The sides of the grave were walled up about three feet high with stone; his rifle, arms and other articles of value were laid beside him. Young men played the role of "trainee" at their first four raids. We’ve updated the security on the site. A beautiful spot for this great man to ponder his trials with the white man. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. This is a trek and not on 4 lane. Apache war chief Mangas Coloradas, Cochise’s … He died of cancer on the Chiricahua Reservation in 1874. As is traditional, Cochise received his name Goci as a young adult, which in the Apache language means "his nose." Standing in the group are a handful of Chiricahua Apaches who have heard stories about this place from their grandparents. The brigadier general Otis Howard made a lasting peace agreement with Cochise on October 1, 1872. Wished we had brought a picnic. He was granted permission to track down "hostiles" and on April 22, 1837, he and his men ambushed and massacred 20 Apaches and wounded many more during a trading deal. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. (Taza went on to keep his commitments, but eventually, the U.S. authorities broke Howard's covenant with Cochise, relocating Taza's band out of their homes and into Western Apache country.). Along the old trail between Wilcox and Cochise, the pair hid away in a cabin about 1/2 mile outside Cochise. They played games which emphasized speed and agility, physical strength and fitness, self-discipline and independence. He met with Tom Jeffords for the last time on June 7. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Tom Jeffords was the only white man to know the location of Cochise… It is an adventure and offers much history, geography and secrets of this beautiful are. The agreement did not include cessation of raiding in Mexico, however. Try again later. Cochise (or "Cheis") was one of the most noted Apache leaders (along with Geronimo and Mangas Coloradas) to resist intrusions by European Americans during the 19th century.