Southeast Coalition of Authentic Reenactors

or The Story of the Sgt Major and the Sleepy Sentries
A brave group of SCAR men formed hosted the 'Before the Breakout' event near Rome, GA
in Sept 2010.  This portrayed events near Orchard Knob near Chattanooga just after the Battle
of Chickamauga.  A stalemate ensued as the men on Guard began to interact and trade amongst
each other  in the 'Hells Half Acre'.  Even the officers, North and South had a an improptu meal
between the lines. Sean Cooper, our Adjutant, Pete Berezek, our Sgt Major and Jim Butler, the Officer
of the Division also met in brotherhood rather than enemies for a time. When they departed ways and
went back to the lines, Cpt. Butler noticed that no one was challengeing as they approached the
Federal picket line. Leading the way, Cpt Butler along the trail as daylight disappeared. He then comes
upon one of the picket posts to spy all three pickets sound asleep at their post. As Cpt Butler wheeled
about to tell Lt. Cooper, he stepped aside as Sgt Major Berezek, flames poruing from his eyes and ears,
was in full gait towards the sleepy sentries. Lt Cooper and Cpt Butler decided to stay quiet and see how
this played out. Sgt Mjr grabbed the nearest snoozers weapon and drew down upon him and shouted,
'Soldier, now you would be dead'. I believe that Sgt Major Berezuk scared the bejeebus out of these
sentries and it was a sight to see them caught. We had the Sgt of the Guard march them to the
Guard House for a minor punishment. But, two of them stated that Sgt Major had 'hurt their feelings'.
Pete Berezuk is our SCAR badass of the Month!!!