I leave for Gettysburg in the morning to honor my ancestor at the 150th anniversary of the greatest battle ever fought on North American soil. Captain John C. Broatch, my Great Great Grandfather, was one of three men who helped capture a Tennesee battle flag during Pickett's charge. This article in the Hartford Courant sums it up very well.
Great-Great-Grandsons Honor Ancestors at Gettysburg