http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/ Barwick, GA News http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/content/7460d7f8f0f1cc3b5f273684e96d01ae.html Catch a glimpse of farming in the future this October at the Southrsquo;s biggest and best farm show The Sunbelt Ag Expo is the worldrsquo;s largest farm show with onsite row crops and field demonstrations During the showrsquo;s three days Oct 1416 the latest technology from the agricultural industry will be on display near Moultrie for all to see and evaluate Unique http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/content/8d27f87aba1e6e5b9eb92283a54807a7.html ATLANTA http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/content/9e544ef5207b0eef430d544012de473c.html ATLANTA mdash; Four weeks into the schedule has Class A and AA welcoming two new members each into this week's Associated Press high school football poll http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/content/e8e115e4acf9ae7531c6329d1ac4bccc.html US Rep Nathan Deal RGainesville is back in Washington where the House is expected to vote this week on an amorphous government plan to buy 700 billion in banksrsquo; mortgage debt http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/content/25377dc415c2ae41c5ac0c700e1b7f36.html ATLANTA mdash; The question seemed to stump John Abraham http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/content/780484448e8e13ebdff9ff2f3aad88d7.html WASHINGTON Democrats began the week with a youbreakityoubuyit approach to the financial crisis: It's President Bush's fault let him fix it http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/content/c6ff1726464b76a85b7efa63f37e1f6f.html ATLANTA The question seemed to stump John Abraham http://www.axtora.com/homesites/us/georgia/barwick/content/0721102d0bebd5cbccf794ca78f1af69.html INCLUDES VIDEO: Cheneyrsquo;s speechSnaphappy photo galleryCHICKAMAUGA Before a crowd of more than 5000 Vice President Dick Cheney on Friday honored the lives of men who helped forge America by ldquo;fighting valiantlyrdquo; in the Battle of Chickamaugaldquo;It was here upon these fields in Chickamauga that thousands of men covered themselves in gloryrdquo; Cheney said describing soldiers who wore both blue and grayldquo;I join you as a fellow citizens today honoring the bravery and courage of the men who fought on these fields whose legacy continues to live in each of usrdquo; Cheney saidCheney arrived at the reenactment location just before noon with an entourage of law enforcement both state and local Also accompanying Cheney was a delegation from Washington that included Georgia Senators Johnny Isakson and Saxby Chambliss as well as US Congressman Zack Wamp from ChattanoogaAs a part of the battle event the greatgrandfather to Cheney Samuel Fletcher Cheney was recognized for the role he played in the battle while fighting in the Unionrsquo;s Army of the Cumberland under Maj Gen William S RosecransSamuel Cheney was a 34yearold lieutenant who served in the 21st Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the twoday battle Sept 1920 1863ldquo;I know his service to his country meant as much to him as it did to those who joined him on these fieldsrdquo; Cheney saidThe Union forces were pushed back into Chattanooga from Chickamauga by Confederate divisions led by Confederate leaders such as Nathan Bedford Forest and James Longstreet Heavy fighting at Chickamauga resulted in one of the bloodiest battles fought in the fouryear conflictThere were more than 34000 causalities in the Chickamauga battle mdash; 16170 federal and 18546 confederateldquo;I know that many of you here today also had ancestors that fought on these fields before usrdquo; Cheney said ldquo;They were an example for us all of moral valor bravery and devotion that helped forge out the greatest nation on the face of the earth Their deeds were and continue to be well known in both the North and the Southrdquo;VIDEO: Cheneyrsquo;s speechTo launch external video player click hereState Sen Jeff Mullis of Chickamauga proceeded the vice presidentrsquo;s remarks with a proclamation sent by Georgia Gov Sonny Perdue declaring Sept 19 as Medal of Honor Day recognizing those who have received the honor for military service for the countryMullis presented recognition to two Georgia recipients of the honor Charles Coolidge and William KnightMullis said of the bravery demonstrated by the men who fought on the fields of Chickamauga ldquo;These men fought for a cause they truly believed in protecting the rights and freedom of the people of this great countryrdquo;State Rep Jay Neal of Chickamauga was also on hand with other local dignitariesNeal said of the vice presidentrsquo;s visit to Chickamauga ldquo;Historic tourism has long been huge for our area This is simply not something that can be duplicated by other towns or areas in our state and country This is our history and what a wonderful history it is With the vice presidentrsquo;s visit others will see it for the value it represents and will come here to experience the rich historic treasures of our areardquo;Cheney was presented with a painted portrait of his ancestor Samuel Cheney on horseback on the banks of Chickamauga Creek It was presented by the Civil War Courier a monthly magazine detailing the Civil War and events surrounding itCheney said of the reenactment proceedings that will fill the weekend ldquo;This will be a tremendous experience for everyone to enjoy These men that will take these fields this weekend will present us with a sense of history and will certainly provide us with a glimpse into the past as our ancestors saw it They will be paying homage to the memory of those involved in this epic battlerdquo;Cheney said the legacy of the men who fought at Chickamauga continues on through the ldquo;heroic service of our brave men and women who are fighting for our nation in foreign conflictsrdquo;Cheney ended his remarks by reminding the spectators who had ancestors who served in either blue or gray that ldquo;today we are one people one nation united under one flagrdquo;The 145th Battle of Chickamauga will continue through the weekend with reenactment battles scheduled throughout Saturday and Sunday Living history displays and vendors will also be on hand throughout the weekend CLICK ON THESE LINKSFEEDBACK: Send a letter to the editorSUBSCRIBE: Get The Catoosa County News each WednesdayGO BACK:Return to our homepage