Happy 184th birthday to General Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson
January 21, 1824 - May 10, 1863
Duty is ours; consequences are God's.
Once you get them running, you can stay on top of them, and that way a small force can defeat a large one every time.
Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude. - Winchester, 1852
So far as I can see, my course was a wise one; the best that I could do under the circumstances, though very distasteful to my feelings; and I hope and pray to Our Heavenly Father that I may never again be circumstanced as n that day. - After fighting a battle on Sunday, Winchester, 1862.
It is painful enough to discover with what unconcern they speak of war and threaten it. I have seen enough of it to make me look upon it as the sum of all evils.
When war does come, my advice is to draw the sword and throw away the
scabbard.
-General Jackson
Look, there's Jackson, standing like a stone wall! Rally 'round the Virginians!
-General B. Bee at the First Battle of Bull Run.
Happy 184th birthday to General Jackson :)
ReplyDeleteWith all due respect, I understand that it is alright to celebrate their birthdays. However, why sympathize with the Confederate States?
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated B-Day General! *salutes*
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