SAN ANTONIO — A ceremony at the Alamo Wednesday marked the anniversary of the battle and the heroism of the "Immortal 32."
On March 1, 1836, 32 men from Gonzales, Texas, rode through enemy lines to join the Texas garrison at the Alamo. They were answering a plea for help from William Barret Travis. This event is celebrated each year with a special remembrance.
The event featured special guests, including Mayor S.H. "Steve" Sucher of Gonzales, who provided a heartfelt address, and the Gonzales Crystal Theatre's The Young Texians, who performed patriotic songs in honor of the brave men who fought and died at the Alamo.
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