Heritage Update: 2 September

Via Carl

The Gallant Pelham Still is the heart that beat for his land, Hushed is the voice, and cold is the hand; Never to ride with the ringing brigade; Never to lead with the glittering blade; Never to charge with the Red Cross again — “Weep, Light Artillery!” Pelham is slain. ***************************** Tex: Presidents Jefferson Davis and Woodrow Wilson statue removed from UT-Austin http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article32807517.html Descendant of President Davis has no problems with statue removal (we knew he was no Southerner!) http://highered.blog.statesman.com/2015/08/28/jefferson-davis-descendant-ok-with-uts-decision-to-move-statue/ Va: Portsmouth city council seeks court order to remove Confederate monument http://hamptonroads.com/2015/08/portsmouth-council-directs-city-attorney-seek-court-order-remove-confederate-monument Virginia liberals struggle with push to eliminate Confederate symbols http://m.dailyprogress.com/newsvirginian/news/signs-of-conflict-virginia-struggles-with-push-to-eliminate-confederate/article_09cf0ed4-4ebe-11e5-bf98-13bc6b434204.html?mode=jqm Tenn: Radical students protest Forrest Hall at Middle Tenn. State Univ. http://college.usatoday.com/2015/09/01/students-protest-confederate-building/ California Assembly approves bill banning Confederate names on public buildings http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/California-Assembly-Approves-Bill-Baring-Confederate-Names-323518771.html San Antonio considers removal of more Confederate memorials, monument  http://www.sacurrent.com/Blogs/archives/2015/09/01/san-antonio-officials-find-9-confederate-symbols-in-inventory ****Ben Carson has no problem with removal of Confederate monuments http://thehayride.com/2015/07/exclusive-ben-carson-has-no-problem-with-mitch-landrieu-removing-confederacy-monuments-in-new-orleans/ Gautier, Miss. supports Speaker's call for change in state flag http://www.sunherald.com/2015/09/01/6393498/gautier-supports-gunns-call-for.html Kentucky's  liberal "historians" urge removal of Davis statue from Capitol http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/29934112/kentucky-historians-urge-removal-of-jefferson-davis-statue MD:  Taliban like officials consider locations to move Confederate memorial http://www.wusa9.com/story/news/local/rockville/2015/08/31/5-locations-considered-rockville-confederate-statue/71486754/ La: Flags removed from students' vehicles at high school with Rebels mascot http://www.myarklamiss.com/news/local-news/confederate-flags-removed-from-student-vehicles-at-west-monroe-high-school La: Flags restricted at high school with Rebels mascot http://djournal.com/news/confederate-battle-flag-restricted-at-louisiana-high-school/ PA: Flag removed from fair after one complaint http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/08/confederate_flags_taken_down_a.html Fla: Confederate heritage rally attracts thousands http://www.ocalapost.com/confederate-flag-southern-heritage-rally-attracts-thousands/ Flags for sale at New York state fair http://www.syracuse.com/statefair/index.ssf/2015/08/confederate_flags_for_sale_at_hank_williams_jr_show.html Buckeye Police Chief won't apologize for flag apparel  http://www.theroot.com/articles/news/2015/08/confederate_flag_vest_wearing_ohio_police_chief_won_t_apologize.html Salt Lake Confederates http://fox13now.com/2015/08/29/salt-lake-confederates-cruise-to-state-capitol-to-show-support-of-flag/ Fla: Flag Rally in Crestview http://www.nwfdailynews.com/article/20150829/NEWS/150829074 Please consider signing the following petitions: Keep the name of JEB Stuart High School https://www.change.org/p/fairfax-county-school-board-stop-julianne-moore-and-ignorant-cohen-from-changing-the-name-of-jeb-stuart-high-school Petition: Save Lee/Jackson window at National Cathedral https://www.facebook.com/pages/Save-the-Lee-Jackson-Windows/695374210563415?ref=hl Save the re-enactment of the Battle of Secessionville at Boone Hall Plantation https://www.change.org/p/boone-hall-save-the-battle-reenactment-at-secessionville