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    They were supposed to be searching bags that were being brought in by the spectators. They had the Boy Scouts at some gates and other gates were not even being watched...

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    Got an Email today, from Regimental Quartermaster regarding this. (Here's a cut and paste hopefully.)

    Hoax Device temporarily Halts Reenactment
    On Saturday, October 14th, at 4p.m. a suspicious device was reported in Sutler Row shortly after the completion of the day's battle reenactment. Local authorities were called and quickly responded, evacuating all personnel from the area. The device was disrupted in a controlled method by authorities. No additional devices were found. While it did disrupt activities for the day, it was not successful in deterring reenactors, living historians or sutlers who had traveled so far to enjoy this annual event sponsored by the not for profit Cedar Creek Foundation.

    We wanted to Send a Message... (Photo, [in article,] by Matt McClain/The Washington Post) (From the Washington Post): Late Sunday morning, hundreds of Civil War reenactors concluded their battle on a rolling patch of grass 80 miles west of Washington.
    In normal years, taps would be played and each side would march back to its tent encampments. But this was hardly a normal year. Last week, organizers announced they had received a letter threatening "bodily harm" to attendees. And Saturday, the battlefield had to be temporarily cleared because a suspicious device, possibly a pipe bomb, was found.

    "U.S.A.! U.S.A.! U.S.A.!" the reenactors began shouting, underscoring not just their sense of patriotism but the umbrage many felt at having their hobby dragged into the national debate over race and Confederate-era symbolism.

    "We wanted to send a message," said Keith MacGregor, 56, from Lebanon, Pa., who was playing the role of a Union infantry captain for the reenactment of the Battle of Cedar Creek, held not far from here. "We wanted to show the U.S. that we aren't going to let some terrorist, or some nut, stop the event. I was never prouder of people in our hobby."
    Before and after the minute-long "U.S.A." chant, the two sides who acted out the battle came together and thanked each other for coming - and for staying. "The Star-Spangled Banner" was played and sung. So was "Dixie."

    Perseverance
    One takeaway we, and many of the participants we spoke with, took away from this weekend is that America's grit and determination remains strong. This will not deter us from continuing to bring history alive for Americans across this great nation. We have learned from this event and feel that we are stronger for it. Our thanks and congratulations to the reenacting and living history communities for helping to educate and keep our nation's history alive and relevant. May God continue to bless the United States of America and those who strive to keep us safe and secure.

    Remembrance Day 2017
    We hope that you will all join us in Gettysburg, on 18 November at 1p.m., to honor the soldiers and civilians who lost their lives during the American Civil War. The parade will step off at 1:00pm from LeFever Street and follow the traditional route to Liberty Street, turning left onto Middle Street, left again onto Baltimore, and finally onto Steinwehr Avenue. The parade will end at the Gettysburg National Military Park. The annual event is sponsored by the Sons of Veterans Reserve, the Military Department of the Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.

    Military units and civilians interested in participating in the parade should contact Brig. Gen. Henry E. Shaw, Jr., Deputy Commander SVR by calling 740-369-3722 or email hshaw@columbus.rr.com..

    "Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it"
    - George Santayana

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    When I first heard about it I figured the bombs were fake, but I'm glad to see the police treated it seriously.

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