Remembrance Day, 2019, Gettysburg

By Joe Bordonaro · Originally published January 2020 · pp. 1–2

Members of the 14th Brooklyn carry the uniform of Frank J. Santella in Remembrance Day parade.

President Lincoln was wrong about the first part, but very much correct about the second part of this famous phrase from his magnificent “Gettysburg Address.” On Nov. 23, 2019, reenactors and members of the general public gathered in Gettysburg, Penn., to remember the actions of the soldiers and the President 156

Remembrance Day 2019. Stafford County Science Teacher Don Mullen, portrays President Lincoln. (Garry Adelman, American Battlefield Trust) (Todd Welsh) years ago. The Sons of Union contacted at [email protected]. Veterans held their 62nd annual parade, featuring numerous Civil War reenactors. Members of reenacting groups commemorated the actions of various individuals and units by conducting marches and visiting monuments. A “Remembrance Illumination” of Gettysburg National Cemetery graves occurs each year, as well. Although the numbers of reenactors are down from its 2000 peak when Wikipedia estimated there were about 50,000 Civil War reenactors; a still impressive number showed up this Day year and kept the traditions alive. (Alexander Glisson) The accompanying photos high… … … … see page 2 light some activities that took place.

The Delaware Valley Blues march towards the Codori Farm.

Joe Bordonaro is a USAF veteran (1973–1977), Glassboro State College graduate (1980), Catholic school teacher, and retired public school teacher. He can be

Members of the Mifflin Guard march down Baltimore Street.

A profusion of colorful flags leads the way in the parade.

The Liberty Rifles recreated the march of the 17th Maine Volunteer Infantry. (Liberty Rifles)

End of the 56th PVI March on Culp’s Hill.

Berdan’s Sharpshooters have a distinct green uniform, unlike the blue of other Union units.