Death of a Legend

One of the most controversial aspects of the fight at the Alamo on March 6th, 1836, is the death of one of the key defenders, namely David Crockett. How he died, where he died, and when he died, have been open to debate for several past generations. There are several different theories concerning his death and they, like the battle itself, have been hashed over for decades and probably will for decades to come. 


According to Susannah Dickerson, an eye witness, she stated she saw Crockett in front of his assigned position, the area in front of the chapel. She made mention of the "peculiar" hat next to the body. This probably refers to Davey's coonskin cap. 


Regardless of how any of the accounts of Crockett's death may be accepted or rejected, one aspect will always remain - the mystique of it all. Maybe that is how it should remain. 


The painting depicts David Crockett's final moments in the area in front of the chapel, the area mentioned by Susannah Dickerson. Santa Anna's troops are pressing in and the end is near.

 
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