![]() In more recent times, speculation on the real location of Geronimo's body has surfaced with people claiming it isn't on Fort Sill at all. How he became a prisoner and was unable to return to his own lands, even in death. However, what really stuck to me was the end of his story. Regardless, the name stuck and now Geronimo is remembered for his aggressiveness and his fighting. According to the story, the Mexicans he killed cried out "Geronimo" which either was a mispronunciation of his name, or they were crying out to the Saint Jerome (historians don't agree where the name Geronimo originated from). He came back and took revenge by killing as many Mexicans as he could. While away on an excursion, his wife and children were killed by Spanish troops from Mexico. ![]() Geronimo's real name was Goyathlay or Goyahkla meaning, "one who yawns." He was an Apache warrior, was married and had three children. His story surprised me not so much because it was remarkable but because it made me sad. My lack of knowledge frustrated me so I did what any other logical person would do: I asked Google.Īlright, I asked other people and maybe read an article or two about the man, but I mostly Googled. If I'm completely honest, I associate the name with what one yells when the jump from a great height, or perhaps when they do something reckless. ![]() I know very little about the Native American leader Geronimo. But in the midst of the twist and turns I remembered he pointed out the grave of Geronimo as we drove by. Military buildings and roads have a tendency to look the same and all the roads curve so there's no use trying to use a grid system to help you find your way. (May 21, 2015) - In the first days of my working at the Cannoneer, editor James Brabenec took me on a "windshield" tour of Fort Sill (we drove around and he pointed stuff out). Army) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. ![]() 1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – (Photo Credit: U.S. ![]()
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