudly carry on the tradition and legacy of my Confederate ancestors

will encourage those who share our birthright to join also. It is the

right thing to do.

Gene Harrison

Fayetteville