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slightlv

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49. My dad had ancestors who fought at the Alamo.

Wed Feb 11, 2026, 07:40 PM

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He's listed on a plaque hanging in the Alamo. The DRT contacted me to join, but I declined. Didn't agree with their political leanings then... sure as heck don't now! (LOL)

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