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04-Mar-2022

Statue of "An unsung hero of the Alamo"

San Antonio, Texas

My hotel was on Losoya Street. I didn't know where the name came from until I came across this sculpture by William Easley. It was donated by the Adolf Coors Co in 1986 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo.
Toribio Losoya was born in the Alamo and baptized at the San Fernando Cathedral.
Originally a member of the Mexican army, he deserted that army and joined Juan Seguín's company of Tejanos (Texans of Mexican descent).
Losoya died in the battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836 at the age of 27.

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Zoltán Balogh14-May-2022 05:13
Nice commemorative photograph! V
Fong Lam12-May-2022 12:07
A marvelous capture of this splendid statue in excellent light and thanks for the historical info...V
Gill Kopy12-May-2022 05:12
How cool that he is not forgotten V
Kevin D Warren11-May-2022 21:20
A fascinating history of a relatively short life - nice and fitting that he is commemorated here in this manner.
Nick Paoni11-May-2022 20:07
Nice commemorative to this time in history.
globalgadabout11-May-2022 17:41
reassuring to see lesser known people recognized for their valour in that hopeless battle..
Dave Berry11-May-2022 15:44
I was not aware of his story. Great capture and history lesson. V
Allan Jay11-May-2022 15:04
Thanks for sharing, Charlene.
Neil Marcus11-May-2022 13:22
An interesting bit of history unknown to most people.
LynnH11-May-2022 13:13
A nice capture of this statue and good info. V
Helen Betts11-May-2022 11:44
Definitely an unsung hero, and nice to see a statue of him. Interesting narrative as well. V.
joseantonio11-May-2022 07:28
interesting sculpture and history.V
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