Please visit our Thank
You and Acknowledgement page, and Photos.
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The
South Carolina Order of Confederate Rose
is honored to sponsor the
Reading of the Roll Call of the SC Dead
May 2, Friday, 2003
We would like to
thank all of those who donated their time in past years by taking a
shift of reading names, ringing the bell, and standing Honor Guard. Photographs
of the occasion in May 2002 are posted at http://www.scocr.org/Photos02/rollofdead.htm.
The Reading will
take place on the SC Statehouse steps on Friday, May 2, 2003. The
ceremony begins at 10:00 AM, and will continue through the evening and
night until completed. The last few names will be read at the SCV
Confederate Memorial Day Services on Saturday morning.
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The Readers
and Bell-Ringers
As in the past, we
are asking volunteers who wish to honor these fallen soldiers to commit
to one-hour shifts. There should be at least two people per shift, but
several people who have traveled together can carry out the duties. The
duties will be for one person to read a name, and another to ring the
bell. We know that one hour is too long to read, so the people may
switch duties every 15 or 30 minutes. If you have four people in your
party, this gives you a ready-made audience. Perhaps an OCR Chapter, UDC
Chapter, SCV Camp, or Round Table can travel together an book one or two
hours.
Modern clothing or period dress is acceptable.
We are asking for groups to
volunteer to cover one-hour shifts, bringing as many people as you need
to read and ring for one hour. The minimum to book an hour is two
people. We will need the name and email or phone of each person on your
team. Teams may request specific hours, first come, first serve (but we
will help you work with the other teams if some switching is needed).
Individuals may volunteer and
choose the hour they would prefer to work. If you cannot provide a team
member, we will try to get you together with other individuals or teams.
Everyone's help will be needed to complete the readings, so don't be
shy. We all have something in common.
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The Honor Guard
Last year, we had
several generous men volunteer to stand as an Honor Guard. I was not
able to be there, but the photos indicate that the soldiers rotated
during the day. I think it would be nice to have reenacting units or
SCV camp color
guards or members to volunteer for this. I think there should be a
minimum of two at a time.
The Honor Guard was very popular last year.
They should be Confederate soldiers, sailors or marines in period
uniforms. I am not sure what else is needed, but you will need to
bring your own flags and muskets. We would like for teams to sign up for
at least one hour, and you are welcome to choose more than one hour.
There was a gentleman who played the
bagpipes last year, and we would love to see him again. Other musicians
may wish to contact us too (solemn music of course).
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The Fellowship
As you can see from
the photos, many volunteers arrived early for their shifts, stayed over,
and returned later. This is a good time to meet and renew acquaintances
from around the state.
An
audience is highly desirable, so you are invited to come even if you
don't want to read or ring. If you find out that you can come at the
last minute, perhaps you will be needed to fill in for someone. Please
come and listen, say hello, take pictures, etc. We certainly appreciate
it when the local people to come by to check on us!
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How to Volunteer in
2003
Who to contact to volunteer
As of this writing, SCOCR President Anne Gelwicks will be working on the
schedule. Any changes to this will be posted to this site. Please use
the following email address to schedule or inquire about the plans for
May 2nd. Let us have the name and email or phone of all team members,
and the hour(s) that are your first and second choice. Thanks.
scocr@hotmail.com
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Notes
for all participants
I think it would be a good idea for everyone, especially the readers, to
bring a drink to sip on. Last year, some brought coolers to supply their
team. Also, when you are alternating with another team member or being
part of the audience, a folding chair or stool will come in handy. |
| The first time this solemn event took place was January 7,
2000. Here is
just a short excerpt from "How Dare They?" Click
here for the complete article.
One by one, the names were read.
It took an entire weekend to get through them all.
Solemnly, each known soldier from South Carolina was honored by
having his name and rank read aloud, followed by the tolling of a bell.
The record
of the known dead of South Carolina's military personnel who gave their
lives for their state and nation in the War of 1861-1865 contains more
than 18,000 names. This
does not include the approximately 8,000 fallen veterans from the
Palmetto State who are yet unknown.
On the
weekend of 7-8 January 2000, on the steps of the Capitol, this labor of
love was carried on by volunteers.
Some were descendants of these very men who gave all when their
country called. Half-hour
shifts of readers and bell-ringers chanted this somber litany throughout
the night.
One second
of recognition is precious little in exchange for a life. Every chime of
the bell represented a uniformed serviceman whose earthly existence was snuffed
out all too soon... |
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Links to more 2002 Photos
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Friday, May 2, 2003 - time
slots committed as of this posting on 4-27-03, 10:30 pm
NOTE: The minimum to book an hour is two
people. We will need the name and email or phone of each person on your
team. Please feel free to volunteer for a time slot with just a few
names posted. You never know when someone won't be able to make it at
the last minute. |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Anita C, Rod G |
| 11:00 am - 12 noon |
Joe W, Fred T |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
Jeanne W & Pat B |
| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Debby V & Loretta O;
John Du (between 1-4pm) |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Theresa P |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Ernest and Ann B |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
Gen. Ellison Capers Camp #1212; and Honor Guard |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Gen. Ellison Capers Camp #1212; and Honor Guard |
| 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Maria S & Betty P; Lee W; after
6:30-Jim H; Brantley & Robert R |
| 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Jenkins Chapter OCR of Spartanburg;
Gen. David F Jamison Camp #1954-Honor Guard
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| 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
H. L. Hunley Camp #143, Summerville |
| 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Children of the Confederacy, Rev. Dr. John Johnson
Chapter, of Charleston |
| 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Debby & Rick V; Nancy W; Mark & Susan D;
Lynn A |
| 11:00 pm - 12 midnight |
Gen. David F Jamison Camp #1954; and Honor
Guard |
| 12 midnight - 1:00 am |
Bob J |
| 1:00 am - 2:00 am |
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| 2:00 am - 3:00 am |
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These people have volunteered
but are not committed to a specific time:
Lee W; Mark I and wife |
For info on Saturday, May 3 activities, click here.
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