A real American funeral

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I usually just lurk and read the cantina and the HI forum, but this moved me so much that I had to share it. I'd put it in the politics section, but I only really have a connection with the people in the Cantina.

Apologies if this is considered unacceptable material for the cantina. This is what makes me believe the media is liberal; you don't see this kind of pride and honor on even a yearly basis on the news, much less every day.

Here's a quote that surprised me: American Indians have the highest per-capita participation in the armed services of any ethnic group

http://cfapp2.rockymountainnews.com/slideshow/slideshow.cfm?type=DEFAULT&ID=012006lundstrom&NUM=1
 
Here's a quote that surprised me: American Indians have the highest per-capita participation in the armed services of any ethnic group>>>>>>>>>>


I don't know why that surprises people- well- losing the war, being lied to and the genocide would give one that impression; that American NDN's would not bother with a 'white man's war'.

When 9-11 happened you should have seen the local reservation- more American flags out than anywhere. They love America- it was their home first. There is the Warrior tradition, of course, but I like to think if the Zombies ever hit our shores, or Al Queda, we'd all be arm in arm.

If it wasn't for old Vets in the Reservation, the kids would not have role models to look up to. There is so much crime and destruction. Those old vets keep things in line.

munk
 
That is a beautiful slideshow. I am honored to be called an American, and humbled by our servicemen. Thank God for patriotism such as his. A truly great American. Smoke.
 
I'm quite surprised there wasn't more artifacts/medicine in the casket with him besides the Sage, Sweetgrass and the Eagle Feather.
Well I didn't see it all the first time, there was more.
It's an old ndn tradition to send things on with the person they might need in the next plane.
Our warriors get extra special honor and especially if they were killed in combat.
Our ways may be strange to non-ndns but they are beautiful and profound for us.

One Saturday night several years ago I stayed up a lot later than usual finishing a very special Flute for a friend/brother as I was gonna present it to him the next morning.
Come to find out it didn't belong to him after all; it belonged to his little three week old daughter who loved the music of the Flute as she had walked West that Saturday night and no one knew it until early the next morning.
The Flute was special as it was a 9 hole Flute, a Medicine Flute and so much more and I was surprised it had turned out to be such when it was finally finished and then the reason became all too clear.
It was the most beautiful sounding Flute I have ever made before or since. It was just exactly the right length to lay beside Holly Jo in her tiny little casket.
My brother understood that the Flute was indeed for Holly Jo as he had no need at the time for a Medicine Flute.
The first time it was ever played in public was when I played it at Holly's funeral and it was the last time it was played on this earthly plane.
I guess it wasn't so amazing after all that the Flute was made as an exact fit. A 1/16" longer and it wouldn't have went in beside her and any less it would have wobbled around.
It was also the first and last Flute I put a playful otter on as the fetish to transfer the air from one chamber to the other.
It was indeed Holly Jo's Flute and will be with her forever.
And the Flute wasn't the only item gifted to Holly Jo. Holly Jo was a sweet, sweet, little girl that touched the lives of many in so many good and gentle ways.
 
i come from a indian irish family-we can put on a wake-

i was always told the louder the better,it lets the family members on the other side know your coming-

and you are going to a better place so why shouldnt your family be happy for you and throw a party-

death was never a bad thing in my family-
and everyone was in the service
 
I am very imppressed by the honor and respect granted that young Oglala
Warrior.
The traditions of the Souix have fascinated me since high school.

As a man whom knows no heritage, it moves me all the more.
Knowing that your people, from whom generations before came, will gather
and honor, and ease your journey must be very reassuring.

Patriotism wears many faces, but humbles me whenever I see it.

DaddyDett
 
Beautiful funeral. This is going on by people of all races in this country right now. it's so easy to get caught up in my own little dramas and forget this..forget them. The ones who are dying and the ones they leave behind.

and beautiful post Edutsi.
 
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