Posted on 11/02/2009 4:18:23 PM PST by writer33
The cannonballs ripped through the rock wall, sending bits of rock into Lieutenant-Colonel William Travis’ legs. He fell over against the cannons as the rock tore into him. It felt as though he had been stuck with hot needles, burning him as they pierced the flesh.
“Fire,” he yelled, stammering to his feet.
The cannonballs rocketed into the seemingly endless number of Mexican soldiers charging the Alamo. They were surrounded, and Colonel Travis didn’t know how much longer they would last. Could this be the end of the Republic of Texas? He wasn’t sure, and all that was left was Sam Houston and his army.
The Mexicans began to charge, climbing the Alamo walls. It was more than they would withstand. He would have to fight hand to hand.
“Fire,” he ordered. The cannon blasted away again. More Mexicans penetrated the Alamo walls. They were coming. Colonel Travis unsheathed his sword. “For Texas, and for America,” he yelled.
He turned, and was shot through the head. He staggered, turned and fell on the hot cannons, dead.
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Thanks for pinging the list. I appreciate it, Brad’s Gramma.
Yes there are a lot of things that are still in place since that event.
There is a oak that is still visited each year also. Some things are not quickly forgotten. Even today.
"Houston dispatched Erastus “Deaf” Smith to destroy the bridge, thereby preventing more arrivals or retreat by either side."
Actually I did not write the article. It came from a series that ran in the El Paso Times, many years ago.
I loved the series and kept several of the articles. There is another that I have not been able to find. Suspect I still have it, but have not found the right box it is in. That article dealt with 3 cases in history when a few changed the course of history of many for a long time. The two events that I can remember from the article were the 300 Spartans vs the Persians and the Battle of San Jacinto.
There are a lot of things that happened along with San Jacinto that are not taught in public schools, but were non the less important. Such is history. Since time immoral.
I was there in early June this year and didn't know of it till I saw it on the Houston skyline. Followed it on the horizon till I ended up inside. What a trip!!!
I will be voting about 10 minutes before the polls close in VA so I can get the total number of voters at my precinct. If the count is more than 900 (about 45% turnout) McDonnell and the rest of the GOP ticket will by huge margins.
I’ll be keeping a close eye on the election returns before returning to the road on Wednesday. Keep up the good work for conservatism and America, and thank you, vamoose.
That thing is huge
So far!
is it in Deaf Smith County or is that someplace else?
such time imemorial I think you meant
BTTT
CONGRATULATIONS TO VA and NJ but especially to NJ. My birthplace. Now let’s hope Christie can undo so much of the harm corzine reaped upon the good citizens there and bring New Jersey back to where it should be.
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO ALL NEW JERSIANS!!!! I’m elated as I know they are as well. Victory for libs??? Yeahhh right. Ha,ha.
Obama .... HYPE and change.
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