This is history as it should be written and taught in schools. It is the nobility of men and women in the most trying of circumstances that nurtures interest and encourages noble virtues in the hearts of students. Too much time is spent in school denigrating the actions and motives of a few and memorizing dates and places rather than encouraging the great potential in each student. If stories such as this were shared, would bullying others be such a problem in today's schools?
Cynthia AbbottMarch 20, 2020
This is a beatiful account of heroism during the Civil War. However, you have the date as December 1832. I guess you meant 1862. I had a great-great grandfather who survived Gettysburg. As an elderly man he lived in my grandfather's home when my grandfather and his siblings were small. They could all relate the tales he had told them about the battles he witnessed and he showed them his five scars he had from the war. His first cousin died at Chancelorsville. Such a tragic war.
Dorothy SMarch 19, 2020
The Battle of Fredericksburg took place in 1862, not 1832 as mentioned in the very excellent article.
LarryMarch 18, 2020
It never ceases to touch me when someone like this forgets himself and gives service to his fellow beings, in spite of the danger. Bless his memory.
Pattie SMarch 18, 2020
Your story placed in my mind the terrible tragedy of the Civil War and the relentless wages of war. I felt I was there with Kirkland as he administered to the wounded and dying. It amazes me how one, just one, can be such a tremendous impact on those around them. Very well written article. Thank you
Diane CMarch 18, 2020
Having walked that battlefield, I know the reverence that still pervades the grassy knolls. Such sadness filled my soul and tears filled my eyes. The rest of the story includes the farmers and townspeople who suffered for months afterward because of disease that seeped into their water sources. Great sorrow. Great suffering.
Barbara WalkerMarch 18, 2020
My husband and I visited this site and were astounded that such a battle went on as long as it did. It reminds me of the final battle between the Nephites and Lamanites, how they fought until the last man was gone. So, so sad and so futile. Thank you for the reminder that we should all act with compassion for all as this brave young man did.
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Andrew j CurrieMarch 20, 2020
This is history as it should be written and taught in schools. It is the nobility of men and women in the most trying of circumstances that nurtures interest and encourages noble virtues in the hearts of students. Too much time is spent in school denigrating the actions and motives of a few and memorizing dates and places rather than encouraging the great potential in each student. If stories such as this were shared, would bullying others be such a problem in today's schools?
Cynthia AbbottMarch 20, 2020
This is a beatiful account of heroism during the Civil War. However, you have the date as December 1832. I guess you meant 1862. I had a great-great grandfather who survived Gettysburg. As an elderly man he lived in my grandfather's home when my grandfather and his siblings were small. They could all relate the tales he had told them about the battles he witnessed and he showed them his five scars he had from the war. His first cousin died at Chancelorsville. Such a tragic war.
Dorothy SMarch 19, 2020
The Battle of Fredericksburg took place in 1862, not 1832 as mentioned in the very excellent article.
LarryMarch 18, 2020
It never ceases to touch me when someone like this forgets himself and gives service to his fellow beings, in spite of the danger. Bless his memory.
Pattie SMarch 18, 2020
Your story placed in my mind the terrible tragedy of the Civil War and the relentless wages of war. I felt I was there with Kirkland as he administered to the wounded and dying. It amazes me how one, just one, can be such a tremendous impact on those around them. Very well written article. Thank you
Diane CMarch 18, 2020
Having walked that battlefield, I know the reverence that still pervades the grassy knolls. Such sadness filled my soul and tears filled my eyes. The rest of the story includes the farmers and townspeople who suffered for months afterward because of disease that seeped into their water sources. Great sorrow. Great suffering.
Barbara WalkerMarch 18, 2020
My husband and I visited this site and were astounded that such a battle went on as long as it did. It reminds me of the final battle between the Nephites and Lamanites, how they fought until the last man was gone. So, so sad and so futile. Thank you for the reminder that we should all act with compassion for all as this brave young man did.
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