2013
Dakota
38 + 2 Memorial Ride 2017
The
final day December 26th
Today
the riders go the last 4 miles from Land of
Memories Park to Reconciliation Park in Mankato
for Ceremony.
They
will have breakfast in the hotel
Lunch is provided by the First Unitarian Society
of Minneapolis at the New Creation Church in
Mankato . All are welcome.
Again
another Ride is over, my 10th of running this
group, I really enjoyed making the pages up
each day, thanks for sending in prayers, comments
and photos that I could use. Thanks for your
patience in waiting for me to answer your questions
that you sent to me. Thanks to Mo for her lovely
prayers that I have used almost every day. Thank
you all for supporting the Ride so well.
The
photos below are of Reconciliation Park as when
everyone is there along with the horses (along
with the snow this year) you miss the beauty
of the Park. (Thanks Google Earth!)
I
along with many others worldwide will be praying
along with the Riders at 10 am your time, 4
pm my time here in the UK.
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Mo
Nichols
With
a humbled heart prayers up tobacco down.
Creator, thank you for this day! Thank you for
our brothers and sisters that have journeyed upon
the four legged many miles, many days, under many
conditions, carrying heavy loads of emotions,
necessities, spirits, and teachings.
Thank you for keeping them safe and protecting
them. Thank you for the love and kindness shown
to them. Thank you for the prayers, food, shelter,
respect, and honor shown to them. Most of all
Thank you for them! Thank you for the message
of the ride to be heard, to manifest, and to be
supported.
We ask that this be the day of the beginning of
the end of the pain, greed, hatred, and atrocities.
That our Ancestors are proud, that the healing
for all begins, that the insanity of hatred stops!
May the ceremony create so much love, forgiveness,
healing ,and reconciliation that all darkened
hearts are surrounded by the power of equality,
love, honor, and respect! That no brother, nor
sister is ever created as less than, that we are
all allowed to live as you would have us live.
A world where we know we are all one with each
other. May Mother Earth absorb all of our pain
and it be returned to us as the blessings that
are ours, the dignity we deserve, the safety due,
and the solutions to our needs! May our Ancestors
be proud, may their journeys be free, and may
we always hear the messages.
We
know you are always with us, but may be always
be with you!
I
am so humbled to have made this journey in Spirit
with you all. Thank you for the true teachings
of history, the photos, the stories, smiles,
and the willingness to share it all.
May we all acknowledge, learn, honor, reconcile,
heal, and teach.
Much
gratitude, love, honor, and respect!
Big warm hugs from Texas!
I love you all!
A'ho
Mo
Nichols
Prayers and gratitude for all involved. Creator
has heard our Prayers!
Gloria Hazell Derby, I am awe inspired by you,
and humbled by your generosity of sharing on
the webpage all heartfelt prayers that came
from Creator. I am just the instrument that
was willing to listen and share.
So much respect for all involved! Beautiful
park, thank you for the photos
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Sébastien
Soudan
As the Ceremony is coming to its end, I felt doing
something in my place.
As
an European, every time I watch the movie, I feel
it so powerful when I hear Jim saying "we
want to be the first ones who forgive"
This
year, I have a special candle. Some austrian journalists
had the idea, in 1986, of a special ceremony,
which wants to be ecumenical, to promote Peace.
Every year, a child lights the Light of Peace
in Bethlehem cave, and then it goes to Austria
by plane and is transmitted to many european countries,
and spread in many places.
Thus,
these 38+2 Lights are coming from a continuous
chain from Bethlehem, within Peace intentions.
Much
much Gratitude to all the Riders and Runners and
all the people who allowed this 2017 Ride, and
may the message and power of Reconciliation be
spread by more and more supporters
https://www.facebook.com/sebastien.soudan.1/videos/10215288410986655/
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Leaving
Land of Memories Park from
Cassie Kottke shared by Admin Lou Fuentes
Video
of the Riders coming into Mankato from Lisa Bellanger
shared by Admin John Leith
Video
of the Riders coming into Mankato and the Park from
Joy Maddox, shared by Admin Lou Fuentes
Video
of the Riders coming into Mankato for Ceremony -
From Valerie Ann
This
morning at the ceremonies
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Ramona
Gerber
I am there in spirit.
Gloria Hazell Derby Group
admin
me too!
Mary Setser
Me too
Donna Anderson
As am i
Lilia Rodriguez
I'm there in spirit and heart from California!
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Ramona
Gerber
As I sit here in Alaska & sip my coffee,
I am processing in my mind that the riders who
participated are male and female and the range
of age could be young.
It reminds me that when you make a commitment
to something, you do whatever it takes to follow
thru. They undertook their own personal challenges,
riding maybe for the first time, harsh weather
& a myriad of other things.
As the New Year comes, I will draw my strength
from recalling this ride & remind myself that
no matter the circumstances, once you commit -
follow thru to the end.
Gunalscheesh for your sacrifices & each of
you should sit tall on your horses & ponies
and ride to ceremony today with all the dignity
& respect you have earned. You honor those
who sacrificed so long ago - but today we honor
you.
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Sushmita
Hodges
New member shared her first post.
My husband and I drove to Mankato to witness
this beautiful ceremony of healing and reconciliation.
It was a powerful, moving experience.
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Ragna
Cloontabonnive
Beautiful thank you. Here I am miles away about
to go to sleep and seeing this. Blessings on you,
may the great earth mother always provide and
protect . Love and respect to all there is
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Roberta
Aitchison Olson
This is a beautiful park. 28 yrs ago there
was just a sign along the road. I'm so glad some
people created a soothing space for honoring the
lives taken here and this aweful history. Thank
you for your work to communicate this important
tradition of honoring the 38+2 and their families.
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Karol
Rosman
Thank you for the posting and keeping us connected.
Prayers out to all in Mankato. May we be one step
closer to reconciliation. In honor of all of the
Dakotah people and in honor of all those in this
world and the thereafter. May we pray together
at 10:00.
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Rima
Khouni
New member shared her first post.
I may live in the UK but that doesn't mean
I won't do my silent for the Dakota, for the hanging
that took place. 38 + 2 were hanged, all the Native
Americans because of Lincoln.
As
a way to pray for what has happened, I did a 3
minute silent according to the song and at precisely
at 10:00 AM.
Prayers out to the Natives who were hanged from
United Kingdom!
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Mary
Setser
Smoke and Prayers are going up today as our
Warriors ride into Mankato . The Journey for our
Dakota 38+2 ,Horses, Walkers,Staff and everyone.
Our Acestors are with you. As we all go into 2018
let's all take the love we have ,the Healing from
this ride ,our friendships we have made all over
the world and let's never forget our past but
let's make 2018 our year to change so we can heal
our Mother and we can all come together as one
Peoples and live in Peace as our Creator intended.
Emenv
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Eileen
Nielsen
so many of us 'holding' you with Love as you
ride! Warm Blessings and high regard from western
Canada
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Beth
Holcomb
Thank you for sharing this special moment on
video!!! God bless all my relatives, from south
Texas!!!
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Irene
WhiteEyes
Wopila Sister! Please let each Rider know with
Honor & Respect my prayers are with them!
Washtay!
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Jeanne
Zimmerman
Respect. Thank you all for sharing this important
event. May Jehovah be with you always.
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Ingrid
Emitt
wonderful - may Great Spirit bless you all
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Colleen
Oldefendt
What an awesome sight.
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Marlene
Hanska
Thank you Waka tanka feeling very emotional
atm
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Jeff
Galuza
Congrats to all the riders!!! Well done!!!
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Terry
Moser McAnnany
Much respect. Praying for healing and transformation.
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Daryl
Becker
See you guys tomorrow morning
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Cece
Walter
So beautiful! Congratulations to all for making
this amazing journey. So much like love and respect
for everyone involved.
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Marianne
Kremer
In Europe every Dec.26 I ride 38 + 2 circles
with my horse Cardinal to honor the warriors,
but I'd love to ride with you one day :)
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Rebecca
Bahnke
Stay warm on this very cold morning.
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Roberta
Aitchison Olson
Awe inspiring. So Healing. Stay warm out
there
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Bud
Riddle
Miigwech, I'm full of Pride
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Troy
Lovejoy
I need to go
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Nikki
Kimura
A'ho
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Shana
Marie Hunsucker
Stay warm
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Deborah
Stark
Thank you to everyone who is making it possible
for so many of us to witness this beautiful experience.
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Rebecka
Knutsson
Very beautiful! Much respect Sending thoughts
and blessings from Sweden
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Angela
Rahui
Thank you Gloria
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Ed
Marek
Wopida Gloria.
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Margaret
Johnson
Thank you Gloria Hazell Derby, for all you
do to keep us up-to-date, Everyone & Horses
on the 330 mile journey; Prayers & Healing
that brings us together!
Until Next Years Ride, I wish Everyone reading
this, Peace & Great Blessings; Thank You All!
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Connie
Edberg
Thank you so much for your daily updates Gloria
Hazell Derby - there have been many evocative
moments throughout this Memorial ride. My first
year to follow the ride from start to finish -
I feel truly blessed. Prayers and blessings to
everyone. Until next year - Creator, let us always
remember the Dakota 38 + 3...Taoyateduta All my
relatives
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Mary
J Hollinshead
a lot of water in my eyes,,, thanks for letting
us follow through FB Gloria, Ron, Lou and all
the riders
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Noreen
Hautala
Deep appreciation for running this source of
contact for those of us who, for whatever reason,
could not be there
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LRaye
Picard Squiemphen
May our creator bless each of you. Thank you
from Mission, OR
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Elaine
L Bear
Wopila tanka for their sacrifices so many can
continue to heal.
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Donna
Anderson
Wopida Tanka dear sister Gloria.., may Creator
bless and favor everything you set your hand to
do and keep His hand upon you...
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Heather
Castillo
Thank you so much for making it possible for
those of us who care to "follow the ride"
Many blessings to you and to everyone involved.
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Mary
Scarpello
AHO hope all r safe and warm
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Nikki
Kimura
Wish I were there with you. My spirit will!
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Cathe
Olson
This photo was taken this morning (Tuesday 12-26-17)
a little bit after 10 am, along 169.....about
10 minutes (by vehicle drive) north of downtown
Mankato (Minnesota) turnoff exit. The Memorial
runners arrived at the Memorial Park downtown
just before 10:30....still minus 2 degrees, with
little wind, luckily. As I was driving along 169,
I pulled over to take these photos. Thinking I
was going to miss everything because I was running
an hour late, I was surprised to see them! As
I left my house for the half hour drive, I saw
3 Eagles on the way, and one right above the park
area when I arrived there! It will take me awhile
to sort and download, but I took about 150 photos/videos
to share here for those who could not be there
in person....
A
video of the Runners coming into Mankato to meet
up with the Ride - From
Hermena Andrés
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Thanks
for all of the messages. This page would not have been
possible without them.
That's
it for this year, except for an extras page showing
things I may have missed through the Ride. It will take
a number of days to put together but please keep watching
for it.... Prayers sent from me in England for the Riders,
the Horses, the Crews, the Communities who feed and
house the riders, crew and horses, the Supporters worldwide
and YOU... Mitakuye Oyasin
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