[Richard Kimball]

The last time I visited the Alamo, I didn't realize it, but the date was March 6, the anniversery of the date the Alamo fell. The chapel was closed for one hour while a memorial service was held. When we went in, memorial wreaths with the names of the defenders lined the walls. I'm surprised your (rightlybiased) experience was like that. A sign is posted stating "Men, please remove your hats" at each entrance, and every time I've been there, everyone complied. A few forgot, but were politely requested to do so by the docents, and immediately complied.

When I was in school, I memorized Travis' letter.

Commandancy of the Alamo--
Bejar, Fby 24th 1836--
To the People of Texas & all Americans in the world--

Fellow citizens & compatriots-- I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna--I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man -- The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken -- I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls -- I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch -- The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am deter mined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country -- Victory or Death

           William Barret Travis
            Lt. Col. comdt

The letter was passed on to Travis' daughter, who was five years old at the time of his death.

[ForGod'sSake]

Just what is it about Texas/Texans anyway?

[Guenevere]

#23...Yes, I remember the sign...Men remove your hats...but I thought it went on to say...for men have died here

Am I wrong.

[Rightly Biased]

Richard that is why I was angered I know that you are to remove your hats and show reverance for the men that gave all.
The Gonzales 32 the only ones that answered Travis's call.
I guess they figured they started it they better send some men to help out.

[jtminton]

You forgot the PS:

"P. S. The Lord is on our side. When the enemy appeared in sight we had not three bushels of corn. We have since found in deserted houses 80 or 90 bushels & got into the walls 20 or 30 head of Beeves."