Norfolk City Virginia USGenWeb Archives Obituaries.....Lawrence, Charles A. October 26, 1871
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Norfolk Virginian October 27, 1871
MILITARY FUNERAL. — The funeral of Mr. Charles A. Lawrence took place yesterday 
afternoon from his late residence and was attended by a detachment of the 
Independent Greys, of which he was a member.
After the burial, the company returned to their armory on Market square and 
adopted the following preamble and resolutions:
Whereas it has pleased Almighty God to take away from us our friend and comrade, 
Charles A. Lawrence; and whereas we have met together to express our sincere 
sorrow for the sad loss we have sustained in his death; therefore be it
Resolved, That the Norfolk Independent Greys lament the loss of Charles A. 
Lawrence as a soldier, as a citizen, as a friend, and as a brother.
Resolved, That the death of one of so young, so promising and so worthy, in our 
ranks, not only fills our hearts with grief, but admonishes us of the 
uncertainty of human life.
Resolved, That the afflicted relatives of the deceased have the heartfelt 
sympathy of the Independent Greys in their bereavement.
Resolved, That every member of the company will wear our badge of mourning for 
thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the city papers.

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