“In great deeds, something abides,” said Col. Joshua Chamberlain, 20th Maine regiment. “On great fields, something stays. Forms change and pass; bodies disappear; but spirits linger, to consecrate ground for the vision-place of souls…generations that know us not and that we know not of, heart-drawn to see where and by whom great things were suffered and done for them, shall come to this deathless field, to ponder and dream; and the shadow of a mighty presence shall wrap them in its boson and the power of the vision pass into their souls.” Servicemembers from Maine and Alabama National Guards p
“In great deeds, something abides,” said Col. Joshua Chamberlain, 20th Maine regiment. “On great fields, something stays. Forms change and pass; bodies disappear; but spirits linger, to consecrate ground for the vision-place of souls…generations that know us not and that we know not of, heart-drawn to see where and by whom great things were suffered and done for them, shall come to this deathless field, to ponder and dream; and the shadow of a mighty presence shall wrap them in its boson and the power of the vision pass into their souls.” Servicemembers from Maine and Alabama National Guards participated in a staff ride that led them through the key historical sites of Gettysburg, ending the day with a ceremony on Little Round Top. The ceremony was held to honor and remember in friendship the predecessors who fought against each other 150 years ago. (Maine Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Angela Parady, 121st Public Affairs Detachment.) 130718-A-sc231-0037 by Maine Army National Guard
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