Tribute to Robert E. Lee

Earlier this year, I was honored to receive my SCV camp's highest honor: the "Robert Edward Lee Confederate of The Year" award. I am humbled that the officers and men of my camp felt I deserved this award; though I can only say that I am but a faint shadow of the man I admire as one of my greatest heroes...

It has been 200 years since the birth of this great General. So what is it about Robert E. Lee that so many Southerners still revere? Contrary to popular revisionist history, this man did not fight that terrible war to keep a race of people under the bondage of slavery. He fought not for money, land, or power. He fought not because he was a traitor, nay, rather he fought because he was a true American patriot and would not raise his sword against his fellow Virginians.

What I admire most about the General is that he was a man of virtue; he was first and foremost a Christian. It is also apparent that General Lee was a not a "Sunday morning Christian" like we are so accustomed to seeing in our day. He lived out his faith in both his public and private life. Even the arrangement of the stars on Lee's headquarters flag (above right) is said to have been designed by Lee's wife in a pattern that symbolized the Ark of The Covenant!

In a day when many young Americans idolize people who's only claim to fame is the ability to dunk a basketball, or sing godless lyrics into a microphone; I believe now more than ever we need to hold up men such as Robert E. Lee as examples of what true heroes ought to be.

In closing would like to encourage you to listen to the message below by Pastor John Weaver. In this message, Pastor Weaver discusses the character of General Lee. I believe it will give you a greater appreciation for this man whom I so dearly admire.





Also, please see this Washington Times article about Robert E. Lee.