RE-DEDICATION CONDUCTED AT GEN. SHERMAN'S GRAVE By: Esther M. Ziock Carroll (Published in the Independent Journal 10 March 1994) Despite the bitter cold weather(which froze the film in my camera & prevented me from taking any pictures) a re-dedication ceremony was held Sunday, February 27, 1994 at the grave site of Gen. Wm. T. Sherman, Calvary Cemetery, St. Louis. It was sponsored by the Sons of Union Veterans. Esther & Gene Carroll, Potosi Route, attended and represented Washington County. Esther's great great grandfather, Pvt. Brad Dicus, served under Sherman along with numerous other men from Washington County and surrounding area. Participating in the ceremonies were various re-enactors groups dressed in Civil War uniforms. A parade marched from the entrance of the cemetery to the grave site. Esther & Gene marched with the Daughters and Sons of Union Veterans groups of which they are members. At the grave site services were held, wreaths were placed and several rifle and artillery salutes were fired. At this time an incident occurred which added a bit of humor to the solemn occasion. The first big BOOM from the cannon set off someone's burglar alarm somewhere down the street as everyone could hear the alarm sounding. Within minutes several police sirens went screaming down the road! After the ceremonies the Carrolls had the honor of meeting Frederick Sherman Cauldwell, Jr., a great great grandson of Gen. Sherman. Esther shook hands with him and when she informed him that her great great grandfather served under Sherman, Mr. Cauldwell smiled and replied, "We're just like family then!" Historic Landmark Home Endangered http://carrollscorner.net/SitesSt.LouisCo._Sherman.htm Petition For Preservation of Endangered Home http://carrollscorner.net/KAES_HOUSE_PETITION.htm