On Honoring Our Veterans

Veterans lead a 2007 Crow Fair parade. Photo by Adam Sings In The Timber.

By Jay Harris
CrowNews.Net

We modern Crows have honored our modern warriors through a Veteran's Park, a Veterans Day Pow-Wow, and other important events and programs.

From U.S. army scouts who served in the Great Sioux War to the soldiers and sailors fighting today in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, Crows have been on the frontlines in virtually every major military operation the United States has engaged in since the establishment of the Crow Reservation in 1868. 

But not only have our men and women been in the fight, Crows have made many significant contributions and many have distinguished themselves with military honors. 

This holiday season many Crows and thousands of American Indians from other tribes will not be home to spend time with their friends and family. They'll be busy serving our nation in the armed forces. They are the American soldiers, sailors, and airmen that represent tribal nations across the country and their selfless service is deserving of the highest thanks we can possibly give them.

In addition to those who currently serve, there is a great and well-documented tradition of service in the military by American Indians and this is not, of course, the first holiday season where America has asked them to be away from home.   

In the spirit of our gratefulness, I urge everyone to call senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester and ask them to support or co-sponsor the Senate's counterpart legislation to the bill, which is titled "Recognizing the contributions of Native American veterans and calling upon the President to issue a proclamation urging the people of the United States to observe a day in honor of Native American veterans." 

Tell Baucus and Tester it is time to give official recognition and thanks to our American Indian veterans with a national day of honor.

When you call or write, perhaps you can share some of your own family stories of military or other national service.

Thinking beyond dinners and pow-wows and a national day of honor, I believe there is much more than can be done to honor our veterans each and every day. In order for our military to be truly honored and for it to be truly honorable we must make sure that the great sacrifices made during this historic turning point in our history are always coupled with great civilian leadership founded upon the notion that armed conflict, while sometimes unavoidable, is the absolute last resort and peace always our primary objective.   

Together, recognizing service and helping to promote a foreign policy that uses military force wisely is the civilian embodiment of what I call "Native American Patriotism" – and I would like to ask all Crows to think about what more can be done to honor service and sacrifice in the military, especially during the holiday season.

Tell Baucus and Tester it is time to give official recognition and thanks to our American Indian veterans with a national day of honor.

When you call or write, perhaps you can share some of your own family stories of military or other national service.

Thinking beyond dinners and pow-wows and a national day of honor, I believe there is much more than can be done to honor our veterans each and every day. In order for our military to be truly honored and for it to be truly honorable we must make sure that the great sacrifices made during this historic turning point in our history are always coupled with great civilian leadership founded upon the notion that armed conflict, while sometimes unavoidable, is the absolute last resort and peace always our primary objective.   

Together, recognizing service and helping to promote a foreign policy that uses military force wisely is the civilian embodiment of what I call "Native American Patriotism" – and I would like to ask all Crows to think about what more can be done to honor service and sacrifice in the military, especially during the holiday season.

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