While in San Antonio recently, I had the pleasure of being present for my sixth Vision Forum catalogue shoot in front of the Alamo. My wife joined me for her second time and Master Turley also joined us for his first (in utero) appearance. I’m pointing to him below, just so you don’t miss him.
The sixth, second and first shoot for me, my wife and Baby (respectively)
While there, we read one of the plaques outside the Alamo and were reminded of the bravery of the men that fought there. Below is a sketch of the Alamo at the time of the battle and an excerpt from a letter from William Barret Travis to Major General Sam Houston…
To Major General Sam Houston, February 25, 1836
…Our numbers are few and the enemy still continues to approximate his works to ours. I have every reason to apprehend an attack from his whole force very soon; but I shall hold out to the last extremity, hoping to secure reinforcements in a day or two. Do hasten on aid to me as rapidly as possible, as from the superior number of the enemy, it will be impossible for us to keep them out much longer. If they overpower us, we fall a sacrifice at the shrine of our country, and we hope prosperity and our country will do our memory justice. Give me help, oh my country! Victory or Death!
—William Barret Travis, Lieut. Col., Commanding
The Iconic Alamo — Symbol of Texan Freedom
A section of the outer wall
A sketch of the Alamo at the time of the battle
