A MSN search has a great list on this man..........a little finger punchin on the keyboard will give you a lot to learn ----- Original Message ----- From: shayne christen Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 6:02 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] Leonard Peltier Thanks for your thoughts BP......and Ali...dats the best I can do for now.... ----- Original Message ----- From: Blue Panther Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 5:39 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Cherokee Circle] Leonard Peltier http://lpdcinc.blogspot.com/ Leonard Peltier Defense Committee Breaking News and info directly from the Offices of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee this site of the addresses to reach Leonard. and what you can do to help Free Leonard Peltier bp ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashxGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashxGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Some know, some/most respect him or not But a LOT aren't aware of who is his or what he's been thru. Most NA's are more aware of what happens with their fellow NA's then the NA's that live/grew up in a non-NA environment/life. Teach.......don't avoid answering the original question Alli :) > Joyce: > > I would recommend doing a Google on his name. Most people on these lists > know of Leonard Peltier and most respect him (some don't). Some are too > young to remember him, but most Native Americans no matter what tribe know > who he is. > > Jerry

Yhea, me too. I might have been 6 months old when all this went down but a retired FBI agent taught a criminal justice class I had taken and of course the subject came up. Sherry -----Original Message----- From: Lindsey Avery [mailto:anathema_studio@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 6:00 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER yeah, I'm with Joyce, though I've heard a little here and there about Peltier, and know AIM, I'm definately too young to remember very much about origins. Though I'd love to learn. I'm a master googlest! and I'll spend some time and learn. If anyone can recommend a book or two, that would be great as well, cause I have a neck problem from my accident, and it's hard for me to sit at the computer for too long to read. ----Original Message Follows---- From: "Pestana, Sherry" <PestanS@sutterhealth.org> Reply-To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: RE: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2006 13:07:24 -0800 Personal opinion, if you do not respect Leonard and what he means to us, what he has done for us, you need to re-evaluate your thoughts about being Indian. Sher -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Cranford [mailto:jerry_cranford@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 1:02 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER Joyce: I would recommend doing a Google on his name. Most people on these lists know of Leonard Peltier and most respect him (some don't). Some are too young to remember him, but most Native Americans no matter what tribe know who he is. Jerry Blue Panther wrote: > I second that > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Huff" <sheree606@alltel.net> > To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:46 PM > Subject: RE: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > >> OMG >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Joyce G. Reece [mailto:bjreece@bellsouth.net] >> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:22 PM >> To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER >> >> >> I'm sorry if this is the dumb question of the evening but who is Leonard >> >> Peltier?.....He's obviously got his stuff straight! >> >> Joyce Gaston Reece >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Blue Panther" >> <blue_panther@otelco.net> >> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:34 PM >> Subject: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER: >>> >>> >>> Greetings My Relatives: >>> >>> >>> I say relatives for we are all related in some way. Each year I make >>> statements commemorating the Oglala incident or the anniversary of my >>> imprisonment. Sometimes sitting here in my cell, looking through my >>> glasses, they no longer take the blur away like they once did. I >>> think about the lifetimes I've spent behind these walls. Sometimes >>> for a prisoner, it's like you've died to your friends and family. The >> >> >>> only difference is that you can talk to them on occasion and sometimes >> >> >>> see them. I have spent my life trying to make a difference in the >>> world, for the better. Sometimes someone notices in some way and says >> >> >>> thank you for something I was involved with. However my greatest joy >>> comes from someone saying that something I said or was involved with >>> inspired them to be better >>> than they were or seek for themselves to make the world a better >> >> place. I >> >>> remember in my youth that I had a hard time expressing deep feelings >> >> but >> >>> after years of losing friends and relatives who were very close to me, >> >> I >> >>> have come to cherish the opportunity to speak to you even though it be >> >> by >> >>> letter or some other way. >>> >>> >>> This is the second statement I've written today. My first was quite >>> political in nature but after thinking about it I realized most of you >> >> >>> get to read the same papers, watch the same news channels that I do. >>> When you're 30 you can hardly imagine dying. When you're 61 you know >>> it's entirely possible and could come anytime. Having said that I >>> want to say a few things from my heart to your heart. >>> >>> >>> Seek the creator in all the things you do. Cherish your time with one >> >> >>> another. Develop your personal self discipline, which is the key to >>> all success. Develop a sense of happiness within you that none can >>> take away. Develop who you are and remain true to your higher self and >> >> >>> your integrity will be an inspiration to others. Show your strengths >>> when necessary, even if it is in being gentle or humble. Speak of >>> others in private the same way >>> you would in their presence. Do your best to find the good in all >> >> people >> >>> and stand and speak up against wrong doing. Respect the earth where >> >> you >> >>> stand. Many parts of Mother Earth are also held captive behind >> >> concrete >> >>> and >>> steel. Do your best to recognize inspiration from the Creator and >> >> avoid >> >>> listening to your own, especially when you are tempted in >> >> contradiction of >> >>> your higher values. Never be too proud to say you were wrong or too >>> fearful >>> to stand up for what you know is right. Don't expect to not get hurt >> >> by >> >>> life, just because you've done your best to do what's right. >> >> Especially - >> >>> don't lose your sense of humor, even when the laughter is at your own >>> expense. >>> >>> >>> Life is a learning place. Existence is forever. Challenges are only >>> challenges because life has given you an opportunity to grow in an >>> area of your fear or weakness. Perhaps I've talked too much, eh? I >>> want to thank all of you for remembering me. Most of all I want to >>> thank all of you who have chosen to make a difference for the >>> betterment of this world. >>> >>> >>> I know we don't all have the same capabilities or resources and I know >>> from >>> experience and history that there will always be those who would >> >> commit >> >>> injustice against others. I know this is the way of things in the >> >> past >> >>> and >>> it will continue in the future. But I also know that if has touched >> >> our >> >>> hearts to do so, we must each, in our own way, in our own time, be >> >> part of >> >>> the cure against the sicknesses of greed, wealth mongering and nature >>> destruction that faces all mankind. We can't individually stop it or >> >> even >> >>> collectively, however, we can sure slow it up and, pray to the Creator >> >> >>> that >>> his intervention will prevail. >>> >>> >>> Seriously, know that I love you and that you will be in my prayers. >>> Thirty >>> years ago on February 6th, or March 6th, I would hardly have been able >> >> to >> >>> express these feelings. I thank you for your patience, your time, >> >> your >> >>> support, and your loyalty and for allowing me to share this existence >> >> with >> >>> you. As someone once said, we are all climbing the same mountain, >> >> just >> >>> from >>> different sides. >>> >>> >>> In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, >>> >>> >>> Mitakuye oyasin! >>> >>> Leonard Peltier >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> ---------- >>> >>> >>> >>> ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== >>> <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> >>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> >>> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL >>> the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below >>> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html >>> >>> ============================== >>> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >>> ancestors, but entire generations. 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Thanks for your thoughts BP......and Ali...dats the best I can do for now..... ----- Original Message ----- From: Blue Panther Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 5:39 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Cherokee Circle] Leonard Peltier http://lpdcinc.blogspot.com/ Leonard Peltier Defense Committee Breaking News and info directly from the Offices of the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee this site of the addresses to reach Leonard. and what you can do to help Free Leonard Peltier bp ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashxGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Leonard was a talented organizer of AIM..some traditionals from Pine Ridge ask him to go to Rez and protect some families in 1975.. a trible consul person paid mercenaries to run off the Aimsters these NDN folks called them self GOONS..the Goons had been beating up folks and causin troble all over....the FBI was present and turned a blind eye to the violance....the FBI followed a pick=up onto Rez..the families thought they were comming under attack..some shots were herd...all hell broke loose and 2 FBI guys were dead and 1 AIM guy...The Goons later said the FBI gave then armor pearcing bullets...the FBI terrorized and coerced Myrtle Poor Bear into saying she was Leonard's girlfriend and saw him shoot the 2 men..she in truth never had meet Leonard and later recanted her testamony...Leonard has been in prison for 27 years on trumped up charges.....some say the FBI shot their own men by mistake and wont admit it ----- Original Message ----- From: Alli Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 5:04 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER For some its not a matter of forgetting about Leonard or being too young, its about possibly that they may have never HEARD the news when it happened or something like that. I live in Southern Idaho & we very seldom hear anything about anything Indian related unless its the Government trying to change laws or something to make it harder for a Reservation or something to do something such as establishing a bingo hall or gambling casino. And I doubt seriously Leonard would be hurt or offended that someone was/is unaware of his situation, he'd just say 'hey this is a change to educate another person. I didn't learn about Leonard until I got into genealogy about 7 yrs or so ago. So those who know about Leonard's situation now is your chance to educate.......instead of acting shocked that the whole world isn't already aware of who he is. Alli ----- Original Message ----- From: "shayne christen" <shayne777@msn.com> > .........Wow..........I'm just guessing that some are to young to remember > the second event at Wounded Knee or about the formation of AIM.......for > some ........Dearest Leonard, you are not forgoten.......... ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=14599&targetid=5429Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

For some its not a matter of forgetting about Leonard or being too young, its about possibly that they may have never HEARD the news when it happened or something like that. I live in Southern Idaho & we very seldom hear anything about anything Indian related unless its the Government trying to change laws or something to make it harder for a Reservation or something to do something such as establishing a bingo hall or gambling casino. And I doubt seriously Leonard would be hurt or offended that someone was/is unaware of his situation, he'd just say 'hey this is a change to educate another person. I didn't learn about Leonard until I got into genealogy about 7 yrs or so ago. So those who know about Leonard's situation now is your chance to educate.......instead of acting shocked that the whole world isn't already aware of who he is. Alli ----- Original Message ----- From: "shayne christen" <shayne777@msn.com> > .........Wow..........I'm just guessing that some are to young to remember > the second event at Wounded Knee or about the formation of AIM.......for > some ........Dearest Leonard, you are not forgoten..........

Since I am at work and can not take the time to explain everything he has done right now, I will sit down this weekend and see if I can explain my feelings for what he has done. Sher -----Original Message----- From: Alli [mailto:iamcheroke@filertel.com] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 5:18 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER You don't base your choice, thoughts, feelings, life, etc. on one person. You can ADMIRE what someone has done, but that doesn't mean you have to re-evaluate your thoughts about Indian. Sher & other's who seem to think we should all know who Leonard is, I have yet to see ANY of you tell those who don't know who he is or what he's done or been thru or currently going thru. So before someone should re-evaluate themselves............Teach. I don't know enough about Leonard's situation to share it properly. But I know some here who do. Don't send someone off to do a Google on him..........teach. Alli > Personal opinion, if you do not respect Leonard and what he means to us, > what he has done for us, you need to re-evaluate your thoughts about > being Indian. > > > Sher ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html ============================== New! Family Tree Maker 2005. Build your tree and search for your ancestors at the same time. Share your tree with family and friends. Learn more: http://landing.ancestry.com/familytreemaker/2005/tour.aspx?sourceid=1459 9&targetid=5429

Thank you Jerry Joyce Gaston Reece ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jerry Cranford" <jerry_cranford@comcast.net> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com>

Leonard is no longer in Kansas, he was moved quite awhile back. I used to write to him but I don't know his new address/location. moonsister For those who were not aware of when this happened, there are documentaries. Make sure the documentary is native made or you will not get the true story. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ----- Original Message ----- From: "tsayonah" <mtndream@ix.netcom.com> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 3:21 PM Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > Does anyone know if Leonard can get e-mail and what his address would be? > Wado. > donadagohvi, > Soquiliwodi, life mate to Tsayonah >

Jerry I remember the case well. :( WES Norma

I would have to beg you for the answer Joyce......knowing a little more of Siouxin than of my own blood ----- Original Message ----- From: Joyce G. Reece Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 9:50 AM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER No...it's just that some of US have spent more time studying the history of the EASTERN Cherokee. Frankly, I think it is in fairly poor taste of some on this list to expect everyone on this list to know all about ALL NA. If I were insulted I might get upset *G* Rather than answer the question it just raises exclamations....sheesh. If I were to ask the question to 'name the 7 Cherokee leaders who were killed in 1777, by whom and why', would BP and Susan have to go digging for the info? Just an example Joyce Gaston Reece ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashxGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Does anyone know if Leonard can get e-mail and what his address would be? Wado. donadagohvi, Soquiliwodi, life mate to Tsayonah -----Original Message----- >From: Blue Panther <blue_panther@otelco.net> >Sent: Mar 9, 2006 6:34 PM >

Joyce: I would recommend doing a Google on his name. Most people on these lists know of Leonard Peltier and most respect him (some don't). Some are too young to remember him, but most Native Americans no matter what tribe know who he is. Jerry Blue Panther wrote: > I second that > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Huff" <sheree606@alltel.net> > To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:46 PM > Subject: RE: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > >> OMG >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Joyce G. Reece [mailto:bjreece@bellsouth.net] >> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:22 PM >> To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER >> >> >> I'm sorry if this is the dumb question of the evening but who is Leonard >> >> Peltier?.....He's obviously got his stuff straight! >> >> Joyce Gaston Reece >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Blue Panther" >> <blue_panther@otelco.net> >> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:34 PM >> Subject: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER: >>> >>> >>> Greetings My Relatives: >>> >>> >>> I say relatives for we are all related in some way. Each year I make >>> statements commemorating the Oglala incident or the anniversary of my >>> imprisonment. Sometimes sitting here in my cell, looking through my >>> glasses, they no longer take the blur away like they once did. I >>> think about the lifetimes I've spent behind these walls. Sometimes >>> for a prisoner, it's like you've died to your friends and family. The >> >> >>> only difference is that you can talk to them on occasion and sometimes >> >> >>> see them. I have spent my life trying to make a difference in the >>> world, for the better. Sometimes someone notices in some way and says >> >> >>> thank you for something I was involved with. However my greatest joy >>> comes from someone saying that something I said or was involved with >>> inspired them to be better >>> than they were or seek for themselves to make the world a better >> >> place. I >> >>> remember in my youth that I had a hard time expressing deep feelings >> >> but >> >>> after years of losing friends and relatives who were very close to me, >> >> I >> >>> have come to cherish the opportunity to speak to you even though it be >> >> by >> >>> letter or some other way. >>> >>> >>> This is the second statement I've written today. My first was quite >>> political in nature but after thinking about it I realized most of you >> >> >>> get to read the same papers, watch the same news channels that I do. >>> When you're 30 you can hardly imagine dying. When you're 61 you know >>> it's entirely possible and could come anytime. Having said that I >>> want to say a few things from my heart to your heart. >>> >>> >>> Seek the creator in all the things you do. Cherish your time with one >> >> >>> another. Develop your personal self discipline, which is the key to >>> all success. Develop a sense of happiness within you that none can >>> take away. Develop who you are and remain true to your higher self and >> >> >>> your integrity will be an inspiration to others. Show your strengths >>> when necessary, even if it is in being gentle or humble. Speak of >>> others in private the same way >>> you would in their presence. Do your best to find the good in all >> >> people >> >>> and stand and speak up against wrong doing. Respect the earth where >> >> you >> >>> stand. Many parts of Mother Earth are also held captive behind >> >> concrete >> >>> and >>> steel. Do your best to recognize inspiration from the Creator and >> >> avoid >> >>> listening to your own, especially when you are tempted in >> >> contradiction of >> >>> your higher values. Never be too proud to say you were wrong or too >>> fearful >>> to stand up for what you know is right. Don't expect to not get hurt >> >> by >> >>> life, just because you've done your best to do what's right. >> >> Especially - >> >>> don't lose your sense of humor, even when the laughter is at your own >>> expense. >>> >>> >>> Life is a learning place. Existence is forever. Challenges are only >>> challenges because life has given you an opportunity to grow in an >>> area of your fear or weakness. Perhaps I've talked too much, eh? I >>> want to thank all of you for remembering me. Most of all I want to >>> thank all of you who have chosen to make a difference for the >>> betterment of this world. >>> >>> >>> I know we don't all have the same capabilities or resources and I know >>> from >>> experience and history that there will always be those who would >> >> commit >> >>> injustice against others. I know this is the way of things in the >> >> past >> >>> and >>> it will continue in the future. But I also know that if has touched >> >> our >> >>> hearts to do so, we must each, in our own way, in our own time, be >> >> part of >> >>> the cure against the sicknesses of greed, wealth mongering and nature >>> destruction that faces all mankind. We can't individually stop it or >> >> even >> >>> collectively, however, we can sure slow it up and, pray to the Creator >> >> >>> that >>> his intervention will prevail. >>> >>> >>> Seriously, know that I love you and that you will be in my prayers. >>> Thirty >>> years ago on February 6th, or March 6th, I would hardly have been able >> >> to >> >>> express these feelings. I thank you for your patience, your time, >> >> your >> >>> support, and your loyalty and for allowing me to share this existence >> >> with >> >>> you. As someone once said, we are all climbing the same mountain, >> >> just >> >>> from >>> different sides. >>> >>> >>> In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, >>> >>> >>> Mitakuye oyasin! >>> >>> Leonard Peltier >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> ---------- >>> >>> >>> >>> ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== >>> <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> >>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> >>> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL >>> the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below >>> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html >>> >>> ============================== >>> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >>> ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >>> http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >>> Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/278 - Release Date: >> >> 3/9/2006 >> >>> >>> >> >> >> ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== >> <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> >> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> >> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL the >> links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html >> >> ============================== >> Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the >> last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. 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Personal opinion, if you do not respect Leonard and what he means to us, what he has done for us, you need to re-evaluate your thoughts about being Indian. Sher -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Cranford [mailto:jerry_cranford@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, March 10, 2006 1:02 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER Joyce: I would recommend doing a Google on his name. Most people on these lists know of Leonard Peltier and most respect him (some don't). Some are too young to remember him, but most Native Americans no matter what tribe know who he is. Jerry Blue Panther wrote: > I second that > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Huff" <sheree606@alltel.net> > To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:46 PM > Subject: RE: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > >> OMG >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Joyce G. Reece [mailto:bjreece@bellsouth.net] >> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:22 PM >> To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com >> Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER >> >> >> I'm sorry if this is the dumb question of the evening but who is Leonard >> >> Peltier?.....He's obviously got his stuff straight! >> >> Joyce Gaston Reece >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Blue Panther" >> <blue_panther@otelco.net> >> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:34 PM >> Subject: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER >> >> >>> >>> >>> >>> MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER: >>> >>> >>> Greetings My Relatives: >>> >>> >>> I say relatives for we are all related in some way. Each year I make >>> statements commemorating the Oglala incident or the anniversary of my >>> imprisonment. Sometimes sitting here in my cell, looking through my >>> glasses, they no longer take the blur away like they once did. I >>> think about the lifetimes I've spent behind these walls. Sometimes >>> for a prisoner, it's like you've died to your friends and family. The >> >> >>> only difference is that you can talk to them on occasion and sometimes >> >> >>> see them. I have spent my life trying to make a difference in the >>> world, for the better. Sometimes someone notices in some way and says >> >> >>> thank you for something I was involved with. However my greatest joy >>> comes from someone saying that something I said or was involved with >>> inspired them to be better >>> than they were or seek for themselves to make the world a better >> >> place. I >> >>> remember in my youth that I had a hard time expressing deep feelings >> >> but >> >>> after years of losing friends and relatives who were very close to me, >> >> I >> >>> have come to cherish the opportunity to speak to you even though it be >> >> by >> >>> letter or some other way. >>> >>> >>> This is the second statement I've written today. My first was quite >>> political in nature but after thinking about it I realized most of you >> >> >>> get to read the same papers, watch the same news channels that I do. >>> When you're 30 you can hardly imagine dying. When you're 61 you know >>> it's entirely possible and could come anytime. Having said that I >>> want to say a few things from my heart to your heart. >>> >>> >>> Seek the creator in all the things you do. Cherish your time with one >> >> >>> another. Develop your personal self discipline, which is the key to >>> all success. Develop a sense of happiness within you that none can >>> take away. Develop who you are and remain true to your higher self and >> >> >>> your integrity will be an inspiration to others. Show your strengths >>> when necessary, even if it is in being gentle or humble. Speak of >>> others in private the same way >>> you would in their presence. Do your best to find the good in all >> >> people >> >>> and stand and speak up against wrong doing. Respect the earth where >> >> you >> >>> stand. Many parts of Mother Earth are also held captive behind >> >> concrete >> >>> and >>> steel. Do your best to recognize inspiration from the Creator and >> >> avoid >> >>> listening to your own, especially when you are tempted in >> >> contradiction of >> >>> your higher values. Never be too proud to say you were wrong or too >>> fearful >>> to stand up for what you know is right. Don't expect to not get hurt >> >> by >> >>> life, just because you've done your best to do what's right. >> >> Especially - >> >>> don't lose your sense of humor, even when the laughter is at your own >>> expense. >>> >>> >>> Life is a learning place. Existence is forever. Challenges are only >>> challenges because life has given you an opportunity to grow in an >>> area of your fear or weakness. Perhaps I've talked too much, eh? I >>> want to thank all of you for remembering me. Most of all I want to >>> thank all of you who have chosen to make a difference for the >>> betterment of this world. >>> >>> >>> I know we don't all have the same capabilities or resources and I know >>> from >>> experience and history that there will always be those who would >> >> commit >> >>> injustice against others. I know this is the way of things in the >> >> past >> >>> and >>> it will continue in the future. But I also know that if has touched >> >> our >> >>> hearts to do so, we must each, in our own way, in our own time, be >> >> part of >> >>> the cure against the sicknesses of greed, wealth mongering and nature >>> destruction that faces all mankind. We can't individually stop it or >> >> even >> >>> collectively, however, we can sure slow it up and, pray to the Creator >> >> >>> that >>> his intervention will prevail. >>> >>> >>> Seriously, know that I love you and that you will be in my prayers. >>> Thirty >>> years ago on February 6th, or March 6th, I would hardly have been able >> >> to >> >>> express these feelings. I thank you for your patience, your time, >> >> your >> >>> support, and your loyalty and for allowing me to share this existence >> >> with >> >>> you. As someone once said, we are all climbing the same mountain, >> >> just >> >>> from >>> different sides. >>> >>> >>> In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, >>> >>> >>> Mitakuye oyasin! >>> >>> Leonard Peltier >>> >>> >>> >>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> ---------- >>> >>> >>> >>> ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== >>> <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> >>> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> >>> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL >>> the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below >>> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html >>> >>> ============================== >>> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >>> ancestors, but entire generations. 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No...it's just that some of US have spent more time studying the history of the EASTERN Cherokee. Frankly, I think it is in fairly poor taste of some on this list to expect everyone on this list to know all about ALL NA. If I were insulted I might get upset *G* Rather than answer the question it just raises exclamations....sheesh. If I were to ask the question to 'name the 7 Cherokee leaders who were killed in 1777, by whom and why', would BP and Susan have to go digging for the info? Just an example Joyce Gaston Reece

.........Wow..........I'm just guessing that some are to young to remember the second event at Wounded Knee or about the formation of AIM.......for some ........Dearest Leonard, you are not forgoten.......... ----- Original Message ----- From: Blue Panther Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:27 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER I second that ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Huff" <sheree606@alltel.net> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:46 PM Subject: RE: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > OMG > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Joyce G. Reece [mailto:bjreece@bellsouth.net] > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:22 PM > To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > > I'm sorry if this is the dumb question of the evening but who is Leonard > > Peltier?.....He's obviously got his stuff straight! > > Joyce Gaston Reece > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Blue Panther" <blue_panther@otelco.net> > To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:34 PM > Subject: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > >> >> >> >> MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER: >> >> >> Greetings My Relatives: >> >> >> I say relatives for we are all related in some way. Each year I make >> statements commemorating the Oglala incident or the anniversary of my >> imprisonment. Sometimes sitting here in my cell, looking through my >> glasses, they no longer take the blur away like they once did. I >> think about the lifetimes I've spent behind these walls. Sometimes >> for a prisoner, it's like you've died to your friends and family. The > >> only difference is that you can talk to them on occasion and sometimes > >> see them. I have spent my life trying to make a difference in the >> world, for the better. Sometimes someone notices in some way and says > >> thank you for something I was involved with. However my greatest joy >> comes from someone saying that something I said or was involved with >> inspired them to be better >> than they were or seek for themselves to make the world a better > place. I >> remember in my youth that I had a hard time expressing deep feelings > but >> after years of losing friends and relatives who were very close to me, > I >> have come to cherish the opportunity to speak to you even though it be > by >> letter or some other way. >> >> >> This is the second statement I've written today. My first was quite >> political in nature but after thinking about it I realized most of you > >> get to read the same papers, watch the same news channels that I do. >> When you're 30 you can hardly imagine dying. When you're 61 you know >> it's entirely possible and could come anytime. Having said that I >> want to say a few things from my heart to your heart. >> >> >> Seek the creator in all the things you do. Cherish your time with one > >> another. Develop your personal self discipline, which is the key to >> all success. Develop a sense of happiness within you that none can >> take away. Develop who you are and remain true to your higher self and > >> your integrity will be an inspiration to others. Show your strengths >> when necessary, even if it is in being gentle or humble. Speak of >> others in private the same way >> you would in their presence. Do your best to find the good in all > people >> and stand and speak up against wrong doing. Respect the earth where > you >> stand. Many parts of Mother Earth are also held captive behind > concrete >> and >> steel. Do your best to recognize inspiration from the Creator and > avoid >> listening to your own, especially when you are tempted in > contradiction of >> your higher values. Never be too proud to say you were wrong or too >> fearful >> to stand up for what you know is right. Don't expect to not get hurt > by >> life, just because you've done your best to do what's right. > Especially - >> don't lose your sense of humor, even when the laughter is at your own >> expense. >> >> >> Life is a learning place. Existence is forever. Challenges are only >> challenges because life has given you an opportunity to grow in an >> area of your fear or weakness. Perhaps I've talked too much, eh? I >> want to thank all of you for remembering me. Most of all I want to >> thank all of you who have chosen to make a difference for the >> betterment of this world. >> >> >> I know we don't all have the same capabilities or resources and I know >> from >> experience and history that there will always be those who would > commit >> injustice against others. I know this is the way of things in the > past >> and >> it will continue in the future. But I also know that if has touched > our >> hearts to do so, we must each, in our own way, in our own time, be > part of >> the cure against the sicknesses of greed, wealth mongering and nature >> destruction that faces all mankind. We can't individually stop it or > even >> collectively, however, we can sure slow it up and, pray to the Creator > >> that >> his intervention will prevail. >> >> >> Seriously, know that I love you and that you will be in my prayers. >> Thirty >> years ago on February 6th, or March 6th, I would hardly have been able > to >> express these feelings. I thank you for your patience, your time, > your >> support, and your loyalty and for allowing me to share this existence > with >> you. As someone once said, we are all climbing the same mountain, > just >> from >> different sides. >> >> >> In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, >> >> >> Mitakuye oyasin! >> >> Leonard Peltier >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> ---------- >> >> >> >> ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== >> <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> >> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> >> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL >> the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html >> >> ============================== >> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >> ancestors, but entire generations. 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OMG -----Original Message----- From: Joyce G. Reece [mailto:bjreece@bellsouth.net] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:22 PM To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER I'm sorry if this is the dumb question of the evening but who is Leonard Peltier?.....He's obviously got his stuff straight! Joyce Gaston Reece ----- Original Message ----- From: "Blue Panther" <blue_panther@otelco.net> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:34 PM Subject: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > > > MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER: > > > Greetings My Relatives: > > > I say relatives for we are all related in some way. Each year I make > statements commemorating the Oglala incident or the anniversary of my > imprisonment. Sometimes sitting here in my cell, looking through my > glasses, they no longer take the blur away like they once did. I > think about the lifetimes I've spent behind these walls. Sometimes > for a prisoner, it's like you've died to your friends and family. The > only difference is that you can talk to them on occasion and sometimes > see them. I have spent my life trying to make a difference in the > world, for the better. Sometimes someone notices in some way and says > thank you for something I was involved with. However my greatest joy > comes from someone saying that something I said or was involved with > inspired them to be better > than they were or seek for themselves to make the world a better place. I > remember in my youth that I had a hard time expressing deep feelings but > after years of losing friends and relatives who were very close to me, I > have come to cherish the opportunity to speak to you even though it be by > letter or some other way. > > > This is the second statement I've written today. My first was quite > political in nature but after thinking about it I realized most of you > get to read the same papers, watch the same news channels that I do. > When you're 30 you can hardly imagine dying. When you're 61 you know > it's entirely possible and could come anytime. Having said that I > want to say a few things from my heart to your heart. > > > Seek the creator in all the things you do. Cherish your time with one > another. Develop your personal self discipline, which is the key to > all success. Develop a sense of happiness within you that none can > take away. Develop who you are and remain true to your higher self and > your integrity will be an inspiration to others. Show your strengths > when necessary, even if it is in being gentle or humble. Speak of > others in private the same way > you would in their presence. Do your best to find the good in all people > and stand and speak up against wrong doing. Respect the earth where you > stand. Many parts of Mother Earth are also held captive behind concrete > and > steel. Do your best to recognize inspiration from the Creator and avoid > listening to your own, especially when you are tempted in contradiction of > your higher values. Never be too proud to say you were wrong or too > fearful > to stand up for what you know is right. Don't expect to not get hurt by > life, just because you've done your best to do what's right. Especially - > don't lose your sense of humor, even when the laughter is at your own > expense. > > > Life is a learning place. Existence is forever. Challenges are only > challenges because life has given you an opportunity to grow in an > area of your fear or weakness. Perhaps I've talked too much, eh? I > want to thank all of you for remembering me. Most of all I want to > thank all of you who have chosen to make a difference for the > betterment of this world. > > > I know we don't all have the same capabilities or resources and I know > from > experience and history that there will always be those who would commit > injustice against others. I know this is the way of things in the past > and > it will continue in the future. But I also know that if has touched our > hearts to do so, we must each, in our own way, in our own time, be part of > the cure against the sicknesses of greed, wealth mongering and nature > destruction that faces all mankind. We can't individually stop it or even > collectively, however, we can sure slow it up and, pray to the Creator > that > his intervention will prevail. > > > Seriously, know that I love you and that you will be in my prayers. > Thirty > years ago on February 6th, or March 6th, I would hardly have been able to > express these feelings. I thank you for your patience, your time, your > support, and your loyalty and for allowing me to share this existence with > you. As someone once said, we are all climbing the same mountain, just > from > different sides. > > > In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, > > > Mitakuye oyasin! > > Leonard Peltier > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------- > > > > ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== > <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> > <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> > Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL > the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. 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I second that ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Huff" <sheree606@alltel.net> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 8:46 PM Subject: RE: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > OMG > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Joyce G. Reece [mailto:bjreece@bellsouth.net] > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 9:22 PM > To: CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > > I'm sorry if this is the dumb question of the evening but who is Leonard > > Peltier?.....He's obviously got his stuff straight! > > Joyce Gaston Reece > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Blue Panther" <blue_panther@otelco.net> > To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:34 PM > Subject: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > >> >> >> >> MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER: >> >> >> Greetings My Relatives: >> >> >> I say relatives for we are all related in some way. Each year I make >> statements commemorating the Oglala incident or the anniversary of my >> imprisonment. Sometimes sitting here in my cell, looking through my >> glasses, they no longer take the blur away like they once did. I >> think about the lifetimes I've spent behind these walls. Sometimes >> for a prisoner, it's like you've died to your friends and family. The > >> only difference is that you can talk to them on occasion and sometimes > >> see them. I have spent my life trying to make a difference in the >> world, for the better. Sometimes someone notices in some way and says > >> thank you for something I was involved with. However my greatest joy >> comes from someone saying that something I said or was involved with >> inspired them to be better >> than they were or seek for themselves to make the world a better > place. I >> remember in my youth that I had a hard time expressing deep feelings > but >> after years of losing friends and relatives who were very close to me, > I >> have come to cherish the opportunity to speak to you even though it be > by >> letter or some other way. >> >> >> This is the second statement I've written today. My first was quite >> political in nature but after thinking about it I realized most of you > >> get to read the same papers, watch the same news channels that I do. >> When you're 30 you can hardly imagine dying. When you're 61 you know >> it's entirely possible and could come anytime. Having said that I >> want to say a few things from my heart to your heart. >> >> >> Seek the creator in all the things you do. Cherish your time with one > >> another. Develop your personal self discipline, which is the key to >> all success. Develop a sense of happiness within you that none can >> take away. Develop who you are and remain true to your higher self and > >> your integrity will be an inspiration to others. Show your strengths >> when necessary, even if it is in being gentle or humble. Speak of >> others in private the same way >> you would in their presence. Do your best to find the good in all > people >> and stand and speak up against wrong doing. Respect the earth where > you >> stand. Many parts of Mother Earth are also held captive behind > concrete >> and >> steel. Do your best to recognize inspiration from the Creator and > avoid >> listening to your own, especially when you are tempted in > contradiction of >> your higher values. Never be too proud to say you were wrong or too >> fearful >> to stand up for what you know is right. Don't expect to not get hurt > by >> life, just because you've done your best to do what's right. > Especially - >> don't lose your sense of humor, even when the laughter is at your own >> expense. >> >> >> Life is a learning place. Existence is forever. Challenges are only >> challenges because life has given you an opportunity to grow in an >> area of your fear or weakness. Perhaps I've talked too much, eh? I >> want to thank all of you for remembering me. Most of all I want to >> thank all of you who have chosen to make a difference for the >> betterment of this world. >> >> >> I know we don't all have the same capabilities or resources and I know >> from >> experience and history that there will always be those who would > commit >> injustice against others. I know this is the way of things in the > past >> and >> it will continue in the future. But I also know that if has touched > our >> hearts to do so, we must each, in our own way, in our own time, be > part of >> the cure against the sicknesses of greed, wealth mongering and nature >> destruction that faces all mankind. We can't individually stop it or > even >> collectively, however, we can sure slow it up and, pray to the Creator > >> that >> his intervention will prevail. >> >> >> Seriously, know that I love you and that you will be in my prayers. >> Thirty >> years ago on February 6th, or March 6th, I would hardly have been able > to >> express these feelings. I thank you for your patience, your time, > your >> support, and your loyalty and for allowing me to share this existence > with >> you. As someone once said, we are all climbing the same mountain, > just >> from >> different sides. >> >> >> In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, >> >> >> Mitakuye oyasin! >> >> Leonard Peltier >> >> >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >> ---------- >> >> >> >> ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== >> <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> >> <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> >> Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list ALL >> the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below >> http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html >> >> ============================== >> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >> ancestors, but entire generations. 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I'm sorry if this is the dumb question of the evening but who is Leonard Peltier?.....He's obviously got his stuff straight! Joyce Gaston Reece ----- Original Message ----- From: "Blue Panther" <blue_panther@otelco.net> To: <CHEROKEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 7:34 PM Subject: [Cherokee Circle] MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER > > > > MESSAGE FROM LEONARD PELTIER: > > > Greetings My Relatives: > > > I say relatives for we are all related in some way. Each year I make > statements commemorating the Oglala incident or the anniversary of my > imprisonment. Sometimes sitting here in my cell, looking through my > glasses, they no longer take the blur away like they once did. I think > about the lifetimes I've spent behind these walls. Sometimes for a > prisoner, it's like you've died to your friends and family. The only > difference is that you can talk to them on occasion and sometimes see > them. > I have spent my life trying to make a difference in the world, for the > better. Sometimes someone notices in some way and says thank you for > something I was involved with. However my greatest joy comes from someone > saying that something I said or was involved with inspired them to be > better > than they were or seek for themselves to make the world a better place. I > remember in my youth that I had a hard time expressing deep feelings but > after years of losing friends and relatives who were very close to me, I > have come to cherish the opportunity to speak to you even though it be by > letter or some other way. > > > This is the second statement I've written today. My first was quite > political in nature but after thinking about it I realized most of you get > to read the same papers, watch the same news channels that I do. When > you're 30 you can hardly imagine dying. When you're 61 you know it's > entirely possible and could come anytime. Having said that I want to say > a > few things from my heart to your heart. > > > Seek the creator in all the things you do. Cherish your time with one > another. Develop your personal self discipline, which is the key to all > success. Develop a sense of happiness within you that none can take away. > Develop who you are and remain true to your higher self and your integrity > will be an inspiration to others. Show your strengths when necessary, > even > if it is in being gentle or humble. Speak of others in private the same > way > you would in their presence. Do your best to find the good in all people > and stand and speak up against wrong doing. Respect the earth where you > stand. Many parts of Mother Earth are also held captive behind concrete > and > steel. Do your best to recognize inspiration from the Creator and avoid > listening to your own, especially when you are tempted in contradiction of > your higher values. Never be too proud to say you were wrong or too > fearful > to stand up for what you know is right. Don't expect to not get hurt by > life, just because you've done your best to do what's right. Especially - > don't lose your sense of humor, even when the laughter is at your own > expense. > > > Life is a learning place. Existence is forever. Challenges are only > challenges because life has given you an opportunity to grow in an area of > your fear or weakness. Perhaps I've talked too much, eh? I want to thank > all of you for remembering me. Most of all I want to thank all of you who > have chosen to make a difference for the betterment of this world. > > > I know we don't all have the same capabilities or resources and I know > from > experience and history that there will always be those who would commit > injustice against others. I know this is the way of things in the past > and > it will continue in the future. But I also know that if has touched our > hearts to do so, we must each, in our own way, in our own time, be part of > the cure against the sicknesses of greed, wealth mongering and nature > destruction that faces all mankind. We can't individually stop it or even > collectively, however, we can sure slow it up and, pray to the Creator > that > his intervention will prevail. > > > Seriously, know that I love you and that you will be in my prayers. > Thirty > years ago on February 6th, or March 6th, I would hardly have been able to > express these feelings. I thank you for your patience, your time, your > support, and your loyalty and for allowing me to share this existence with > you. As someone once said, we are all climbing the same mountain, just > from > different sides. > > > In the Spirit of Crazy Horse, > > > Mitakuye oyasin! > > Leonard Peltier > > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > ==== CHEROKEE Mailing List ==== > <<>OPEN forum to all Cherokee topics - except Genealogy<>> > <>Culture-History-Language-Folk lore and Truths<> > Good Manners & Language is required to be on the list > ALL the links you will need to sub and unsub or contact listowner below > http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/other/Ethnic-Native/CHEROKEE.html > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. 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