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March 19, 2012 Members of the 7th Michigan: It has been brought to my attention by several individuals in the 7th that the 7th Michigan voted to end its affiliation with the Cumberland Guard at its meeting on March 18, 2012. While we are certainly disappointed that a few were able to sway those present at the meeting, your organization’s decision is respected and on behalf of the Cumberland Guard, accepted. The 7th Michigan, as an organization, will be missed. I was also lead to understand that the decision was not unanimous. Any member of the 7th who did not vote to terminate affiliation or, more importantly, did not get an opportunity to express their opinion and vote on the matter, the door will remain open to any one of them to fall in with any Guard unit at Guard Commanded and National events, if they so desired. All they would need to do is to get in touch with me and let me know of their desire. Respectfully, David Shackelford, Commanding
March 2012 Gentlemen of the Guard: We all know of the distressing events that began last November involving Tom Emerick, Jeff Verstraete, and Doug McComas and their eventual disassociation from the Guard. I am delighted to say that, up until now, their parent unit, the 7th Michigan, has remained faithful to the Guard. Let's hope they see the larger picture and continue to bolster our ranks. Who knows, maybe I can get them behind the wall for the 150th Pickett's Charge like at the 125th, 130th, 135th, 140th, and 145th. Before closing this chapter and moving on, there remains one last bit of concern. Mr. Emerick is publicly posting that 9 Cumberland Guard units have told him they are pleased with the change in command to him at Jackson. Simply put, that is UNTRUE. I don't know what else to say other then you gentlemen of honor and integrity should be offended that Mr. Emerick is implying that 9 of your units have supported his four-month campaign to have him named as Union Commander, initially replacing me and now, as of February, even Craig DeCrane) at Jackson. Nothing I can write here will change anything....it takes your peer pressure to stop any further insults to the Guard. Now on to what reenacting is about:
Gentle readers, the Cumberland Guard has established the standard for Union reenacting in the Midwest. It has earned, through your sweat, tears, and sacrifices, a reputation in every corner of this nation as a military force to be reckoned with. YOU have put this together and achieved so many successes and triumphs. Bask in the glory of knowing the men who fought 150 years ago are looking down with nodding approval of your portrayal of those heroes. Wear that light blue ribbon with pride.... Colonel Dave
Perryville-2012
The Annual Cumberland Guard Meeting will be October 29, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Woodlawn North Room at Conner Prairie, 13400 Allisonville Rd, Fishers, Indiana
September 17 - 18, 2011 VanRaalte Civil War Muster Special Orders are posted on the Special Orders Page. Manassas After Action Review is located on the AAR page Upcoming Events of the 150th Cycle and more is located on the Command Dispatch page June 7, 2011 Revised Command Dispatch for Manassas. April 28, 2011 Command Dispatch for Manassas.
Images from 145th Gettysburg - July 2008
With thanks to First Sergeant Siler of the 19th Indiana, the following forms are now available:
Questions about the Cumberland Guard should be directed to:
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