Thousands of tributes have poured in since it was announced the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne passed away at the age of 76.
Amongst the many from fellow musicians and adoring fans, the Alamo posted a tribute to Ozzy, remembering his infamous 1982 incident and his tale of redemption with the historic site that followed.
Per KSAT, on February 19, 1982, Ozzy was arrested for urinating on the Alamo Cenotaph. He was booked into and later released from the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.
Ozzy returned to the Alamo in 2015, where he toured the landmark as part of filming for the History Channel, and again in 2018 when he personally apologized to then-mayor Nelson Wolff for his actions.
Following his passing, the Alamo posted a tribute online that read, “His relationship with the Alamo was marked initially by a deeply disrespectful incident in 1982. This act profoundly and rightfully upset many who hold this site sacred.
“At the Alamo, we honor history in all its complexities. Today, we acknowledge Ozzy Osbourne's journey from regret to reconciliation at the historic site, and we extend our condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world. May he rest in peace.”
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