The local commission has reached a final decision to preserve the Sentinel statue in its current location. I appreciate those who remained dedicated to protecting this piece of our local history throughout this process. We will continue to monitor any future developments regarding the courthouse square.
October 29, 2020
Final supporters
There is another petition asking for the removal of this statue. This petition is to counter their efforts. Known to some as the "Sentinel", this piece of history was erected in the year 1900 to honor those who fought and died during the War Between the States. Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State, so named after Davy Crockett and the Tennesseans who died at the Alamo. Henry County is also known as the Volunteer County in the Volunteer State. All history matters.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
September 24, 2020
September 6, 2020
The petition has reached the threshold of one hundred signatures. This level of engagement confirms that many citizens remain committed to preserving our local historical monuments.
Reached 100 supporters
September 4, 2020
September 1, 2020
The signature count for the Sentinel petition is nearing the one hundred mark. Please direct interested individuals to this page so that we might reach this important threshold.
366 Comments
Was born and raised in Paris. Never thought of the statue as anything of hate. Just reminded me of the people who died in war. Hate is taught, sent down from one generation to the next. It is our job as a parent to make it stop now. Taking down a statue teaches nothing.
My great great uncles and grandfather fought and died to keep the invaders at bay, and then suffered through twelve years of Reconstruction to raise enough money to have that statue erected in the memory of their fallen comrades.
This is sad this our heritage what made this country please leave alone I’m proud of it my great grandfather fought in civil war my son serves in army now we have to fight for this to stay put
Leave our history alone. Confederate monuments are basically gravestones for 100,000 plus soldiers that their bodies were lost and their whereabouts unknown to their families. Have a little respect.
I’m originally from Paris. Henry County is the Volunteer County of the Volunteer State. This memorial for those brave volunteers of 1861-1865 should stand forever as a testament to their courage, integrity, and devotion.
“A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future.” – Robert A. Heinlein
No one can change history regardless of how hard they may try. Confederate ancestors deserve as much recognition as any other white, brown, black or yellow citizen.
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The local commission has reached a final decision to preserve the Sentinel statue in its current location. I appreciate those who remained dedicated to protecting this piece of our local history throughout this process. We will continue to monitor any future developments regarding the courthouse square.
October 29, 2020
Final supporters
There is another petition asking for the removal of this statue. This petition is to counter their efforts. Known to some as the "Sentinel", this piece of history was erected in the year 1900 to honor those who fought and died during the War Between the States. Tennessee is known as the Volunteer State, so named after Davy Crockett and the Tennesseans who died at the Alamo. Henry County is also known as the Volunteer County in the Volunteer State. All history matters.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
September 24, 2020
September 6, 2020
The petition has reached the threshold of one hundred signatures. This level of engagement confirms that many citizens remain committed to preserving our local historical monuments.
Reached 100 supporters
September 4, 2020
September 1, 2020
The signature count for the Sentinel petition is nearing the one hundred mark. Please direct interested individuals to this page so that we might reach this important threshold.
366 Comments
I’ve seen this statue for 68 years, and it’s been around allot longer! Should be up to the townsfolk whether it’s removed or not, not outsiders! Not just a few Parisians but all should be included to have it remain! I’m betting 98 % of parisians say “ LEAVE IT ALONE”!
Was born and raised in Paris. Never thought of the statue as anything of hate. Just reminded me of the people who died in war. Hate is taught, sent down from one generation to the next. It is our job as a parent to make it stop now. Taking down a statue teaches nothing.
My great great uncles and grandfather fought and died to keep the invaders at bay, and then suffered through twelve years of Reconstruction to raise enough money to have that statue erected in the memory of their fallen comrades.
This is sad this our heritage what made this country please leave alone I’m proud of it my great grandfather fought in civil war my son serves in army now we have to fight for this to stay put
Leave our history alone. Confederate monuments are basically gravestones for 100,000 plus soldiers that their bodies were lost and their whereabouts unknown to their families. Have a little respect.
I’m originally from Paris. Henry County is the Volunteer County of the Volunteer State. This memorial for those brave volunteers of 1861-1865 should stand forever as a testament to their courage, integrity, and devotion.
“A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future.” – Robert A. Heinlein
No one can change history regardless of how hard they may try. Confederate ancestors deserve as much recognition as any other white, brown, black or yellow citizen.
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I’ve seen this statue for 68 years, and it’s been around allot longer! Should be up to the townsfolk whether it’s removed or not, not outsiders! Not just a few Parisians but all should be included to have it remain! I’m betting 98 % of parisians say “ LEAVE IT ALONE”!