Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Today we mark the birth anniversary of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson (1824-1863)

Via Billy

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“[M]y religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed. God has fixed the time for my death. I do not concern myself about that, but to be always ready, no matter when it may overtake me.

That is the way all men should live, and then all would be equally brave.”

–Stonewall Jackson

4 comments:

  1. And yet they didn't give anybody the day off in his memory.
    Pitiful.

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  2. I worked very slow yesterday on purpose - and whistled Dixie all day long.
    Sat Cong
    Red - in Ole Virginny

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    1. I worked very slow yesterday on purpose - and whistled Dixie all day long.
      Sat Cong

      Ha! :)

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