Honoring Lt Cmdr Edward Lea

This past Saturday, I was honored to have participated in a��memorial service commemorating the 152nd anniversary of the Battle of Galveston, and especially the Federal commander who perished in the fight, Lieutenant Commander Edward Lea, USN.

The service was attended by members of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Lt Cmdr Edward Lea Camp 2��from Houston, as well as members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, John B. Hood camp #50 from Galveston.

I am the shortest one, third from the right

Being a member of the Sons of Union Veterans, my camp commander was gracious enough to loan me a coat, kepi, and rifle so that I could join the procession and memorial service with my comrades.

Also attending were members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Sons of Union Veterans, the United Daughters of the Confederacy, and��the Masonic Harmony Lodge 6 of Galveston. The story of Edward Lea was presented, along with invocations. After the ceremony, the Masons kindly allowed us to use their lodge for our monthly meeting, during which we initiated new officers for our group.

Inducting the 2015 officers

I am very grateful to have been part of this solemn and important event.