November 18, 2012 marks the 209th anniversary of the decisive battle in Haiti’s Independence War: Bataille de Vertières. We remember Francois Capois, also known as Capois La Mort. When his horse was killed, Capois La Mort charged–on foot–toward France’s army, leading his men with one call: “En avant! En avant!” When a bullet shot the hat off his head, an infuriated and unstoppable Capois advanced with even more determination, screaming: “Forward! Forward!” Capois’ courage so astonished France’s Rochambeau that the general called a cease fire just to congratulate the Haitian.
Today we honor the memory of Capois La Mort and celebrate modern day heroes and heroines like Dr. Carolle Charles. Read the INNERview. VoicesfromHaiti honors the past and celebrates the new journey. En Avant!
