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Re: Ft. Washita burned to the ground
Looks like it was a nice site. Certainly a shame.
Looks like it was a nice site. Certainly a shame.
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[B]Jon Knight[/B]
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Re: Ft. Washita burned to the ground
One of my first ACW events was at Ft. Washita, probably 22 years ago or so. Sad news to hear.
Jason HambyJason Hamby
In memory of Thomas Jefferson Humberson, private, Waul's Texas Legion
Life is hard, even harder when you're stupid
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Fire is the greatest hazard to cultural property. Too bad there was no money a sprinkler system.GaryYee o' the Land o' Rice a Roni & Cable Cars
High Private in The Company of Military HistoriansComment
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Was at a living history event today at Gilcrease Museum in Tulsa and was told by a recently retired Ok History Society employee that they have three men in custody for Arson and warrants out on a fourth. We were told a firing squad, riding the wooden horse, and lashing to a wheel were all off the table by the DA! :) If correct, while it won't replace the barracks, at least they got them. Story was this was four adult men, just plain malicious vandalism.Frank Siltman
24th Mo Vol Inf
Cannoneer, US Army FA Museum Gun Crew
Member, Oklahoma Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission
Company of Military Historians
Lawton/Fort Sill, OK
Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay -- and claims a halo for his dishonesty.— Robert A. HeinleinComment
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Re: Ft. Washita burned to the ground
What the hell is wrong with people?! What drove these men to do this? A beating is way too good for them!!!Christopher E. McBroom, Capt.
16th Ark. Infantry - 1st Arkansas Battalion, C.S.A.
Little Rock Castle No. 1
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Re: Ft. Washita burned to the ground
Colonel..,
I did not see "hanging" mentioned. Fort Washita has plenty of good old Live Oaks that would do them justice...R. L. (Rick) Harding, Jr.
United States Marine Corps 1971-1972
Life Member - Disabled American Veterans
Capt., ret. - Trans-Mississippi Rifles
Member - Co. F, 1st Arkansas Infantry Battalion, TMB
Member - TMR Veteran's Assoc.
Member - Morehouse Guards, 3LAComment
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Re: Ft. Washita burned to the ground
Strange Fruit, Suh!
That they would make very well.Christopher E. McBroom, Capt.
16th Ark. Infantry - 1st Arkansas Battalion, C.S.A.
Little Rock Castle No. 1
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Re: Ft. Washita burned to the ground
Update!
An organization known as the "Friends of Ft. Washita" are hosting an event at the site on November 13 to help raise funds for rebuilding the barracks. We all elements of the living history community to help anyway they can. I know times are tough, but no donation is too small. I'll post a link later this evening with further information on how you can help.
ThanksChristopher E. McBroom, Capt.
16th Ark. Infantry - 1st Arkansas Battalion, C.S.A.
Little Rock Castle No. 1
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http://www.kxii.com/home/headlines/A...104534299.html
Here is a link w/ pics of two of the suspects.Jason Hamby
In memory of Thomas Jefferson Humberson, private, Waul's Texas Legion
Life is hard, even harder when you're stupid
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Very sad indeed. Towana Spivey the archaeologist responsible for the research and construction of the barracks was very saddened as well. I grew up on that post while he excavated and performed the restoration. Nice to know you have such a qualified historian/Director to protect Fort Sill's historical interests!
Jetawn Spivey
Former Cannoneer, Fort Sill National Historic Landmark MuseumComment
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