For 142 years the Augusta Confederate Monument has stood as a beautiful memorial to those sons and fathers who gave their lives in defense of their native state. It has stood tall and proud as a tombstone for those who lie far away in unmarked graves. This monument has weathered the test of time and has survived floods, fire and strife. It was a community effort to erect this monument, and all members of the area, including the Black community, donated to the cause. It is now under attack by a group that is no better than the Taliban. They have no desire to understand history; they only wish to deny and hide it.
Two points to be made:
1) Any commissioner who votes to remove this Memorial is in violation of State law 50-3-1 and is liable to being personally sued for voting to relocate this Memorial.
2) Our organization will be in the forefront of the legal fight to keep the Monument in the location where it has stood for the last 142 years.
We are prepared for a legal battle to defend our rights; we need your support now, please do not sit by idly and allow this travesty of Justice to take place without joining us in the fight to SAVE OUR MONUMENT!!!
Russell F. Gambill III
President
Save the Monuments in Augusta, Inc.
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