2013 Message to Garcia
The Message - 2013
…In a momentous struggle like this, it is character that tells. I do not mean simply bravery. What I mean is a seasoned substance of soul. I mean such qualities as intelligence, thoughtfulness, conscientiousness, right-mindedness, patience, fortitude, and unconquerable resolve....
We know not the future, and cannot plan for it. But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine what manner of men we will be whenever and wherever the hour strikes, that calls to noble action.
In Honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlin
Commander of the 20th Maine Infantry
At the Battle of Gettysburg
July 1-3, 1863
* message handpicked by Big John!
…In a momentous struggle like this, it is character that tells. I do not mean simply bravery. What I mean is a seasoned substance of soul. I mean such qualities as intelligence, thoughtfulness, conscientiousness, right-mindedness, patience, fortitude, and unconquerable resolve....
We know not the future, and cannot plan for it. But we can hold our spirits and our bodies so pure and high, we may cherish such thoughts and ideals, and dream such dreams of lofty purpose, that we can determine what manner of men we will be whenever and wherever the hour strikes, that calls to noble action.
In Honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlin
Commander of the 20th Maine Infantry
At the Battle of Gettysburg
July 1-3, 1863
* message handpicked by Big John!
