John created this for me and I wanted to share this really cool photo.
Welcome to March which is now warming up everywhere, so time for the Florida boys to get out before it is to
blame hot to ride. Several years back Alabama hosted the annual in Gulf Breeze just south of I 10.
Going home they were resurfacing the road, the smell and the heat I felt as part of the roadcrew on I-10.
So while it is cool it is time to get out and ride as if with Forrest, God Bless ya brothers.
I would like to thank all of our reporters from the Confederation for their contributions to the Cracker.
Gentlemen,
Hope all are well and everyone affected by the weather are doing ok.
I guess we got lucky by having Officers Call early this year.
It was good to see all of the guys that could make it this year and I look forward to the
summer when we can all get together again.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans lost a honorable member.
Marion Lambert the man who created the mega flag site in Tampa passed on Feb. 17th,
Marion was a member of the Jubal A. Early Camp in Tampa, and a supporter of the men
in the Cav. He will be missed by many throughout the country. RIP my friend.
2-2-2021 Florida’s Captain King Reports on OCALL.
Last weekend 5 members from Florida attended our National Officers Call, I wanted to relay as much information
as possible to keep everyone in the loop.
The meeting was well attended, and business was conducted on a honorable level.
The biggest topic that was discussed is OUR national Museum at Elm Springs in
Columbia Tenn.
We are trying to raise money to help pay off the debt of the museum.
If you are able to help out it would be greatly appreciated.
If you desire make a check out to Fla.SCV Mechanized Cavalry Inc. and mail to my
address 11206 Partridge Drive Tampa 33625
and at the end of February I will sent the funds to National Headquarters.
Listed are the upcoming events for the year.
closer to the dates.
Thanks to all you, Florida is very well received at the National Mech. Cav.
level.
Randy Scott Thornburg, 66, of Charlotte, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home. He was born in Mecklenburg County
to the late Frank Alexander Thornburg, Jr. and Edith Valerie Stamey Thornburg. Randy loved his animals, was an avid Nascar fan,
and enjoyed riding his Harley. Those left to cherish his memory include his brothers Chris Thornburg and his wife Katrina,
Brent Thornburg, and Eric Thornburg and his wife Deby; his aunts, Loretta Dowdle and Sylvia Byrd; as well as numerous nieces
and nephews. Services for Mr. Thornburg will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly.
We lost a good brother, Randy
Thornburg February 12, 2012, RIP Brother, special thanks
to Ken Handy for his help in the memorial.
Raphael Waldburg Zeil (55
years old) passed away on January 15. I have been informed by his wife Sonia.
Raphael was a member of the SCV Europe Camp,
lived in Madrid, contracted ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
a few years ago and moved to Germany for
recovery where he passed away. Raphael was the editor of the "ISE",
the official newsletter of the SCV
Europe Camp. Born in Switzerland, son of a German father and Spanish mother,
he was a historian, writer, published
several books and spoke five languages.
Raphael has a degree in Translation and
Interpretation, worked for NATO, (fundamental goal is to safeguard
the Allies' freedom
and security by political and military
means). Worked also Courts in Germany, and at the
National Court in Spain. He was a
contributor and columnist for several History and Defense publications in
Europe, USA and Australia. Several of his
articles appear as reference works in doctoral theses.
His books can be found in different
universities. He specialized in the history of the USA in the 19th century.
His analytical works on the Civil War
in the USA, in the socio-economic, ideological, religious and military fields,
was awarded with multiple
journalistic prizes and associations of historical memory in the USA.
Raphael always help me with the
translations Spanish/English, since the beginning of the "Cracker".
He always helped me with the "Cracker", and
in difficult moments when I was about to leave the "Cracker "
Raphael always encouraged me to
continue. Rest in peace brother.
YEAR 2012 "ISE" EDITOR AND "CRACKER"
WEBMASTER: MEETING IN MADRID
(Extracted from ISE Newsletter year 2012)
Having a look at different newspapers to
improve the own publications. August 7 there was a meeting in a Madrid
restaurant
which brought together the "ISE" editor and
the "Cracker" webmaster. After a good meal, John Polo and Raphael Waldburg-Zeil
exchanged ideas in good comradeship.
Compatriot Polo, recently promoted to Lieutenant of the Florida SCV Mechanized
Cavalry
in Overseas, was presented a 1851
Colt Navy black-powder reenactment revolver. This promotion reflects John's
long-year
outstanding performance of duty for
the Florida SCV-MC and the whole of Southern heritage
Two of the many books written
by Raphael
BOOK "THE ECUMENICAL CROWN" PRESENTED IN
SAN PABLO UNIVERSITY MADRID, SPAIN Includes reproduction
and analysis of the original hand
written letterin Latin of Pope Pius IX to Jefferson Davis, not seen in original
for more than a century. Deep portrait of
the religious, economical and social realities of the antebellum
South Slavery in America. Northern
hate and Southern Christian brotherhood: American attitude towards Catholicism
before,
during and after the War. Religious
reactions in the North and the South to growing Liberalism and Nationalism
during
the 20 years prior to the War. The essence
of "Abolitionism" exposed. Papal correspondence with the Catholic Bishops
of New Orleans and New York during 1862.
Analysis of the 1863 secret report to Rome from the Bishop of Louisville,
Kentucky,
unmasking the Northern war of
aggression. Rome ́s support to Confederate Secret Service activities in Ireland.
The spiritual life of Jefferson Davis in
prison. The Pope and the Lincoln murder conspiracy: Rome and the true story of
John Surratt
"Corsair of the South" narrates the
great epic of the CSS Alabama, the Confederate ship that, under the command
of Captain Raphael Semmes, defied the Union
during the American Civil War. Feared and hated by some, admired and
envied by others, this ship made history.
An epic adventure that Raphael Waldburg-Zeil tells us with rigorous seriousness,
based on the ship's logbooks and
those of the crew themselves.
Raphael giving a lecture at the University
has hit another milestone today! and even just plain fun stuff that
y'all post here.
2/16/2021
The SCVMC NATIONAL HABADASHERY AND DISCUSSION PAGE (FACEBOOK)
We are now at 800 Mechanized Cavalry Memebers on the
page!
Thank you to our Administrator,
John Pickens
for creating this page, as well as all the Moderators
for their hard work .
Thank you as well to all our Mechanized Cavalry Brothers
for all the content, information
This page wouldn't be what it is without everybody's
contributions!
Y'all are the ones who've made it the Biggest and the
Best Mechanized Cavalry page on Facebook!
Be Well. Press On. Stay Warm. See you on the Road!
Live The Charge!!
Duste
Moderator
LOUISIANA
Reported by Lieutenant Brian "Vex" McClure
Executive Officer & Communications
LAST RIDE FOR A TRUE COMPATRIOT
The Louisiana Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Cavalry paid their respects by being a part of the “Last Ride”
for Lt. JY Sanders Camp Commander Steve Alvarez. Commander Alvarez was a true compatriot and a supporter of the
SCV Mechanized Cavalry. He was heavily involved in promoting & defending our Southern Heritage in Southeast Louisiana.
Commander Alvarez raised flagpoles, presented Hunley Awards, held numerous recruit booths, organized the SCV & SCVMC
in local parades & events, gave his great history of flags educational presentation at local schools and communities just
to name a few of the many things he did. He was also US Army Veteran who loved his country. The LA SCVMC had great
respect for Commander Steve Alvarez. He will be greatly missed. He was an example of how all camp commanders should be.
Deo Vindice!
RUSSELL CAMP HONORED & RECOGNIZED
The Louisiana SCV Mechanized Cavalry presented SCV Col. Samuel D. Camp #1617 the Isaac F. Harrison Award
for their dedication & promotion of our Southern History & Heritage in Northwest Louisiana & their working relationship
with the LA SCVMC. Pictured here is Russell Camp Founder Robert Porter (right) & Russell Camp Commander
James Cryer (center) accepting the award from LA SCVMC Lt. Brian "Vex" McClure (left).
The award is named after General Isaac F. Harrison, commander of the 3rd Louisiana Cavalry & by 1864,
commander of all cavalry in the state of Louisiana.
NEW TROOPER WOODWARD
Gary Woodward, Trooper #3991, was sworn into the Louisiana SCV Mechanized Cavalry. (Pictured left to right)
Pvt. Robert Maxey, New Trooper Gary Woodward, 1B-1 Sgt. Dirk Shiflett & LA SCVMC 2nd Lt. Syl Martinez. Congratulations!
NEW TIGERS FOR THE LA SCVMC
Three new recruits, John Michael Dyson #3988, John Michael Dyson Jr. #3989 & Stephen Paul Callovet #3990, were sworn
into the Louisiana SCV Mechanized Cavalry at the Lt. Gen. Richard Taylor Camp #1308 monthly camp meeting in Shreveport, LA
by 1st Platoon Sgt. Dirk Shiflett. Others helping in the ceremony were Capt. Bobby White, 2nd Lt. Syl Martinez, Corporal Bruce Procell
& Trooper Bobby Herring. Congratulations!
NEW TROOPER EUSEA
Jarrod Eusea was sworn in as a new trooper of Lee's Fightin' Tigers. Eusea is pictured here on the left with
Shane Alvarez (center) and Corporal Albert Perrilloux (right). We congratulate and welcome him into
the Louisiana SCV Mechanized Cavalry! RAYWWQ!
NEW TROOPER WALL
Jesse Wall was sworn into the LA SCVMC by 4th Platoon Sgt. Dale Bennett at Camp Moore.
We congratulate and welcome him into Lee's Fightin' Tigers!
NEW TROOPER JONES
4th Platoon Sgt. Dale Bennett sworn in Roux Jones as a member of the Louisiana SCV Mechanized Cavalry.
Lee's Fightin' Tigers congratulates and welcomes him into the 1B.
