Sylvilagus Aquaticus
Member
Today, March 2, is the anniversary of the day Texans declared their independence from the despotic rule of Santa Ana and Mexico.
Two weeks ago I was in San Antonio and had the honor of visiting the shrine of the Alamo, 'the modern Thermopylae' as it was called in some accounts of the day. As a 5th generation native Texan- my great-great grandfather was born April 4, 1836- I was overtaken by a profound sadness while inside the chapel of the Alamo for the loss of so many Texans...anglo and latino alike, who fought to buy time for Houston's army to assemble and for the new Texas republican government to escape the oncoming Mexican army.
These men stood in the face of an army they knew would sweep over them. They bought the time for victory with their lives. If you ever have a chance to see the Alamo, do so.
My fellow Texians, Huzzah! And remember the Alamo!
Regards,
Rabbit.
Two weeks ago I was in San Antonio and had the honor of visiting the shrine of the Alamo, 'the modern Thermopylae' as it was called in some accounts of the day. As a 5th generation native Texan- my great-great grandfather was born April 4, 1836- I was overtaken by a profound sadness while inside the chapel of the Alamo for the loss of so many Texans...anglo and latino alike, who fought to buy time for Houston's army to assemble and for the new Texas republican government to escape the oncoming Mexican army.
These men stood in the face of an army they knew would sweep over them. They bought the time for victory with their lives. If you ever have a chance to see the Alamo, do so.
My fellow Texians, Huzzah! And remember the Alamo!
Regards,
Rabbit.