On the Trail Again

Choctaw Trail of Tears Commemorative Walk 2012

Lynda Kay and Sarah Elisabeth ready to walk

Ara C. "Pops" ready to see us off

On the trail. Chief Pyle was greatly missed as he was home recovering from his recent illness

The Choctaw Princesses with the Lord's Prayer

Making luksis (turtles) from clay

Basket weaving demonstrations

End of the Trail. Until next year.

Givers

Choctaws are a giving people. How many examples do I see of this at Labor Day every year? I’ll just recount my personal ones from 2011.

Commemorative

It was the journey of many lifetimes.

The day started last May at five a.m.. With the three hour drive from East Texas to Tvshka Homma, Oklahoma, we left nothing to chance on missing any part of this great day.

The moment we arrived on Tribal Grounds, our family was treated like VIP’s. Shuttled on a golf cart from the parking area and then by bus to the starting point, we were greeted by Chief Gregory Pyle and Assistant Chief Gary Batton.