GDG- Re: Lightning damage to the LA monument at Vicksburg

[Dick Crafton]

Margaret -

Many thanks for the reference and link to the LA Monument at Vicksburg.  The pictures are very impressive.

Regards, Dick
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Margaret D. Blough 
  To: GDG 
  Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2007 5:25 PM
  Subject: Re: GDG- 6th NY Cav Monument w/ lightning damage


  Esteemed GDG Member Contributes:


  Dick,

  The Louisiana State Memorial at Vicksburg sustained major lightning damage in May and July  1999 (yes, lightning did strike twice). http://www.nps.gov/archive/vick/preserve/la_stm/la_mntd.htm

  Regards,

  Margaret