"It is our duty to keep the memory of our heroes green..."   Jefferson Davis
Rivers Bridge Camp No. 842
members photographed at the
2004 Rivers Bridge Memorial. A
number of these compatriots
have crossed over the river in
the intervening seven years.
Rivers Bridge Camp No. 842
Sons of Confederate Veterans
We value a record of your attendance.
A beautiful day of memory in the South.
Let us remember them.
The artillery salute was
fired from a 10 pound
Parrott representing the
Santee Light Artillery. The
piece was served by five
faithful sons and daughters
of the South. They are left
to right, Gary Mellard, Jean
Wente, Robin Mellard,
Nathan Daniel and Jan
Stewart. The ladies are
members of the CSS David
Chapter #2656 United
Daughters of the
Confederacy Moncks
Corner, SC. and the
gentlemen are compatriots
in the General Ellison
Capers Camp No. 1212,
Sons of Confederate
Veterans in Moncks Corner.
When the parrott speaks,
everyone listens!
What would a a Rivers Bridge Memorial be without Coleman's thirst quenching lemonade and a plate of mighty fine
Bar- B -Que?
135th Rivers Bridge Memorial 2011
Congratulations to Compatriot Claude Manuel on being
selected by fellow camp members as Compatriot of the
Year.
Rivers Bridge Camp Officers for 2012-2013. L-R Ken Evans,
1st Lt. Commander;  Herman Smith, Adjutant; Robert Keel,
2nd Lt. Commander/Recruiter; Joseph "Buzz" Braxton, 3rd
Lt. Commander; John Barnes, Historian; Roy Hart, Jr.,
Surgeon; Donnie Webster, Quartermaster; Ira Beach, Color  
Sergeant; Claude Manuel, Treasurer; Charles Carlson,
Chaplain; Carl Platts, Judge Advocate.
Rivers Bridge Cleanup 2011. Site Manager Smith,
Compatriots Ira Beach, Robert Keel, Pete Boineau, Mike
Keel, Edward Floyd and "Buzz" Braxton.
Camp 842 Compatriots Ira Beach, Ken Evans, Donnie
Ayer, and John Barnes served as Color Guard for the
135th Rivers Bridge Memorial.
Joe Long, Curator of Education at the SC Confederate
Relic Room and Military Museum, presented a very
interesting account of Cavalry in the Carolinas Campaign
for our Annual Banquet. We had an excellent speaker,
delicious food and great fellowship. As they say, "A great
time was had by all!"