Guest Book 2003

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07 Jan 2003

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03:36:58

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My visit to Little Bighorn Battlefield During the extreme heat in August 2002 was invigorating,interesting and educational and yes, hot. In scanning your site again it was nice to see the winter scene of the battlefield covered with snow here and there. Your site is in good taste and gives those people who have only read about the Little Bighorn Battle a chance to see what the battlefield really looks like. Keep up the good work of informing people of our American History. Arthur Raposo.....Newport, Rhode Island.

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08 Jan 2003

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10:38:26

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Thanks, Arthur for the kind comments. I really love the winter photos, too. I've added a link directly to them via your note. Thanks, Bob Reece

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26 Jan 2003

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17:28:12

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THIS SITE IS PRETTY COOL AND IT HAS PICTURES AND THAT IS WHAT I NEED FOR MY U.S. HISTORY PROJECT.

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27 Jan 2003

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09:11:55

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the web page is excellent-i really enjoy reading the comments.of all the battles in u.s. history this is the ultimate enigma.thanks again for the web page. tom mcintosh kentucky

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28 Jan 2003

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10:58:32

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Hi Tom: Are you related to 1st Lt. Donald McIntosh who died during Reno's retreat to the LBH?

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31 Jan 2003

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14:23:12

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I think that the weeb sit should have more on the real heros of this war! "THE INDIANS!" DUSTIN W.FREYTA

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04 Feb 2003

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12:13:43

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I have been very fortunate in that I have visited every National Park in these United States that in some way deals with the history of these United States. From St. Augustine, Florida to Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown, Virginia to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina and many, many more between sea to shining sea. I didn't care who won at Antietam, Gettysburg, or Bull Run, and I don't care who won at Little Big Horn, it's part of the history of these United States, and I love the history. After viewing this web site, I'm looking forward to my visit to the Little Big Horn Battlefield. Sincerely Gator

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04 Feb 2003

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12:18:12

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Hi Gator: I'm sure you will not be disappointed when you visit the LBH. Be prepared to be in awe. Thanks for your comments, Bob Reece

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05 Feb 2003

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10:07:34

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Hillary Fitzpatrick--you sent me a question via our comment form on 2/5 regarding the Nez Perce. I repsonded but the email address you gave me was not good. Please get back in touch with me, so I can help. Thanks,Bob Reece

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07 Feb 2003

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13:13:54

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Hi Bob: A most excellent site. Thanks for putting it up.

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14 Feb 2003

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00:56:29

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I like the Website very much; I'll revisit every now and then and watch it's progress! The first time I visited the Battlefield, I had the eerie feeling that I'd been there before! GRW1

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14 Feb 2003

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23:07:22

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Very informative and interesting website. Keep up the good work! GARRY OWEN! Lt. Col. Charles J. Reed (Corky) Dept. of California

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23 Feb 2003

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14:07:27

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Desde pequeno que assistia filmes sobre o 7 de cavalaria e aprendi a admirar o General Custer, gostei muito desse Site.Parabens. Gilbert Melo lachimelo@bol.com.br

The movies have inspired so many people to love this subject all their lives. What was the movie that got you hooked, Gilbert? I'm happy you visited our website from beautiful Italy. Take care, Bob Reece

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01 Mar 2003

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06:17:38

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I like the site

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01 Mar 2003

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07:13:13

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It is not very good

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08 Mar 2003

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09:16:26

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Hello to all at Little Big Horn Battlefield National Historic site. I am John Brack surfing in from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (http://www.ottawa.ca ) I hope everyone is well and I hope that someday I may be able to come to visit and pay my respects to everyone who fell here in June 1876.

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14 Mar 2003

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10:15:38

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Excellent Site....John Doerner's photos of the Battlefield in winter are refreshing....Normally, one only sees the photos of the area in spring and summer. Hats off to John....I have added the site to my favorites and will be back to see the updates. Keep up the good work. Kenneth Custer

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14 Mar 2003

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10:19:45

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Hi Ken: That is an especially meaningful compliment coming from you (a descendant of the Custer family) and I appreciate it very much. I hear you might make it to the Indian Memorial dedication. If so, I hope to meet you then. Regards, Bob Reece

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18 Mar 2003

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10:31:02

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i have been doing a family tree and found out that i am one of the great grandsons of white swan ( mec han tsea ). his sons name was bentknife ( tacarnik ). his sons names were robert, albert, roy

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18 Mar 2003

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11:49:14

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Good to hear about your family heritage. One of the oldest standing structures in SE Montana is at the Little Bighorn Battlefield. Known as the Stone House, it was built in 1894 to house the Supt. It was renovated two years ago and converted from a residential house to the office of the Park Historian, John Doerner and the battlefield's library and archives. It was renamed, The White Swan Memorial Library.

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31 Mar 2003

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10:49:27

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I look forward to visiting the Battlefield this anniversary. As a Native American and Custer novelist I appreciate the dedication the Friends have for telling all sides of the LBH story. Alexandrina P. Valenya "The Russian Diplomat's Daughter"

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02 Apr 2003

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20:22:35

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Wonderful web-site -- it looks better every time I visit! I'll see everyone on June 25th. Megan

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02 Apr 2003

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20:38:29

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I also wanted to say Hello to everyone -- Mick, Mike, Jo, Craig, John Doerner, Darrell, and everyone else who I look forward to seeing this summer. I absolutely CANNOT wait to be there to witness the historical Indian Memorial dedication. I'll talk to you all soon. Megan Reece PS-Hi Dad!

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13 Apr 2003

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01:33:14

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Hi, I am an Ozzie student studying Modern History. I have asked to write an essay on "Custer's Last Stand"/"Battle of Liitle Big Horn". With finding very little information at my school library I turned to the internet. In coming across you web site, I thought "great", but looking at your site I was very dissapointed because there is no information about the history, there is a little bit about the archaeology but just not enough. I think it would be good if you could add these things in as it would help students around the world to get a better idea. Apart from my comments above your site is good, I will be visiting in the near future to see if your site has developed. Thanks (Australian student)

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13 Apr 2003

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07:52:08

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For the nice Australian student--I very much appreciate your suggestions for our website and would like more information on what you were looking for. We do have a section on our website about the battle at "Custer's Last Stand". You stated you would like to see more about the "history"--are you referring to the battle or the causes leading up to the battle, biography of Custer or more? If you do recheck the guest book, please clarify more for me. Thanks, Bob Reece

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14 Apr 2003

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12:38:02

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Great site!

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14 Apr 2003

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12:53:09

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Great site! I have been interested in native american history with a special interest on the battle of Little Big Horn, since i was a boy. I had a dream that one day visit the battlefield, the dream came trough in the summer of 1994. When i finaly stood at Custer hill i could hardly speak! The problem was that i where so busy taking pictures, that i almost forgot to reflect over the place and what had happend there! Thank´s to this great site i can go back... I hope i can go back in life one day. The first thing i did when i found this site was to join the Friends! Thank´s again! Anders Henriksson. Sweden

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15 Apr 2003

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17:09:16

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Thank you for the Site. I am more than a casual student of LBH, but certainly not en expert. I've visited LBH several times and read as many books about June 25 1876 as I can afford...there are lots of them. Richard Upton and Sons in San Diego CA has a huge inventory of books on LBH and the Plains Indians and the "wars". Well worth a look on line or getting his catalog. I am brooks@tdstelme.net live in Maine.

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27 Apr 2003

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23:00:31

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i am told my great grandpa (charles walter olmstead) died at the battle of little bighorn. he was an indian scout that assisted general custer. i found a picure of the indian scouts with custer at www.pbs.org/weta/thewest/resources/archives/six/ that had an exact family resemblence. do you think you will get that list of soldiers from the 7th cav that died in that battle comprised anytime soon. i would like to verify my data. thanks..bobbie

Bobbie: Actually, we've had the list of soldiers who fought and died at the Little Bighorn on our site now for months. From the main page click on "7th Cav Muster Rolls" and you'll be taken to it. Thanks, Bob Reece

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28 Apr 2003

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00:36:18

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Very informative site. I am a twenty year student of the battle. Pictures with details help spell it out, but there is no substitute for seeing it firsthand. Had the opportunity to visit the battlefield about three years ago and spent three days retracing it with Dr. Fox who wrote Archaeology, History and Custer's Last Battle. What an experience seeing it from his eyes. However, even with his thorough book, I still have some unanswered questions. Biggest one is, "did Custer actually cross the river at the mouth of the LBH river and engage the Indians?" Too many conflicting testimonials from the Indians on that one. Phillip J. Solla

Hi Phillip:

Thanks,

Bob Reece

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28 Apr 2003

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00:38:26

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Sorry, meant that question to read, "where the LBH river meets the mouth of Medicine Tail Coulee. PJS

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28 Apr 2003

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01:15:46

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I see on the interactive map the retreat from the ford at MTC. You have Keogh's troops moving from the ford and Custer moving towards Calhoun Hill. Did not Custer split the command in MTC and have Keogh take companies C,I, & L up to Luce Ridge, then to Nye-Cartwright ridge and ultimately Calhoun Hill, while companies E&F rode down to the ford and ultimately head back to Calhoun Hill to meet the rest of the command??? I don't remember Keogh's command heading back from the ford at any time. Phillip J. Solla

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30 Apr 2003

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16:08:59

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Excellent pictures of the battle. I enjoyed the web site. Hope to visit the battle field this summer.

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06 May 2003

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16:27:29

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Randy and I have really enjoyed the website, the Keogh dedication story and pictures are wonderful and a terrific addition. We will be in Denver over the 4th of July and week following. I hope we can get together. I couldn't access the bookstore through the site, I would love to go shopping!! Is there a trick to it? Miss you Bobby, Your friend, Kay

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06 May 2003

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17:10:25

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Hi Kay and Randy: Good to hear from you. Hope you can make it to the Indian Memorial dedication. It's easy to access the bookstore. From any page glance to the right and click on "Little Big Horn Store." Then from the next page click on "Click Here to Enter." Hope to see you in July. Bob

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08 May 2003

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15:43:26

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As a child We use to play on this Battlefield, Picking up arrow heads then discarding them. how stupid we were, if we only had that little bit of our past to be able to hand over to our children. Jackie Dugan Bristow Lubbock, Texas

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15 May 2003

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17:23:40

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The Ft.Scott Kansas National History site told me about you.I have been trying to find out about my great grandfather Kewis Benjamin Knauss. He was a scout with Major Reno. He helped to bury the dead at Little Big Horn.Any help would be appreciated. Linda

5/21 -- Hi Linda: I've looked into all my sources including the official list of scouts from the LBH Battlefield and do not find a person by the name Kewis Benjamin Knauss. Could he have gone by another name? Let me know. Thanks, Bob Reece

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19 May 2003

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12:47:32

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Please considering adding a message board as a feature of this site. With as many visitors and members as you have, this would make for some very informative discussions on various aspects of the battle. The old LBHA message board site used to be quite good but it no longer exists. Otherwise, great site!

5/21 -- Thank you for the kind comments regarding our website. I have been seriously considering adding a message board, but haven't determined if I'll add it yet. I do appreciate your suggestion though. Thanks, Bob Reece

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21 May 2003

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11:09:39

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Hi Bob and All Just popped by to say a big *Thank You* for a great site! I've been to the LBH only once - an eerie & moving experience. Would love to get back there to see the new Indian Memorial, and spend more time waling around. On 25 June, I'll be there in spirit... Best wishes Steve Sidley, London, England

5/21 -- It's always great to hear from our British Allies!!!! And, I appreciate you joining the Friends. I received your membership dues and will be sending you our May 2003 Newsletter tomorrow. Look for it in your mail next week. Thanks, Bob Reece

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05 Jun 2003

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10:12:50

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I don't beleive American Tax payer should pay for a memorial for the Indians that killed and mutilated the Boys of 76. These were what Sheridan referred to as hostiles. Next thing will be a monument erected next to the Alamo where Mexican soldiers were killed funded by American Tax Payers!! Corky Reed Keeping Our Boys in Blue Remembered

6/5/03 -- Hello Corky:  I appreciate your comments regarding the Indian Memorial. I must suggest that we all remember that we now live in the 21st century and we should not continue to "hate" as if we live in the 19th century. A memorial to the Indians paid by the American taxpayer is appropriate because the 7th Cavalry Monument was built using American tax dollars. The purpose of the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument is to educate the 300K plus visitors that pass through its gates each year. The Indian Memorial adds tremendously to that interpretation.

The American Indian living today is not the same Indian that "mutilated" our "boys in blue" in 1876 (for your information -- mutilation was part of the Plains Indian culture (not because they were "savages.").

Being a born and bred Texan and a student of the Texas Revolution and The Alamo I must inform you that a monument to the Mexican soldier that fought and died at The Alamo would be very appropriate. As much as I honor the 250 some odd men that died during the Battle of the Alamo, one must also honor the brave Mexican soldiers who fought there as well (after all -- at that time Texas was still part of Mexico -- the Mexican soldiers were fighting for their homeland).

The Indian Memorial's theme is "Peace through Unity." I think it's time that all Americans enjoy the diversity of the many cultures that make up our great country, which the Indian Memorial will help accomplish.

Speaking of boys in blue, I'd like to direct you to our section of the Friends' bookstore  that honors and remembers the American Indians that fought for our country in the wars from the American Revolution through Vietnam. Many of them died for our flag. Thanks, Bob Reece

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07 Jun 2003

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00:17:37

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Bob, I thought of you on your Birthday and when I read the email from you to John Husk, (he forwarded it to me)I missed talking to you and sharing your trials and milestones!! I hope you are recovering from the accident and moving less painfully. Therapy helps, don't gove up on it! I join you in AARP eligibility in August. The "double F word"!! Unbelievable! Where has our youth flown....Megan...Austin....hee hee! The site is awesome as usual. I love looking at Last Stand Hill. Will call when I hit town, hope you'll be around. xxx and Garryowen, Kay

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07 Jun 2003

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13:38:02

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Hi Bob and All...Bob, I can only add a loud 'hear hear!' (on a quiet day you should just be able to pick it up, waaaaay over in the East!) to your reply to Corky. The whole sorry mess that was the Indian Wars hurt all involved,whether bluecoat, buckskin, or buckboard...I think the Indian Memorial, like renaming of the Battlefield from Custer to Little Bighorn, goes some way to making June 1876 what it most clearly is, part of America's history for *all* its' peoples...but let's not forget more recent battles - Pine Ridge;the ongoing imprisonment of Leonard Peltier;the mining threat to the Sacred Salt Lake at Zuni(Black Hills 1874 anyone?)....A great link, too, to those books! Thanks :) Steve S, London

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07 Jun 2003

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17:56:50

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Hi Kay: Thanks for the kind words. I keep emailing you but I never get an answer. Would you click on "send email" at the bottom of the homepage and send me your email address? Also, thank you for the big order from the Friends' Gift Store. You are my first customer. Thanks, Bob Reece

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09 Jun 2003

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17:26:55

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Keep up the GREAT work! Lt. Col. Charles J. Reed 7th U.S. Cavalry Regimental Quartermaster

6/9/03 -- Thank you officer Reed for taking the time to add a comment. Hope all is well with the 7th today. You all keep up the great work, too. God Bless You!!

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10 Jun 2003

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15:44:47

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This is a great site! Good luck with it. John Bourdage http:groups.yahoo.com/group/custer/

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10 Jun 2003

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15:44:55

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This is a great site! Good luck with it. John Bourdage http:groups.yahoo.com/group/custer/

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15 Jun 2003

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06:35:48

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i am searching for more information about my great grandfather white swan and my uncle curley. if any one has any info please contact me at bentknife@juno.com i have their pictures and i also have information about white swans son, my grandfather bentknife. thanks for any help. john v parks usn retired navy seabee

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21 Jun 2003

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07:40:18

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Been to the battlefield site twice and hope to return again. Each time I felt the drama of the that day as though I was part of the battle from both the soldiers and the Indians perspective. Went to Monroe MI recently and was fascinated by the memorabilia housed in the museum there. Keep up the web site. Wince Podbielski, Crestwood Illinois

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25 Jun 2003

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11:14:29

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Best Wishes on this Indian Memorial dedication day. Ted K. Dillingham AK

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26 Jun 2003

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10:28:20

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Have been visiting this site for about 10 months now. Enjoy my visits. I've wanted to post before to let you know for quite sometime that this site is a great tribute to both sides of that battle. I,m very pleased to see that the various tribes have finally been recognized. They were, after all only trying to guard a way of life which has been taken away from them for all time. My great grandfather's sister Alice was Myles Keogh's sister in law. Some day soon I hope to visit the Greasy Grass LBH Battle site. You are to be commended for providing and working to make this a great site. Regards Thomas Keogh

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26 Jun 2003

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19:27:11

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Great Web Site. We were at the Little Big Horn four years ago, and it was a very moving experiance. Keep up the good work and keep history alive. LTC M.A. Bauman, US Army Reserve.

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27 Jun 2003

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17:30:32

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Hi, I am a Canadian living in Michigan with my American wife. I have just read about the new memorial for Native Americans who died at the battle of Little Bighorn. I am gratified to hear of it. It amazes me that, even if white Americans (I am white) may want to recognize members of the 7th Cav. who died there, that there would not be this recognition for these many long years of ALL the long dead. The soil was made red, period! Again, congradulations! Christopher Grove

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29 Jun 2003

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06:27:56

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i just returned from the little big horn. i thought the indian memorial dedication was long over do. this was my 2nd time to the battlefield, and it was just as interesting as the 1st time. when i was standing at the top, i could almost see in my mind what the soldiers had seen 127yrs. ago. i could also see the progression of the battle as i walked the path. when i looked up at last stand hill from deep ravine, i could actually see what it looked like through the eyes of the warriors as they attacked. i was disappointed that i did not get to see the reno-benteen battlefield due to it being blocked off for the dedication cerimony. oh well, i guess that means i will have to go back again. thanks for the cool web site. lyle vogt elko nevada

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01 Jul 2003

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09:06:33

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This is a great site and an important group. Keep up the good work! John http://groups.yahoo.com/group/custer

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02 Jul 2003

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17:25:44

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Hi Bob A big **THANKS!** for the pictures from this June's Anniversary - like most international Friends I'd imagine, I've been skippying about over here wondering how it all went, and how it looked, and what happened etc. Thanks for giving me & us a flavour of the days... loved the pic of the horses & riders against the skyline -my gosh, what a sight! All the best Steve S :) England.

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02 Jul 2003

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17:31:19

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Thanks Steve for the kind comments and also to all the nice folks who signed in while I was in Montana. There is still a lot more to be added to our website regarding the Indian Memorial dedication (including more shots of the Crow and Buffalo Soldiers), so stay tuned. Thanks, Bob Reece

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05 Jul 2003

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18:01:01

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it is past time for the Battlefield to be dedicated to honor both indian and cavalry who fell at LBH. LEST WE FORGET

7/7/03 The time has come at last with the dedication of the Indian Memorial on June 25, 2003. Thanks, Bob Reece

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05 Jul 2003

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18:58:46

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i contacted you earlier about the great website you have and about my sons and granddaughter who are cheyenne, descendents of Black Kettle. is it possible to find out more about the cheyenne who fought at LBH? i do want to give everything i can compile for them. thanks again

7/7/03 Thanks for contacting me regarding Black Kettle. I've forwarded your information to someone who has just finished writing a bio on Black Kettle.  Thanks, Bob Reece

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09 Jul 2003

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14:39:00

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Eric Von Schmidt is one of the most talented, ever!....I just got his c.d. with Rolf Cahn...with Grizzley Bear on it!!....Spent many a nite listening to eric at club 47 in Boston ..yrs ago....He was the greatest!!....Bless! Mary

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24 Jul 2003

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19:29:10

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24 Jul 2003

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19:44:45

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Your website is very interesting. I've not visited the battlefield, but will one day. Your site was the next best thing to being there. I've always been interested in the Indian wars and this was the most informative of the sites I have found. keep up the good work!! Sherri Hays MO

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27 Jul 2003

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18:59:57

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I'm coming out the very end of August for just a couple days to see the Memorial. Especially after seeing these pictures and the readings, I can hardly wait. -Karen

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31 Jul 2003

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01:53:31

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Well, if Mohammed won't come to the mountain, then the mountain comes to Mohammed. Thats what Friends does with it's website. For those who can't make it to the battlefield, Friends brings the battlefield to you. Kudos to the webmaster Bob Reece!!! P J Solla

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01 Aug 2003

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06:56:04

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I found your web site very enjoyable and educational. Your site has gotten me interested in visiting Little Bighorn Battlefield. Sandra Wolter, Novi, Michigan 8/1/03 -- Sandra, it appears the Friends' website is serving its purpose well. I know you won't regret visiting the battlefield. After you go, let us know your thoughts. Thanks, Bob Reece

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03 Aug 2003

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18:19:46

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I WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO SOME ONE WHO KNOWS ANYTHING ABOUT WHITE SWAN AND CURLY WHO WERE SCOUTS FOR CUSTER. MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS BENTKNIFE@JUNO.COM THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSISTANCE IN THIS MATTER.

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03 Aug 2003

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20:54:29

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Had an article in the Columbia, MO, Tribune today regarding the battlefield site. Haven't been to that area of the country for some 30 years - looks quite enticing. (Reminds me of the movie...I believe it was called "Little Big Man." Loved it.) David Westfall - Columbia, MO

8/4 "LBM" is a fun film and the scenes for the Last Stand were actually filmed adjacent to the NPS boundaries of the battlefield. The scene where Custer and his troops chase the Indians from the river is shot at Medicine Tail Ford and that is the Little Bighorn River in the film. The Last Stand scene was actually filmed on Nye-Cartwright Ridge. People still find blank spent cartridges from the film up there and think they've found a real battle relic. A story I heard a long time ago was when the Crow rode their horses to the film sight along the battlefield fence -- they were dressed for war and visitors were running into the visitor center at the battlefield scared to death thinking there was about to be another last stand!! Thanks, Bob Reece

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09 Aug 2003

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06:04:06

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Over 25 years has past since visiting the Little Bighorn area. I obtained your web site address from a newspaper travel article. Your website is excellent. I will return periodically for updates since I hope to personally revisit some of the sites of my youthful travels. Doug, Ontario Canada

8/9: Doug -- Thanks for visiting our website. We're looking forward to your next return. When you do, keep an eye on the Indian Memorial Dedication -- I still have a lot to add there. Bob Reece

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10 Aug 2003

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06:48:04

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This site has a lot of learning and views of what really happened, I found it a Great help to teach my Children and maybe soon my Grandchildren.. Thank You Susan Burns Kawkawlin Michigan

8/10: Susan -- I say a big "Thank You" for this comment. If you're using the Friends' website to help educate others about the Little Bighorn, then I think we're accomplishing some of our goals of The Friends of the Little Bighorn Battlefield. Bob Reece

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10 Aug 2003

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14:04:38

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Breath taking. I have goose bumps even now. I visited the site in 1993 and I was overwhelmed with emotion. KWB Talihina, OK

8/10: KWB -- I'm pleased that our website could help bring the emotions back of your visit to the battlefield 10 years ago to the point of goose bumps.

Just a reminder to all who've found something good from our website that The Friends is the only non-profit organization affiliated with the National Park Service at Little Bighorn. We would love for you all to join our organization so you can be part of The Friends efforts in supporting the NPS at the battle site. To join or renew your membership please go to "Join Us". Thanks, Bob Reece

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10 Aug 2003

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18:58:08

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Great website. My Great Grandfather, Alpheus S. Snodgrass, was part of the 6th Infantry, Co. B, helped bury the bodies of Custer's men. His daughter, my grandmother, later married a Seneca Indian. An ironic twist. It's great that someone out there is keeping the memory of the battle alive. Keep up the great work. Tom Lowe, Gloucester Township, New Jersey

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10 Aug 2003

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19:15:53

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I had the fortune of visiting the monument in the fall of 2002 for my second visit. I had originally visited when I was a child. Somewhere in between the two visits I had read a book called Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. It forever changed my perspective of the misdeeds my race and culture forced upon the native americans. Gone are the days of playing cowboys and indians. In the place in my heart now rests a deep respect for those peoples of long ago and for their ancestors in this present day. Though I have to live in the hustle and bustle of an urban existence, I have been given a wonderful gift some years ago of owning and caring for a plot of virgin prairie in central Minnesota. I have even uncovered a stone cutting artifact from this site. Visiting the pipestone quarries in Pipestone MN has also given me a deeper understanding of the ancient culture and wisdom pasted down among the peoples of America before the whites tried to destroy them. It gladdens my heart to see that we are turning the corner to truly embrace that which was almost lost. I will again look forward to my next visit. Dan Mielke (in the city that in the sioux language means - sugar maple) Chanhassen MN

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12 Aug 2003

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07:03:38

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Bob Loved the comments about the memorial dedication and I agree that Dog's Backbone dedication was amazing. Please tell Joanne hello. I am trying to figure out a way to get to Denver but the school year is usually still in chaos about then. Carol Near

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Richard Tilford Just wanted to say hi to my friends at the lbh If you come up with any further information on Major Joseph Green Tilford please E-Mail me at richardtilford300@hotmail.com Respectfully Richard Tilford

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15 Aug 2003

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Richard Tilford Just wanted to say hi to my friends at the lbh If you come up with any further information on Major Joseph Green Tilford please E-Mail me at richardtilford300@hotmail.com Respectfully Richard Tilford

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BOB REECE DID MY COMMENT ABOUT THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS. HIT A BAD SPOT ON YOU ? ? ? SO WHY DID YOU DROP MY COMMENT I SUBMIT TO YOUR GUEST BOOK ? BUTCH THOMAS NOBLESVILLE INDIANA.

8/17: Butch--I deleted your last comment because I found it rude and I'm really trying to avoid that kind of thing starting on our guest book. I would've responded to you, personally, if you'd provided an email. But, to answer your question, the only reason I don't have anything on this site about the Buffalo Soldier's is because they did not fight at the Little Bighorn and I don't have the resources to start adding info about them on this site. I appreciate and enjoy the study of the Buffalo Soldiers. I do have photographs of the Buffalo Soldier’s re-enactors on the Indian Memorial Dedication page at: www.friendslittlebighorn.com/Memorial_dedication_.htm

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Cicvaric Dalmir You sent me an email 8/16/03 asking about a Custer movie. You gave me an email address of www.cicvaric@web.de I replied, but it was returned. If you read this message, please advise of a good email address. Thanks, Bob Reece

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BOB THANK YOU FOR E. ME BACK ! ! NO I WOULD NOT !!!START ANY THING THAT WOULD HURT YOU OR YOUR GUEST BOOK. I LOVE WHAT YOU ARE DOING! NO THEY DID NOT FIGHT AT THE LITTLE BIG HORN. THEY HAD TO GO AND DO THERE JOB. BECAUSE THEY HAD ORDERS TO GO. " CAN WE ALL GET A LONG " THANK YOU BUTCH THOMAS

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I just recently read in the paper about the Indian memorial dedication at LBH. I never knew you had a web site, but checked it out as soon as I could and was very impressed. I live in North Carolina and belong to the SCV and I am a War between the States buff. I have traveled the battle sites from Fort Sumter to Gettysburg, but I have never seen a more beautiful memorial at any battle site. Keep up the good work. Nelson Parker Rockingham, N.C.

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I have had a life long interest in the Plains Indians. It was my joy to be able to travel west in June of 1990 and visit Montana and Wyoming and of course the Battlefield. Having read about The Last Stand and seeing movies could not compare with actually standing on that ridgetop and gazing around in the hot sun. It is nice to see there is even such an organization called Friends of the Bighorn. I just read about it in a Boston newspaper the other day while visiting my brother in Massachusetts. I hope this organization has Native Americans serving in major capacities. Thanks for having this comment section . L.Andrews Elmira, New York

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22 Aug 2003

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This is a beautiful picture! Thank you for sharing! Corky Reed

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22 Aug 2003

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24 Aug 2003

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A very informative and very well done site of these Historic grounds, without your spendid work people like me here in Australia would never be able to see this without coming over by plane, thank you Martin Pennings

8/24 -- Hi Martin: I'm glad we help create a virtual tour of the battlefield for you from the land down under. We hope you'll visit again. Thanks, Bob Reece

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24 Aug 2003

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This is a Greta wed site and will come again. I have a social studies project to do on it, could you please send me some infomation? My Email address is... king_tut@ihug.co.nz Thankz

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26 Aug 2003

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HI, I have always wanted to go visit the site of the battle of the little big horn. I am so happy that I found your site. Enjoyed my visit very much. Loads of information and great pictures. Carol Moore Wichita, Kansas

8/26: Hi Carol -- I'm pleased that you enjoyed your visit to our website. It's the next best place to visiting LBH if you can't visit the battlefield itself. Thanks, Bob Reece

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26 Aug 2003

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I found this site extremely informative and exciting and I can't wait to become a "Friend" Thanks for helping to preserve our history. RBowman

8/26: Hi R Bowman -- Thanks for the kind words. I sure hope you'll join the Friends. We had a new member sign up two days ago. He's from Spain!! Our first member from that region of Europe. To join the Friends just go to "Join Us". Membership dues help pay for the Newsletter and this website. Thanks again. Bob Reece

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How nice to be able to contact you from rainy old England.During research into my family history, i discovered that one of my ancestors fought and died at the battle of the little big horn.He was a Captain,possibly of I company,any contacts out there with information are welcomed. John.H.Key (derivative of 'Keogh') contact at tigertiger1@btopenworld.com

8/27: -- Hi John, I tried sending you an email to the email address you listed here but it was returned as undelieverable.

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29 Aug 2003

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I thought your photos were magical ! I felt like I was there. thank you !!

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29 Aug 2003

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Iam very touched by your photos, thank you very much,Chris,,,

9/4 -- Hi Chris: Glad you liked the pictures. I especially like the one on the splash page by John Doerner, Park Historian at LBH. Bob Reece

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04 Sep 2003

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Thanks to websites like this, both sides of history are now being told. Through events such as the Trail Rides and honor celebrations, we can begin healing and come together as a united people. Venus St.Paul-Endicott, Enrolled Nez Perce/Sioux

9/4 -- Thank you for the comments. Telling both sides of the story is part of what we stand for. Hearing from you really means a lot. Bob Reece

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06 Sep 2003

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I found your address in True West Magazine. This is my first time to visit, but it won't be my last. I have been to the battlefield, and I wish I could visit there again. It is an awe inspiring place. I love your web site. Betty Ann Needham, Lewisville,TX

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14 Sep 2003

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Interesting site although I question the accuracy of the listed names of the Indians who participated in the battle? I didn't see Strongheart's name. My great grandfather attended the 50th Battle Anniversary and recalled battle stories as told to him by his longtime friend, Strongheart, who participated in the BLBH.

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17 Sep 2003

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Thank you Bob, wonderful site.. especially about John Stuart Forbes.. Very pleased to have been able to help you.. Adele in NZ. http://wwww.geocities.com/carterton_historical_society (there is a connection to NZ with this soldier)

9/17/03: Thanks Adele...to visit the section regarding Forbes please go to:

 http://www.friendslittlebighorn.com/Pvt_john_stuart_forbes_memorial.htm

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18 Sep 2003

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it is a perrty darn good site if you'll ask me.

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18 Sep 2003

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YOUR WEB (deleted -- by webmaster) by: Ann Taylor

9/18: Ann Taylor behaved like a child and wrote a very demeaning message. She doesn't like the website and that's ok -- we can't please everyone here, but her message was obscene. I will not stand for that. Now, it would've been great if she could've provided some constructive criticism, but none was given. If Ann so chooses, she can send email to let me know if there is anything I can do to improve the website. I have banned Ann Taylor from the guest book. Bob Reece

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19 Sep 2003

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I really think that the monument that they have put up at this site is well past due. I am a Native American. I am of the Cortina Band of Indians,Wintun tribe in Northern California. I wish to come and visit this site in Montana. I can feel a connection with our brothern,those that gave their lives in this battle. I hope to feel the spirits of our brethern there. Hope to be there to visit soon. Thank You-Sincerely--Cynthia Morris-Yants

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20 Sep 2003

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Excellent site. Well worth the perusal. An old hand at visiting battlefielf sites (to include the Big Horn), I find your site an outstanding effort at keeping American military history alive. L. W. Jensen, Captain (R), 5th, U.S. Cavalry, USA.

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21 Sep 2003

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Found your site thu the Associated Press article in our Sunday paper by Richard Pyle. As a seventh cousin of Geo. Custer and his brothers, Tom and Boston, thank you for honoring them with your site. I hope someday to be able to visit the Park.

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23 Sep 2003

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any one who reads this please help the indian land of north nashwauk M.N.little MCcarth lake drive the white man is desteroing are land. please help mis-kay-wa-wa-gosh

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27 Sep 2003

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wow. martin. nice web site. i love wind walker. -carol

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29 Sep 2003

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To Whom It May Concern, Excellent web sight, will be back often. Sincerely, Richard Tirella

9/29--I'm happy that you'll return to the website. When you do I ask that you consider a membership to the Friends. Funds go to support worthy causes at the battlefield. We plan to have a very special event this coming new year. Thanks, Bob Reece

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06 Oct 2003

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friend inneed is a friend indeed, so freiend are ever helpfull in any means so your thought of making friends web site is excellent

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10 Oct 2003

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Could a list of men who died with George A. Custer be made available?

10/10: Yes, we have a list of Custer's men and the Indian warriors. You can access this from our main page. Thanks, Bob Reece

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10 Oct 2003

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I just found My Great Grandfather In the muster rolls for the 7th Calvery his name was walter O. Taylor from Mass. Charles E Taylor

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13 Oct 2003

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Had it not been for a small article in the Philadelphia Inquirer on June 24, 2003, I wouldn't have known about this significant event. I clipped it out and shared it with our Native American Student Association (NASA) at Villanova University. I then learned that our new "head council" member saw the monument this summer and was deeply moved. He will be writing an article about his experience for the November issue of one of Villanova's faculty/staff publications (Blueprints). However, my curiosity to know more about the memorial led me to this site; how beautiful and moving this monument is! One day I hope to see it for myself. It was also interesting to note that the designer of the memorial comes from Philadelphia (which I just discovered). Thank you for sharing this glorious event! Robin Hoose NASA Staff Advisor/Consultant

10/13/03 -- Robin: Thanks for your comments.  Thanks, Bob Reece

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OCT.17.2003. FOUND YOUR WEB SIGHT TODAY.ITS GREAT.I REALLY ENJOYED READING THE COMMENTS FROM BOTH SIDES ITS GOOD THAT THOSE OF US WHO HAVE AN ATTACHMENT TO THE GREASY GRASS REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENEDINJUNE OF 1876.WE ALL LOST.THRU MARRIAGE MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER A SANTEE SIOUX WAS THERE.SEE YOU IN JUNE.GLENN PURCELL NANAIMO.B.C.CANADA.

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20 Oct 2003

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Hey dad, thought I would check out the site. Looks great. See ya Love Austin

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21 Oct 2003

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Pretty Impressive!!! Barbara & Drew Cervasio

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21 Oct 2003

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everyonee scattered! You must change the hills name cause it s been proven that there was no last stand , they all got killed.Everyone ran ,trying in vain to ecape .

10/21/03: Far from it...archeological evidence supports the last stand scenario on Last Stand Hill. You should read Doug Scott's book,  Archaeological Perspectives on the Battle of Little Bighorn, which you can order here...http://www.friendslittlebighorn.buenomart.com/shop/search-books|Battle+of+the+Little+Bighorn|1 Thanks, Bob Reece

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22 Oct 2003

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"I shall not be there I shall rise and pass Bury my heart at wounded knee" Revrend Cedric (Medicine Crow) Carkeet Adopted of the Cherokee nation. Cedric Carkeet Medicine Crow Historian of native American Indian Museum.

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29 Oct 2003

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This is a cool picture and site the only thing hard about it is I can't find a thing that I need for my rsearch! Other wise this is a great site. Your welcome! Brittany Elizabeth Blacker

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29 Oct 2003

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this is a cool site it is kind of disorganized and hard to read your welcome! Brittany Blacker

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31 Oct 2003

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Please let me know if this Donald McIntosh in the Battler of Custers Last stand, was born in Canada in 1828 and was the son of Laughlin McIntosh and a brother to Charles McIntosh, if so I have further info on this family, as Charles McIntosh was my gr grandfather. firstlady@xcelco.on.ca

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31 Oct 2003

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Would anyone who is related to Donald McIntosh who fought with Custar at Custer's Last stand please contact me Many thanks firstlady@xcelco.on.ca

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06 Nov 2003

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great websight i have been doing a history of the battle (for myself) useing both native and white acounts of the battle and your great pictures are a big help. as someone married to a native american i am happy to hear about the new native memorial it's finally time that all the combatents were memorialized and honored! keep up the good work! i hope to visit there soon. and am planning to join friends thanks randy

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08 Nov 2003

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good site and great info

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12 Nov 2003

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I love the Picture on your homepage

11/12/03 If you're referring to the photo of the sunrise over the monuments that was taken by Chief Historian John Doerner who continues to provide this website with great material. Thanks John. Bob Reece

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17 Nov 2003

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I have always been a student of the famed battle at the Little Big Horn. I am truly impressed and gratified that the historical aspect of the battle will be immortalized by your site. Great work. Friend or foe of Custer or Crazy Horse, has to be touched by your dedication.

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19 Nov 2003

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Thanks! You helped me decide where to go on holiday this year! Can you guess? Great site - keep up the good work. Tim,  London, UK

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20 Nov 2003

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I am a retired professional soldier who has been intested in military history all my life, both from being in the military and through my studies in college, leading to a BS Degree in History from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. I have visited the Little Big Horn Battlefield on a number of occasions and have recently been researching the burial, disinternment and reburial of Custer. This web site has been both informative and enjoyable to read and I commend those who are responsible and who participate. This is a captivating chapter in the history of the United States and the NPS has gone to extraordinary lengths to help those who are interested to understand the battle.

11/20/03 -- I'm happy that you enjoyed your visit to our website. Please share with us any conclusions from your research into Custer's reburial. Thanks, Bob Reece

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21 Nov 2003

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I have been searching for information concerning a Chester Calvin Bannister. He was my Great,Great Grandfather. I just recently learned that he was a civilian under Major Reno @ LBH. I'm told he was there but can find no documentation of this. Would you have any info concerning this? Thank you for any help you might be. Dave---DBudger1@AOL.com

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25 Nov 2003

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Keep up the good work! Corky Reed

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02 Dec 2003

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Yes, but why there is no information what happened there´n stuff? I got to study that, but here is no info.

12/2/03 I'd like to try and answer your question, but I honestly can't really understand what your question is. Thanks, Bob Reece

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07 Dec 2003

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Enjoyed the website. I am a relative of Richard B. Dorn who died there. Found it exciting to see his name on the muster roll and his information. Someday I plan on visiting the park also. M. Dorn

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10 Dec 2003

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Aloha, I've taken a keen interest in this website, and esecially took interest in the native warriors you have listed that fought for the causes of the Sioux, Cheyenne, and others. Thank you for making information such as that available for others to see. Sincerely, - A fan from Maui, Hawaii

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10 Dec 2003

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Also, sorry for the double post, but do you know which, if any warriors will have field markers added soon?

12/10/03 – Aloha as well -- happy to hear from folk’s way out west. We will be adding warrior markers to the field, but haven’t yet decided which ones. Of course, The Friends’ will keep you informed when those develop. Thank you for your interest, Bob Reece

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12 Dec 2003

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hi i just wanted to tell i really in joyed your website. i am related to general custered.

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13 Dec 2003

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I am searching for information and pictures on Henry William Mechlin. I met his daughter,Minnie Carey this year and it has been a joy to listen to her tell stories her father told her. She is wanting information on her father for Christmas. If you have information I would greatly appricate it. teardown@verizon.net

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14 Dec 2003

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This is THE BEST of the Custer web sites. The information and the photos bring you out to the LBH via electronics. Thanks, Lynn Wilke

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16 Dec 2003

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10:06:26

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This is a very lovey site keep the good work. Muguman

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16 Dec 2003

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Ahh Ho worriors of the world I extend my spiritual force to our calling "Modern Day Worrior"I am called.See web page "ahh ho worrior society"

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16 Dec 2003

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Hello visitor -- Do you mean http://www.warriorssociety.org/ -- The Warrior Society? The group that is dedicated to maintaining and improving the trails in the Cleveland National Forest? Thanks, Bob Reece

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16 Dec 2003

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Ahh Ho worriors of the world I extend my spiritual force to our calling "Modern Day Worrior"I am called.See web page "ahh ho worrior society".Iam Navahjo/Shoshone-my clan is kayony t'ochini on my fathers navahjo side Western Shoshone on my mothers side from Elko'Nevada

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25 Dec 2003

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Our family is working on our family tree. My wife's grandmother passed away this past year. However, she was able to come out to Wyoming for a visit a couple of years ago. We took her on a trip to the Battlefield. On the way there, she told us that she had an uncle that had entered the army and traveled "out west" and died at a famous battle. She told also told us during the ride that his name was Timothy Donnelly. Well... we were a bit skeptical until we walked up to the monument on last stand hill and she said... "see, there he is". So... we'd be very interested on how to go about receiving any and all information you may have on Timothy Donnelly. We have taken pictures of the monument and have found the information you have listed on the Muster Roll portion of this page. However, anything would assist us in this fun and exciting process. Thank you in advance. Matthew J. Ramey Director, Information Technologies Sheridan College mramey@sheridan.edu

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26 Dec 2003

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Sounds like what the doctor ordered for amateur historians. I'm facinated by this era of history and would wherever possible prefer information from the original sources or oral history Will join on my next visit

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29 Dec 2003

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amazing to find a famous keogh on my first internet try thank you very much . christopher keogh. 

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