John Bell Hood Color Guard

2007 Activities

Sons of Confederate Veterans

Galveston County Texas

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Jan 20, 2007

Wreath Laid at Galveston Cemetery

The color guard joined the  Edward Lea Camp of Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War   which laid wreaths at the monuments listing all killed in the Battle of Galveston.
Color guard participants: Darrell Scott rifle, Foster Spurlock colors, David Scott colors, Don Shamburger sgt. major
Mar 11, 2007

Wreath Laying at Dick Dowling Statue

Descendants of Dick Dowling performed the annual wreath laying and washing of the statue ceremony at the Dick Dowling statue in Hermann Park, Houston, TX.
Color guard participants: Darrell Scott rifle, Foster Spurlock colors Third National, Bill Heer colors Texas, Bart Tate rifle, Don Shamburger sgt. major

About Dick Dowling and the statue
April 2007

Memorial Service

Confederate History Month
Nov 11, 2007

Veterans Day Ceremony

Seawolf Park, Pelican Island, Galveston

Color Guard (L/R: Darrell Scott rifle, Foster Spurlock colors Third National, Richard Clifford colors USA, Steve Lempicki Color Guard Flag, David Scott colors Texas, Bill Heer rifle, Ed Homrighausen, Jr. drummer, Don Shamburger sgt. major) stands behind speakers during ceremony



Color Guard stands respectfully while spectators exit at end of ceremony
Dec 1, 2007

Holiday Parade

South Houston

Color Guard Participants: Don Shamburger sgt. major, Ed Homrighausen, Jr. drummer, Darrell Scott, Richard Clifford, Steve Lempicki