A Short Bio of Richard Boyden

Founder of Operation Morning Star

Born and raised in Seattle Washington. Same birth DAY, not year, (Sept. 12th) as Leonard Peltier and Jewish New Year (0/7) "Rosh Hashanah". "Boyden" is a Jewish name but I am not Jewish on mothers side. The names of father and grandfathers were Zickler. My father's father was killed in a logging accident and he was "adopted" by a Boyden...thus my last name. I do have some evidence my grandfather was Jewish but I have not pursued that to any degree. But I have lived in Israel.

I was born a "breach birth" and was immediately diagnosed with congenital glaucoma. Both "conditions" surgically addressed and corrected. The type of corrective surgery to correct my glaucoma was one of the first in history.  Thus I can see for now but there is a chance it will return and signs are it is starting. 

Abusive alcoholic father who beat mother and myself during the first six years of my life with "them" as an "only child". I remember when "growing up", I would come home from the "sitter", eat supper, go to bedroom, get into the closet, and escape in sleep from the sounds of my mother screaming, her body being pummeled over and over, eventually thudding to the floor in one part of the house or another. In the morning, I would see her physical condition of being cut, bruised, and battered. She would go to work that way and in those days, beating of women was an accepted social norm of "life".  This explains why I was a "breach birth". I did NOT want to come into the world as I "heard it".

Her heart and mind suffered and was "invisible" to my eyes but I could feel her suffering in my heart and spirit 24/7. Not only did I weep, but I wanted to kill my father for what he did to my mother. One time as a child, I remember when I began sinking in 15 feet of water at age 7, attempting to swim on a windy day in the Puget Sound at Beacon Point. I remember my father not moving, just sitting there just watching me go under. He was drunk. I next remembering laying on a bed in our cabin and alive.  My father cursed out the man that saved me. 

Mother divorced father, continued to drink, and suffered a nervous breakdown because of mixture of anti-depressants and alcohol. She was committed to a mental health hell hole/facility in Sedro Wooly Washington for 2 years. There she was subjected to "forced" shock treatments, beatings, and was raped many times. 

She died in 1968 from 3d degree burns over 99 percent of her body. She tried to light/smoke a cigarette after being released from a hospital where she was being treated for liver disease because of drinking. Her clothes caught on fire. My grandmother found her laying in the middle of her living room floor curled up in a ball. She "lived" 3 days and passed into the Spirit World and into the arms of Jesus.  

Yes, I saw her in this state of suffering. I got a call after back from overseas, told "emergency" and to come home. Upon walking into the hospital room, I saw my mother, burnt black from the top of her head down to her ankles. Ever seen a "burnt marshmallow", the burnt body of your mother?...while she was still "alive"?  

Yes, I did curse G-d.

She was a good woman. Suffered much in life for no "wrong" reason but because she was a loving giving good woman with a heart of flesh who cared about others. Totally unselfish. Her First husband was killed 2 weeks after they married in a auto wreck. That affected her in ways words are unable to convey. She was a leader in Brownies, Girl Scouts, Den mother for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, active in the PTA, and in "Church's" where she was "predatorized" by "ministers" for money and sex. Also she was actively involved in Veterans activities and from what I know, she was THE WOMAN who began "Operation Shoe Box" for U.S. Troops and this program has continued to this day unto the helping of Troops all over the world.. 

I share this because what I "witnessed" and 'experienced" as a child is somewhat the same as what many LAKOTA OYATE have experienced and witnessed in "Indian Country" in the area of "family experiences" with alcohol, dysfunctional families, abuse, violence, and the "death affects" of on ones heart, spirit, and body.  These "experiences" are the result of the dark, evil, diabolical spiritual engineering of things social and personal that created the environment with the resulting affects thereof on their souls. I know from personal experience what the affects are also on my soul..

Therefore, I am somewhat able, on a small and limited scale, to relate to what I call the "personal spiritual war" and how it affects ones soul, in contrast to those that have experienced none of the same and judge not only me, but them also and for the SAME reasons because they have not the compassion and understanding in their hearts. They do not have a heart of "flesh" as "we" do but instead they have hearts of "stone".  They are without "charity" which is the Pure Love of Jesus Christ for the poor, afflicted, and those in need but instead are immersed in the things of the world which they prioritize over human beings and the salvation of their souls. It is easy to tell who they are. Just look into their eyes and see how they live.

I did not ever drink until I saw my mother in her condition of "death". I had hated alcohol as a child and still do. Used to curse at liquor store clerks, spit on the windows of their stores, "flip" them off (all dad taught). 

But after her death, I succumbed in my grief, rage, and "hate of G-d".  Why her? She did not deserve this. So, I too became an "alcoholic" minus the official treatments and evaluations of being, but yet knew in my heart that I chose to be this way during those times in my life when attempting to escape and find meaning in this contradiction of existence. 

In spite of the struggles as a young man, and witnessed and endured, I still managed to play sports and fished. Excelled in both above average. Won state championship in high school as a "pitcher" for the American Legion State Championship Team. I pitched a 4 hitter shutout against the team that was the same team that beat my High School team, the same team that rejected me because I had no father in the "community" and my mother was a drunk. That was my vindication and "payback" complements of G-d! 

Also, I was raised in the "mountains" and "forests" near and on the beach's, lakes, rivers, streams of Washington state, before they were "contaminated by the parasites from California". Could out fish anyone for trout anywhere, anytime, any place. Stayed in good physical condition with weight training, running, and bicycling and played college soccer and was one of the best on a "international" team.  

My high school years were at Madison in Portland Oregon. Introvert. Average student. Got diploma by "default" . They were tired of me and I was bored with life, so, I joined the Marine Corp because I decided to "adopt" John Wayne as my dad. Spent 18 months in combat in Viet Nam, the war of lies incognito until to late for those beguiled unto the death of their bodies, minds, and spirits. Honorable discharge. 

Should have been dead many times in the "Nam". Stepped over mines, bullets all around and into everyone else BUT me. Almost drowned "again". Replaced as  "point" in a patrol at "last minute" with one who took MY shot in the head. Enough "Agent Orange" in my body for someone to send it to Dow Chemical when I die and retire on the "rebate"!  After my discharge from the Marine Corp, I relocated to Seattle, bought a 67 911 Porsche and started college. Yes, I drank, escaped, and yes, I was a "whoremonger". 

I completed 5 years of college, no degree. Honor roll though! 3.5 GPA overall. Outstanding soccer player. Studied philosophy, sociology, all the "psych" disciplines. No degree because I hated math and science, like in high school. Studied "ethnic history" and became drawn to "Indian History" at Western Washington Univ. in Bellingham Washington. Tutored English to youth on the Lummi Indian Reservation north of Bellingham Washington.

I also volunteered/worked for the Seattle Indian Health Board under Jo Ann Kauffman, Nez Pierce. I assisted in raising funds on a small scale. Her sister is Hattie Kauffman, ABC reporter. I had a crush on her even but I could not even get "Indian time of day" from her! 

I spearheaded two emergency flood relief operations to provide food and water to the Lummi Nation when Willie Jones was Chairman. Started own cutlery business in Pike Place Market which is still there today. We provided supplies to most  commercial fishing canneries and processing ships in Washington, Canada, and Alaska. Sold raingear, processing knives and fish handling containers. I worked in sales and marketing for a number of companies. Excelled and made millions for others but in turn was exploited, used, and terminated when no longer needed.  During all of this, I was slowly being drawn towards my eventual involvement with "Indian Country" but not fully aware yet.

Moved to Missouri in 85. Actually I was "G-d compelled to . It was on my trip driving to Missouri when I "fell in love" with American Indians as I witnessed their struggles and suffering on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation with the conviction in my heart by G-d direct that His love mandated me to do something of worth in His sight...not the sight of "man".

Quit normal jobs to become a "abnormal" radio talk show host for 6 years and what I "talked about and exposed" is found on my personal web page. Consider the site extremely NOT politically correct. It was on radio that I began to seriously focus on subjects of importance pertaining to the realities of "Indian Country" as I began to understand them. Thus the learning process continued.  I even put a radio station on the map that was owned by a "drunk". It is worth 5 million now. Yes, I was used and thrown out on the streets like garbage.

Launched "Operation Morning Star" in 1996 when I began radio.

My many "Indian Country" interviews included Marquita Peltier, the daughter of Leonard Peltier, Dennis Banks, Russell Means, Belcourt brothers (these are those that have covered up the murder of Anna Mae Pictu Aquash), the Dann sisters, Charlene Teeters, Susanne Harjo, John Echohawk, Lenny Foster, the late and beloved Vine Deloria Jr., the late Carl Gorman Sr. the "Dine/Navaho Code Talker", and covered many subjects affecting Indian Country such as the uranium contamination of water and environment in Dine Country, Dakota Country and elsewhere. Did programs on genetic engineering of food crops, bio-chemical weapons, anti-depressants, the selling of our military technology and weapons systems to the Chinese and Russians, and programs on health and nutrition among many others. Exposed the "New World Order" agenda that we are embedded in now.

Exposed FBI involvement in cover-ups of murders of close to 100 Lakota during the 70's and also, the case of Leonard Peltier, Anna Mae Aquash, Jancita Eagle Deer as well as their active participation in the drug importation into this country and with the cartels where it was documented by a "FBI" operative named Darlene Novinger who I interviewed and who came public after discovering that George Bush Sr. and son Jeb were deeply involved in the cartels. (They first killed her husband, then father, then she mysteriously and quickly died of cancer. Darlene Novinger) One named FBI operative was bringing drugs into the US from Canada and through the Ft. Peck Assiniboine Reservation in Montana. This was documented by Melissa Buckles from that reservation and who I interviewed on my radio program. 

Twice the FBI had discussed "taking me out" using their "underworld contacts" here in Kansas City. (Evil EVIL Satan inspired combination of darkness this FBI). That is what I was told from someone on the "inside". They are proof there is a SATAN!

Taught at Haskell Indian Nations University. Created a "3 hour accredited course", "Introduction To Radio Broadcasting" - "Investigative Journalism". Taught students how to run the board and engineer and produce their own live on air programs and do live interviews. Taught them how to "research subjects". Students said it was the best class ever and I was a "White man". Honored I was. 

Counseled sexually abused children, battered women. Active in The Church of Jesus Christ, the Son of G-d. NOT a "religion" per se but rather spiritually revealing of those understandings pertaining to the literal establishment of the Kingdom of G-d in the "last days" as a result of full obedience to His Gospel. This Kingdom is something I cry out for in "Indian Country"

Jesus Christ IS the reason why I am alive, here, and writing this now, as well as being able to make Operation Morning Star a viable and semi-successful venture of love and generosity for and on behalf of "Indigenous Peoples" that are called Native Americans, Indians, American Indians, First Nations Peoples etc. I consider Jesus the pure, holy, and righteous example of what a true Lakota should be.

I have fought with the local racist media to get exposure for Operation Morning Star and the Lakota I have felt led to help. Always a struggle, ALWAYS. 

I "fake" as an "Independent Writer" with a few "editorials" and articles published including one in the Kansas City Star. Others in the Independence Examiner, Dakota Lakota Journal including articles on "suicide in Indian Country".

Also, I write about and present information on the subject of "Suicide" to at risk Native American Youth on the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations, on radio, and in juvenile detention centers. I have personal experience in this area. I am an "attempted suicide survivor" who has experienced from G-d the eternal consequences of both the act of attempted suicide as well as the revelation of what it means IF one is successful, and what they will experience in the "spirit world" after they kill themselves.  

For me, it was a confirmation that there is a hell as well as a heaven. Both are determined only by ones relationship and standing with G-d. No great mystery. Cut and dried. Death and life are realities that are both spiritual and temporal, even that of the spirit world in the realms of eternity, as well as being here on earth in the flesh within the realms of time where we find ourselves now. There is no separation whether in time or eternity. Our choices are first "spiritual" in who or what we listen to and follow, determines our realities and destinies in both worlds. And yes, there is a Satan/Lucifer and he hates us more then we will ever know, until that is, if in eternity we find ourselves bound to him.

In looking back and up to this day, my personal life has been like being in "mortal combat" but not a war in the flesh, but in the spirit and over my soul. Some battles I have won, others lost. I have been hurt and wounded up to the edge of death itself, and I am responsible for wounding and hurting others even the same and worse and feel the shame of. I am not perfect, don't "walk on water". I just know that the "love of G-d" is a "revelation of and from" and therefore is a ongoing learning process that begins in time and extends into eternity. I also realize I am "G-d's work in progress", and my only teacher has been Jesus. I am sure I am one of His major "affirmative action" program if there ever was one.

My idea of Heaven here on earth is 40 acres, in Montana, where a clean fresh creek flows into a small lake filled with native trout AND in the mountains and away from people. Give me a horse or two, some sheep, chickens, a few buffalo, and I will be one happy "Return of the Mountain Man" program!

Until "then", I will continue trying to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous Peoples to the best of my ability and with limited or NO resources. 

I am not sure for how long I will continue Operation Morning Star. Someday, you may come to the OMS page and see "nothing"!  Just know that if that happens, I am in "The Kingdom Of Heaven" here on earth somewhere! :)

And the reason WHY will be, because I will have ended my attempt to enlist help for the Oyate after "x" number of years.

That's it. Questions? Email me! Thanks to all of you that have helped and may G-d bless each of you.!

Richard Boyden

operationmorningstar@yahoo.com

p.s. I spell G-d the Jewish way just for the moment out of respect for and acknowledgement of that part of my "heritage"! :) p

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