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Cushing From Page 1 "The whole time he was bleeding to death," he said. Because Cushing could no longer raise his voice above the noise level, he told Fuger his firing com- mands. "These guys are such a team," Krueger said. "It's a ballet." Soon after, Cushing was struck in the face by a bul- let and as he fell to the ground, Fuger caught him. One historical account says Fuger pro- ceeded to fight hand to hand before pulling out. This point in the War Between the States was a high water moment, Krueger said. The goal of the Confederates was to break past the Union line and march to Baltimore or Washington, D.C. — both of which were about a one-day march from Get- tysburg. If the Confeder- ate Army was able to storm either city, the war would have essentially been over. "The life of a nation hangs on those guns," Krueger said. Fuger lived well into his 80s and wrote about his time in the Army. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions dur- ing Gettysburg. Cushing's descendants were present- ed his Medal of Honor last November at the White House. During Memorial Day weekend, a four-day cele- bration of the 100-year anniversary of the Cush- ing Memorial Monument in Cushing Park will be held. "I've been fascinated with the American Civil War since a child," Krueger said. "There is something about the inde- scribable sacrifice and how close we came to end- ing it; the experiment of 1776 could have come to an end on the battlefields of Virginia, Tennessee ... ." Email: kmichalets@conleynet.com Page 4 • FREEMAN & ENTERPRISE LAKE COUNTRY MAY 2015 Rosecrance can help them get back on track. Is your teen or young adult abusing alcohol or drugs? Rosecrance Waukesha County Intensive Outpatient Programs for Teens and Young Adults Rosecrance Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) focus on recovery skills while teens and young adults stay in their home environment. Clients participate in an evidence-based treatment curriculum. We can help you recapture the relationship your family had before drugs and alcohol entered your loved one's life. Give us a call. We offer the best opportunity for lasting recovery. 262.278.4462 IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN OUR IOP PROGRAMS OR A FREE ASSESSMENT, CALL Rosecrance Waukesha County, N27 W23957 Paul Road, Suite 101, Pewaukee, WI, rosecrance.org Other services provided at Rosecrance Waukesha County: Continuing Care Group; free confidential drug and alcohol evaluations; early intervention services; assistance to families who need help finding resources; substance abuse awareness training and education for professionals, community organizations and parents; urine drug screens 242243018 HEAR the sounds of Waukesha's Friday Night Live TASTE the products of the Waukesha Farmers' Market FEEL the Love & Life of Waukesha! ENJOY Shopping & Dining in Downtown Waukesha For all things Waukesha go to LiveLoveWaukesha.com Waukesha's Information Station www.LiveLoveWaukesha.com Presented by The Waukesha Downtown Business Association 244137005 SUMMER IN DOWNTOWN WAUKESHA FARMERS MARKET WAUKESHA CIVIC THEATRE June Lineup For More Information Visit Us At www.waukeshacivictheatre.org 264 West Main Street, Waukesha (262) 547-0708 244137006 ACT Summer Showcase June 27 Join the students of WCT's theatre arts education program, A.C.T. (Academy of Civic Theatre) for the ACT June Summer Showcase! Students ages 6 to 19 perform in a variety show format featuring acting, singing, dancing and improvisation. Performances are at 10 am and 1 pm. Father of the Bride June 5 - 21 When Stanley Banks' daughter Kay announces her engagement, her family is thrilled-- but all Stanley can see is the catering bill, the dressmaking bill, and the ever-expanding guest list. Father of the Bride is a funny, heartfelt story of a father's love for his daughter. Check out our website for the 2015-2016 Season! Little Swiss Clock Shop 270 W. Main Street • Downtown Waukesha 262-547-2111 www.LittleSwissClockShop.com 244137003 OPEN M-TH 9–5:30pm FRI. 9–8:00pm SAT. 9–5:00 Summer Saturdays til 3:00 Clocks of Distinction for that WEDDING GIFT, ANNIVERSARY GIFT, OR RETIREMENT GIFT! Huge Selection of Wall• Mantel • Chime Clocks Grandfathers Cuckoos Alarms Pocket Watches Submitted photo A monument was dedicated 1915 to three Cushing brothers, Alonzo, William and Howard, who all served in the Civil War and were from Delafield. Submitted photo A portrait of Alonzo Cushing from his time at West Point Mil- itary Academy. He was part of the class of 1861. "There is something about the indescribable sacrifice and how close we came to ending it; the experiment of 1776 could have come to an end on the battlefields of Virginia, Tennessee ..." — Local historian David Krueger

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