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CHERISHED MEMORY

I wish to convey a sincere “Thank You” to all the staff there…Your publication has helped renew hope to a lost soul, although I do not practice Christianity, I do follow Judaism.

I am the son of a Creek Indian father and a Cherokee/Irish mother. Born and raised in Oklahoma. Since leaving my homeland, I have strayed from my Native roots. Of course, I’ll always be “Stajodi” at heart or Indian as my “race” is listed here.

I don’t attend the American Indian Religious service here because the circle is many times over desecrated. I...