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I don't know
if the Rider's who took part in this prayer Ride know how much
we respect them and how proud we are of them... It is a month
later and people are still joining this group, the group has not
stopped growing, it's at 3,129 members at this moment , most of
whom care about the Riders. How about we let them know how much
we care? Lets all just say thanks, or well done, or Mitakuye Oyasin.
We DO care about you Riders... and we love your wonderful Sunka
Wakan as well.... - Gloria Hazell Derby (91 likes)
Update 2020 0ver 7,300 members
of the group now
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To my Dakota
38+2 family(Riders). I send my love n thoughts to each n everyone
of you. You n your Sunka Wakan are all in my daily prayers. Just
want you all to know I appreciate all the sacrifice each n everyone
of you give every year on the ride. Wopila Tanka! - Josette
Peltier
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Bless You
all....and thank you for the good spirit - Ellen Zweiphennig
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Mitakuye Oyasin,
well done (smiley face) - Mo Farrelly
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Thank you
from Blackfeet Country... - Lynnel Bullshoe
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Pidamiya
(smiley face) - Indigo Hawk
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So appreciate
what you have done. Thank you (smiley face) - Sheryl Dowlin
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Mitakuye
Oyasin ,..well done - Linda Lebeau
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The Ride did
NOT end Dec 26. It lives on and EVERY DAY we say Prayers for ALL
the Riders, their Supporters, crew, etc. ALL those involved. The
Riders have done what some of us can't. If YOU need anything,
post here and we will see what we can do to help you......THANK
YOU again....hugs and Blessings (heart) - Abby Peawhisle
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Thank you
for riders and horses, (and those who cared for the horses and
who contributed in so many ways along the way). I include a prayer
of thanks for you and prayers of strength for you each day. Thank
you!!! - Beth Middleton
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Thank you,
Thank you, Thank you to riders, horses, and supporters. Your story
has been told, and the ancestors have spoken! Mitakuye Oyasin!
- Rebecca Bailey
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Abby says
it well. I wonder how the riders are doing now. Sometimes after
an intense event, it can feel like a let-down. May you continue
to receive blessings. If any of you are in Minneapolis or coming
up this way and need anything, you can call on me. - Diane
R. Anderson
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I happen
to catch the video of these Great riders comin into the city n
at the end of the line, there was beautiful spotted horse who
started dancing which brought a chill n tears to me for my Fathers
name was "Prancing Horse" (Gegwedakamigishkang) I saw
my Father in that Horse n I can not thank all u warriors enuff
for ur dedication n love for this ride of honor n memory for our
relatived. MITAKUYE OYASIN!!! HOKAAA!! - Arlene Larson
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I could never
do what the riders did and have done and for that I thank them
with all my heart. It was an experience I will never forget. I
plan on going down again this year. It was very humbling.
- Yvonne J. Bear
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Yokoke! Blessings
to all that participated in the ride. - Barbara Heller
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Wopila Mitakuye
Oyasin - Isabelle Afraid of Enemy
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We look up
to each and every Rider; you have our respect, admiration and
all ways pray that you see your Self the way we see you! -
Dawn Cunningham Beard
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I just watched
the documentary. I was so spiritually moved and educated. Many
blessings and thank you all so much. May we all heal and live
in peace in the path of the six directions. - Mary St Martin
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Sunkakanyanke
Wopila. Sunka Wakan Pilamayaye. Wicozani. - Angelina M. Hart
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Thanks for
the info to where to write n send our letters (smiley face) -
Cindy Powers
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My prayers
of gratitude go out to all the riders and Jim Miller. Nothing
is more difficult than to act upon and follow a dream. Wopila
tanka for the courage it took for Jim to follow through on his
dream. Many blessings were and are received from this selfless
act. - Ardis Iron Cloud
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Mitakuye Oyasin. We DO care about you Riders... and we love
your wonderful Sunka Wakan as well.... You all have such dedication
and fortitude, to ride forth under such conditions, to educate
and heal. Bless you all, and thank you for your Spirit. -
Karin Moores
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I loved the
time I got to spend with Dakota 38+2 riders and supporters in
Morton and Mankato I felt at home as if I knew all of you like
family, thank you for riding in blistering cold temps and blowing
snow, you and your Sunka Wakan sacrifice for us all with love
& blessings. - Pat LaMere
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This page
and how fast,it grew goes to show that we all need a sense of
belonging and that solidarity among Indigenous Natives is imperative
for survival and growth....although I don't know my Apache people..this
page encourages and makes me happy because I see good spirits
and love amongst everyone..it's what we need for survival!!!
- Michele Goldberg Harvey
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Pidamiya...
- Frankie Trudell
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quyanaq (Thank
you!) - Katrina Trescott
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I look at
this film and ride as a whole and pray that one day I would be
blessed to be able to be apart of this. To all the riders, the
visionaries, the supports, THANK YOU! Thank you for making a large
impact in my life that is super hard to explain, but there is
one. Thank you for putting in time and effort to make this happen!
- Daniel P Sukup
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I give great
great thanks for the riders, for what they sacrifice, for their
commitment and love. It brings tears to my eyes and touches my
heart. It is very inspiring to always follow my dream no matter
how difficult things seem. I say thanks, thanks, thanks and bless
them all - Annemui Essink-Duindam
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My kids are
so proud of their dad who participated in the recent memorial
ride to MN and they look forward to the video made during The
Ride. Thanks for such an event that celebrates life and honor
those who have gone before us, from this life to the next.
- Cindy Powers
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With each
of the riders, there is honor. With each person that has watched
this , the Ancestor's has touched each one. My spirit is with
all and I am forever grateful for the strength that I have received
from this. - Joy Maddox Dacus
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Been following
your courageous journey since the beginning ~ thank you for reminding
us all. - Janice Crabb
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What a gift
you are. Thank you! - BJ Barbara Justice-Kamp
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Think of
all of you often. Hope you are all well and able to feel the power
of what you have been a part of. May each day bring you strength,
guidance, and blessings. - Diane R. Anderson
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Deeply
Humbled by the Riders and ALL involved Prayers of Blessings for
all of you, sometimes tears because there are no words for the
Respect I feel inside, Always and Big Hugs - Janet Nagle
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Wado,
thank you for riding & keeping these men's Spirits alive and
respected. I was at the 150th Commemoration of the 38+2 in Winona,
MN, and followed your progress as you made the difficult trek
to Mahkato (Mankato, MN). Prayers for many Blessings for you all,
so brave to make such a somber, difficult journey. A'Ho! -
Linda Draper Eng
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I
am always amazed at how the spirit works, how the ancestor's ,
through spiritual routes brings us once again together and we
feel and see the message. - Joy Maddox Dacus
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Thank you for everything you are doing. With all respect!
- Ren Pico
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Thanks also to Kunsi Mary Lou Wynde my kids get to and enjoy
this ride and appreciate this ride - Danielle Miller
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I
gotta say Wopida Tanka to all the men, women, and children that
take part in this ride. Love all of you.. Hecetu Wedo - Michael
Pacheco
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One time in my life I want to ride the Memorial Ride. - Peter
Schelbert
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Wophida, thank you, all of you who ride, and all who support
this work. You are carrying the tears of many, tears of the many
who died and the many who survived them. Tears of the Dakota and
tears of the many like them. Even the tears of the white race
who had the common sense stomped out of them thousands of years
ago. You carry the tears of humanity back to this place, to pour
them in the wound, to recycle them in the mother, to process them
and to harvest healing for all people. Remembering the Dakota
and the beautiful culture that is not dead, but asks with dignity
to be given respect. That respect is healing for all people. I
pray you have the vision and strength to carry all these tears
and recycle them until one day you will be carrying only their
memory and a joyous celebration of our life and our mutual respect.
haye, haye, haye! - Hans Sageng
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For
all who followed the Dakota 38+2 Memorial Ride in December along
with my students, who would ever think that I would be standing
with Dakota 38 +2 riders today in the Upper Sioux Community...this
is the beauty and blessings I have received today!
Bandanas
gifted to riders and land crew dyed by Waimea Middle School
7th Graders, Keala and Keali'i with Poli'ahu i ke kapu and mauna
symbol.. mahalo - Pua Case
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