Goliad is one of the harder chapters in the Texas story. It reminds us that the freedoms and responsibilities Texans inherited came at a real cost.
For Patrick Von Dohlen, remembering that history is not about looking backward for its own sake. It is about understanding that leadership today requires honest stewardship, clear priorities, and accountability for the decisions made on behalf of the people.
Source: LinkedIn
Posted Date: March 27, 2026
Category: Texas History
Patrick’s Comment:
Goliad is the harder half of the Texas story. Hundreds of men, surrendered and unarmed, lost their lives in service to an idea bigger than themselves. That generation built what we inherited. Our job is to be honest stewards of it, every budget cycle and every vote.
Patrick Von Dohlen believes Bexar County deserves leaders who understand the weight of public responsibility. Every budget, every vote, and every decision should be made with respect for the people who built this county and the families who will inherit it.