Stonewall Jackson

My friend Jackson stayed with me for the past week and a half

(he went home last night, i miss him!)

Mom took us to the beach every morning. 
Jackson is GREAT at fetching the ball
(I could care less, i like to chase FISH!)
One morning, we saw my sometimes friend 
STONEWALL. 
Mom thought it was funny to see 
Stonewall & Jackson,
playing together.  
She said Stonewall Jackson was a famous Confederate General. 

I had no idea. 
So, Mom gave me a history lesson
i.e., read me the Wikipedia article:

Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson^[1] as (January 21, 1824^[2] – May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and probably the most well-known Confederate commander after General Robert E. Lee.^[3] His military career includes the Valley Campaign of 1862 and his service as a corps commander in the Army of Northern Virginia under Robert E. Lee. Confederate picketsaccidentally shot him at the Battle of Chancellorsville on May 2, 1863, which the general survived, albeit with the loss of an arm to amputation. However, he died of complications of pneumonia eight days later. His death was a severe setback for the Confederacy, affecting not only its military prospects, but also the morale of its army and of the general public.

Military historians consider Jackson to be one of the most gifted tactical commanders in United States history. His Valley Campaign and his envelopment of the Union Army right wing at Chancellorsville are studied worldwide even today as examples of innovative and bold leadership. He excelled as well in other battles: the First Battle of Manassas (where he received his famous nickname "Stonewall"), theSecond Battle of Manassas, Antietam and Fredericksburg. Jackson was not universally successful as a commander, however, as displayed by his weak and confused efforts during the Seven Days Battles around Richmond in 1862.

Now you know too.