Soldier burial in Franklin

[MissAnnaMae]

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You got a picture of me taking a picture of the coffin! I'm in one of the last pictures- the girl in the pink jacket. Wish I could have been in proper dress but time just didn't permit that morning..

[Mcguire]

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[QUOTE=BrianHicks;161458]Below is a link to a site with about 104 pictures of the funeral procession in Franklin.

Be forewarned.... some of the images will not be pleasant, some will make you sick... and others will just make you roll your eyes.

Wow! where did they get these guys? Some standouts:
The pall bearer with the HUGE corporal stripes
The Confed. Lt. color bearer with the very large d-guard who looked like Yosemite Sam's Grandpappy
The fellow walking beside the buggy bearing the ancestors with the Mad Hatter hat!

Yeesh!

[Todd Watts]

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Hey, now I had to admire that the "Mad-Hatter" hat. It was pretty dern awesome!:p I figured if the rains started up again we could all get under that thing and stay dry. I don't know anything about the CS pall bearers, but on the US side all came from Craig's and my unit, the 9th KY Inf (US). The older man is our surgeon and has 2 sons deployed in Iraq/A'stan right now so it meant a lot to him to have that honor. The middle guy was a last-minute addition and I can't recall his name, but he plans to join the service (Navy I think) next year after HS graduation so I am sure it meant something to him as well. The lead man is Kyle and he is a Franklin resident, is very active in the Franklin CW preservation and is one of their firemen so he was an instant volunteer as soon as he heard they were planning this shin-dig. It meant a ton to him to be in. Craig and I are 2 of the 4 US doing the salute firing. The other 2 are also 9th KY Inf.

[BrianHicks]

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Yes... many impressions where not quit right... but there where a number of fellows who did get it right. It's so much easier for us to pick out the bad impressions because we usually look past what we always see as looking like what we are used to. (that does make sense.. yes????)

One of the benefits of these photos is that they help show the numbers of spectators that lined the streets along the procession route.

[unclefrank]

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I got about half the way through before I could take no more. It reminds me too much of the anual farbfest event at Jackson Michigan every year. :sick:

[Mcguire]

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Yes... many impressions where not quit right... but there where a number of fellows who did get it right. It's so much easier for us to pick out the bad impressions because we usually look past what we always see as looking like what we are used to. (that does make sense.. yes????)

One of the benefits of these photos is that they help show the numbers of spectators that lined the streets along the procession route.

I appreciated the pictures for the visuals they provided on the attendance at this ceremony. It's good to know that people in great numbers took time out to honor this soldier for his supreme sacrifice. It also gives hope for the support needed to continue the push for preservation in Franklin. Thanks for posting them Brian.

[Auld Pelty]

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Fine funeral procession and very respectful. Regarding the AC reviews, there is nothing more grotesque than a man built like Oliver Hardy wearing a shell jacket. Nothing.

[GermanDraftee]

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I also thank you for posting the link, Brian. It is a good day when there are enough present to allow a comparison of impressions. The whole community gets a tip of my hat for caring, so let's be gentle with the "authenticity-challenged". At least they cared enough to try.

[BrianHicks]

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I also thank you for posting the link, Brian. It is a good day when there are enough present to allow a comparison of impressions. The whole community gets a tip of my hat for caring, so let's be gentle with the "authenticity-challenged". At least they cared enough to try.

You are right... while not everyone endeavors to have uniform items which are essentially museum quality reproductions based on historical research or period images, or to have weapons with all modern markings removed, etc. at least those in attendance did participate with an apparent desire to show respect, and gratitude for the sacrifices of all those soldiers whom fought during this war. This was one time were attitude trumped historical accuracy in impressions.

[Trish Hasenmueller]

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Here is a link to another collection of photos from the October 10 ceremony.

http://awphotos.zenfolio.com/p496066309

Trish Hasenmueller

[wilber6150]

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What soil or powder are the reenactors pouring into the grave?

[tnyankee]

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The soil that was poured into the grave was soil from all of the states that were present at the battle of Franklin. A different person stepped forward to represent that state and pour the dirt in. I thought it was a great idea seeing as how they don't know what army he fought with.