On June 1, 2008, a grand celebration and dedication was offered at the Richard Smith Cemetery, located just off Route 476, in Perry County, Kentucky. Several descendents, of those men being dedicated, came to pay homage to their ancestors. The dedication marked the 1000th stone set by the camp; the stone selected for the honor was that of CORPORAL WILLIAM S. SMITH, 13th KY Cavalry, Company I. He was born in 1834 as the son of James Smith and Rhoda Owens Smith. Lieutenant Isaac Smith, Private John Smith, Private Nicholas Smith and Private Richard Smith were his brothers. He enlisted as 3rd Corporal on Oct. 1, 1862, in Whitesburg, KY, under Captain William W. Smith. He was killed on November 19, 1863, by Union troops at Anse Smith residence, near the mouth of Ball's Fork of Troublesome Creek in Perry County, KY. Ironically, the location is a short distance from where he is interred. The ceremony consisted of an opening artillery salute, the soldiers marching into position and a welcome to those in attendance. Commander Chaltas read from the Bible (Joshua 4: 1-9) and shared Proverbs 22:28 with the crowd. After a few stirring words, Chaplain Tabby Back gave the invocation. Commander Chaltas saluted the camp for their endeavors and reminded everyone that it is not about us; but those brave men of yesteryear inspire us to continue the cause. He then shared "The South" with all. Past Commander Faron Sparkman was introduced; he offered a moving saga of the countless hours spent in researching and setting the markers. Sparkman explained how the challenge began more than thirteen years ago and how it had grown in to an unimaginable success. He then read each obituary, while camp members removed the sacred colors from the tombstones. Commander Chaltas asked for voices of the people and Dr. Steve Bowling reflected on the honor he felt in being present at such a monumental moment in time. Carlos Brock offered encouraging words and discussed the importance of continuing the search for other ancestors. "I asked God", a poem found on an unknown dead Confederate soldier, was shared. Commander Chaltas, acting in the persona of General Lee, administered the Charge. Britt Smith, acting at the honor guard Lieutenant, called out the orders for the military salute, as Lt. Manton Ray Cornett commanded the artillery. "Taps" was offered by Glenn Brown and Chaplain Tabby Back provided the benediction. Four other soldiers were dedicated as well. They were PRIVATE STEPHEN NOBLE of the 13th KY Cavalry, Company G. He was born on September 17, 1837 and died on December 23, 1903. He was the son of Enoch Noble and Leah Palmer Noble. He was married to (1) Samantha J. Jones (2) Martha and (3) Nancy Stacy (b.1849). He enlisted on September 23, 1862, in Breathitt County under Captain Alexander Noble. He was honorably discharged on January 1, 1863. SERGEANT WILLIAM GRIGSBY of the 13th KY Cavalry, Company C, was born on January 15, 1843, and died on August 28, 1923. He was the son of Thomas Grigsby & Francis Owens. He married (1) Dorcus Williams and then (2) Rachel Smith. He enlisted in Company C as 2nd Sergeant under Captain Anderson Hays and was captured at Gladeville, VA, on July 7, 1863. He was taken to Kemper Barracks on July 18, 1863, transferred to Camp Chase Prison on July 20, 1863, and finally transferred to Camp Douglas Prison in Chicago on Aug. 24, 1863. He was released May 24, 1864. PRIVATE MATTHEW COMBS enlisted in the 13th KY Cavalry, Company C. He was born in 1832 and died in 1869. He was the son of George and Nancy Smith Combs. His brothers were Pvt. Francis Combs, Pvt. Isaac Combs and Pvt. James Combs. In 1852 he moved to Arkansas and married Hannah Adeline Wise (b.1839) in 1855 in Washington County, Arkansas. He returned to Perry County in 1855 and lived on Troublesome Creek. He served previously in the 5th KY. Infantry, Company B & K. He also served in Fields KY Partisan Rangers, enlisted in the 13th KY Cavalry on October 1, 1862, at Whitesburg, KY, under Captain Hays. PRIVATE JAMES COMBS, JR., enlisted in 13th KY Cavalry, Company C. He was born in 1835 and died in 1874. He was son of George & Nancy Smith Combs. His brothers were Pvt. Francis Combs, Pvt. Isaac Combs and Pvt. Matthew Combs. James enlisted Oct. 1, 1862, in Whitesburg, KY, under Captain Anderson Hays.