NORTH CAROLINA
Reported by James Smithson #2470 Co B 2NC
We started out the end of September by traveling from North Carolina to ville Platte Louisiana for the gator run.
Due to the hurricane it was moved from Tickfaw State Park to Chico State Park. That did not dampen our spirits or slow
anything down in the least. The facilities there are super nice. The meeting hall was large and very inviting. The bunkhouse
was nice. It had a side for the married couples and the singles. The part was large and spacious and had a beautiful
lake. Everyone we came in contact with there was very hospitable and nice to us. Even though it rained quite a bit God
parted to heavens and allowed us to have a wonderful ride on Saturday. The food was awesome. Tony Jones are cook did
an outstanding job preparing authentic Cajun dishes for the entire weekend. We had meals for breakfast lunch and dinner.
I cannot express how much I enjoyed myself. It's always good to go to Louisiana but the Gator Run is a special treat.
I cannot wait until next year when it is scheduled to be at Tickfaw State Park again. It saddened me to have to leave
on Sunday but all good things must come to an end so we traveled uneventful back to North Carolina.
Thank you again to 1B and the Louisiana sons of Confederate Veterans.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Reported by Mark Poag, 3rd Battalion Company A
3A Upstate Crew at the 3rd Annual Confederate Heritage Youth Day in Blacksburg, SC on September 25, 2021.
L to R: Michael Couch, Csaba Szabo, Billy Collyer, Nelson Bishop, Randon Thomas, Lee Turner, Jim Waddell and Mark Poag
Billy Collyer, Mark Poag, Csaba Szabo, Tammy Szabo, Michael Couch, Tammy Stansil and Nelson Bishop celebrating being
Southern and Confederate at Dixie Republic in Travelers Rest, SC after Youth Day in Blacksburg, SC on September 25, 2021.
Brad Hullett (R) received his Top Rocker from Captain Mike Waters (L) at the 3A Platoon Meeting on October 2, 2021.
Greg Williams (C) and Michael Couch (R) received their Bottom Rockers from
Captain Mike Waters (L) at the 3A Platoon Meeting on October 2, 2021.
Captain Mike Waters leading the State Meeting held in Lugoff, SC on October 16, 2021
Bobby Dow Plow Harrington was promoted to 1st Sgt during the State Meeting on October 16, 2021.
L to R: Captain Mike Waters, 1st Sgt Bobby Harrington and 2nd Lt Larry Davis.
Group photo of the Upstate Crew and Low Country Crew at Gadgets in Lugoff, SC on October 16, 2021
after the last State Meeting of 2021.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Reported by Color Sgt. John "Bugman" Fisher
SC SCVMC STATE MEETING AT GADGETS SPORTS BAR AND GRILL, LUGOFF, SOUTH CAROLINA
The South Carolina SCV Mechanized Cavalry held a state meeting at Gadgets Sports Bar and Grill in Lugoff, SC,
Saturday October 17th, 2021. Among items attended during the meeting, discussion was held to financially aid "The Recovery Ranch"
in Loris, SC. The facility houses and assists those working to overcome addictions to drugs and alcohol and is fully dependent
on public support. The SC SCVMC voted to donate $500.00 toward this cause.
In addition Billy "Dow Plow" Harrington was promoted to First Sergeant by
Captain Mike Walters
and 2nd Lt. 2nd Platoon, Larry Davis.
First Sgt. Larry Fultz discusses The Recovery Ranch in Loris, SC
Captain Mike Waters, Billy "Dow Plow" Harrington, and 2nd Lt. 2nd Platoon Larry "LD" Davis
Captain Mike Waters gave an overview of the reinterment service for
Lt. General Nathan Bedford Forrest and his Mrs. Mary Ann Montgomery Forrest.
Members of the South Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans Mechanized Cavalry
SC SCV Members are always ready with prayers, financial support and whatever aid we can render when one of our
brothers is involved in a motorcycle accident. In recent months two of our brothers were sidelined by careless drivers,
sustaining significant injuries. Thankfully our brothers are on the mend. While they have a long way to go before
they're back on two wheels, thankfully they are back on two feet. Pictured below are Austin Futrell, past commander
of the Horry Rough and Readys SCV #1026 Myrtle Beach, SC and "Mad Anthony" Asbell. Prayers for continued healing
and we look foward to the day they are once again in the wind with us.
Austin Futrell and Mad Anthony at the Confederate Heritage Ride at Charleston, SC
On October 3rd, 2021 Sgt. Major Billy Shaun "Bull" Sinclair crossed over the River to rest under the shade of the trees.
He fought hard but succumbed to complications from the "China virus". "Bull" was the Adjutant of the 9th Arkansas Infantry
SCV Camp #652 in Star City, Arkansas and held the position of Southern Brigade Commander in the Arkansas Division SCV.
"Bull" was an active member of 1st Battalion, Company J, Arkansas Mechanized Cavalry was was a regular sight at many
SCVMC functions around the country. His intelligence, honesty and straightforward attitude will
be sorely missed by his Brothers here in Arkansas and around the Confederation.
Rest in Peace Brother, MCFFMC-RAYWWF, DEO VINDICE
Rest in Peace Bull....
