Richard with young Riders.
(Courtesy of Donna Patterson)
Dakota 38 + 2 Memorial Ride
Supporters Facebook
Group
2020 (Virtual Ride)
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Due to Covid 19 the Ride is not
happening this year, so I am making up a virtual Ride from previous
year's Ride's photos and comments.
Hopefully the Ride will be back
on in 2021
Gloria
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Day 14
Wednesday, December 23rd
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Prayer of the day
Mary Setser - 201`7
Smoke and Prayers for all the Dakota 38+2, Horses, the staff
and all . I am so Proud of you all. Your dedication to our Ancestors,
you are truly Warriors your Prayers going up. The Healing has
begun. My Grandmother came to me late last night and she said
to keep Praying she said everyone will be Praying, that it is
wonderful to feel the Ancestors and our Peoples Praying together.
Mo Nichols - 2017
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
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Words from Supporters
This first one is from 2014,
the day after Shelly passed.
Gloria Hazell Derby
I just had this message
in from Leonard Peltier. He wants me to share it with all of
you. I guess I don't have to explain who Leonard is. He is a
descendant of one of the 38, White Dog. AIM and in prison as
we all probably know. Leonard says this:
'That certainly is bad news about
Shelly, I just want you to know that I too am grieving and sad
to hear about her passing. I know this is hard for the family
as it is for any, so we grieve for there loss too. This ride
is good because what was done to the Dakotas was genocide and
the world should never forget. We need to make sure this does
not deter us from continuing as I'M sure Shelly would not want
this to happen.
Thank you
In the Spirit of little Crow and all of the Dakotas who was
hung and died for their/OUR Peoples.
Leonard Peltier'
2014
Michele Goldberg Harvey
- 2013
I see you Dakota people. .I see your hearts. .I see your
pain...I see your relatives that are no longer hear to
speak. ..I see your struggle...be brave and strong..May
all SEE you and learn to acknowledge your truth and past
and God bless you with a future of rejuvenation and pride.
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Vicki Williams Barry -
2013
Prayers and tobacco
on this cool morning. You riders deserve your rest today
as you're nearing the final push of your journey. You
have inspired me and brought me to tears. I so miss being
in Minnesota and being part of the healing. Finish strong...I
know that you have touched many hearts.
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Tricia Withorne -
2014
Lower Brule,
Anpetu Was'te!!! Wishing all the riders & horses the
BEST on this day! Prayers for a safe journey & blessings
to all those in need!!! Prayers for good weather &
everyone to be safe & the Sunka WAKAN to be well taken
care of!!! Wopida Tanka to the riders & prayers for
Jim Miller to be better soon!! Pidamaye!!!!?????
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Patt Iron Cloud -
2014
Such a blessing this early morning hour to be among the
Sacred Riders of the Dakota 38+2 Reconcilation Riders
in Madison, SD on our way to Flandreau, SD . Wopida Tankan
to my Brother Richard Milda for teaching me in a good
way about this beautiful way of our people.. I was Humbled
all day because of the beautiful songs and prayers for
all of us and for the Shunkan Wankan. Grandma Patt from
Montana
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Sky Byington - 2014
Wish I could be there with u guys i'm trying to get a
ride to meet up with u guy this weekend I hope I can.
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Jessica Marie - 2014
Sitting in the tipi this beautiful friday morning. I sent
prayers for all you riders & everyone on this powerful
healing ride. Pidamaya. Anpete Waste.
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John Leith - 2017
Admin
Good morning, its cold outside, I am getting ready to
go help cook for the riders, 150 all together I think,
have a good day.
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Kash Jackson - 2017
I was able to ride for 3 days and do four, 7 mile legs.
What a blessing and an honor for my 1st ride. I pray for
safe riding and good weather for each of you as you continue
to Mankato.
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Sheri Gaynor - 2017
Thank you for honoring the women...and the men. I fear
things are moving in a horrible direction in our country
at this time. I think to have this list public is a very
important contribution to educating the public of the
truth.
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Elizabeth Shoemaker -
2017
Sad but important knowledge to have.
I can't imagine writing this as it would be so emotional
for me personally. May you receive many blessings for
the tireless work that you do for the riders, the history
and for those of us who share the spirit.
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Monica Ostby - 2018
All of the posts supporting this year’s Riders are
so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you everyone for bringing
love, strength, and positivity to our souls. Especially
in this difficult time. ?????? I’m so grateful to
bare witness to this powerful ritual. Thank you.
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Amy Jo Bowman Hunt -
2018
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a witness to this
beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful tradition. Bless
all the riders, their families and everyone involved in
making this happen. What you do is so important.
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Amy Jo Bowman Hunt
- 2019
Thank you so much for allowing me to be a witness to this
beautiful, heartbreaking and hopeful tradition. Bless
all the riders, their families and everyone involved in
making this happen. What you do is so important.
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Dawn Phillips - 2019
My prayer for my family in 38+2. I pray for strength,
health, and the weather to continue to hold out. This
ride can never be forgotten. Thank you for all the riders,
horses, and supporters. Much love and respect
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The
Shirts ordering page for this year - 2020
Various styles and colors available.
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Some of the Riders, Horses and People
from later Rides
Smudge & Trusty Steed 14
Until tomorrow, please stay safe.
Mitakuye Oyasin
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