I’ve seen many question why so many Native Americans join the Armed Services. As one asked me some years ago, “After what the United States did to the Indians why fight to defend it?”. As a percentage of population we have more in Service and Veterans than almost any ethnic group in the US.

There are many reasons why, the heritage of our culture, educational opportunities, I could add fifty more. A large part of it is the basic knowledge that our freedom comes hard, we know, God do we know. If someone doesn’t stand watch in the night, freedom has a way of vanishing. Some lessons we learned the hard way, and will never forget.
If you've ever been to a Powwow you'll see the honor and respect given to Vets.

Lori Piestewa paid the ultimate price, she and many others have sacrificed their lives to make ours better.

Let’s never forget a single one.