Deo adjuvanti non timindin (With God’s help, we must not fear)

THE DIXON BLUE LIGHT NEWSLt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962

Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV)www.scvcamp1962.org

Editor: Lady Sharon Red, Cell 618-622-8949

July 2014

Camp Dixon OfficersCommander Johnny Kicklighter 618-257-90791Lt Commander Vacant2Lt Commander Ron Lakin Cell 618-420-63583Lt Commander Chris Rutledge Cell 618-719-9019Adjutant Gale Red Cell 618-622-8949Chaplain VacantSgt of Arms Michael Pierpoint 618-697-4472Squad Sgt Phil Tate 618-210-7987Squad Sgt, KofGC Chris Rutledge Cell 618-719-9019Matriarch, LofGC VacantSquadEast Sgt Pat Booth Cell 618-367-5571

From the CommanderI am deeply saddened and so sorry about Bill Freeman’s

passing. Our Grand Ball won’t be the same. On behalf of the entirecamp, I extend our most sincere sympathy to his wife, Nancy, anddaughter, Kim!

Loyal members, I thank you in advance for supporting our camp,and request you renew your membership. Please pay your dues toAdjutant Red by the end of this month. Thank you!

Confederately,

Johnny Kicklighter

TABLE OF CONTENTSPAGE

From the Commander 1Welcome New Members 2Camp Dixon Meeting Minutes 3-5Squad East Meeting Minutes 6Calendar of Events 7July Birthdays 7News from Around the Camp 8-9Tribute to Bill Freeman 10

* * * Next Camp Meeting * * *Thursday, July 10, 2014 ~ 6:30 p.m.

SWIC Senior Citizen Center201 North Church Street, Belleville

Location: Corner of East B & North Church StreetsParking Available Across the Street

Presentation: “Lt Col Axalla J. Hoole, 8th SC & the Battle ofChickamauga” by Compatriot Mike Harris,

Adjutant of the Sterling Price Camp in St. LouisRefreshments: J. C. Gideon

Please check with the receptionist about our room location.Questions? Call Adjutant Gale Red, Cell 618-622-8949.

DUE TO INDEPENDENCE DAY – MEETING DAY CHANGEDTO THURSDAY, JULY 10, 2014

Please note remaining meeting schedule thru end of year:August 7, September 9, October 14, November 4, & December 9

Then 2015 meetings are scheduled on Second Tuesday of each month!

IMPORTANT REMINDER

DUES ARE DUEBY END OF JULY

Please renew your dues toremain an active member of

Camp Dixon.SCV Members: $50 ($30 national

& $20 camp)Life Members: $20 (for camp)Knights/Ladies: $20 (for camp)

Make check payable to:Lt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962

Mail to: Adjutant Gale Red5 Hunters PtO’Fallon IL 62269-3133THANK YOU

VERY SAD NEWS!!!!!!Bill Freeman, our wonderfulGrand Ball photographer,

suddenly passed away June 11.Please see a special tribute to

him on Page 10.

AWarm

WelcomeTo

ThreeNew

Members(see pg 2)

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!!!Let us always fly “Old Glory” with pride – and when we fly our flag in front of ourhome, it says for all the world, “Here lives a family that is American in spirit.” Let usall remember that it has flown through peace, war, strife, and prosperity – and above all,let us respect it and remember that the RED STRIPES symbolize the blood spilled inour defense, WHITE STRIPES--the burning tears shed by Americans who lost theirsons, BLUE FIELD--the God’s Heaven under which it flew, and the STARS clusteredtogether unify the 50 States as one for God and Country.

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Camp Dixon welcomes three new members

thank you, clelland, david, and tyler, for joining us

JAMES CLELLAND JOHNSON, IVClelland is a tax accountant who lives in Hopkinton,

Massachusetts. His ancestor, who qualifies him for SCVmembership is also his namesake, James Clelland Johnson, hisGreat-Grandfather, who was a Private in Company “A” of the 5th

Regiment Kentucky Cavalry of Woodford County, Kentucky. Hepassed away February 1, 1915 and is buried in the FrankfortCemetery located in Franklin County, Kentucky.

DAVID ODELL HAAKEDavid, a VHA Mobility Manager with the Veteran’s

Transportation Program at Veterans Health Administration, lives inSheridan, Wyoming. His ancestor, who qualifies him for SCVmembership is his Great-Great Uncle James Frank Hopkins, whowas a Private in Capt. Nowland’s Company of Col. W. L.Anderson’s Battalion Unattached Arkansas Cavalry. He passedaway on December 15, 1913 and is buried in Martin Cemetery inPulaski County, Arkansas.

David is also an Historian and Veteran, who found the SCVthrough genealogy of his heritage. He is a US Army veteran (Non-Commissioned Officer, Sergeant/E-5, infantry rifleman andTransportation Management Coordinator). David received his BAin history from the University of Arkansas and his MA in historyfrom the University of Colorado. He was a member of Phi AlphaTheta Historical Honor Society (Delta Iota Chapter, University ofArkansas), an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America Troop66 in Dallas TX, is Post Surgeon/member of VFW (Roy Eaton Post1560 in Sheridan), and a Life Member of Disabled AmericanVeterans in Sheridan Post #9.

TYLER WAYNE JACOBSTyler lives in Crossville, Illinois, and graduated from high school

in 2007 in Carmi-White County IL. He graduated fromSoutheastern Illinois College in 2010 with a Certificate in WebDevelopment. This was the same year Tyler started researching hisgenealogy and family tree. He took a few Y-DNA and autosomalDNA tests to discover his ancestry 1,000 years ago. It was thenTyler discovered his relation to General Robert E. Lee. In thespring of this year, thru facebook, he realized the existence of SCVin support of his heritage. His ancestor, who qualifies him for SCVmembership, is General Lee, his 4th cousin 5 times removed.Robert E. Lee was a General of the Army of Northern Virginia, whopassed away October 12, 1870 and is buried in the Lee ChapelCemetery in Lexington, Virginia.

Tyler looks forward to meeting and getting to know everyone inthe camp and is excited to be a part of supporting his heritage.

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CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES ~ June 5, 2014 MusterThe members and friends of the Lt. George E. Dixon Camp #1962, SCV, conducted their monthly muster at6:30 p.m. on June 5, 2014 at the SWIC Senior Citizen Center, 201 North Church Street, Belleville IL, this beingthe 6th Muster of the year for 2014.

(Front to Rear L-R) Bill Beasley, J. C. Gideon, Janice Beasley, David McAuley, Mike Mauer, MarkMorgan, Harris & Lois Young, Earl Armstrong, Phil Tate, Dale Rice, Gracie Becker (guest), Jim Fulton,Kevin Monroe, Bill Boyd, and Michelle & Alysse Hampton.

(Front to Rear L-R) Bill Beasley, Dwight Moore, J. C. Gideon, Janice Beasley, David McAuley, MikeMauer, Harris & Lois Young, Earl Armstrong, Phil Tate, Bob Hardy, Kevin Monroe, Bill Boyd, andMichelle & Allysse Hampton.

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CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

CALL TO ORDER. 2nd Lt Commander Ron Lakin called the meeting to order.INVOCATION was given by Commander Johnny Kicklighter.PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS. All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the U. S. flagand saluted the Confederate flag, which were properly displayed at the meeting.COMMANDER’S WELCOME by Commander Johnny Kicklighter.

PROCEDURAL BUSINESSMAY MEETING MINUTES. Motion was made to accept the minutes by Mark Morgan, seconded by KevinMonroe. Motion carried.FINANCIAL REPORT by Adjutant Gale Red stated $3,596.34 was the present balance. A motion wasmade by Dwight Moore to accept the report, and J. C. Gideon seconded the motion. It was passedunanimously.ROLL CALL. Earl Armstrong, Bill and Janice Beasley, Gracie Becker (guest), Bill Boyd, Jim Conn, ChrisFrey, Jim Fulton, J. C. Gideon, Michelle Hampton, Allysse Hampton (guest), Robert Hardy, JohnnyKicklighter, Ronald Lakin, Pastor Joe Marting (guest presenter), Mike Mauer, David McAuley, KevinMonroe, Dwight Moore, Mark Morgan, Gale Red, Dale Rice, Chris Rutledge, Dave Schmitt, Phil Tate, andHarris and Lois Young.

COMMUNICATIONS.- Gail Evans sent a thank-you note for our participation with the DAR Memorial of Col Thomas in Shiloh.- Cadet Lt Keith Little from Mascoutah High School sent a thank-you note for the AFJROTC Hunley

Award.- Extended invite to everyone to attend the National SCV Convention in Charleston in July.

(L-R) Johnny Kicklighter, Ron Lakin, Jim Conn, Chris Frey, Dwight Moore, Dave Schmitt, MarkMorgan, Bill Beasley, and Jim Fulton.

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CAMP DIXON MEETING MINUTES (CONTINUED)

OLD BUSINESS.- Still need another squad sergeant -- (Johnny Kicklighter).- Reported on the success of Shiloh memorial with thanks to Johnny Kicklighter, Layne Morris, J. C. Gideon,

Phil Tate, John Fulton, Steve Wheat, and Gale Red.- Reported on well-received event at Prairie du Rocher with thanks to Ron Lakin, Phil Tate, David McAuley,

and Gale Red.- Mark Morgan reported on the Jefferson Barracks Memorial Day event, shortened by rain.

NEW BUSINESS – None.

FORMAL PRESENTATION. “War Comes to the Kingdom of Callaway” by Pastor Joe Marting.

REFRESHMENTS were provided by Michelle Hampton.

BENEDICTION was delivered by Pastor Joe Marting.

ADJOURNMENT was at 8:30 p.m.

NEXT MEETING. Thursday, July 10, 2014, 6:30 p.m., same location. J. C. Gideon will bring refreshments.

Respectfully submitted,Gale F. Red, Adjutant

June 5, 2014. (Left) Presenter ofthe evening, Pastor Joe Marting,briefed the meeting attendees onCallaway County. He is an activemember of the Sterling Price Campin St. Louis. Pastor Marting, whogrew up in Callaway County MO,gave an animated history of CivilWar activities in the county. Thecounty has always been closelyidentified with its southern rootsand remains so today. Everyoneenjoyed his presentation and looksforward to having him visit again.

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SQUAD EAST MEETING MINUTES ~ June 16, 2014 MusterThe monthly meeting of Squad East was called to order at 6:30 p.m. at Anthony’s Wild WestRestaurant in Flora IL.

INVOCATION delivered by Phil Leonard.

PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS. Adjutant Gale Red led the attendees in the Pledge ofAllegiance to the U. S. flag and the Salute to the Confederate flag.

ROLL CALL was taken with the following members present: David Ash, Vernon DeSelms,Walter Hall, Phil Leonard, Bob Marley, Gale Red, and John Winterfeld (guest).

PROCEDURAL BUSINESSMAY MEETING MINUTES. Bob Marley made a motion to approve and Phil Leonard secondedit. Minutes approved as reported in last newsletter.

OLD BUSINESS.- Flag Committee. Dr. Marley and Vernon DeSelms reported they got six of 13 flags back.

Need to check on which Clay County soldier on our list was not Confederate. Bring info tonext meeting.

- Vernon DeSelms will check with media to see any opportunities available to advertise thecamp.

- Need to recruit new and younger members.

NEW BUSINESS.- Gale will present Civil War Minutes DVD for program at the next meeting.

FORMAL PRESENTATION. Vernon DeSelms and Philip Leonard presented the second halfof the 2nd Battle of Franklin TN. Vernon gave opening remarks and reviewed the opening ofthe battle, and Phil showed the DVD. The battle was needless and foreshadowed the deathof the Army of Tennessee including the loss of six Confederate generals.

BENEDICTION. Adjutant Gale Red provided the closing prayer.

ADJOURNMENT. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

NEXT MEETING. Monday, July 21, 2014, 6:30 p.m., same location.

Respectfully submitted,Gale F. Red, Adjutant

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Larry Peterson 1

Sharon Red 2

Bob Marley 4

John Moore 10

Alphons Schoots 10

Nick Presley 13

Ron Doran 14

Ed Moore 14

Rodney Samuel 14

Travis Conner 16

Bob Hardy 18

Roy Hobbs 24

Chris Frey 24

David McAuley 28

Gale Red 29

Steven Pike 29

Paul Zeien 29

2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

July

4 INDEPENDENCE DAY10 6:30 Camp Dixon Meeting21 6:30 Squad East Meeting in Flora26 Smithton Homecoming/Parade

August

2 Mascoutah Homecoming/Parade7 6:30 Camp Dixon Meeting16 Freeburg Homecoming/Parade18 6:30 Squad East Meeting in Flora

September

1 LABOR DAY9 6:30 Camp Dixon Meeting19-20 Belleville 200th Anniversary Event22 6:30 Squad East Meeting in Flora

October

13 COLUMBUS DAY14 6:30 Camp Dixon Meeting20 6:30 Squad East Meeting in Flora

November

4 6:30 Camp Dixon Meeting11 VETERANS DAY17 6:30 Squad East Meeting in Flora27 THANKSGIVING DAY

December

9 6:30 Camp Meeting15 6:30 Squad East Meeting in Flora25 CHRISTMAS DAY

IN JULY

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News from around the camp

The Presley Family (Bill, Lisa, Billy, and Nick) from Macomb, Michigan donated $300 to the camp to use “as thecamp sees fit.” Many, many thanks to them for being so kind and for their gracious generosity!

Bill Beasley was hospitalized due to breathing problems and is now undergoing rehabilitation in Sparta RCCC.Please pray for him.

Chaplain Billy Altman and 1st Lt Cmdr John Fulton transferred to the Paducah KY camp.Farewell, Compatriots.

Encampment equipment owned by the camp, and located at Billy Altman’s home, was moved by CommanderKicklighter and Adjutant Red for safekeeping at Commander’s Kicklighter’s home.

Ron Doran is failing in health (Stage IV) and needs your urgent thoughts and prayers.

Mark Morgan’s mother underwent successful surgical removal of a cancerous growth in her esophagus on June25. Thank God she’s doing well.

Many thanks to our long-distance members from around the world! We are grateful to them for being suchloyal members even though they are unable to attend meetings or activities:

- Rob Akers Broadlands IL - C. F. Marley Nokomis IL- Talley Bailey Chechapet RI - John Massey Harvest AL- Brandon Baker Fredericktown MO - Ronnie Ottinger Newport TN- Morgan Benjamin Boise ID - Brad Oyer Ashmore IL- Chris Bribiesca Centerton AR - Larry Peterson Goreville IL- Greg Carter Quincy IL - Steven Pike Swanton VT- Travis Conner Webster, Mass. - Bill, Billy, & Nick Presley Macomb MI- Frank Deviney Freer TX - Curles Reeson Baton Rogue LA- David Haake Sheridan WY - Greg & Matthew Reeson Germany- Joshua Headlee Stock Bridge GA - Dave Runells Victorville CA- Roger Heinrich Aberdeen WA - Rodney Samuel Hudson Oaks TX- Amzy Hibler Sugar Land TX - Alphons Schoots Germany- Tyler Jacobs Crossville IL - Tim David Southall Rowley MA- Clelland Johnson Hopkinton, Mass. - Tim James Southall Georgetown MA- John Kruse East Setauket NY - Arthur Tulak Wahiawa HI- John Loper Seabrook TX - Paul Zeien Belvidere IL

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News from around the camp (continued)

Lady Janice Beasley won Second Place in the category, Ladies Silver Senior, at the Illinois State Shoot forcowboy action shooting in Sparta IL. She competed on June 13-15 after undergoing six practice stages onFriday and five stages each day of the actual match on Saturday and Sunday. But more importantly ~ shealso won Illinois Ladies Silver Senior Champion. Hurrah, Janice, and congratulations!

Congratulations to two very special couples on their beautiful marriages.Hope they have many more happy years together:

Harris and Lois Young who will celebrate their 68th WeddingAnniversary on July 1.

and

David and Boonthom Runnels who will celebrate their 39th

Wedding Anniversary on July 15.

(January 31, 2009) Harris and Lois Young atCamp Dixon’s Grand Ball.

June 15, 2014. (Left) Janice is shown shooting her 1866model Cimarron lever action rifle, .38. She won the IllinoisLadies Silver Senior Championship! On the table is her coachgun, 12g; her Ruger vaqueros is in her gun belt.

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Bill Freeman, who magnificently filmed our camp’s last four Grand Balls in

2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014 (and was the best photographer we have

ever had), passed away suddenly on June 11. Everyone is in shock that

such a terrific man was taken from us at the young age of 65. Now, there’s

an empty place in our hearts since we will no longer see our good friend,

Bill, nor reap his excellent photographic talents. No longer will we see his

smiling face as he encouraged our smiles at the camera. Bill made our

Twilight in Gettysburg in March a special Kodak moment to remember for all

time! We owe him much gratitude and many thanks for making our event of

the year so sublime. As always, Bill was excellent in flawlessly photographing

almost a hundred attendees, and we will always appreciate his patience and

attention to detail in taking many varied poses to make them just perfect.

Every year, Bill made his portion of the Ball better. He purchased extra

special lighting and the rose added a nice touch! We were amazed to see

him surpass himself by creating an impossible but forever keepsake group

photo! We are truly thankful for his painstakingly creating the finished DVDs

with all Ball photos including period music. We know we repeat ourselves

when we say Bill was truly the most professional photographer we have ever

had the pleasure of knowing but it is worth repeating because he was both a

terrific business associate plus a very good and dear friend. We will never

forget Bill. He passed away at his residence. His funeral was held on June

17 at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home in Smithton. We extend our

deepest sympathy and many thoughts and prayers to his wife of 43 years,

Nancy Lee Freeman, and their daughter, Kimberly Lynn Freeman.

Thank You note received from Nancy and Kim Freeman:

“Members of Camp Dixon, thank you for remembering Bill with the beautiful floral arrangement and amazing card.

He often commented that photographing the Grand Ball wasn’t a job but a meeting with friends. He always looked

forward with anticipation to the Grand Ball. I’m certain you’ll feel his spirit there next year. Thank you for your

thoughts and prayers.”

April 1, 2014. Bill took over 300 photos at our Grand Ball in March, and this is the only photo we have of him

receiving a camp letter of appreciation from Gale. With all the hard work and hours he put into our event of the

year and the polished DVD, he’s still smiling, as he always did. We will so much miss him and his happy face!