1861-2007

Wow is this still going on ? Of course not. I'm just starting it up again for anyone who stop by.

Collis' Zouves

Hey if your ever in Borders or Barnes and Noble bookstore check out this blue cover book. I don't remember the page but perhaps the index will direct you to the event at Gettysburg and Private Matthew Bradley. Pretty cool reading.

Perhaps A Little MaCabe

You might think this wierd but not really. Who knows perhaps this was his last guard. If your interested this stone it is right near the north end of Bobs Diner on Ridge Ave, Roxborough PA

ETCHED IN STONE

Rest in Peace

Deceased

My Greatfather did look like a calm, cool, refined person. Just recently with my brothers help I was able to locate Matthew Bradleys burial site. Its a shame his tombstone doesn't tell us about his campaign accomplishments. I also don't know what the reference to Dyson on the stone means.

My Great Grandfather

Matthew Bradley was born in England and relocated with family to United States. I sure wish I could interview him. There are so many super questions I could think of to ask. I think the first would be "why"?

Did you sign up for the same reasons I signed up? If only there was a way to know.

Matthew Bradley a Pa. Zouve

Perhaps my deep interest in the Civil War stems from the fact that my Great Grandfather served with the 114th Infantry Pa. He was a member of the Col. Collis Zouves. Of course the most mentioned battle of the war Gettysburg, he was there. He always said that because he was so short the cannon balls and bullets just flew over his head. Relatives told me this story.

The American Civil War 1861-1865

The army of one country divided and separated over the issue of rights and freedom of people. Color the issue, slavery the freedom for those suppressed. Unfortunately for many that died or just fought in the war was the direct result in "it was something to do". Many young men and women when confronted with such happenings in the world do react because it seems like a thing to do. Don't take me wrong most answer the call based on cause and issue, but there are always those that perhaps out of boredom or similar feelings get involved.

I volunteered for Vietnam not because I was out to free the South Vietnamese. I just figured that I was nineteen and life was at a standstill so why not. Probably alot of those kids back in 1861 did the same. To this day I feel I acted correctly but I will say once there I was glad for doing it. I know I felt more glad when I got home. Sure I complained and hated being there but everyone spoke the same language. We all sounded the same in our letters home. Most never really spoke too much about dangers and stuff. I guess we figured there wasn't much point in raising peoples blood pressure. I'm sure the armies of blue and gray, north and south, were formed no differenly with kids that had time to kill.

I want to continue this "BLOG" with your help. Let me here from you. Tell me if you had family in the Civil War or family in any war. As of this writing I am listening to a 9-11 ceremony on TV. How sad for all.