There are elements of family all through our unit, so if something happens to one person, we all help out,

We're together as a family, out in the open air, reliving history and sharing it with people, ... Doing this give all of us a different perspective.

At Dad's funeral, it was something. I think everyone was surprised to see the whole battalion of re-enactors there. We're family and that's really cool.

I have to say that I think maybe they did her a favor, and maybe she'll actually get help. Coffee's one thing, but coke is another. It's not something you want to really have as a problem in your life. I think we have to kind of stop rewarding bad behavior and actually start helping people

I got interested in the 8th Texas when I learned there was a captain with my name in the unit. We've all learned so much just by being here, listening and acting.

My great uncle died on the third charge up Missionary Ridge in Tennessee,