Wake for an Indian warrior

Rocky Mountain News ^ | Jan 21, 2006 | Jim Sheeler

[mormonsniper]

Duty Honor Country.

http://cfapp2.rockymountainnews.com/slideshow/slideshow.cfm?type=DEFAULT&ID=012006lundstrom&NUM=1

[mormonsniper]

View the slides. Very moving for me anyway.

Semper Fi This we will defend

[American Quilter]

Very moving story. May Cpl Lundstrom be welcomed by his ancestors, and his family be comforted in their grief.

Kudos to the Marines, who look after their own and are a shining example of the best in our nation.

[trubluolyguy]

God Bless.

[phugg]

The blending of two culture combined into some incredible images. Thank you Lone Eagle.

Do all of those Garands still get carried around by the WWII vets?

[jazusamo]

Thank you Cpl. Lundstrom, another of America's finest.

May God bless him and his family.

[armymarinemom]

Thank you for posting this. The public only gets a view of the anti war radical Indians most of the time. It was humbling to see these photos.

Our youngest son served as Honor Guard at an Indian funeral in Alaska. He is still moved to this day about how well he was treated. He went to provide comfort not quite knowing what to expect from the family. What happened took him back quite a bit. He was treated like one of the family. He was given a quilt, beautiful moccasins, and other gifts. The gifts were an beautiful tribute but the welcome to mourn with the family was an honor.He wasn't expecting to be honored while going to provide comfort.

[retrokitten]

Very moving. Thank you for posting this.

[359Henrie]

Thank you, I'm still lumped up over this.

[in hoc signo vinces]

Wow...reading stories like this make one reevaluate their state side priorities in a heartbeat.

God's got another warrior.

[mass55th]

Thanks for posting this. The slide show brought me to tears.

[colorcountry]

Thank you Marine Cpl. Brett Lundstrom for your service and ultimate sacrifice.

[Jhohanna]

Thank you for posting this. I was honored to work for the funeral home company that did the funeral arrangement for Lori Piewasta after the ambush in AlNasariya. We did everything we could to accomodate all Native American traditions, and with the utmost respect.

While many paint pictures of the Native Americans as boozing, drug using, social miscreants who hate the White Americans, I find it is so far from the truth. Many, ie: the majority, still view this country as their home, as their land, and one they are born to defend and protect.

My prayers for the family and friends of the life gone on. It will be lonely and sad, but hopefully reunited in the higher world.

[maxwellp]

This needed a super-tissue alert. God rest you Cpl. Lundstrom and being that you are now in a far better place, please watch out for America - this I pray to you. And I will pray for the safe return of your brother.

[Jim Robinson]

Received a complaint from Rocky Mountain News. Please do not post their images.
Thanks,
Jim

[Jim Robinson]

Received a complaint from Rocky Mountain News. Please do not post their images.
Thanks,
Jim

[TopQuark]

Thank you for posting this. It is indeed very moving.

G-d bless... My heart goes to his family.