One of the most recent (relatively so) monuments on the battlefield at Gettysburg is that to the Irish Brigade. It’s located in a quiet stretch of woods near the “wheat field,” site of heavy engagement on the 2nd day of the battle in July 1863. The numbers listed on the Celtic Cross are the three regiments of the brigade.

I have a strong attachment to the Celtic Cross. For me it represents an appropriate balance between Christianity and a reverence for the sacredness of nature. The positive energy of the loving heart is held within the center, as it should be.

If you should visit Gettysburg the monument to the Irish Brigade is a must see. There’s also an Irish Wolfhound who sits at the base of the Cross. Such a symbol of mercy and grace in a place where for a few days, nearly 150 years ago, witnessed so much pain, death and horror. But indeed it passed and peace prevailed.

Autumn at Gettysburg on Flickr.

Via Flickr:
Fall color along Seminary Ridge #Gettysburg #civilwar #battlefield

Echoes in the Light on Flickr.

Echoes in the Light. Gen. G.K. Warren Monument on Little Round Top. Honoring 150 Anniversary of Civil War @HistoryChannel

Autumn at Gettysburg by Jim Crotty on Flickr.

Autumn on the Battlefield @ Gettysburg #digitalartphotography

Ghosts on the Landscape on Flickr.

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Ghosts on the landscape. The “Angle” at Gettysburg. Where they came the furthest during Pickett’s Charge.

Something lingers. This is for my good friend Matt who recently gave a presentation at Gettysburg. April sunset sky from Little Round Top.

Flag on porch in Gettysburg, PA.