HHC, 116th Brigade Combat Team
"The Stonewall Brigade"
Virginia Army National Guard, Staunton, Virginia
4 May 2007 - 11:00 a.m.
"The Stonewall Brigade"
Virginia Army National Guard, Staunton, Virginia
4 May 2007 - 11:00 a.m.
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After the Departure Ceremony, final farewells were said as those leaving lined up at the buses, sn
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Across the street from the Armory the folks at Grace Christian Elementary School waved farewell, displaying a sign that said, "We will pray for the 116th."
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As the buses drove away....
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... all that was left were American flags and a reminder to "Win the War!"
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... all that was left were American flags and a reminder to "Win the War!"
God speed to all the members of the Stonewall Brigade....
Photos by Lynn R. Mitchell
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