When the Mexicans dared to murder - Apache Geronimo's wife and three children. His Mother too. This happened in 1851. Our children and youth are not taught this history because shady people are mostly cowards. Hopefully, they will learn more about Geronimo, a great warrior, shaman, and stellar leader.
Geronimo was born in 1829 and led a quiet life until he turned 30 in 1859. We know he led a band to trade for Casa Grandes - when he returned, he had to deal with what he saw his wife, three children, and his beloved Mother - all murdered by the Mexican soldiers.
Geronimo pondered for a long time - he had no weapons; as he considered deeply, he swore that he would kill every Mexican soldier he saw and crossed on his path. He did just that for the next ten years. How could this ever happen?
Geronimo decided to lead a band of 200 Apaches - and for the next ten years - the Mexican soldiers and the United States Army - were all stunned at the prowess of Geronimo.
For reasons best known to the United States Army - they chose to get the Buffalo Soldiers involved in the capture of Geronimo and his followers. They succeeded - military historians will not go there - they take credit for such actions - when it comes to losing the blame on others.
Leading military historians have consistently failed to highlight the Buffalo Soldiers - be it their victories in Libya or Cuba with Theodore Roosevelt - the rough riders.
They left their trademark in the Philippines, Trieste in North Italy, and Europe.
The Buffalo Soldier patrolled the Southern Borders - all along the Southern Borders - there were many military posts - many Buffalo soldiers succumbed to diseases, and some died in battle.
As time went on and the military posts - crumbled - the remains of the Buffalo Soldiers were brought to the Presidio of San Francisco - their remains interred - and tombstones placed - each demarcating the units they served.
The Veterans Cemetery honors the Buffalo Soldiers - while some 500 strong men are acknowledged - to this day, there is no monument to the Buffalo Soldiers.
At one time, the 9th and 10th Calvary made their home at the Presidio of San Francisco - by the Lombard Gate - and closer to El Polin Springs - they had their tents.
The 500 series buildings are now used for other purposes - no installation is maintained as a museum - to honor the Buffalo Soldiers.
Such is the evil ways - of white trash - who will do anything to erase the true history of the Buffalo Soldiers.
The 10th Calvary was all Black soldiers - who revered Geronimo.
Many a time allowed him to escape and did not want to kill him outright - this bond still remains - where it must be kept to remember the honorable.
Now and then, depicted in some Western Movies - though it is challenging to capture the essence of the situation.
Geronimo
General Nelson Miles summoned Lieutenant Charles Gatewood to Alburquerque in July 1886. LT Charles Gatewood - understood the Apache - and the Apache understood him.
All the same, Geronimo did not trust the U.S. Army - he did give General Nelson Miles a pass of sorts.
General Nelson Miles - ordered the reluctant U.S. Army scouts - familiar with the Apache territory - to find the elusive Geronimo - who hid in the mountains bordering Mexico and the United States.
On March 27, 1886, Geronimo - surrendered to General Crook at Canon de Los Embudos, Sonora, Mexico. This was not a surrender but more allowing the White men - a leeway to do something positive - tongue in cheek.
More like Chief Joseph, Geronimo did not want his people to suffer.
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce - fled to Canada - to save his people. We remember the trail of tears - this history is not taught in our schools, colleges, and universities.
While General Crook played second fiddle - his tactics did not work, and he had to leave the U.S. Army - that is putting it slightly.
General Nelson Miles had enough to General Crook - that name suited him well - his exit was acclaimed by all - more the U.S. Army soldiers - who hated his sordid ways.
While a lot is made of the 4th Calvary, the Buffalo Soldiers - the 10th Calvary- played a crucial role in the surrender of Geronimo.
Good soldiers - more Calvary have respect for each other.
We know that time and time again, the 10th Calvary - all Black soldiers - had an understanding with Geronimo and Geronimo with the Buffalo Soldiers.
The surrender of Geronimo led to his tribe being exiled to Florida and from there to Fort Still in Oklahoma - where Geronimo spent most of his time with his people.
He was a warrior, a shaman, a businessman - he sold buttons he said he had worn, and his signature meant something to many.
To this day, the U.S. Airforce, many a time - will use Geronimo's name - as a code.
Some critical missions - the Airforce cry his name before parachuting - and so on.
I have spent time with live Buffalo Soldiers - learning many facts that have not been recorded in books.
The fact that the Buffalo Soldiers captured Geronimo - is not revealed - it was not a capture but more of giving himself up - to save his people.
There was trust between the Buffalo Soldiers and Geronimo.
This trust will not be understood - by those who speak with a forked tongue.
Folks - who invade countries - without cause - people who are not trusted and are less appreciated.
There was a mutual understanding between all Black Buffalo Soldiers - the 10th Calvary, Geronimo, and the Apache.
Brigadier General Charles Young posthumously promoted to
Brigadier General Charles Young - brought tears to all
of us who supported him all these many years -
that to his great-niece - for bringing about this ceremony
and attention to someone who deserved to be a General.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqwo5743EoE
Captain Charles Young headed the 9th Calvary -
posthumously promoted to Brigadier General.
After spending five years at the Presidio of San Francisco - managing the Federal Lands - in Northern California - Sequoia National Park.
Captain Charles Young- used his engineering skills to build roads - and has a monument in place - at Sequoia Nation Park.
Captain Charles Young - the first Black Superintendent of the National Park Service, was appointed in 1903.
The current National Park Service, formed in 1916, used Captain Charles Young - Standard Operating Procedures - and has failed to give credit where credit is due.
In 1904 Captain Young became the first Military Attache to Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Captain Charles Young served in the Phillippines - he shares his experiences in a Book - The Military Morale of Nations and Races (1911).
Many Black Buffalo Soldiers remain in the Philippines, marrying the local women from the islands.
This history is known only to those who have traveled widely - continue to think outside the box - and embrace humanity.
From 1912 to 1916 - Colonel Charles Young served as the military attache to Liberia.
After returning to the United States, he served as a squadron commander - tracking Pancho Villa - on the Mexico border.
For sure, he respected Geronimo - he had to deal with the ongoing madness - divide and rule - to steal land and abuse power - he understood more than anyone - the disdain the United States Army had for Blacks - he endured it for a long time.
Colonel Charles Young - could quickly have been appointed General - but the White haters - would not have the balls to do that.
Colonel Charles Young distinguished himself a the Battle of Aqua Caliente - in the interim, being promoted to major in 1912 and lieutenant in 1916.
In July 1917 - he was promoted to full Colonel.
In 1921 on a visit to Nigeria - Colonel Charles Young fell ill and died. He was buried in Nigeria - ruled by the British - one year later, his body was brought to the United States - and buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
On November 1, 2021, Colonel Charles Young was honorably and posthumously promoted to Brigadier General.
This effort was led by the great niece Renotta Young who began the effort some 50 years ago. Bravo.
Please read this article:
https://www.army.mil/article/256278/col_charles_young_posthumously_promoted_to_brigadier_general_at_west_point
Brigadier General Charles Young and his family.
Ada Young - was born in Oakland, California, on October 30, 1880.
Brigadier General Charles Young taught at Wilberforce, Ohio -Military Sciences and Tactics. His students loved him.
A brilliant teacher - who spoke French and was prolific reading the music sheet. A man of many talents - a scholar and a gentleman.
The Buffalo Soldiers in the hay days - were known as great musicians - including Brigadier General Charles Young.
The Buffalo Soldiers were famous as baseball players.
Some of the best horsemen - they rode their horses - so gallantly that they won the respect of everyone - including the many Native American tribes.
The Buffalo Soldiers - Music Sheet - composed by Brigadier Charles Young - dedicated to Charles Burroughs - the title -
" There's a Flag in the Window. "
While the Apache and the Commanche roamed freely - they were harassed by the Mexican Army and defeated every time.
It was the same with the United States Army - who tried their best to use force repeatedly - the United States Army - lost.
General Nelson Miles - knew from experience to respect the warriors - Custer was humiliated by Chief Sitting Bull in battle.
Hower Chief Sitting Bull saw that Custer - was accorded a burial site - as he died as a warrior.
He made sure the Lakota Nation and the warriors understood - that the Lakota Nation - had their own standards and norms.
General Nelson Miles was told about Geronimo - the story about the wind speaking to Geronimo - revealing to Geronimo - no guns would hurt Geronimo.
The Great Spirit would aid Geronimo - his arrows hitting the target - it was also revealed to him - Geronimo would not die on the battlefield.
The 9th Calvary and the Buffalo Soldiers respected Geronimo - they met him several times - and worked out some armistice - more to save lives - the lives of the Apache women and children.
The Buffalo Soldiers - explained to Geronimo - it was best to keep the peace - and save the lives of his people.
Towards this end - the all-black Buffalo Soldiers - aided and abetted - massacre and bloodshed.
The Presidio of San Francisco - 100 series buildings - built by the Buffalo Soldiers.
The Veterans' Cemetery - Presidio of San Francisco.
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce
Chief Sitting Bull - Lakota Nation
Secretary of Defense - Lloyd Austin - time to assess the role of the Buffalo Soldiers - and honor Chief Sitting Bull and Chief Joseph. Let us set the record straight - Custer was defeated by General Siting Bull - General Joseph of the Nez Perce - saved his people - put his people first - General Eisenhower would agree with me - and so would General Mattis and General Mark Milley.
In recent years General Collin Powell, General Llyod Austin, who is the Secretary of Defense - other Generals - I know many - the list would be long - it is time - we have a monument of Brigadier General Charles Young at the Presidio of San Francisco.
Brigadier General Charles Young meets all the requirements and more. Let us up the notch one more - and give him his well-deserved posthumous title - Brigadier General Charles Young.
Director of the National Park Service - Chuck Sams III
It is time for the Secretary of Interior and the Director of the National Park Service - to honor the many Chiefs and warriors - many of them gave their lives - and we may live.
It is time West Point - the Department of Defense - the Department of Interior - contact our Universities - to bring about a drastic change - in how we teach history - in our schools, colleges, and universities - institutions that have ample money - but care not to see beyond their noses.
This land - every square inch - belongs to the indigenous people.
Usually, those who lived the longest on any land are respected and honored.
Not so in the United States - one has just to study the economic wars J.P. Morgan Chase will the railroads, Andrew Carnegie U.S. Steel, Vanderbilt - the Sherman Antitrust has done some good - but there is more - left.
Today we have Google, Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Twitter sinking - none of these corrupt financial giants - have considered helping the Native Americans.
The same hold good National Baseball Association, the National Football Association, the National Basketball Association - all the sporting moguls - who give a damn about the working - poor.
Life is for the living - not the living dead.
Only those who have their heart in the right place - can take others to a better place. Aho.
More about the life and early origins of
Brigadier General Charles Young
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07robjEqIaM
More about the Buffalo Soldiers in Mexico -
the trials and tribulations - from those that reveal
what they know and what they have heard:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBKOYYatt84
Another take on Brigadier General Charles Young -
now that the record has been set right
we must fight for a monument at the SF Presidio of San Francisco.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh11F80cue8
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