Sam Houston long has been my personal hero. So much so that I have played my bagpipes at the Alamo solo, something I long dreamed of doing for Crockett, Bowie ( another Scot) and Travis.
Their energy is still present at the Alamo.Its a sacred spot.
Remember the Alamo!
I have read that Houston not only fought at Horseshoe Bend, but was the first man to go over the wall
Sam Houston was the only Southern Governor who opposed secession. He spent the last two years of his life under house arrest. When he died, he thought he was a failure.
