What a beautiful day the Lord blessed us with.  We had a wonderful turn-out.   People came from all over Florida, including our UDC State Division President, Mrs. Tom W. Brown (Ann).  We even had visitors from out of state.   Thank you everyone that worked to see this day come, and thank you to all the descendants of the Cow Cavalry that came, (some traveled a long way); the UDC and SCV Chapters from all over the State of Florida, as well as the many visitors that came to this dedication and unveiling of the Cow Cavalry Memorial... you made the day "Extra Special."

Special Thanks: To all the ladies of the Plant City UDC Chapter 1931 for many years of hard work and dedication; Mike Bethune, (Artist and Sculptor); Cecil Murray and the Murray Monument Company; Shelby Bender and the East Hillsborough Historical Society; Charles Hogland – J and J. Concrete Finishers; Ben Dehart – The Cracker Tenor; Hank Mattson - The Cracker Cowboy Poet.  Sons of Confederate Veterans: General Jubal Early Camp 556: Mike Herring, Wayne Sweat, Scott Rose, and Bud Downing; John T. Lesley Camp 1282: Grant Arnold, Stan Hankins, Gerry Leonard, and Mark Miller; Children of the Confederacy: Paige Elizabeth and Virginia Anne Wallnofer; and of course Dr. Marvin Spivey for the wonderful prayer he prayed for this dedication.   (*Special Memory and Thanks to: Mrs. Carolyn Hodges and Mrs. Rosa Hayward.  (These ladies worked on this project, but have gone on to be with our Lord and Savior.)

Song Written and Performed by:  Ben Dehart – The Cracker Tenor

 

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