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THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2003

Ed. Note: These are some notes of support for Lori Piestewa, the Hopi soldier missing in action in Iraq, her family and others serving in the military. If you have any words of support, you can send them to indianz@indianz.com.

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From a Wyoming mother: I would just like to express my prayers and regards to the family of Army private, Lori Piestewa. I read about the latest news on those soldiers captured from the 507th Maintenance Company out of Ft. Bliss, Texas. It really made me feel like I had to send my comments, because, I have a daughter deployed from Ft. Bliss, TX. Her deployment was in the latter part of February. She is enrolled in the Northern Arapaho Tribe from the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. PFC Kateri Warren Betts is her name. So, I pray for all military personnel serving our country at this time and send my regards to the Piestewa family in Arizona.

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From Lila in Canada: Our thoughts are with Lori, all the other members of her unit, and all those who may be in harm's way.

Know that a drum prayer song will be sent out this evening for all those who are in need of our love and prayers.

Meegwetch,
Wasauksing, Ontario, Canada

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From jacksta on the message board: I am worried about Lori. She is in my thoughts and my prayers.

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From Bella on the message board: I hope for Lori Piestewa's safe return home.

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From ndn218 on the message board: I'm putting my tobacco out for her until we hear some concrete news.

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From Glenda in Shawnee, Oklahoma: I have a daughter the same age as Lori, who had signed on with the US Marine Corp. She blew her knee out and had to have major surgery which kept her from going in... I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through but please know that Lori as well as our others, are in our thoughts and prayers...

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From Nadine on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation, Northern California: Prayers, Hopes and all our Support for our Sister Lori and her Family! As a Mother, Sister and Daughter I burn sage for you all!

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From darlene: Will keep you and your loved ones in my smudges.

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From John Burnette and Family, Rosebud Reservation, Mission, South Dakota: To Lori and Family, Words can not express the Respect and Graditude we carry in our hearts for you. We feel the Lord will bring you home safe. All our prayers are with you and your family.

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From Homer Wiggins in Virginia: I am praying to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha to watch over Lori and pray that she may be strong as well as her family and all of us who want her and all the troops to be clear of harm's way. Support our troops----SEND THEM HOME!!!!!!

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From K. Gachupin of Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico, via Maryland: When I heard the news about Lori, I felt that I had to send a note. I have been thinking about her a lot and praying she is alright. She is a brave young woman and I acknowledge her for that. My thoughts and prayers to the Piestewa family as well as the 507th Maintenance crew. I pray for their safe return home. God bless...

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The Turtle Mountain Community College, Turtle Mountain Reservation, North Dakota, hosts a page of tribal members in the military. Visit the Operation Iraqi Freedom page.

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The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Oklahoma is running a "Support our Troops" program from its web site. Visit http://www.aicco.org/troops.asp to send your letters, care packages and special requests.

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Related Stories:
Vigil held in Ariz. for missing Hopi soldier (3/27)
Hopi Tribe prays for return of missing soldier (3/26)
Piestewa Family Letter: Thank you for prayers (3/26)