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It seemed to fit the humor you projected. I am a big Cleburne fan, follower etc etc. My oldest son is named Cleburne as well. Even at 16 I think he likes having that different name and the man behind it, even though he is not in to it like I am...yet. RIght before he started his Freshman year in HS in 2007, I took him to Helena and we visited Cleburne's grave etc, then on to Memphis for Rendevouz Ribs. Then for me Iraq, so it was a pretty good short trip. I hope someday to get him more involved with the history behind the man as well. My youngest son was born on Nov 30th, anniversary of the general's death and my middle child, a girl was born on Jan 19th, Lee's Birthday. I tried to get my wife to let me name her Roberta Edwina Lee Rushing, but she didn't buy into it. I did get to name her after my GG grandmother who gave 5 sons to CS service, with only 2 surviving the war. I did get to also give her a middle name that in Scots Gaelic means "Southerner". I know that is way too much personal info, but my sons and their links to the General I felt inclined to share with you. Richmond is the only battlefield Cleburne was on that I have not visited yet. I did not get over there when I went to Perryville, so one day I will visit. Of course I have also visited the grave of his younger brother, Christopher everytime I go to Virginia as well.

Anthony

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