Goyathlay (Geronimo)*
Goyathlay, "One who Yawns," was a Chiricahua
Apache Medicine Man. He was born
in what is now Clifton, Arizona in 1829, in Mexican government territory.
He
was admitted into the "Warriors Council" at the age of 17.
Though he was never
a chief, he was held in very high respects by all member of his tribe.
In 1858, while he was away from his home, a group
of Spanish/Mexican soldiers
murdered his wife, children, and mother. This was the beginning of a
hatred
that ran deep for all white men. Geronimo is a nickname given to him
by
Mexicans because of his courageous acts. He was known for boldly running
towards his
well-armed enemies with only a knife for protection. He knew how to
protect
himself from bullets by spiritual acts.
For years to come he fought against the Mexican
government and the American
government. He showed no mercy for these trespassers on his land. In
1876, the
American government attempted to move the Chiracahua from their home
to San
Carlos, NM. Geronimo did not stand for this treachery and fled from
the
government with over 700 other Chiracahua Apaches. In 1883 General Cook
began hunting
for Geronimo and his rebels. After three years, he finally captured
the
evasive Apache warriors and forced a treaty to relocate them to Florida.
Geronimo
did not bend at the will of the oppressive Americans, and once again
left the
reservation.
General Nelson Miles captured Geronimo. The United
States government
cold-heartedly punished these Apache freedom fighters, and Geronimo
spent almost
thirty years of his life as a prisoner. Geronimo appealed to President
Roosevelt
before his death so that he would be allowed to return to his homeland,
so that
he could die and be buried along with his ancestors. The President,
showing no
compassion for another human being, denied the request.
At the age of 85 years old, in 1909, Geronimo
fell off of his horse and
remained in a ditch until the next day. He caught pneumonia and died
a few days
later on February 17, 1909. Goyathlay is one of the most renowned heroes
of
native American history. His memory will never be forgotten by those
who continue
in the struggle for indigenous independence.
*Information provided by savageassmexican@aol.com
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