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Sons of Confederate Veterans
Captain Granville Henderson Oury
Camp 1708
Camp Activities

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Oury's home and grave.

The finished work showing the new grave marker on Capt. Granville Oury's grave.

 

Members of the 1st Texas reenactment group and other members of the Statewide SCV in the firing party in the dedication ceremony after installing the new grave marker for Capt. Granville Oury's grave.

 

 

 

Camp Commander Ron Fox with all of his gear preparing to participate in the Lava River Tactical, near Flagstaff, put on by Don Jolley and the 3rd U.S. Infantry reenactment group.  The event was held August 3-5, 2007.

Black & white photography adds realism to the photos.

Camp 1708 auctioned off a bottle of the famous Rebel Yell whiskey with an attached flask at the Sons of Confederate Veterans Arizona State Convention this year. It was a very popular item.

Mike Agnew is shown presenting the bottle to the winner, Ms. Paula England, who is a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) Chapter 2096.

The 2007 Confederate Memorial Service Ceremony at Mesa City Cemetery was sponsored by both Camp 1708, SCV, and the General Joe Wheeler Chapter 966 of the United Daughters of the Confederacy.  The Ceremony honored Confederate veteran Samuel Suratt Sellers, this year, and all other Confederate veterans. It included songs, a review of the history of Mr. Seller's Confederate Unit during the war, and the laying on of flowers honoring attendee's Confederate ancestors.

The United Daughters of the Confederacy, General Joe Wheeler Chapter #966, presented a National Defense Medal to Camp member Lynn Crawford, for serving his country during the Korean Conflict during the Confederate Memorial Celebration on April 29, 2007.  Pictured left to right are Paulette Lollar, Donna Rabenow, Lori Steadman, Linda Fox, Lynn Crawford, Janet Elkins, and Jim Elkins. 

The Meritorious Service Award was presented in absentia to Theodore Clinton McSwain (not shown) for his service in the Vietnam Conflict.  He is  also a member of the SCV.

Some of the ones present, pictured from left to right are Mike Agnew, Jerry Minnis, Bill McBrayer, Lori Steadman, Jim Elkins, Ron Fox, UDC Chapter President Paulette Lollar, Judy Huber, Rose Martin, Camp 1708 Commander Lindsay Brown, and Pat Crawford.

Another picture of some in attendance include, from left to right, Jared Martin, Carol Dustin, Judy Huber, Donna Rabenow, Bill McBrayer, Mike Agnew, Paulette Lollar, Lynn Crawford, Lori Steadman, Janet Elkins, and Jim Elkins.

Camp 1708 Lt. Commander Ron Fox reviewing the history of the 13th Alabama Infantry, Company A, during the War between the States.  This was the company Samuel Suratt Sellers served in.  Ron stated, "the company was almost completely decimated by the end of 1864.  The few men remaining were assimilated into other units, and a few were ultimately present at Appomattox in April 1865.  If ever there was a group of men who understood 'sacrifice to duty', this unit surely meets that standard."

Camp Adjutant Bill McBrayer reviewing the purpose of Confederate Memorial Day to the group attending the Celebration, April, 2007, at the Mesa City Cemetery, Mesa, Arizona.

Samuel Suratt Sellers gravesite in Mesa City Cemetery following the "laying of flowers" during the 2007 Confederate Memorial Day Ceremony sponsored by Camp 1708 and the General Joe Wheeler Chapter 966, United Daughters of the Confederacy.

On Friday, March 2, 2007, Camp 1708 presented an educational program to the Alta Mesa Charter school.  Camp members participating were, left to right, Camp Commander Lindsay Brown, Lt. Commander Ron Fox, and Chaplin Jerry Minnis.

We asked the UDC ladies to participate but had very little notice this year.  Hopefully, next year we will have sufficient time to plan the event properly.

On February 23, 24, & 25, 2007, the Canp participated in the Highland Games at the Mesa Community College.  Camp members there on Sunday assembled for this picture.  From left to right are Adjutant Bill McBrayer, Lt. Commander Ron Fox, Commander Lindsay Brown, Larry Hammack, and Chaplin Jerry Minnis.

Ron Fox, in the middle, representing the SCV in the Apache Junction Parade on Saturday, February 24, 2007.  On the left is Dave Clark and the individual on the right is Scott (last name unknown.)

The group attending the Florence Historical Society Celebration on February 10, 2007, representing Camp 1708.  Standing, left to right, are Past Commander Larry Hammack, Camp Commander Lindsay Brown, Mark Bond, and Chaplin Jerry Minnis.  In the lower row are Lt. Commander, Ron Fox, Brandon Dooley (Bookard's son) and Bookard Dooley.

Lt. Commander Ron Fox (left) and Past Commander Larry Hammack with crossed swords in front of the Pinal County Museum on February 10, 2007 at the Florence Historical Society Celebration. 

The Pinal County Museum is one of the bus stops (Stop 11) on the Historic Florence bus tour.  Pictured here is the bus making a stop in front of the Museum.

Members of Camp 1708 attending the Camp 1525 Lee Jackson celebration.  Standing from left to right are, Larry Hammack, Past Commander; George Reece; and Mike Agnew.  Seated from left to right are, Lindsay Brown, Commander; Ron Fox, Lt. Commander; Jerry Minis, Chaplin; and William McBrayer, Adjuant.

Members of the Camp at the Jefferson Davis Memorial Highway dedication ceremony include from left to right, Ron Fox, Lt. Commander; Jerry Minis, Chaplin; Mike Agnew, and George Reece.

SCV Camp 1708 members at the Florence Jr. Parada on November 25, 2006.  Shown left to right are, Mark Bond, Lt. Commander Ron Fox, Historian Bookard Dooley, and Camp Commander Larry Hammack.

From left to right, Larry Hammack, Bookard Dooley, Stacy McSwain, Ron Brown, and Mark Bond at the Florence Parade on November 25, 2006.

Stacy McSwain is Past President, General Joe Wheeler Chapter 966, UDC, and current Treasurer General of the United Daughter of the Confederacy national organization.

The 5th Texas Re-enactors during the Confederate Memorial Day Celebration at the Double Butte Cemetery in Tempe, Arizona on April 30, 2007.

Part of the group at the Memorial Ceremony on April 30, 2007.  Others were to the right where the flags and refreshment tables were located. Participants included the ladies from the General Joe Wheeler Chapter of the UDC, the 5th Texas Re-enactors, and the 2nd Texas Mounted Rifles.

The Ceremony honored Winchester Miller buried there at the Double Butte Cemetery. During the Ceremony, the group participated in laying roses on the grave of Winchester Miller and speaking the name of their own ancestor.

Chaplain Jerry Minnis received his Chaplain pin from Camp Commander Larry Hammack during the Highland Games on February 25, 2006.

The Picacho Peak State Park held the re-enactment ceremony in 2006 on the weekend March 10 and 11.  Notice the clouds.  This was the setup prior to a strong wind which blew down all of the tents shown.

Ron Fox is braving the cold wind waiting on someone to purchase a raffle ticket.  Within a few minutes of this picture, the wind won the battle.

The Union Cavalry is set to go to the re-enactment early Saturday morning.  The were able to complete the re-enactment while the wind was blowing down all the tents and scattering merchandise all over the place.

Here are some of the Confederate Troops ready for the re-enactment at Picacho Peak.

The Confederate encampment are the tents in the background.

The raffle at Picacho Peak this year was a complete bust due to the inclement weather.

Union Troops assembling prior to the re-enactment at Picacho Peak. 

Whoops, they have Confederate outnumbered this year.

The Union encampment is also partially visible in the background.

Some of the Highland Games crew.  Show left to right are Camp Commander Larry Hammack, Lt. Commander Ron Fox, Chaplain Jerry Minnis, and Lynn Crawford.

In the background is the new tent the Camp purchased for this event.  There was plenty of room for the tables, displays, and raffle items.

The Highland Games were held on February 25 & 26, 2006.  Many other Camp members participated at the event.

Lt. Commander Ron Fox is studying something in front of the tent set up for the Florence Historical Days event on February 11, 2006.  The tent was set up directly in front of the Pinal County Historical Museum.  The Museum is delighted to have the Sons of Confederate Veterans set up there each year.  Several Camp members were there volunteering that day including Commander Larry Hammack.

Another view of the tent set up in front of the Pinal County Historical Museum during the Florence Historical Days event.

Captain Granville Oury's grave is located in a small unmarked cemetery just outside Florence, AZ, in Pinal County.  It is marked by bothe the large stones and the concrete upright marker shown.  This is three gun salute performed by  Bookard Dooley, Ron Fox, and Larry Hammack over Grandville Oury's grave.

The Florence Jr. Parada in 2005.  Pictured left to right are Lt. Commander Ron Fox, Jerry Minnis, Stacy McSwain with her head turned, Commander Larry Hannack, Bookard Dooley, and Jim Elkins.  Stacy McSwain is the President of the Gen. Joe Wheeler Chapter of the UDC.

The SCV had a table set up during the Florence Jr. Parada in 2005.  Pictured from left to right are Bookard Dooley, Jerry Minnis, Stacy McSwain, Lt. Commander Ron Fox, and Jim Elkins.

Oury's grave on the left and his home on the right, both in Florence, AZ.

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