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MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2003

Ed. Note: Indianz.Com can be reached at indianz@indianz.com -- your e-mails will be sent to the Piestewa family. Cards and letters can be mailed to Percy Piestewa, P.O. Box 957, Tuba City, AZ 86045. Flower and other items can also be mailed, care of, to the Tuba City Unified School District, P.O. Box 67, Tuba City, AZ 86045. UPS or FedEx accepted at School District address.

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From another Young Mother
Pfc. Lori Piestewa, young 23yr old mother, like me). I prayed Lord protect her, knowing he would keep her safe. My heart is filled with sadness for a soldier i never new. Thank you lori for your bravery, america will never forget you. My family sends their sympathy and prayers to the Piestewa family. Knowing one day will see her again. may god bless you.

T. Tehauno
Comanche & Choctaw Nation
Shawnee, Oklahoma

A Brave Soldier
Hi, I just wanted to write you a little note saying that I think Lori was very brave in losing her life, and I feel horrible knowing her daughter and son won't be able to spend time with her in the future. I have a brother in the ARMY as well, but I am lucky enough to know he's in Germany away from Iraq. As soon as the reports came out she was missing in action my heart fell, I too am 23 years old, and can't imagine being separated from my daughter....I hope that the kids, and family stays strong, knowing she went to help the US. I can't express how sorry I am for you, the family, and I hope this whole thing comes to an end quick. I live in Phoenix, otherwise I would join in the mourning of Lori by bringing flowers to your home, but I do know that you need space, and time so God Bless, and god is with you, so is Lori, but she is above us now looking down making sure we are okay :0)

Shannon

Sympathy
My thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family. I have experienced the loss of a loved one recently. We are having a sweat next week and I will pray for your loss and strength for the family.

DeAnn Perez
Facilities Secretary
Pine Ridge Service Unit
Oglala Sioux Tribe

To Lori's Family
I would like to offer my condolence any prayers for you at this time of loss to your family. I know there are no words to say that can express what you are going through at this time. She is our hero.

Marjorie

A Brave Daughter
Thank you for your brave daughter! We owe so much to those who give up their lives so that we can enjoy freedom in this country. I can not express the grief I feel for all of you. We will keep you all in our prayers. God bless.

Janna Morris
Indian Health Service
Rapid City, SD

A Great Sacrifice
My heart aches for the family of Lori Piestewa at this time and I want to extend my condolences and prayers to you. Your loss is our loss, even as a nation we did not personally know her, she was one of ours. May her children always know the sacrafice she made for this country. I know Indian country will never forget her.

Anetta, Pawnee Nation

She will be missed
May God bless Lori and the entire family of the Piestewa. I send this email with my deepest condolences to the family of Lori. I have family who live in Tuba City who first made me aware of the loss of this brave, courageous, and strong young native american warrior named Lori Piestewa. I live in Los Angeles, California and I am proud to be a Native American woman and to know that I come from the same root lines as Lori. She sent herself out to fight for you and I so that we can live in this beautiful country we call U.S.A. the land of freedom and choice. God bless her and all of you out on the Hopi reservation. She has truly earned her eternal gold medal where she is in heaven with the Lord Jesus Christ. She will be truly be missed.

Love and care,
Madelene Deschner

To the Spirit World
Dear Piestewa Family,

It is with great saddness. Now Pfc. Lori has passed on to the Spirit World. I was very sad to hear about the news. I prayed for her to our Great Spirit (Tunkasila), because she was a great Lady Warrior who gave her life for our Nation. The Sioux Nation of South Dakota is very proud of this fallen Warrior. She will never be forgotten, she will always be in our hearts. She has showed us that bravery in Iraq. My condoelences to her Mom and Dad, Lori's children and siblings.I will remember them in my prayers. There are difficult time to come. Pray and Be Strong. Mitakuye Oyasin.

Darleen Black Spotted Horse/Valandra of Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Sicangu Lakota
Rosebud, South Dakota.

For the Family
I was so sorry to learn of your great loss.I realize there are no words that can ease the pain you and your family are going through. I pray the Great Spirit will assist you and your family through this time of need.I was very proud to hear your daughter was a Native American.

Sincerely,
Cheryl LaVallie
Turtle Mountain Reservation
Belcourt, ND 58316

From a Grandmother
I am writing to express my deepest sympathy. I too am taking care of my grandchildren as my daughter is in the Air Force. She is stationed at the Incirlik AFB in Turkey. Your entire family continues to remain in my thoughts and prayers. May Tunkasila be with all of you. There will always be a special place in my heart for Lori. She is our hero. Special thoughts and prayers to the little ones. Mitakuyasi.

Bernadine Waln, Sicangu Lakota
Rosebud, South Dakota

Sending Prayers
My prayers are with the family and the Hopi nation. She gave the ultimate sacrifice for her family as well as her people, and for the Native American community, and the United States of America. She will always be considered a HERO in our hearts, may God carry the family through the times of hurt and loneliness. I will always remember her family in prayer.

John

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