I am a big fan of Texas history. I was brought up on it since my great grandfather started his career as one of the early Texas Rangers, signed on to fight Santa Ana and the Commanches.

Today, while watching the History Channel, I was surprised to hear a different account of the Alamo from a document left by one of Santa Ana's officers. They are still struggling with the authenticity of the document and feel that the University of Texas is not being objective when they say it is fraudulent.

This document says that seven men were captured and that one of them was Davy Crockett. They were brought before Santa Ana and all executed like common criminals. It give lie to the legend.

Texans love their heroes. I don't cotton to the new version either. Davy Crockett is still a hero to me as well as every last soul that was in the Alamo. History channel, do not rain on our parade.

Comments:

comment by looserobes on July 16, 2008 1:39 PM ()

I get very disgusted with the history channel which is why I don't often watch it.

reply by elderjane on July 16, 2008 2:04 PM ()

he is to jeri i agree great bit if fam history there kiddo
how are you missed you

comment by oldroan on July 15, 2008 10:44 PM ()

I have missed you and Kevin also. Hope you are on greasy to stay.

reply by elderjane on July 16, 2008 2:05 PM ()

I am thinking this one through- Davey Crockett died at the Alamo fighting Santa Ana, a ruthless Mexican general/ president. Texas wanted independence from Mexico. Does it matter whether Crockett died in the field of battle or was captured and executed? To shoot prisoners was as heinous then as it is today. In my book, either way he died at the Alamo fighting for Texas independence. It does not make Crockett less of a hero- just Santa Ana a more despicable general. Even the Mexicans eventually ran him out.

comment by dragonflyby on July 15, 2008 7:16 PM ()

Santa Ana was a ruthless beast. I guess everyone knows that he was captured while entertaining himself with a beautiful mulatto girls. The Yellow Rose of Texas was written about that young lady. And no, it doesn't matter how Davy Crockett died...he is still a hero.

reply by elderjane on July 16, 2008 2:08 PM ()

History Channel loves to do shows on speculation with unproven documents. It makes for interesting viewing and conspiracy theory fun. I love the History Channel, but they do this with everything from the bible/biblical history to UFO's etc.

comment by ducky on July 15, 2008 6:40 PM ()

Yes, they are notorious for making something out of nothing. The narrator I absolutely hate is Lynn Herzog. She always tries to make you think that you are going to get a big revelation and then...nothing.

reply by elderjane on July 16, 2008 2:10 PM ()

He is to me too as like you said they all are!!

comment by texastar on July 15, 2008 5:52 PM ()

Hi Jeri!! No they sure can't!!

reply by texastar on July 16, 2008 3:32 PM ()

Hi Jenn. They can't take our heroes away.

reply by elderjane on July 16, 2008 2:11 PM ()

Alas I once again do not know enough about it to make a wise comment...

comment by kristilyn3 on July 15, 2008 5:35 PM ()

That's because you are too far away from those of us who dote on the past. Give Kraymer my love and Rex sends h is too.

reply by elderjane on July 16, 2008 2:13 PM ()