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"To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we will commit the vindication of the cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles which he loved and which you love also, and those ideals which made him glorious and which you also cherish."
Lt. General Stephen Dill Lee, Commander General,
United Confederate Veterans,
New Orleans, Louisiana, April 25, 1906.
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Shaver Camp Officers |
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Danny Honnoll - Commander
Harold L. Hunt - 1st Lt. Cdr
Jimmy Stevens - 2nd Lt. Cdr
Ray Jones - Adjutant
Murray Therrell - Chaplain
H. Dale Barnett - Sgt in Arms
Doyle Yearta - Color Sgt.
James Langley - Aide to Camp
Robert Hare - Camp Scout
Jimmy Stevens, Ray Jones, Dale Barnett, Bobbie Barnett, Carolyn Andrews, and W. Danny Honnoll
Swords drawn in honor of Pvt. Daniel Boon on May 31, 2008
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Shaver Camp History |
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The Robert G. Shaver Camp #1655 of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, located in Jonesboro, AR was Chartered by the National Sons Of Confederate Organization on March 28, 1994 and has been active in the preservation of Southern History and Heritage of southern Arkansas. Having taken the name of one of the greatest and most noble personages in Arkansas History as our camp namesake, we have strived to follow in the example which Col. Robert Glenn Shaver; 7th & 38th Arkansas Inf. C.S.A. has for all southerners. Commitment to our purpose, unflinching devotion to our cause, and dedication to the preservation of the southern ideals.
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Membership in the Robert G. Shaver Camp #1655 of the Sons of Confederate is granted through the International Sons of Confederate Veterans Organization in Elm Springs, Tennessee to any male decendant of a Confederate Veteran whose service to the Southern cause was deemed honorable. In accordance with the terms of membership of that organization. Without regards to race or National Origins.
For additional Information on Membership requirements you may contact by mail:
Col. Robert G. Shaver
SCV Camp No. 1655
1306 Oakdale St.
Jonesboro, Arkansas
72401
870-933-7401
870-935-9830
captj42@sbcglobal.net
danny@honnoll.com
This site was designed and maintained by the
Arkansas Toothpick
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Col. Robert G. Shaver Camp #1655
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Welcome to the Sons of Confederate Veterans Col. Shaver #1655's online camp!
Download Latest Newsletter
Biography of Col. Robert Shaver
Southern Confederate Heritage Park
Jonesboro, AR
1994 Chartering Members
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Abram Joseph Ryan
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"...But their memories e'er shall remain for us
And their names, bright names, without stain for us;
The Glory they won shall not wane for us,
In legend and lay
Our heroes in Gray
Shall forever live over again for us."
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Events
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July 12, 2008: Presenting Colors at the Honnoll Chapter UDC Awards Program at 1 pm St. Bernard's Auditorium
September 11, 2008: Patriot Day
Craighead County Courthouse
Jonesboro, Arkansas
9 am
September 13, 2008 Military Marker Dedication
Batesville
Arkansas Helping Pvt. Job S. Niell Camp [More information later]
November 11, 2008: Veteran's Day Parade
Main St./Craighead County Court house.
December 16, 2008: Shaver Camp Christmas Party
Fishboat Restaurant
Jonesboro, Ar
Meeting Dates and Speakers
No Meeting in July - Gone to SCV National Reunion 15-20 - Concord, NC
August 19 - Prof. Clyde Rodgers - The Life of President Jefferson Finis Davis, C.S.A.
September 16 - Know Martin of the Forrest Camp Memphis to talk on National Reunion Medals and the Reunions that were held at Memphis over the years.
October 21 - Show and Tell night: Bring something interesting from your collection and show the Shaver Camp. ( Bring a friend)
November 18 - Jerry Potter - The Sultana's Story; He is bringing his book to sell and autograph for the Camp.
December 16 - Shaver Camp Christmas Party; Fishboat Restaurant; Jonesboro, Ar
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Next Meeting
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July 2008
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A poem on the Arkansas Confederate soldier mentions Colonel Shaver in one of its stanzas, as follows:
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"We fought with Lee at Gettysburg, with Cleburne always our saver,
With Bragg at Chickamauga Creek, at Shiloh with Bob Shaver."
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