Memorial Day was first enacted to honor Union soldiers killed in the American Civil War. Kentucky-born President Abraham Lincoln recognized the Commonwealth’s importance when he declared "I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky." As a border state, Kentucky was among the chief places where the "Brother against brother" scenario was tragically prevalent. Owensboro's position on the Ohio River led to its occupation by Union soldiers early in the War, but much of the community was more closely allied with Confederate sentiments. On January 4, 1865, Captain William Davison led a band of Confederate guerrillas to burn the Daviess County courthouse. We hope to learn from history and avoid “brother against brother” civil wars in our old Kentucky home.
Monday, May 26, 2008
In observance of Memorial Day
Memorial Day was first enacted to honor Union soldiers killed in the American Civil War. Kentucky-born President Abraham Lincoln recognized the Commonwealth’s importance when he declared "I hope to have God on my side, but I must have Kentucky." As a border state, Kentucky was among the chief places where the "Brother against brother" scenario was tragically prevalent. Owensboro's position on the Ohio River led to its occupation by Union soldiers early in the War, but much of the community was more closely allied with Confederate sentiments. On January 4, 1865, Captain William Davison led a band of Confederate guerrillas to burn the Daviess County courthouse. We hope to learn from history and avoid “brother against brother” civil wars in our old Kentucky home.
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