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| The following letters and emails were received by rlnn.com. On behalf of the Red Lake Nation, we thank you all sincerely for your thoughts, prayers, kindness and concerns. |
| Our sincere sympathy is sent to you and yours during this horrible shooting tragedy.... The days ahead will be full of grief and disbelief and our hearts go out to all the families and friends of those who so needlessly lost their lives. May you .... somehow ... be granted peace inside that can sustain you during this sad, sad time. Our prayers are with you. Jim and Faye Bell Plant City, Florida |
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| To our Brothers & Sisters of the
RED LAKE NATION BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS Our hearts are heavy and deeply saddened about the shootings at Red Lake High School and Red Lake Reservation on Monday, 21 March 2005. We extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy and most tender prayers to all members of the RED LAKE NATION BAND OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS and to all your friends ~ brothers & sisters in spirit ~ throughout the world whose hearts are also saddened by this awful tragedy. With Prayers for Peace, Love & Strength, AlaButterfly |
| Please provide any info on how we help our brothers and sisters during this crisis. I am Chahta (Choctaw). Yakoke (thank you). Jo Ellen Hallmark Shapiro Fussell Wedge Smotherman Martin & Price, LLP 1360 Peachtree Street, Suite 1200 Atlanta, GA 30309 |
| I was saddened to see the news this morning.....and my thoughts and heart are with you all....This is a hard day for all Natives....I wish things were different and my heart didn't need to write these words...that really have no great impact to the heart and soul of those feeling this heavy grief...please know this Native woman walks beside you and you do not walk alone...though we are thousands of miles apart.. distanced by land and water...I am there in heart... Livelys...Tlingit and Haida Tribe...Alaska |
| To all the Tribal Members of the Red Lake Community: No words can express the shock and sorrow felt when such a tragedy strikes within one of our native nations, but please know that my heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with your community and the families who have lost a loved one. Julia Shananaquet Little Traverse Band of Odawa Harbor Springs, MI |
| Hi My name is Greg. I'm from Fresno,CA. Were can we send donations and what can we send for the Red Lake tragedy. My heart goes out to all. My prayers are with you all. Greg |
| Good Morning Mr. Barrett, I would like to extend my profound sympathies to all the people of the Red Lake Indian Reservation at this most recent tragedy at the Red Lake High School. I was totally dumbfounded when I heard this on the news last night and my heart goes out to everyone in this very tightly knit community. I hope that everyone will pull together through this terrible experience. I lived in Redby 1965 and 1966 and went to school for my eighth grade and freshman year at Red Lake High School . My dad was Winfred Hibbard, who rebuilt the Saw Mill after a fire that destroyed it. I have some fond memories of some people there, unfortunately I can only remember a few names--Annie Thunder, who was my best friend there, and Claudette Beaulieu, who lived up the street from my house and Saw Mill at the time. I have been glued to the TV to try to recognize any names as they have been released. I will check your sight closely in the next few days and weeks. Sincerely, Martha (Hibbard) Merrill |
| Hi mr. Barrett- I'm so shocked and saddened to learn of the shooting at the school yesterday. My thoughts and prayers are with your community at this time. One week ago we had a similar incident in my neighborhood. I live in New Berlin,Wisconsin a mile from where the guy went into a church service and shot and killed several people before turning the gun on himself. He lived in my neighborhood. This all seems so senseless. We don't understand why these things happen but hopefully knowing that millions of other people are sharing in your loss will somehow ease the pain. Peace be with you all, Susanne Siebert |
| Hello, I am Gary Deyoung. I am 1/4 CWY (Cherokee) and my ex wife and her 3 girls are Ojibwa. But we are all 100% human. In this time of great sorrow I can only offer my prayers and an image of CWY peace. May the Creator heal your nation and lead it to seeing and achieving its full potential. Thanks. Gary Wayne Deyoung |
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| My heart aches for you and your community this morning. I am a retired editor of a small-town newspaper (Wells, MN) and no one from a large news network or a big city can begin to fathom what a small town feels when tragedy strikes, or how difficult it is for a newsperson to continue in his/her job while reporting on devastation among those he/she knows and loves. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Betsy Hermanson Wells, MN |
| To Our Brothers and Sisters, Please know that you are in our prayers. It is tragic to loose the balance within our communities, schools, and families. It is something we all strive for everyday in Indian Country. Please know that you are not alone. I will be sending tobacco asap to offer healing. To Our Youth, April Whittemore, Tobacco Cessation Coordinator, Lumbee Tribe 910-977-7796 Fayetteville, NC www.lumbeetribe.com www.pickcans.com |
| Sirs, My husband and I live in southern Oklahoma, too far away from your recent troubles to physically assist you. However, being that my husband is Witchita, and we were deeply affected by the recent tragedy you are dealing with, we would like to help in any way possible. If there is something we can do, anything, please contact us as your available time permits. In the meanwhile we send our heartfelt condolences to the entire Tribe and have sent smoke to ease the way of all those lost and those in pain. Mike and Linda Hutchins |
| Dear Mr. Barrett, I searched Red Lake Tribal Council for an email address by which to send my condolences. Yours is the only one I could find. If you know their address, perhaps you could forward this message? I am writing to express my sympathy to the Red Lake Tribe for the tragic shootings yesterday. Sincerely, Jan Josifek St. Paul |
| I am an enrolled member of White Earth and I saw the news last night. I was shocked and it hurt me deeply that anyone could hurt inside so very much that they would do such devastation to any of our Ojibwa people. I send my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of those beautiful souls lost in the school shooting. May the Creator send comfort and peace to those living and hold those gone in his arms forever. There are just not enough words to convey how sad I feel, a Sister Ojibwa in Oregon Cynthia (Cindy) St. Claire Assistant to the Executive Director Tigard Area Chamber of Commerce 12345 SW Main Street Tigard, Oregon 97223 503-639-1656, Fax: 503-639-6302 cindy@tigardchamber.org www.tigardchamber.com |
| WE WOULD LIKE TO OFFER OUR CONDOLCENCES TO YOUR COMMUNITY. WHEN CHILDREN DIE, FOR WHATEVER THE REASON, IT IS TRULY A SAD TIME. FROM SOUTH MISSISSIPPI, THE CARPENTER'S |
| I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to all those touched by the tragedy. Know you will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Mary L. Detrick St. Petersburg, Fl. |
| I just wanted to express to the members of Red Lake our deepest sympathy during this time. My family is on a small reservation in California, and we will pray for the families who have suffered such loss. I found your website at Indianz.com, and hope that this will express how badly we feel for our sisters and brothers at Red Lake. What happens in one Native community is felt in all Native communities. I also wanted to compliment you on your website. It is probably the best tribal site I've ever seen. I will be checking back to keep updated on the community's progress. Again, please know that our prayers will be with you. Pat Wright |
| The prayers of my family go with the victims of the Red Lake High School shooting. May The Grandfather watch over you and bring healing. John Burkitt |
| Good afternoon, Mr. Barrett. My name is Rhondelle Emery. I'm a 25 year old woman from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. This morning, I was reading the news and, as you might expect, came across the story regarding the tragic incidents that occurred yesterday in your school on your reservation. I didn't know who else to contact during this time, but I wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to your tribe and especially to the young men and women from the school. I am a general aide at the Todd County High School in Mission, SD on the Rosebud Reservation, so stories like these always hit close to home. I felt a need to contact someone from your reservation to find out what there is that can be done. I would like to, in some way, help the families during this time. If you have any ideas or information for me on how to go about this, it would be greatly appreciated. Several of my students have also expressed an interest in being involved. We all thank you and again, our heartfelt condolences and prayers to you. Mitakuye Oyasin, Rhondelle Emery |
| To Whom It May Concern: My Name is Imani Learned, I live in Viera, Florida and cannot fully express how sorry I am that your Nation has to endure through such a ridiculous and horrible tragedy. I know that I cannot do anything to help except to pray for the healing of those both physically and psychologically wounded by this mindless, evil shooting. My heart breaks with your community and my prayers harmonize with your prayers for healing and strength to move on in grace and dignity. I am deeply sorry for all that Redby has had inflicted on it. God bless you all and know that all the way in Florida people are shocked for you and wounded for you and praying and caring for you. Imani Learned |
| I don't know who else to send this to as there are no email contacts on the school website that I could find. My heart goes out to your community. On May 1, 1992 a man walked into our high school and murdered three students and a teacher. We are still feeling the effects of it today. My child was lucky as I heard a voice that day tell me to get my child out of school and I did. But that didn't spare her from the fear and nightmares that followed. I cannot count the nights I spent rocking my sobbing child and trying to explain the madness to her. These children from your school will need so much help with this. Loud noises are going to send your students diving to floor for fear it's happening again. Our school was terrorized by bomb threats for years after. Classes had to be held on the football field. But what I worry about is the child that doesn't have support at home. The one that stands off alone in school. The school needs to watch for these children the most. Encourage the parents if they see this child to draw them into thier comfort. They may prevent another death or killing. I hope this can help someone in some small way. Your community will be in my prayers. Sue Alexander |
| I wish there was something I could do, All I can say is my families thoughts and prayers are with the families and your tribe. Don Itterley Quinault Nation Veteran US Navy Retired |
| I was just at your Red Lake Net News site, and wanted to send a quick email. My wife and I just returned a few days ago, from our 18 year old Niece and Godchild's funeral in Wisconsin. She was a victim of a traffic accident due to weather conditions. Knowing some of what the families and everyone is dealing with, I just wanted to confirm to you that each of you are in our thoughts and prayers and the thoughts and prayers of all, across the state, country, and beyond. May God's love sustain you in this troubled time. Arvid Halvorson Thief River Falls, MN. |
| Please know that the Nation sends our prayers and support to the Families and the Red Lake Nation in this your time of need. Brightest Blessings to all! In Light and Love, Namaste, Margie Achtenberg Springfield, Missouri |
| Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you at Red Lake. We know several people from your community and your town has been added to our local churchs' prayer chain. I know that you are all trying to wade through this as a community and just know that you are in the prayers of local people and also around the nation. My husband has officiated many of your basketball games, and he is a local pastor, should anyone need prayer or grief support please don't hesitate to ask. God Bless you all, Kent and Shantel Dudley |
| I read of the tragedy at your High School and just wanted to send my prayers to your community. This is such sad news for people who are already dealing with so much. May the Spirit-That-Moves-Through-All-Things guide and protect you during this time and always. Peace, Molly |
| Ahneen Mr. Barrett; I am an Ojibwa woman living in Canada. I am wondering if there is something that other communities can to help your community during this time of need. Can you tell me if there is a trust fund set up that will offer people a chance to help in some way. Is there anything else your community may need during this time of loss and crisis? I work in media and can help get distribute news and press releases if you require. Meegwech. Edna King |
| Dear Red Lake Tribe, I am deeply saddened by the tragic news at your high school. I am writing to express my heartfelt shock and grief at the unfortunate deaths of the members of your community. May their souls rest in peace. Sincerely, Chad Lehrman Tucson, Arizona |
| Please accept and extend my deepest condolences to your community. My heart is broken and weeps for your loss and the loss to all of us in Indian Country. Laura Carson |
| I'm writing from Sweden to let you know prayers are sent in your direction from all over the world. I wish you healing and strength from the bottom of my heart. Aho/ Anna Backlund -Jamtland, Sweden |
| Dear Mr. Barrett: My heartfelt condolences to the Tribal leaders and the people of the Red Lake Nation on yesterday's tragic events. Our hearts go out to all of you. May your strength as a people bring you through these dark and sad days. No need to acknowledge this. I'm sure you are very busy. Thank you. Sincerely, Anthony Schueller 184 East 76th Street New York City |
| Hello, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the people touched by the school shooting. I am from Kentucky. There was a shooting here a few years ago you may remember. Though it happened on the other side of the state from where I live, it affected so many. It's hard to know what would go on in the mind of the shooter, and as hard as it is to forgive, he was obviously suffering too, having lost his father to suicide and his mother having brain damage. That is, of course, no excuse. But, problems like his go on throughout our country and I wish we could do more to help them too. God bless and take care of all the victims and family members. -- Thor caveyak@yahoo.com |
| I am so sorry for your losses. My thoughts and prayers are with you and those in your community. Edy Rudnick Pineless Lake Brantley High School Advisory Council Secretary Longwood, Florida |
| To the Editor: As a graduate of Bemidji State (now University), former Minnesota resident, a mother, and a citizen of the world I want to express my heartfelt sorrow for the grief and loss resulting from the shooting tragedy at the Redlake school. I live too far away (Washington State) to offer any on-site help but can, with many friends, pray for the well-being of all who have been affected. May the Lord bless and keep all of you. Maggie Kelly |
| I’m saddened to hear the events on your reservation. I prayed for your people after I heard this on the news. This is so terrible. This could happen on any of our reservations. We will have our Spring ceremonials and I will pray again for all the families including this boy. Some of our people are lost and need help including prayer. Please convey my condolences to the families or if you provide a mailing address, I will send a letter. Thank you for your time. Gary E. Mitchell “Shawnosh” Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation |
| My name is Gabriel Mares, I live in Phoenix, AZ. To all those affected both directly and indirectly by the tragic events at Red Lake High School, I wish to offer our deepest sympathy on behalf of myself and my family. My family is native, and I have nephews that attend reservation high schools. I was deeply upset to hear the what had happened, and was sadden that native children lost their lives. To their parents, grandparents, family and all who had such great hope for their children, my heart cries for you. My family will pray for your families. May God bless and guide you through this difficult time. Gabriel and Chastity Mares and Family. Gila River Indian Community. |
| My sincere condolences to all in Red Lake. We are thinking of you. -- Claire Crocker UK |
| Dear Red Lake Nation members Please accept my heartfelt condolences from my family to your nation in this time of great sorrow. Words fall short to express the turbulent world our children find themselves living in today. We will need to be strong and show great courage to overcome this tremendous loss of life. The outcry should be deafening from every segment of our society that we need to hear our young people. Sincerely, Peter Bierwirth 17 Clay St. Custer, S.D. 57730 |
| I'm very sorry to hear of the carnage at the high school on the reservation yesterday. By killing himself (the gunman) that didn't end it in the least for him for he now has to answer to the Great Spirit in the sky in regards to this matter... Buzz C ~ Columbia County, Florida USA |
| My family sends their prayers and thoughts to your community and the families of those that perished or were injured. God be with you all, Dana Haslet, Texas |
| As a victim of a previous high school shooting (Grand Rapids '66) news of the shootings in Red Lake makes me very sad and hurt. That in todays society, we as adults have not figured out how to reach out and help our young people through the tough years of their youth. It will take the community a generation to forget, but for others it will be a life time of bad memories. I hope and pray that all of the victims and family members can come together as one family and get over this terrible day. And that the youth of your community can accept the diversity of others. I pray that the elders of your tribe can share with your young people their knowledge and come together as one strong family.... God Bless Kevin Roth - Atlanta, GA (Brought Up In Grand Rapids, MN) |
| As many have, I heard of the pain that has been brought to the Red Lake Nation. At this time I wish to send my deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones on Monday. My family is a part of the Iroquois Nation and I can only imagine the pain you all must feel at this time. With love and empathy, Carin Roth |
| Thoughts and prayers to all concerned. God bless. The Walker Family. |
| Sending prayers and loving energy in this time of grief. Lisa Mischke Eugene, Oregon |
| I wish I had words of solace. I have none. But I know there are thousands, if not millions of people, Native and non-Native who are stricken with grief and the wish to remove the pain from the Red Lake Nation. Mona Smith Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota Minneapolis |
| Dear Red Lake People, My name is Susan Garber and I am a resident of Provo, Utah. I was stunned and saddened to here of your tragic loss. I know there is nothing I can physically do to ease your pain, but I want you to know that it is felt by all good people nationwide. I support you and I want you to know that my prayers will be with you to comfort you in this time of great loss. Be strong and know that our Heavenly Father loves you. With all my love and sympathy, Susan Garber |
| Mr Barrett, I ask that you accept my prayers for your people at this painful time. My heart is broken for all of you, and of course expecially for the families effected which indeed touches everyone there. I pray that the outpouring of love and prayers will perhaps be some comfort. The pain is almost too much to bare... Respectfully, Amanda Belanger Hooke Stanwood, Washington |
| Only you can understand your pain, but we are thinking of you. We send you our love. Paul Walker and family Sheffield, England |
| I just read the news about the boy who went on a shooting spree and killed so many. I was wondering if anyone has asked if he was on a psychiatric drug, such as paxil, prozac, etc.? These drugs are known to create violent behavior. It would be good to know if people are looking into that. Best Regards, Lora Mengucci Salt Lake City |
| Greetings: I just had to send a note to let all know that we (here in Missouri) are praying for you. Respectfully, Chief H. Lee "Threehawks" All Nations Native American Tribe, Inc. |
| Our condolences to your tribe, and all your relations Amy Levinson Washington State |
| Dear Friends, I thought you might like to know that I had message from the City Manager about flying the Red Lake flag. After checking with Red Lake Tribal Treasurer, Darrell G. Seki, Sr., for protocol, so the city will be flying the Red Lake Nation flag at half mast for up to a week in honor of our neighbors. Michael |
| My heartfelt condolences go out to the people of Red Lake. I will be praying for you all. Martha Meazell |
| Dear Mr. Barrett, We, here in Colorado, are sympathizing deeply with you and everyone in your community. We can only imagine what you all must be going through right now - we are holding you in our minds & our hearts and wishing you comfort. Sincerely, Laurie Wakefield, family & friends Boulder, Thornton, & Denver, Colorado |
| To the Red Lake Chippewa Nation, We send our prayers and blessings to you at this distressing time. We are lighting cancles and sending peace and healing with the help of holy water from St. Winifred's holy well in Wales. It has been called the Lourdes of Wales and pilgrimages of faith have been made to this well for 1000 years. We pray for the poor souls that were killed, the injured, the shocked and traumatized. We pray for the families and friends and also for the soul of the sadly disturbed young man that has been the catalyst of this tragedy. Many people are suffering the loss of those they love at the moment for some reason. May the Celtic time of the Alder tree bring you emotional strength to help your people overcome this tragic event. May the time of Ostara, the spring equinox, bring the assistance of the animals and forest to your people. May the Great Sprit and Earth Goddess bring harmony to your people and may the gentle spring rains gently wash your pain and help the children's innocent smiles return. In sympathy, Beth Ditson, family and friends |
| Dear Friends, I write to express our concern and prayers for you all in these days of tragedy. My daughter attended Santana High School in Santee, Ca. on the day 2 died and 13 were wounded in March 2001. Although Rusti was not hit buy the bullets that flew past her as she stood just outside the room the shooter fired from, she recognized that 2000 + students and their families were wounded that day and rallied students to look to the hope of the future and do what each one could to change things for good. We have lived the nightmare you now face and we must let you know that we care about your loss and pain. Both my husband and I encourage our daughter Rusti Lang to reach out to other young people when we hear of these things happening. Rusti has spoken to many groups of students or community members about her experience and how youth effected by such senseless violence can become a positive force in their schools and in your case, nation. If she or we can be of help by coming to your community to speak or even just be there to honor the families touched by this please call or email. We will find a way to get there when you need us. I know the Native American nations are tight nit so I mention that my husband and I have both earned Cross Cultural Studies degrees with an emphasis on Native American studies under Tom Gamboa at Grossmont College. We realize from our own experience after our school shootings that all sorts of people come from no where offering "help" and are not offended at all by anyone checking on us. A search on the internet "Rusti Lang" will tell you we are as represented. We are Christians, and that plays a part in everything we are and do. That said we have no intention of manipulating this into an evangelical "opportunity". We truly want only to let you and your students know we understand the grief you now face. If we can help in any way please contact us night or day. Blessings to all in your community, Becky & Larry Lang |
| I wanted to write and express my deepest sympathy for the tragedy that has struck your community. I am at a loss for words. Nothing in my life compares to what you are going through at this time. You will be in my thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. Cindy Anne Bailey |
| Hi, My name is Janet (Page) Spooner. I once worked on the Red Lake reservation as a nurse 25 years ago when the new hospital was first opened. It saddens me very much to hear what you all as a tribe are going through at this time and I just felt the urge to write to you. I remember my time at Red Lake with such fond memories--even have a picture of Red Lake itself hanging in my house to this day. I enjoyed all the people I met and the traditions I encountered with such great joy. You are strong in faith and I know that you will endure despite what one person has done to try to bring that down. I have viewed your website often and love it. I send support to you and you are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Janet Spooner If anyone remembers me and would like to contact me: My address is: 3106 Newburgh St. Port Charlotte, FL 33952 941-235-9649 spoonwomanpc@lycos.com |
| The poster originally had a picture of Columbine youth. I am very sorry that the poster has to be revived. Your tragedy, like Columbine, is not your tragedy alone; it belongs to all of us. My children, my brothers and my sisters died side by side with yours. Your children, your brothers and your sisters silently raise their voices in a sacred shout for change. In their honor, may we continue our work to remove the obstacles of Peace and inner Serenity for all Peoples. Peace, Don "Orfeo" Rechtman 3864 Woodridge Way Tucker, GA 30084 770-934-2380 OrfeoMusic@bigfoot.com www.orfeomusic.org |
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| We would like to show our deepest sympathy in your losses and the tragedy you have experienced. Words become empty in this matter. You will all be in our prayers Indigenous Heart Society - all tribesmen & woman of the world united Aya Lee Norwegian/Hungarian gypsy with Oglala Lakota ancestry Coordinator |
| Please accept my sincere condolences and we will be praying for you at the sweat this week-end. I am not of the Red Lake Tribe, I am a Cherokee from The Eastern Band of Cherokee and my heart is with you all. Stay strong my brothers and sisters and know that you have many supporters and we all feel the pain. Jimmy Z |
| The recent shooting by a student at Red Lake High School is a terrible tragedy. My heart goes out to those who's loss cannot be measured. Those who made the decision to place 'unarmed' Security Guards at the entrance to the school bear some measure of responsibility for this event. Of what possible value is an 'unarmed' Security Guard? John Las Vegas ,NV |
| I am a member of the Puyallup Tribe in Tacoma, WA. I am praying for your tribal community today and as often as I can. May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and bring you Peace. Mrs. Douglas |
| I apologize for using your email, but I wasnt sure where to send a message. My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the victims and families of this tragic event. Your entire nation will be in my thoughts and prayers. May god bless you in these difficult times. Kristin Blue |
| May Eagle carry my prayers for your entire Nation to Creator. May Creator bring you help, healing, peace and the love of all our relations. Walk in Peace White-Moon Bear |
| I just wanted you and your's to know that there are many praying for all of those affected with this tragedy that rocked your community this week. I wish there was something more I could say or do, but this is all I have to offer you. I pray for healing, peace and understanding for all. For the children and elders, for the school and community. I pray for the pain to be lifted, and forgiveness and resolve of all. God bless and speed- M.McClung |
| I am sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your community on this day of sadness. May all good things and blessings follow. Sincerely, Irene Williams |
| So sorry to hear of your tragic loss in the community.Our thoughts and prayers as parents, grandparents and members of the community are with you. Kind regards Lila Smith New Plymouth Taranaki. New Zealand. |
| My Wife and I just want to extend our deepest sympathy to your communities. She is a seventh grade teacher and we have 5 kids that are 17-11. We cannot even comprehend the tragedy that has taken place there. We wish the best for everyone touched by this sad event. In Sympathy, Greg, Kathy, Ethan, Dustin, Jordan, Cally & Lindsey Snyder |
| Hello, My name is Michael Kahlenberg. I belong to the Living Church of God. Ten days ago we had a shooting at our own church. Eight of our church members were killed.I wanted to write to say our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your community. Please let the family of those involved know. Michael Kahlenberg |
| I'm sure millions of Americans are sickened by what happened to your Nation. Another shame by our people against the Indians. Sorry! Elijah Wil Wheaton, Dallas, Texas |
| My heart goes out to your community. My own redblood feels the pain, I will pray for comfort to your people, yet I know there will be none. Evonne |
| Sir, My heart goes out to all of you, especially the familys or the injured and deceased. I will pray for you all. Jim |
| I would like to send my heartfelt condolences and my prayers to your community. Gwendolen |
| Michael, I attended a mission trip with my church, Poland United Methodist of Ohio, to Redlake about 3 years ago. My heart crys for the people of Redlake for this weeks loss. I had the opportunity to meet many beautiful people and I truly want you to know you are in our prayers. I was looking at my pictures today and couldn't forget a lovely little girl named Samara. Please let me know that she is safe. With all of my thoughts and prayers, Doug Pitt |
| Hello my name is Jungula (Greg Fryer) I am a Native Australian my people are Walpri from the central north in Australia. I live and work on Warwundjery land in south eastern Australia. We in Australia often see shooting tragedies from the US and become a bit immune to these things but when I see something that effects native peoples any where it affects me. I work as an actor and have met and worked with 1St nation peoples from your land (Turtle Island) Robert Greygrass was one man I have met and had as a guest in my house. I would just like to express my sorrow and compassion to your peoples from one 1st nations person to another. 1000s of miles separate us but we as 1st nation peoples are all kindred folk. In these times the best thing going for us to help get us through things like this is community and respect for the old people and each other and culture and listing to the sprits of our ancestors. To all my native Sisters & Brothers, my deepest love, respect and compassion. Jungula |
| I am so sorry to hear about your losses. My prayers go to you and your community. God Bless all of you. Beverly |
| My sisters are Miami (Twigh Twee) from the family of She-Moc-E-Nish on their father's side, and German on our mother's. It has always been with humility from this perspective that I regarded the wars of the last two centuries. Though our German relatives had traveled here in 1912, cousins remained and doubtless fought well in both world wars, and were then East Germans until there was no more East Germany. I have the honor of having made friends among the Tuscarora and the Potawatomi as a volunteer organizer and host of a major festival in Indiana, the Feast of the Hunter's Moon. I have fumbled to introduce myself so that I may properly express these meager sentiments. It is with humility and compassion that I share the sorrow of your community, the responsibility for blinding anger in young hearts, and the hope for more peaceful souls. Please forward this small gesture of respect and sorrow to your tribal leadership if appropriate. Sincerely, Robert Evans |
| My heart aches for your community. I survived the shootings of 4-20-99 at Columbine and I currently teach there. Many people are about to tell you what is good for you and what you did wrong. Take care of yourselves. If I can help with anything, sub for teachers, offer anything--please call me. Mr. Kiki Leyba home720.344.9832 work 303.982.5194 voice mail |
| To All Our Relations at Red Lake: Prayers to the Great Mystery are going out for our Relatives lost and their families. We will pray for you in our Inipis and keep you in our hearts. Hau Tori Valencia San Juan Bautista Indian Council |
| I will pray for all involved in this tragedy. Sometimes there are no answers, only hope, looking to the future after the healing. Lynn Reinke Neenah, WI |
| I was saddened to hear about the carnage at the High School. Reports in the Twin Cities indicate that Red Lake Police Officers engaged the suspect in the hallways of the school. As a retired Deputy Sheriff I know the courage it took for those Officers to exchange gunfire with the suspect. You should be very proud of your Police Department. I want to extend my sympathy to your community and to commend those Officers for putting their lives on the line to save others. Sincerely, Gil Schroepfer |
| I am offering my prayers and sympathy to your devastated members. My heart breaks with your pain. I am a member of the Sault St. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Kathleen Sobczak |
| National Congress of American Indians Extends Condolences to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota NCAI President Tex Hall said the recent school shooting tragedy for the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota is a great loss for all of Indian Country. NCAI is urging support from tribal governments to provide economic aid, prayers, and other spiritual support for tribal members, especially tribal youth. "It is with great sadness that I extend my prayers and condolences to the families and friends who have suffered from the loss of loved ones due to this senseless tragedy," said Hall. "Yesterday, we watched in disbelief as the Red Lake community suffered a horrific tragedy. I speak for all of the NCAI membership as I express my sympathy and support to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians." "Our youth are one of our most precious resources and represent the future of our peoples. We must work together to care for and protect this valuable asset," Hall said. "Although violence such as this can leave the community with an overwhelming sense of fear and violation, we must remember to be strong and support one another through this crisis." Contributions and donations can be mailed to: Red Lake Nation Memorial Fund c/o Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians of Minnesota P. O. Box 574 Red Lake, MN 56671 |
| My hearfelt sympathy goes out to the youth, families, friends, staff, teachers and all of the Red Lake Chippewa Nation. Our extended relations here send prayers your way for healing and strength to see you through this ordeal. Respectfully, Jeanne Klotz - Grants Pass, Oregon |
| To the Red Lake Tribe, As the past Chairman of the Southern Oklahoma Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes; Arapaho Chief, and father I am sending this message to all the families whom lost a tribal member in the shooting and senseless killing. A ceremonial PRAYER of peaceful and warm words to all families crying tonight we feel the hurt and lost with you. The Great Spirit is with us tonight because I believe he is always with the Native People no matter what happens, we have all walked through darkness but the Great Spirit has shown us the light and blessings everyday through our children and elders. This light has come on once again for our people to see the beauty of life and each other. So I pray you and your tribe will come out stronger and we will always be brothers and sisters in this beautiful country which our Great Spirit has given to us to live. We send our Blessings and Prayers! AHO! AMEN Robert Tabor |
| To the members of the, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, I wish to express my sorrow in the recent events in your nation. My prayers go out to all. Most Sincerely, Gloria Jean Childers Mobile, Alabama |
| I got your e-mail address off the website for your news site. I am praying for the whole school, families, friends, teachers and Indian Reservation after the tragedy. I know that it is so hard to grasp such a traumatic event like this, but just know that the whole world has you in our prayers. I am in Tennessee and it’s on the news worldwide…. Many people are with you all, but the most important one will get you all through it- GOD! All of my love, Suzanne Boman |
| Dear Tribal Council, You are in our thoughts and prayers here in Chico, California. The church we attend has many First Nation peoples from varying tribes. They helped to guide us tonight to know how to pray for you. We speak blessing and life over your tribe, even as we grieve with you during the tragedy. Blessings from Chico |
| My heart goes out to you who have lost so many this week.... I do not know what else to say... you are in my prayers... Chris |
| Hello, I just found your web site, I had to write and say it is a beautiful site. The photos of the families is representative of a proud beautiful people. Thank you for sharing all this. All the best to you all. Mistic Times |
| Hello my name is Angela my family and I live in Porter, Maine I am a mother of 4 and I work part time at a local store. I saw the terrible tragedy that has happened and my condolences go out to everyone of the families that were involved and to the students and to you the school staff. |
| My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Such a terrible tragedy to endure. God bless Jo Ann |
| To you and all of your people I send my sincerest condolences at this sad time. Sheila A Andrew |
| My heart goes out to people of Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians on it's tremendous loss. If there is any thing I can help with please feel free to give me a call. Paul Pierson USDA Rural Development Business and Cooperative Specialist 1567 North McMillan Worthington Minnesota 56187 507-372-7783 ext 122 |
| Dear Friend, In an effort to show that our prayers are with Red Lake during this time of loss, we wanted to let you know we have posted excerpts from a story from the Native Times & AP at the following pages at http://threehoops.com to encourage donations directly to help. The excerpts are at: http://threehoops.com/people/news.html where we have provided direct links to your Tribal Nation website and to your RLNN site. We have also included information to encourage our site visitors to help at our Roundtables at: http://www.threehoops.com/wforum/index.php We always prefer though to be a conduit for the direct statements or needs of Tribes or their people instead of speaking ‘for’ anyone – so please accept this note also as our invitation to use the Roundtables as another direct way to get information out in addition to the very thorough work you already do at your RLNN site. If you would like to have your site listed under our Native Media section – we’d be happy to do so. And if there are any direct statements that would be helpful for Red Lake to have more widely distributed – please let us know. Sincerely, Wanda Jean Lord Founder |
| Dear Sirs/Madams: On behalf of the Walterboro Police Department, please allow me to extend my deepest sympathies to your community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and if we can be of service to you in any way please do not hesitate to let us know. Sincerely, Allison Standiford Victim Assistance Program Coordinator Walterboro Police Department 242 Hampton Street Walterboro, South Carolina 29488 |
| I would like to first apologize for possibly using the wrong web address, but I felt complelled to forward my condolences on behalf of myself, my family, and extended family, to the community of the Red Lake First Nations People. This tragic incident has impacted everyone and you do not grieve alone. We pray for those who has been directly effected by this incident and we also pray for the community and know the Creator will provide the healinig that is needed for the people of Red Lake. Know that you are not alone and that Red Lake is in our minds and in our hearts and in our prayers. Constable Rick Kosowan 1009/26 Winnipeg Police Service |
| I wish to send my prayers for all impacted by the recent events in your community. In this life, we all often walk in the trails of other's pain, fear and malice. Even though God will not circumvent the passage, He will and does walk through it with us, bracing us when we stumble and carrying us when we fall. God bless, save and keep us all. Anita C. Ervin |
| Dear Friends, May God bless all those injured with a complete and speedy healing, may He comfort the families and friends of all those killed and wounded in your recent tragedy, may He strengthen and bless those who care for the injured, and may He eternally bless the deceased victims with His love and peace in Heaven. Our family grieves with you, and we wish you peace. God bless, Pearl and Hernan Urrea Deltona, FL |
| Dear Friends, Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all those who experienced the loss of a loved one in the tragic school shooting. Our prayers are being offered for those who are recovering from their wounds. Only God knows what happened. In this life things happen that we cannot do anything about and unfortunately this was one of them. With much concern for all, Robin |
| Please relay my deepest sympathies to my brothers and sisters for their loss of loved ones and the loss of innocence of those injured. I am holding them gently in my heart. In peace Cathy Abenaki ancestors originating in Maine |
| Please know that the Red Lake Community is in my thought and prayers. My heart goes out to you all. Respectfully, Sherry Moore Franklin, TN |
| i am a Chief of the Skidi band of the Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma. We heard of your Nation's tragedy and i want to offer my condolences and sympathy to all of the victims families. It is sad to hear of so many young lives taken from us in such a manner as this. My heart goes out to your people. these young people are our future leaders and we need to teach and cherish them as they are growing up. our traditions and way of life are vanishing and its up to our children to keep it going Its a tough time for any young person to grow up in but we as elders can guide these young women and men and maybe pull them back to the right path before its to late for them. On behalf of the Pawnee Nation, we want to offer our sympathy to all families of this tragedy and we share in your grief Sincerely, Lance Leadingfox Skidi Chief Pawnee Nation |