Dear Brothers, I have been under the weather for about a month, finally well enough to pick the Cracker back up

and do MY JOB. I am blessed to have you all praying for me and my brother John Polo to pick up the slack. This month

we are reporting on the Stone Mountain event where 100’s of SCV and Cavalry members flooded the park even after

permits were denied. This is why John and I do this newsletter so other folks who, like me could not go, we can see

 true southron blood standing against evil, and misinformation. To all who made the long or short journey

 to Stone Mountain, God Bless ya, and thanks to those who shared their stories and photos.

Don’t forget that Memorial Day is upon us too and we as Confederate Veterans MUST not forget our Brothers and

 Sisters who served and are serving, this day was Union Decoration Day but now we honour ALL WHO PAID THE ULTIMATE

 PRICE for our freedom. I know many of you were touched by lost friends as displayed on the Vietnam wall, I know I was,

 to you who have served and to those who suffered a loss, God Bless ya Brothers and sisters.

I would like to thank all of our reporters from the Confederation for their contributions to the Cracker.

Check your e-mails there is information coming out about our Division Reunion, If you can't make the whole weekend

I hope to see you all at the meeting. We will have a Mech. Cav. meeting following the general meeting.

  FLORIDA

Reported by Commander David King /Jubal A Early Camp #556

Capt 3rd Batt Co D Mechanized Cavalry

Gentlemen,

We finally have a contract. We are having our Division Reunion the 4,5,6 June 2021 at the

Hilton Ocala located at 3600 SW 36th Ave near Exit 350 at Interstate 75.

Attached is the registration forms for the Reunion and the Banquet. Also attached is the Vendor Registration form.

Please disseminate to all of your Camp members and all SCV members on your mailing list.

In the bonds of the South,

Kelly V. Crocker
Commander, Florida Division
Sons of Confederate Veterans
850-339-3051

The men of 3rd. Batt. CO D Cow cavalry had the honor of setting 4 more headstones at

 Lake Lindsay Cemetery. in Brooksville. So far we are up to 29 with some in our warehouse and more

on the way .Pictured are myself, Clay J., Bob W. Johnny S., Jeff C., Butch F., Paul F., and Donna M.

  LOUISIANA

Reported by  Captain Brian "Vex" McClure

 CAMP JACKSON MEMORIAL SERVICE & STONE DEDICATION

The Sgt. James W. Nicholson Camp 1478 placed and dedicated a memorial stone to the soldiers of Camp Jackson.

Camp Jackson was a Confederate training base then later a prison of war exchange camp in North Louisiana.

There were rifle and cannon salutes to their memory. The ceremony was attended by National PCIC Paul Gramling & National

 Chief of Heritage Operations Donnie Kennedy.

 PELICAN PROJECT RECOGNIZES...

LA DIV Chaplain Donald Kimbell (right) & Brad Kimbell (left) for their work in setting the Camp Jackson Memorial Stone.

 The Pelican Project is a strategy to recognize historic places in Louisiana that are in danger of being lost

TIGER AWARD RECIPIENTS

Corporal Ron "Buckskin Billy" Butler (left) and Cody Livingston (right) were presented the LA SCV

Mech Cav's Tiger Patch Award & Certificate for their work in promoting our Southern History. Congratulations!

 GRAVESTONE RESTORATION

The Sabine Rifles Camp #2057 along with members of the LA SCV Mechanized Cavalry worked to ensure that

 their local Confederate Veterans final resting places and their gravestones are cared for and maintained at St. Michael’s Cemetery

in Zwolle, LA. Thank you for your service Pvt. Juan Leone, Sabine Reserves, LA Militia. Deo Vindice!

 HEADSTONE PLACED

The Sabine Rifles Camp #2057 with assistance of troopers with the LA SCV Mech Cav placed a headstone for

 Pvt. John Strickland at Carter Cemetery on Merritt Mountain in Louisiana. We appreciate their dedication and hard work.

MARKER & FLAG POLE DEDICATION

The Sabine Rifles Camp #2057 with members of the LA SCV Mech Cav’s 3rd Louisiana Cavalry, helped dedicate a

memorial stone and flag pole at the Victoria Cemetery near Florien, LA. A twenty one gun salute was fired in honor

of the Confederate Veterans buried there. Special thanks to Miss Annabelle Bagley from the Battle of Pleasant Hill

Association for her support and attendance. We appreciate everyone who was able to make this event.

Note: The stone was created in 2020 but because of COVID, the dedication had to be postponed until 2021. Deo Vindice!

 FALLEN TROOPER TIM MARTINEZ HONORED

The family of departed trooper Pvt Tim Martinez was presented the Resolution from SCV Headquarters.

Also presented was a post mortem 'Tiger Patch' Award from the LA SCV Mech Cav and a check from the

Sabine Rifles Camp #2057 to help with expenses. The family was very pleased and extended their thanks to the SCV,

 all Sabine Rifle camp members and the Louisiana SCV Mechanized Cavalry.

 TIGER PATCH AWARD RECIPIENTS

New Tiger Patch Awards & Certificate's were presented by 1st Platoon Sgt. Dirk Shiflett to Trooper Jason Martinez #3197.

 Watching on was his proud father 1st Lt. Syl Martinez. Also receiving the "Tiger Patch' was trooper

Larry Hollis #3563 (right) and (kneeling L-R) Blake Henderson #3711 & Lee Brandon #3388 . Congratulations!

 2021 BATTLE OF PLEASANT HILL PARADE

The Sons of Confederate Veterans along with Heritage supporters participated in the 2021 Battle of Pleasant Hill Parade.

The crowd was very receptive. The SCV is huge supporter of BPH. A great time was had by all

 PELICAN PROJECT RECOGNITION

During the 2021 Battle of Pleasant Hill Event, troopers present at the Louisiana SCV Mech Cav meeting who

had met certain criteria were presented the Pelican Project Patch. Recipients were: (l to r) James Cryer, Ken McBride,

Dirk Shiflett, Sylvester Martinez, Robert Stringfield & Bruce Procell (kneeling). The Pelican Project seeks to protect and

preserve all Louisiana history by working within local communities. We congratulate them on their commitment for being "hands on" in promoting our state.

 CEMETERY CLEAN-UP

The Washington Rifles Camp #2211 along with troopers of the LA SCV Mech Cav’s 4th Platoon, cleared & cleaned

the McCain cemetery south of Franklinton, Louisiana. The Washington Rifles lead the “Charge” in their area of the state with

their dedicated work in maintaining the burial sites of our Confederate Veterans.