Headstone dedication for
Sergeant Thomas Frasure,
Co. I, 60th Tennessee MTD Volunteers, CSA
November 23, 2003
Frazier Cemetery, Cosby, Tennessee
Dedication Service Conducted by
Knoxville Chapter 89,
United Daughters of the Confederacy |
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the dedication program
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- Serg. Frasure’s new memorial, decked with the flag under which
he served.
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- Knoxville Chapter 89 President Shirley Rouse opened the dedication
service
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- Sevier County Historian Sam Manerd gave researched information
on Sgt Frasure and provided a beautiful eulogy. Mr. Manerd personally
carried the new 300 lb. headstone up a steep mountain trail and
set the stone for the ceremony.
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- Knoxville Chapter 89, UDC members gather after the headstone dedication.
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- Confederate Reenactors served as the Honor Guard for the ceremony.
(L – R): Roger Kelley, Ken Creswell, Danny Buckner, John McClennan,
Jeff Sardella.
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- Direct descendents of Serg. Frasure participated in the dedication
and received the flags used to honor their heroic Confederate ancestor.
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- Confederate reenactors Ryan McKenzie and Paul Ogle stand guard
at the newly placed memorial.
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- Serg. Frasure’s headstone finally reflects his military service
and his Cause. May he rest in peace.
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