Some Virginians stayed with the Union army -- George Thomas and Philip Cooke to name two. Most felt that their duty was to protect their homes and family.
For me, there is honor on both sides... anguished decisions on both sides... men of valor on both sides... men of integrity on both sides...
What intriques me the most about the war are the quality of these men...on both sides.
Grant one said that No worse cause in history was ever served by better men.