Aiken

[Christine]

Laurie, your story made me smile. If you ask my mother-in-law about Sherman (she's from Columbus Georgia) she grits her teeth and shakes her finger, and sputters.

I love this version of Battle Hymn. I've been lucky enough to hear them sing in person several times. In fact, just yesterday I visited with one of the altos - we have a couple of friends who sing in the choir.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpZ3jPMM5Ac

This video of the Battle Hymn is touching; but be warned - it includes battle scenes - Revolutionary War, Civil War, WW 11, and Vietnam.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFtNVEbasOo

Another gorgeous song that brings tears to my eyes - Shenandoah. I remember as a child one time coming home after school and the movie was on TV and my mom was just sitting watching with tears streaming down her cheeks. I always think of Jimmy Stewart when I hear this song and am reminded of the human toll of the Civil War on families.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNdgM11ZS...feature=iv

A beautiful tribute to soldiers;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5T3wv9kv...re=related