MY TRIP TO NORTHERN CHEYENNE RESERVATION , PINE RIDGE REZ & WOUNDED KNEE

Last year, I bought Bisco a pair of black walking shoes because his feet hurt so much....and he told me... Sally,
(he called me Sally because he could not pronounce my name as Shelley )...He said Sally.... these shoes should last me till I die....

and.... they did.......

Last night, somewhere between 10:30 pm and midnight... my dear friend...moved on to the next camp of his ancestors.......( a Cheyenne expression for 'death' )

..July 5th, 2011....... He is now resting in peace...free from pain....free from grief....it was his decision to stop his dialysis.... I was told by his daughter, that at the end... he slept in his black shoes... every night .....

My dear friend, Renee Flood who wrote the book LOST BIRD OF WOUNDED KNEE.... told me this morning that of all the people he has met along the way....that she has never seen him bond with anyone like he did with me... Those words made me smile so much.... and have now filled me with peace....knowing that I touched his life as much as he touched mine.... Renee, Bisco and I spent 3 days together...and it was honestly the best, most meaningful days of my entire life....

As a girl, my mom had this plaque on our kitchen wall that said "never judge a man till you walk a mile in his moccasins"..... that day..... I walked in his moccasins....as he took us from place to place...telling stories of his boyhood and the Indian ways..... I have never been so mesmerized or so hungry for information.... as I was those 3 days... I never wanted them to end..... It was pure magic..... As a young girl.... I found out my great grandmother was full blooded Lakota, which is why I became fascinated with the culture.

I may not make it to your funeral my friend....but I will be with you....in spirit..... flying high over the valley you took me too.. I feel so much safer now...knowing you will be looking over me now.... till we meet again.....my friend.....

This video was made a few years ago and is dedicated to my friend, Chief Bisco Wolf, who I had the honor of spending 3 days with in Ashland, Mt. in 2008. Anyone who is interested in reading a short account about Bisco by author Renee Flood...visit this site...http://www.soaringeagle.org/elders/bisco.html

Bisco is the grandson of Chief Spotted Wolf who fought alongside his friend, Crazy Horse, at the Battle of the Rosebud and the Little Bighorn. My great grandmother was full blooded Lakota, raised on a reservation, and I have always been fascinated with the culture. As a girl, I had a dream of meeting a great chief, and it has come true. Since meeting Bisco over 3 years ago now, we still talk on the phone once a week, and since he is in very bad health now, I made this video of the trip to meet him, in his honor. I was told he was overcome with emotion while viewing this video that I made for him , and since he is not from the 'computer age' I was told he was 'astounded' as to how I got him on a video on the computer :-) Here's to one last brave run, my friend :-)

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[actionadventures]

Favorited and put in Best Historic or Tribute playlist. "on to the next camp of his ancestors"... well stated!

My condolences.

May Bisco rest in peace.

Or... may he have endless powwows up there with his ancestors.

[NewOrleansWoman]

@actionadventures OH thanks Linc, so much !! Being in your playlist --that's quite an honor !! Thanks buddy... Yes you'd have loved Bisco... I don't think a day goes by that I don't think of him.... yes...endless powwows... that's a nice thought.. isn't it :-)

[jeanamariesmall]

Patrick spotted wolf was my great grandfather my grandmas dad

[NewOrleansWoman]

@jeanamariesmall Jean.... I don't know how much you keep in touch with the family....but did you know that Bisco....Clarence Spotted Wolf...went on to the next camp of his ancestors last last night...July 5th, 2011....

Are you Jeanne's daughter or granddaughter ? I've been in contact with Jeanne all week...Bisco's daughter.....

Shelley

[TheOldrecordclub]

This is such a good video Shelly even though it's sad,and i have added it to my favourites,it would be so good if we could go back in time and change a few things don't you think,the way the Indians were treated was all wrong,"big time" wrong. Carl

[actionadventures]

@NewOrleansWoman You're very welcome. I happen to have a remnant of native American in my blood... my great grandfather, however, I sadly and tragically lost the facts of the matter when my grandmother passed away. Maybe in keeping with your dare, I can visit him in the afterlife and put the lamp shade on at the powwow. As long as they don't laugh me out into a distant galaxy. Jokes aside, I'm sure Bisco is in a good place and appreciates your excellent tribute. Peace and blessings.

[VenusDeArt]

beautiful journey.. I enjoyed it much, thanks for sharing your experience. Added and subed.

[Teyethegreat]

I loved that ..it was very touching..That was a wonderful film shell..you are so very special..

[thefellasmusic]

Absolutely beautiful tribute. So touching, Shelley. Thank you for sharing. Prayers for you the family.

XOXOXOXOX

Wo'

[CousinSusie]

So sad and may he rest in peace Shelley!! I know he meant alot to you!!

You will meet one day again!

God Bless

Love,

Susie

[bbsb300]

Hi Shelley, A beautiful tribute video with many great memories for you. The music was just perfect. What a touching story of the shoes, Cheers Billy ;)

[chrishayrider68]

What a beautiful tribute Shelley.. I won't say anymore because your video say's it all. x *****