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General Category => The Good Old Days => Topic started by: redcliffsw on January 18, 2016, 09:01:15 AM

Title: Lee-Jackson Day in Lexington, VA . . . .
Post by: redcliffsw on January 18, 2016, 09:01:15 AM

LEXINGTON, Va. - 
Hundreds gathered Saturday in Lexington for Lee-Jackson Day Ceremonies. Even though some Virginia towns aren't observing the holiday, it doesn't stop the people in Lexington.

Lee Jackson Day Ceremonies are very much a family affair for Gary Walker.

"We're all very proud of our ancestors," Walker said.

His son is named after General Forrest, and his granddaughter, Ashlee for General Lee.

"We're all a product of our history and if we forget it, we have lost so much," he said.

Saturday's ceremony brought hundreds to Lexington.

Video -  Duration 1:47 min:
http://m.wdbj7.com/news/local/leejackson-day-ceremonies-still-draw-hundreds-to-lexington/37474420