Local SCV chapter recognizes Confederate vets across Menard cemeteries

  • Loading the cannon are Gary Bates, Buck Bostick, Danny Masters, and Wayne Carlile. The 6-pound cannon fired during the Confederate Soldier recognition at Pioner Rest Cemetery was originally used in the 1960 movie “The Alamo.” Courtesy photo.
    Loading the cannon are Gary Bates, Buck Bostick, Danny Masters, and Wayne Carlile. The 6-pound cannon fired during the Confederate Soldier recognition at Pioner Rest Cemetery was originally used in the 1960 movie “The Alamo.” Courtesy photo.

    Menard’s Fort McKavett Sons of Confederate Veterans and visitors honored 53 Confederate soldiers buried in Pioneer Rest, Rest Haven, and Little Saline Cemeteries.

    Barry Kniffen welcomed the guests and Sons of Confederate Veterans. During his speech, he told how the veterans left us traditions in faith in God, honor, chivalry, and respect. The soldiers also helped defend our town from Indians, bandi…