188 years ago today marks the fall of the shrine to Texas independence. In the book Lone Star by T.R. Fehrenback, he recalls that at the battle of San Jacinto on April 21st 1836, Deaf Smith rode his dun pony along the river bank, + although many Mexicans were trying to surrender, he shouted the battle cry to the Texan forces, "Take prisoners like the Mexicans do, Remember the Alamo!"

An important day to independence and opposing tyranny.

As ye sow, so shall ye reap.

All the Mexican Generals that took part were kill by their government for war crimes except Santa Anna. He ended up in New York! What does that tell you?

Some things never change.