In Memory

Richard C. Peterson 1949-2007 5th Missouri / 7th Georgia Rick Peterson of the 5th Missouri / 7th Georgia passed away on March 21, 2007. He was a graduate of the Georgia Technical Institute and worked as a technical instructor. He enjoyed woodworking and hiking. He organized the Battle of Jonesboro Reenactment for two years (2005 and 2006). He is survived by his wife Judi and two children, Kevin and Kimberly. A memorial service was held on Sunday, March 25, 2007 at the First United Methodist Church in Stockbridge, Georgia. Rick will be missed by all. The organizers of the 2007 Battle of Jonesboro Reenactment have decided to dedicate this year's event to Rick.

Duard Delk "Little Buck" Hames, Jr. 1984-2003 12th Georgia Light Artillery The Georgia Division lost one of its own when "Little Buck" Hames passed away on January 31, 2003. Little Buck was a member of the 12th Georgia Light Artillery and served with distinction under his father, Lt. Col. Buck Hames of the GDRA. At the past October living history at Allatoona Pass State Park, Little Buck served for the first time as captain of the cannon crew during the living history demonstrations. Little Buck was buried in uniform with full Confederate military honors at Mountain View Park Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia, on February 4, 2003. He is survived by his parents Buck and Pam Hames, and his sister Brandy. A tree has been planted on the Battle of Resaca Reenactment field in his honor. He will be missed by all who knew him.