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>>Oak Grove Cemetery Hosts 26th Lee-Jackson Day Ceremony  
 
 
(Lexington, VA) -- Dozens of people gathered in Lexington over the weekend to recognize Lee-Jackson Day. Rebecca Hughes with more.

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No longer recognized as a state holiday, Oak Grove Cemetery hosted its 26th ceremony Saturday to honor Confederate generals Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and Robert E. Lee. Alan Ellmore of the Gordonsville SCV tells WSET the men will always be a part of the nation's history.

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Brandon Dorsey, commander of the Stonewall Brigade SCV Camp says the day is about family connections for some.

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Many gathered for a memorial service, a wreath-laying ceremony at "Stonewall" Jackson's grave, and a parade down Main Street.  
 
 
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Posted: 01/20/2025 10:25:57 ET ATL

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