A Longstreet Wedding

I just returned from the social event of the season, the wedding of Carl Brandt and Laura Shoemaker of the 5th Virginia Infantry. The event was held on Saturday August 6, in Staunton, Va. and was well attended by members of the 5th and 6th Virginia.

The wedding was followed by a reception and quickly after that to a large party in their honor at the home of Colin and Teresa Hester. The fact the bride and groom did not attend did not dampen the party atmosphere. Imagine the usual 5th Virginia Saturday night around the campfire only this with the convenience of colder beer and more comfortable clothing.


The Bride & Groom

Truly one of the advantages to our hobby is that we make so many friends. Events, such as this, help to fill the lull in the action between events. There was no shortage of the usual campfire stories of battles and friends past.

Please join me this evening in wishing Carl and Laura well in their future and to the members of the 5th and 6th, may your hangovers end by work time Monday.

The Three Tenors
(Waverly Adcock, Ben Narduzzi, Bruce Houle)

It's good to be the Colonel