On Sunday, July 6, 2008, 145 years plus three days after General Armistead made his last charge, the 2nd Florida Volunteers paid their respects to all those who participated in “Pickett’s Charge” by following in his footsteps. Pictured here, the unit is at Present Arms, facing General Lee as he sits atop his monument on Seminary Ridge.

In Captain Kearney’s words, “We are about to embark on an historical march.. we may never experience this again..........For Florida, for Virginia, for Lousiana, for Georgia, for all those who are smiling down upon us this day, Gentlemen, to your posts!

Leaving Seminary Ridge ......

Final Orders ....... “We must converge on those trees, men, and take this day for Ol’ Virginia.”

“We must press forward! Who will follow me, boys?”

“At the double quick, March!