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In Memoriam
David Schmidt
Here are a
few comments I have received:
Photo Gallery
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Here is an article that was printed in Camp Courier Newsletter June 2007:
94th NY Co
H Honors Fallen Civil War Soldiers
at Forest Lawn Cemetery
By Tim Fildes
A big thank
you is due to Dave Schmidt for setting up the Memorial Day ceremony in
Forest Lawn Cemetery. The event was well attended by several re-enacting
group’s, boy scouts, and I believe a couple of local dignitaries and a fair
amount of public. The day began with everyone pitching in and placing the
flags on all the gravestones of the Civil War veterans. There are over 500
men buried there so this was a bit of an undertaking but it went very well.
The actual ceremony began with a couple of songs sung by all in attendance.
Ben Marianek from the 155 th NYVI who talked about Memorial Day how it began
and what it really means. He also spoke about some of the personal history
of a couple of the soldiers buried there. Mr. Lincoln then gave the
Gettysburg address and the event ending with everyone joining in and singing
"My Country Tis of Thee".
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Both Channel
2 and Channel 7 news covered the event and hopefully you all caught Dave
Schmidt’s interview on Channel 7 where he summed it all up with the
following, “Today is a day to go to a cemetery or parade and honor those who
fought and dies for our Country. It is not a day to go to the mall and
shop.” (this is paraphrased as I do not have the exact quote) Thank you all
who attended
To All,
It is another sad day for us all as we have lost another close ERA member
from our family. Gen. Custer (Dave Schmidt) passed our world today due to
cancer. Dave was a good friend and loved reenacting. We will miss him
playing his Civil War music in his parked car at events. I have no further
information about Services for Dave at this time but ask all to include him
and his family in your prayers. May he enjoy life in a better world for
eternity.
Sincerely,
Gen Mike Krawczyk
Commanding
ERA
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