RIP Chief Sitting Bull

[larson1951]

when i was young my folks would take me and my brother Clyde to Sitting Bulls grave (Tatonka Yotaka) which is about a half hour north of where i was born


this is what my sister in law Lakota Sioux Tamakewastewin LaDonna Allard had to say about 8 hours ago


Hihanna Waste
December 15 is a day we will always remember, this morning we have our young and old gathering to honor our leader Sitting Bull at his cabin site where he died on this morning December 15, 1890 at the break of dawn, They are leaving on their horses to make the journey to Wounded Knee, each one making a vow to complete the journey, they carry the dreams of our nation with them i pray for a safe journey for each of the riders, I will also send out prayer for our 38 riders who are on the road to Mankota. We will never forget who we are and never forget our peoples sacrifice LILILILI

 

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[River Rat]

I just ran across a book @ the used book store...a Christmas gift for son. Robert M. Utley's "The Land and the Shield - The Life and Times of Sitting Bull". I'm sure he will enjoy reading it.

 

[larson1951]

I just ran across a book @ the used book store...a Christmas gift for son. Robert M. Utley's "The Land and the Shield - The Life and Times of Sitting Bull". I'm sure he will enjoy reading it.

that's nice RR

 

[monsterrack]

That is a real good post Steve. From what I have read, he was a great and wise man. may he RIP

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

i have a friend who was involved in the occupation of wounded knee in the 1970's...religious leader..
sad day in american history.

 

[Tnmountains]

I remember as a kid reading "Bury my heart at wounded knee". Started a long journey of interest. Thank you Steve for the reminder.
Happy Holidays

 

[flintdigger]

A very interesting post Steve. A very sad part of this country's history. Rest In Peace Sitting Bull. Thank you for posting this.

 

[larson1951]

you are welcome

funny thing a couple hours ago i went to the store and i saw two of my friends who are descendants of Sitting Bull........
.........Hunkpapa Sioux cousins named James and Charlie Iron Eyes....they used to work for me

















































....it was a nice visit.....i like James he used to work for me

 

[fongu]

We could have learned a lot from each other. When I hear reports of how primitive native Americans were and simple minded, it makes me sick. It took not only intelligence and courage to live their life, but a belief in things beside material possessions.
Honor, integrity and honesty and courage were values of the highest order. RIP Sitting Bull. You will live forever in our hearts.

 

[larson1951]

We could have learned a lot from each other. When I hear reports of how primitive native Americans were and simple minded, it makes me sick. It took not only intelligence and courage to live their life, but a belief in things beside material possessions.
Honor, integrity and honesty and courage were values of the highest order. RIP Sitting Bull. You will live forever in our hearts.

very well put fongu........very well said

 

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[larson1951]

here is a short clip about the marker monument showing the missouri river in the background by mobridge SD where i was born in 1951

[video]http://heritagerenewal.org/stone/sittingbull.mpg[/video]

 

[old digger]

Cool! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Sallysue]

Neat

 

[VERDE]

Heyy larson1951!! Interesting Story and Thanks for sharing!! Hope you are warm!! GOOD HUNTING!! VERDE!!

 

[painterx7]

Very nice story I will b looking for these books !!!! Sounds like a great man !!

 

[justonemore]

A true "American" hero.

 

[katdancing]

Larson, Thank you for the "Remembering". It is always wise to keep our hearts open & give honors to the Elders. Kat