Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
March 6th is Alamo Remembrance Day
On March 6th, 1836 the defenders of the Alamo perished to see that those who lived had an opportunity for life without tyranny. All of the Alamo defenders were killed, their bodies were piled up by the Mexican army and all were burned. Some time after the war, Juan Seguin returned to San Antonio de Bexar to give the charred remains of the Alamo defenders a proper burial. During the brief ceremony Col. Seguin gave the following remarks:
"Comrades in arms: These remains which we have had the honor of carrying on our shoulders are the ones of the brave heroes who died in the Alamo. Yes, my friends, they preferred a thousand deaths rather than surrender or serve the yoke of the tyrant. What a brilliant example. Worthy indeed of being recorded in the pages of history. The genius of liberty seems to be witnessing from its high throne, from whence with praising look points out the deed saying: "Here you have your brothers, Travis, Bowie, Crockett and a few others whose valor, places them in the number of my heroes.---The worthy remains of our venerable companions bearing witness, I ask you to tell the world, Texas shall be free and independent or we shall perish with glory in battle."
These words should be carried in the heart of every Texan, whether by birth or in spirit. They are as true today as they were in 1836. They were soliders of Texas. Honor them.
"Comrades in arms: These remains which we have had the honor of carrying on our shoulders are the ones of the brave heroes who died in the Alamo. Yes, my friends, they preferred a thousand deaths rather than surrender or serve the yoke of the tyrant. What a brilliant example. Worthy indeed of being recorded in the pages of history. The genius of liberty seems to be witnessing from its high throne, from whence with praising look points out the deed saying: "Here you have your brothers, Travis, Bowie, Crockett and a few others whose valor, places them in the number of my heroes.---The worthy remains of our venerable companions bearing witness, I ask you to tell the world, Texas shall be free and independent or we shall perish with glory in battle."
These words should be carried in the heart of every Texan, whether by birth or in spirit. They are as true today as they were in 1836. They were soliders of Texas. Honor them.
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