Sat, 31 Dec 2005
Mr. Boyden,
On behalf of the residents and community members of the Red Shirt Community
of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, we would like to humbly thank the
sponsors and people who opened their hearts and donated much welcomed
articles of clothing, gifts, the gift of warmth and food for our
residents.
Red Shirt currently has a population of roughly 200 people who are residing
56 miles from Pine Ridge, and 40 miles from Rapid City. Our unique
rural area has both advantages and disadvantages. Located on the edge
of the Badlands National Park, the residents of the Red Shirt Community have
a great need for self sufficiency and economic development. The solution
lies within us and the ability to look forward and actually envision a
future is paramount to the development of our community in the areas of
jobs, housing, economic development.
My name is Roxanne Two Bulls and I am the Chairwoman elect in this community
and believe strongly in capacity building efforts by this community to
help us help ourselves. Your unselfish acts and generosity made a huge
impression on this community and we are thankful for all of the staff
of Operation Morning star and also the kind people who opened thier hearts
to those in need.
Pilamaya!
Roxanne Two Bulls
Sat, 31 Dec 2005
Hello Richard, I just wanted to email
you and thank you for coming to our community. There was so much, I took
things to an extended family in Rapid City. I recently let my son (Hunter) go
live with his grandmother and dad in Rapid city. I took things to them also.
While you were here, you told me about the website, operation morning star.
I finally had time to get online and take a look at it.
It's nice. I am
wondering if you would be able to help my son's grandmother, Lucy Little?
Hunter's aunt Marta had a terrible accident in the first part of December
and she was sent to Minnesota. Rochester, I think. She had a major operation
and the outcome isn't very good. I know it will break Lucy's heart if she
dies over there. I don't think she can bear losing another one of her kids.
She had two sons die, one back in the 80's, he was the twin to Dave (the one
you met at the gym) and he was in the Marine Corp too. If there is anything
you can do, it would help tremendously.
Well, Happy New Year.
Patsy Two
Bulls