Brothers and Sisters of the Allied Orders, Friends, and Guest
This morning, I have the great privilege of representing the Department of the Chesapeake Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and on behalf of all the brothers of the department, I bring you greetings and offer their thanks to you for planning and continuing this yearly Medal of Honor Ceremony.
As Brothers of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, we have sworn to preserve the history and legacy of veteran heroes, such as 1st Lt George Davis and Cpl. Alexander Scott, who fought to save the Union during the American Civil War.
I am proud to say this annual ceremony, conducted by the Antietam Camp #3, is the perfect expression of the commitment to carry out our obligation.
Today we are honoring two men who through shear will and dedication to duty contributed significantly to delaying Confederate General Jubal Early’s raid on Washington DC almost one hundred and fifty years ago. 1st Lt Davis held the approaches to two bridges over the Monocacy against repeated assaults by superior forces materially contributing to the delay of Early and Corporal Scott, while exhausted and under heavy fire rallied the men of the 1oth Vermont by heroically carrying both his State Flag and the National Colors.
Some histories say that this battle was a loss, but it is in such losses that wars are won. For the noble sacrifice of brave men in the face of an uncertain outcome would prove to be the salvation of our Capital City and we make no mistake when stating that the courage of 1st Lt Davis and Corporal Scott was paramount in obtaining that final outcome.
Such bravery as these two men displayed is a rare and special thing and it is only fitting that we are here today remembering them and ensuring that their spirit of patriotism and love of country is never forgotten
Thank you for you attention
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