Buffalo Soldier Sergeant Major Bill McCurtis Remembers Artist Kenneth M. Freeman

A candid conversation with Buiffalo Soldier and 9th Calvary Sergeant Major Bill McCurtis regarding western artist Kenneth M. Freeman, known as the Rembrandt of the Rodeo. You will see the outstanding portrait of Bill painted by Ken as well as a profile of the bronze sculpture.

The Buffalo Soldiers
During the late 1800s and early 1900s, the Buffalo Soldiers were assigned to the harshest and most desolate posts. Specific duties included subduing Mexican revolutionaries, outlaws, commancheros, rustlers and hostile Native Americans. Additional administrative duties included exploring and mapping the Southwest, and establishing frontier outposts for future towns. The Buffalo Soldiers fought in the Indians Wars of the American West, Spanish American War of 1898, WWI and WWII.

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[buffalosoldier1500]

@sshelby28 I know that it has been a while since this site was visited. Thanks to Sgt. Major Bill McCurtis, we are able to keep this going and to let people know about our Country's African American History. Thank you Bill, from Curtis - Spokane Buffalo Soldiers

[sshelby28]

Way to go daddy!!! I love you!

[SpecialEffects9]

Very good Trooper. Nice pic of you in the background.

[ginarug1]

This interview is a great portrait in itself of a wonderful relationship... and Bill did a GREAT job of portraying Ken! Touching and heartfelt.