DAKOTA 38+ 2 MEMORIAL RIDE - 2022
Hello, It is December 22nd,
2022, and the final Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride is in it's thirteenth
day.
This is the thirteenth webpage of the Ride.
I have added the different years Rides pages at the bottom of the webpages where the other links are, so that those of you who are new can see them. I hope these pages get used for many years to come, so that people can read and learn about the historic things that happened to the Dakota in 1862.
The background of this page
is
of the Warehouse at the Lower Sioux, Minn where the fighting started in
1862. The Dakota People came together just beyond where the trees are
and planned their moves. Although most buildings were destroyed by fire
at that point, this strong stone building still stands, and is a testament
to the 1862 History. The times
that I have been inside it, it was set up like it would have been in 1862.
I don't
know if it still is though.
As of Dec 16th, we have reached 9,000 members in the group. The most we have ever had.
Sadly less
than 2% of that number are visiting the web site.
This section will stay here all along the Ride to enable people to get calendars no matter what day they come in first.
I am making some different calendars this year. The first one is of the horses through the years, the second one will be of unusual, beautiful, photos that have been taken through the years. They will be $5 each payable to the Go Fund Me page for the Ride expenses. The 3rd one I am working on is a Historic one, of the Dakota 38 and 1862. That Calendar will be FREE. Years ago I was given permission to use these photos from the MN Historical Society as long as I didn't charge anyone for them. So the Calendar with those photos will be free. Same proceedure. Gloria (Admin)
https://www.gofundme.com/f/dakota-38n2-wokiksuye-horse-ride-2022
I hope this URL works OK.
If you want a Calendar, please
email me at dakota38@dragonflydezignz.50megs.com
ASAP
Let me know which you want and I will email you a PDF file so that you
can print them out yourself. As usual I will need an up to date email
address from you, or it/they won't reach you, Thanks, Gloria
FYI: You get a PDF file/s
in your email, you can then print your own calendar, I do not mail the
actual calendar out to you. As I live in England that would be a bit expensive
to do!! It does work as I made the calendars for a number of years a while
back and as far as I know everyone managed to print one out.
For those of you who have ordered calendars, you are on my list and
the PDF's will be sent out as soon as I have them tested. Keep an eye
out in your email, also the junk mail just in case! Thanks - Gloria
The
horses a couple of days ago
Prayers for the day from
2017
Mo Nichols
Good morning to all!
Creator we offer many thanks of gratitude on this beautiful day. Thank
you for hearing our prayers. Thank you for keeping the riders and the
horses safe thus far. Thank you for allowing them to be the instruments
that show others what forgiveness looks like in action. Thank you for
the support staff, and volunteers that are feeding, lodging, and supporting
in ways we many not know. Thank you for the admin team that is doing a
phenomenal job keeping us updated and doing behind the scenes task we
are unaware of. Thank you for allowing us a place to share our thoughts
and Prayers for all on this journey.
We ask that all our brothers and sisters receive what they need today
to keep their bodies strong, their minds clear, their hearts open, and
their souls healed. May they rest well as they prepare to continue this
journey. A journey for our ancestors, for ourselves, for our futures.
A journey necessary because of actions that should have never happened,
but a journey that you are guiding so we can all heal. We give many thanks
for our gentle warriors on this ride! May they all continue with love,
honor, respect, and dignity! May you embrace them with your love, the
love from around the world, and protect their every step.
Love, blessings, respect, and honor to all
A'ho
Here are some good wishes
for the Riders that came in since yesterday.
Once I have collected your post I will like it. If I haven't liked it
I won't have got it on my file yet.
Day 12/13
| Rosetta
Walker Admin I would like to give recognition to the creator of the Dakota 38 Memorial Ride Facebook page Gloria Hazell Derby. I have had the privilege and honor of being an admin for several years. Please take the time to read the daily updates, the synopsis and history of the ride are in those pages. We, as admins, take great pride in helping out with the daily updates. From vetting new members, to approving posts and all the other questions that come with that. I was reading Gloria's post from 2019 and shared these words with her... " reading these words today (12/22/2022) brings back a plethora of memories. You have been the rock, the impetus that kept this social media plattform together all these years. Yes, there were others who supported it, but as it was Jim's dream, this has been your dream. Thank you seems inadequate for all the time and energy you have poured into these pages. I appreciate you and thank you for sharing your strength through these messages. Pilamaya, an admin." Respectfully submitted, Rosetta Walker admin, Sicangu Lakota Rosebud Sioux Tribe. |
(Previous years posts in this section) Kandi World Turner |
| Roberta
Aitchison Olson Many blessings for the riders & the horses. Rest up before the final leg. Praying for all to be safe in the brutally cold weather expected on Sun & mon. |
Elaine L
Bear There is no greater love than one who sacrifices themselves for our prayers. Wopila... Thank you so much, I have followed the ride for many years, every day I look for up dates. |
| Troy Jenifer You are all in our prayers this week. Be safe. |
Candace Martinez And warm:) |
|
Mary Setser |
Vicky Merrett |
| Lesley Ann
Blue Powerful! |
Tiffany Lynn
White Eyes Travel safe! |
| Rita Wilson
Baker Thank you so much |
April Godfrey Tunkashila be with you |
| Mary Dunlop Prayers |
MsVanessa
Maree Prayers |
| Cindy Mottern Prayers up. Safe journey for all |
Mary Gonsor Brave one & all. |
| Nina Fox We've made it to Redwood Falls, Minnesota. Day 12. Dakota 38 +2 |
Tammy Watson I hope you feel the strength of an entire nation behind you... |
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Sheri Gaynor |
Dave Andres They say a picture is worth 1000 words but I find it difficult to articulate the amount of honor, dedication and commitment demonstrated in this photo. |
| Laura Oochoo Thank you for sharing this! |
Ashleigh Grey Bull |
| Arlene Flatfoot Stay safe |
Lee Soward Akicita to the max. Looks good warriors |
|
Arlene Kashata |
Mary Thelen |
| Mary Dunlop Pride |
Laurie Costa
Admin Dave Andres Well said! |
| Richard
Perea Very cold |
Deb England Prayers for all. |
| Ellen Zoey
Holden Hadley There aren’t enough words to thank you all ! |
LRaye Picard
Squiemphen Prayers for strength an safety |
| Collette
Zuine Prayers |
Corrine
Brave Smoke rising |
| Carrie Lopez Prayers for all the riders |
Danielle
SeeWalker Big prayers for the warriors riding & the horse relatives. Remembering the fallen ones |
| Wendy Peterson
Dehkes Brave and strong! Be safe in your remaining journey. |
Siri Flower O HAN!!! My prayers are with you....thank you for your strength, courage, determination, healing, remembrance.... |
| MsVanessa
Maree prayers up for safety, warmth, & strength for the sacred four legged & the riders an supporters! |
Deborah Hunt So many prayers for you all and the horses. |
| Julie Siestreem Prayers |
Holly Irene
Cardoza PEACE |
|
Cara Loyd |
Jl Wasson There r no words Lou we all owe u and the team a debt we couldn't possibly phanths |
| Elsie Ewing Prayers for riders and horses and workers |
Rebecca Galliford |
| Rachel Gullickson These are brave natives |
Denise Hall
Clardy Thank you for sharing!!! Blessings to all. |
| Susan Engelby Humans and horses be very careful out there …Godspeed on your journey |
Larry D Soocee |
| Bea Herbert I've been following these riders with respect for many years now, and admire their commitment and courage. Prayers for riders and horses. |
Evelyn Henry |
| Ota Walking
Elk Prayers |
Tim Parker Bravehearts. |
| Judy Eastman Prayers and safe travels |
Gerard Purnot |
| Ed Marek Glad they are in for the day. |
Jeanette Farr-Fox |
| Lori HighElk Prayers for the Sunka Wakan Oyate and Riders. . .for their Sacrifices. . .Wopila!!! |
Sally Anderson Happy Solstice to you all. Glad you are warm and safe. |
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Gloria Hazell-Derby Admin 12/21/2014 Jim and Alberta have asked me to continue to run the group as I have been doing over the years. I have said I would. I believe in respect for each other, and continuing my promise to my late husband Chuck Derby who was Dakota. Although I am in England I find it pretty easy to keep up with the group and the Ride. At this time of year I live on American time so that I can catch the photos or words that I put on the group page, once I have enough I make up a web page each day, well 2 am to 5 am my time. and publish it on line before I go to bed. Up until this year I have been the only Admin for the group, but this year I asked Lou Fuentes if he would back me up in case I couldn't get on line for one reason or another, and he said yes, so he is the second Admin, and we both keep a close eye on the group. At this time of year Lou is a great asset to the group, making the map and keeping an eye on the weather. (2022: Other Admins were added through the years, some stayed some moved on, but all of them have neem an asset to the Ride and to me. Thanks to you all. Gloria) Sharlene calls this the best family ever, and I know Lou and I feel the same way, we are a group pf people who are more than strangers joining up for a subject we believe in. We are like a family, we care about each other, we pray for each other, and during this Ride I suggested we do a prayer together at a certain time of the day so that we are all together praying. The feedback of that is wonderful, the people feel like they are closer to the Ride and each other by doing it that way. It is very powerful.
Love, respect, caring, spirituality, understanding, positivity, and wisdom abound in this group, this family, this Tiospaye. I feel very honoured to work on here for you and the Ride, and Jim's dream. Mitakuye Owasin |
More tommorow
Thanks Everyone for your
kind words
Thanks Ron!
Fort Ridgely
Today the Ride goes 17 miles (276) from Redwood Falls to Fort Ridgely Historic Site
The Horses get taken care
of at the Courtland Farm. Hay donated by Gary Knish
Lodging will be at the Courtland
Community Center
300, Railroad Ct. Courtland
Breakfast will be in the Hotel. Continental Breakfast
Lunch will be with the Chuck Wagon
Dinner will be with Marilyn His Day at Courtland at 5 pm.
Thanks to all of those who are assisting with the food. It is much appreciated.
That's it for today.... 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
Until tommorow, sleep well
Gloria (Admin)
