A Proposal for the Florida Division
Submitted by the Officers and Men of Camp #1282
Introduction
We propose the installation and display of several large Confederate
Flags as a living memorial to the Confederate Cause and to those men and
women who served the Confederate nation. These installations are to be
situated at prominent sites near interstate highways coming into Florida.
They will serve
(a) as a welcome from the SCV to residents and visitors
(b) as a daily reminder of the sacrifices of the Southern people
and the Cause that we seek to vindicate. Several Florida Division Camps
have erected flag poles along major highways in this State and the impact
has been noted.
Proposal
We propose that the Florida Division erect flagpoles and place
large Flags at each of the three interstate highway entry points as near
as possible to the State line. Such a memorial would be seen by every visitor
entering and leaving the State. We recommend that each flag pole be no
less than 50 feet tall (higher if possible) and display a flag with fly
length no less than 15 feet, We further recommend that the base of each
flagpole contain a memorial with an engraved marker indicating sponsorship.
(Imagine your name or the name or your Confederate ancestor placed here.)
The cost of each memorial would be approximately $5,000.
Conclusion
We believe that this proposal (1) prominently displays the role of
the SCV to both residents and visitors, (2) provides a proper and respectful
setting to display the Flag, and (3) showcases the Florida Division as
proactive leaders in the fight for Southern culture and heritage.
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