From Thomas Warner...
I've got to try to describe last weekend...
Last weekend we, The 4th NC Inf., joined the 28th NC at Gettysburg in Pitzer's Woods for a Living History-Firing demo weekend. The 28th got to portray themselves so Friday was a special day: First marching up to the NC Monument with a wreath laying ceremony, then crossing the field of "Picket's Charge" with a Battlefield Guide where the 28th attacked. You really got a perspective of what it took to cross the field, dead and the wounded would be grabbing at you asking for help… This was followed by a Ceremony honoring those who participated in the assault, 1 man from each of 10 Companies was called on roll and soil from his grave was put on the battlefield. It was a very sobering, respectful way to honor those men who went before, really hard to describe.
Saturday had 3 demos then a tour of Culp's Hill action. Sunday; Worship Service, and 2 demos then home. We fired maybe 10 rounds each demo, using different firing types, By Company, By Rank, By File, all were excellent! Great coordination firing as 1.
When you have 50 -60 guys on line it's very very cool!!
Overall a great time with my guys and the men of the 28th and other units there. 'Carolina Fighting Men' cheering for the 'Old North State" FOREVER!, the dedication of the men and the sincerity of Capt. John B. made it a GREAT weekend!
