[MamaB]

You did a great job. When my brother was in the Air Force many years ago and was stationed out there, he would spend hours and hours at the Alamo. He said you could "feel" the ghostly figures of the brave men who fought at the Alamo. Why do people want to change history. If they do that, then it is not history but fiction! When I started college, I wanted to major in history but did not. I "love" to read about history. One of the best writers about the old west is William Johnstone. Check out his "Eagles" series. He is great and is good about writing back to his fans. I think he lives in Louisiana. He also has the terrific "Ashes" series.

[SAMWolf]

I love the "Ashes" Series!

Ben Raines where are you now that we need you.

[RikaStrom]

The Eagle series is terrific, I wish there were more of them.

Also excellent are the Mountain Man series.

LOL, I'd live in Tri-States any day.

[Sparta]

After reading the Ashes series and reading his bio, I was shocked to find out his only military experience was a brief stint in the French Foreign Legion. We need a new Tri-States, better yet a SUSA.

[SpookBrat]

"When my brother was in the Air Force many years ago and was stationed out there, he would spend hours and hours at the Alamo. He said you could "feel" the ghostly figures of the brave men who fought at the Alamo."

That's what I was going to post, but you beat me to it.

I grew up 60 minutes from the Alamo and have been there dozens of times. It never gets old for me, and I never leave without a big lump in my throat. A couple of times I have cried.

One thing I always found interesting was the number of men from Tennessee who died defending the Alamo. They call Tennessee the volunteer state don't they?

Also, what pleases me in a day and age when many people are rude with no manners, especially many young people…..people are always on their best behavior at the Alamo and very respectful and quiet.

It's true for me...you can feel the ghostly presence. I don't know if I believe in ghosts or not, but you do "feel" something when you go there. You leave haunted by the bravery and honor these heroes displayed and inspired to be more like them.