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An Internet Tribute to Lori Ann Piestewa, American Indian killed in action in Iraq
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| April 17, 2003
Posted on 04/18/2003 8:45:23 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
The first American woman killed in Iraq is Pfc. Lori Ann Piestewa. She is American Indian and one of eight soldiers found during the rescue of POW Jessica Lynch, who was Lori's room mate at Ft. Bliss, El Paso , Texas. Lori was 23 years of age.. the mother of a four year old son and a three year old daughter. She lived in Tuba City, Arizona and was a member of the Hopi Nation. There are currently 56 Hopis serving in the Us military... 48 are in Iraq. Lori is believed to be the first American Indian woman ever to be killed in combat..for the United States military..There is great sadness and pride in the land of her ancestors.
On the day that Lori's death was confirmed by the Army a light snow fell in Tuba City, her hometown. According to Hopi beliefs, the soul of a person who has led a good and honorable life returns to Hopi land in the form of precipitation. In Hopi, Piestewa is defined as the rainwater that collects on the desert floor after a heavy downpour...
Lori Piestewa came home that day......
Here is the link to the website. Turn your speakers up for Amazing Grace: Tribute to Lori Ann Piestewa
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Arizona; US: District of Columbia; US: Texas; United Kingdom; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: americanindian; army; kia; loriannpiestewa; loripiestewa; tribute
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posted on
04/18/2003 8:49:22 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
To: sweetliberty; null and void
Thanks.
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posted on
04/18/2003 8:52:10 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
To: MeeknMing
Not sure what to make of it here in AZ. The Democrat governor just rammed a name-change for a mountain and a highway in Phoenix to (dis)honor Miss Piestewa, contrary to bylaws of the place-names commission.
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posted on
04/18/2003 8:53:12 AM PDT
by
Cyber Liberty
(© 2003, Ravin' Lunatic since 4/98)
To: MeeknMing
Very nice. BTTT
To: MeeknMing
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posted on
04/18/2003 9:04:38 AM PDT
by
sweetliberty
("Better to keep silent and be thought a fool than to open your your mouth and remove all doubt.")
To: sweetliberty
Thank you ! It's a beautiful memorial tribute . . .
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posted on
04/18/2003 9:17:40 AM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
To: MeeknMing
Thanks for that link, MnM. God be with her family and friends.
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posted on
04/18/2003 9:20:09 AM PDT
by
WaterDragon
(Only America has the moral authority and the resolve to lead the world in tClhe 21st Century.)
To: Cyber Liberty
Well, I'm glad they are honoring her.
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posted on
04/18/2003 9:21:12 AM PDT
by
WaterDragon
(Only America has the moral authority and the resolve to lead the world in tClhe 21st Century.)
To: Cyber Liberty
Not sure what to make of it here in AZ. The Democrat governor just rammed a name-change for a mountain and a highway in Phoenix to (dis)honor Miss Piestewa, contrary to bylaws of the place-names commission. Exactly.
Napolitano learn her political tactics from the Clintons.
To: WaterDragon
Well, I'm glad they are honoring her. At the cost of the "Rule of the law".
It has done more damage then honor.
To: MeeknMing
grump bump
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posted on
04/18/2003 9:46:26 AM PDT
by
grumple
To: MeeknMing
Thank you for this post. As an Arizonan (my adopted home state of 30+ years) I am so proud of this brave young woman, and yet so sad that her two young chidren will grow up without their mother.
God Bless all our troops and give comfort to the families who have lost their loved ones in this conflict.
To: MeeknMing; stand watie; goldilucky; FreeTheHostages
Proud Native American FReegards...MUD
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posted on
04/18/2003 11:06:33 AM PDT
by
Mudboy Slim
(DemonRATS continue to Defend the Indefensibile and Assail the Unassailable!!)
To: MeeknMing
Sad but heroic BUMP!!!
To: Mudboy Slim
I wonder if the flags are being raised at half staff for this unsung hero!
To: Mudboy Slim
Thank you . . .
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posted on
04/18/2003 12:06:15 PM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
To: HighRoadToChina
Thanks, bttt . . .
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posted on
04/18/2003 12:07:17 PM PDT
by
MeekOneGOP
(Bu-bye Saddam! / Check out my Freeper site !: http://home.attbi.com/~freeper/wsb/index.html)
To: MeeknMing
Beautifull tribute. Thanks.
To: MeeknMing
Thanks Meek. May she rest in peace.
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