May 26, 2008
On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) monument was unveiled by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War at Rose Hill cemetery, Tulsa.
Carol Cox and Orriene Denslow.
Photo Courtesy of Geremy Ferguson.
Gene Turner.
Photo Courtesy of Geremy Ferguson.
Six members of the Elizabeth Bacon Custer Tent # 19, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War were present. A wreath was placed by Carol Cox, Tent Junior Vice President. Also present and placing a wreath were members of the Auxillary to the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Rachel Cormany Auxillary #2.
(Left to Right) Carol Cox, Marie Norris, Marlys Fallen, Charlotte Roberts, Mary Craig, & Sherrie Ferguson.
Photo Courtesy of Geremy Ferguson.
Approximately 10,000 Union veterans are buried in Oklahoma with thirty-four at Rose Hill.
Monies for the monument's cost of $8,000 were raised through private donations.
Firing a volley to honor the occassion were re-enactors representing the 77th Pennslyvania Color Guard.
77th Pennslyvania Color Guard Re-enactors.
Photo Courtesy of Sherrie Ferguson.
The event also received coverage by the Tulsa World, May 25
[click here for article] and KOTV on May 26
[click here for story] [click here for news cast].
