Tag: Robert E. Lee

bookmark_borderRest in peace, Charlie Kirk

Posted on by Marissa

“The left claims that destroying a century-old Robert E. Lee statue by a great American artist represents ‘healing.’ The truth is the exact opposite. Letting the South publicly honor its experience during the Civil War was a major part of the nation’s post-war healing, and allowing different political factions to celebrate their own heroes is a key part of political harmony. Destroying the Lee statue isn’t about healing. It’s an act of aggression, a show of dominance and hatred by people who want America’s history, its historic values, and yes, its historic people wiped out.”

– Charlie Kirk

(source here)

I’ve written numerous times that the atrocities perpetrated against statues and monuments are the exact opposite of healing. Charlie Kirk thought so as well, and articulated this idea perfectly. This quote shows that Charlie truly understood. He had the courage to speak out for what is right, and he paid with his life.

Thank you, Charlie.

bookmark_borderMini Lee statues, old and new

Posted on by Marissa

The project of recreating the Charlottesville statue of Robert E. Lee that was so cruelly destroyed is coming along. The full-size replica of the statue is physically in existence, but a pedestal is not, and neither is a location.

So, Monuments Across Dixie and the Alamo City Guards SCV Camp are joining forces to raise money for a base for the 14-ft statue.

You might recall that miniature Lee statues were sold to raise money for the creation of the statue, and a new batch of these is currently available to raise money for the pedestal. Monuments Across Dixie posted a reel showing them, here. While the first batch of mini Lee’s was green to resemble oxidation, the second batch is dark gray / black.

You can find more details at the Alamo City Guards’ website here – there are three donation levels which support both the Guards and the Lee statue’s base, with the highest level including a mini statue.

bookmark_borderUpdate from Lee-Jackson Park

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Last week, the Stonewall Brigade posted some good news about Lee-Jackson Memorial Park, the privately owned and operated park in Virginia that provides a new home for removed statues. The park raised the $10,000 needed to receive a matching grant from an anonymous donor, funds which will help to develop the park and eventually open it to the general public.

In their Facebook post, the Stonewall Brigade wrote:

“We’re taking a stand against WOKE right here in the community where Lee and Jackson are buried and where they desecrated Lee’s tomb and closed his museum and chiseled Jackson’s name off of everything. The message of Lee Chapel and the VMI Parade ground will be front and center right here in the future and safe from Woke politicians… It may just be a dream, but this place will become a great education center, outdoor museum, and even a summer camp for youth if you help us build it.”

Amen to that. The creation of this park is one of the most significant bright spots of the hellish last five and a half years, and its existence gives me hope.

bookmark_borderUpdate from Fancy Hill

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The organization, The Generals Redoubt, which is dedicated to defending and honoring George Washington and Robert E. Lee at Washington & Lee University, is restoring a historic home called Fancy Hill to serve as their headquarters. The organization purchased the home to serve as a permanent presence near campus, housing libraries, exhibits, artifacts, event spaces, and even a podcasting studio. Earlier this year, the office portion of the building opened for student and alumni events, and the main building is scheduled to open to the public at some point this month. The Generals Redoubt recently posted an update on the renovations, with a photo showing a portrait of General Lee on the wall. I am glad for the existence of this new site honoring two deserving historical figures, and am looking forward to seeing what the future holds.

bookmark_borderGood news from West Point

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Another bit of good news for the historical figures who were subjected to the Biden administration’s brutal and heartless campaign of obliteration: the portrait of Robert E. Lee has just been returned to West Point!

The 20-foot-tall painting, showing the legendary general at the beginning of the Civil War, was removed from the library at West Point Military Academy by intolerant bullies in 2022. Under orders from the Trump administration, it is now back. 

Any small bit of reversal of the historical figure genocide is a beautiful thing to see, and this is no exception. 

Source: Newsmax

See also previous posts from Dixie Forever, Monuments Across Dixie.

bookmark_borderGreat post from Confederate Coffee Company…

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…about Lee High School in Midland, Texas. 

Here is an excerpt:

“We weren’t part of the vote — but we’re proud of the result. Respect. Heritage. Honor. That’s what this is about. Across the South, our story matters. Every community deserves its voice, its roots, and its rightful names. Let’s stop erasing. Start remembering.”

(emphasis added)

Amen to that. The story of the Confederacy matters. The story of Robert E. Lee matters. And so does mine. Minority viewpoints, perspectives, and stories matter, not just those of the majority. Not just those that line up with whatever happens to be popular. Just like the Confederates, I am unpopular, I am a rebel, and I am different from the norm. This is why the Confederates are so important to me. Their stories matter, and mine does as well. The Confederates, and myself, deserve to be honored just as much as anyone else does.

Read the rest of their post here.

bookmark_borderRobert E. Lee’s name restored to a high school in Texas

Posted on by Marissa

Despite the attempts of cruel, vicious, and brainless bullies to destroy this happy occasion, a high school in Texas has restored Robert E. Lee’s name. 

Midland Lee High School had its name changed to Midland Legacy High School in 2020 as part of the campaign by intolerant bullies to eradicate the existence of all people who are different from the norm. But this past Tuesday night, the school committee voted to change the name back! 

The school board meeting took over 3 hours, involved what was described as “a loud, woke opposition,” and ended with a 4-3 vote. This means that unfortunately, a large number of people, including 3 members of the school board, are intolerant bullies who believe that people who are different from the norm should be excluded, bullied, hurt, and ultimately obliterated from the earth.

However, the bullies lost. This high school once again has a name which sends the message that people who are different from the norm have a right to exist. Kids who are different, who have trouble making friends, who don’t fit in, will receive the message that they are just as good as anyone else and have a right to exist just as they are. This school name sends the message: Robert E. Lee was different from the norm, and he is being respected and honored, so you have the right to be respected and honored, too.

What a revolutionary concept. 

The Alamo City Guards SCV Camp made an excellent post in which they noted, “Renaming LEE to its original name, Robert E. Lee, is a step towards embracing our diverse cultural backgrounds.” I could not agree more strongly. Without honoring Confederate historical figures in our public spaces, there is no meaningful diversity at all.

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bookmark_borderGood news on Robert E. Lee highway marker in Charleston, SC

Posted on by Marissa

Some good news out of Charleston, South Carolina: the Robert E. Lee highway marker that was removed by intolerant bullies as part of the statue genocide will be coming back! The highway marker, which was cruelly removed on July 20, 2021, will be put back up in a prominent location within the city. The American Heritage Association sued to reverse the removal, and its president, Brett Barry, said: “President Trump has provided Americans an opportunity to turn the tide in the historical monument debate, and we are succeeding.”

Although this is only one small victory in the fight to reverse the statue genocide, it is a step in the right direction.

Source: Dixie Forever

bookmark_borderPrior to June 2020…

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In other words, prior to the obliteration of everything that makes life worth living. 

Prior to the events that changed my life profoundly and irrevocably. 

Back when people who are different from the norm could actually see ourselves represented in public art.

Back when we could actually feel accepted and included, and like we were allowed to exist.

I never could have predicted what would happen to this statue as well as countless others. I likely will never be able to find the words to fully express how horrible these actions were, and why they have had such an enormous impact. And I certainly will never forget.