February 24, 1836

I wanted to post this yesterday but I didn't get a chance so I will post it now. During the battle of the Alamo Col William Travis sent out this historic plea for help.

Fellow citizens and compatriots;

I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna. I have sustained a continual Bombardment and cannonade for 24 hours and have not lost a man. The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken. I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, and our flag still waves proudly from the walls. I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch. The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily and will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible and die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country. Victory or Death.

William Barret Travis

Lt. Col. Comdt.

The Force is Strong with this one

The Way Home Review

The Way Home is a family friendly movie based on a true story. Randy (Dean Cain) and Christal Simpkins are preparing to go on vacation when their two year old little boy goes missing. As they attempt to find him the community reacts and rallies around the couple. This film displays the compassionate concern of others as people came from far and wide to help look for the missing boy. I also thought it was great how they showed how God worked through a trying ordeal to demonstrate to a workaholic that family is what truly matters. Dean Cain did great in his portrayal of the father but the acting skill was lacking on the part of the other actors. Some of the faults of this movie were that the camera was bumpy and the story was really dragged out but other than these few problems the movie was very well done. The plot was great and very touching, and the scenes were shot on a beautiful landscape. All and all this was a very good movie with great values and was enjoyable for the whole family to enjoy. It is defiantly worth your time to watch The Way Home.

Reviewed for Thomas Nelson