Geronimo at Rest by Debwhosmiles
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Description
Apache Cemetery on the range of Ft.Sill. Legend says that soon after Geronimo was buried and before the monument was built, the elders of the tribe moved him to a secret sacred place in the Wichitas known only to a few.
Up until recently this cemetery was mostly overgrown and forgotten as were the ones for other tribes (Comanche, Kiowa...). My family visited here often in the 60's, cleaning graves, replacing flowers, showing respect. It is a quiet, peaceful place with few visitors.
Comments (10)
visnu
The story of Geronimo and the (Chicorea, Kiowa and Comanches)is worth remembering, and I am appalled to learn his grave and others were so neglected. The courage and discipline of the Apache people are an inspiration to anyone beset by impossible odds. Gladness too that someone like you cared for the graves. Better that his remains were sequestered from stupid meddling of scientists and curiosity seekers. Thank you for this lovely pov, and peaceful scene!
Flannelman
Great photo of remembrance/history. thanx ;-)
Valerie-Ducom
Very nice monumento for the memory of geronimo!!! :)
sharky_
Such nice people you and your family are to have cared for these graves. Aloha
Richardphotos
I visited a cemetery near Vinita where my grand father is buried and I was surprised because it is an Indian burial ground and he was not Indian. he was very wealthy and maybe he created the cemetery. I do not know, but the place is full of Cherokee chiefs. this marker is very strange and the top looks like the fins of a bomb. Merry Christmas
Debwhosmiles
This is a view looking at the back of the monument (I liked the shadow to light effect). There is an eagle on top with outstretched wings, very primitive image, representational. This series of Oklahoma photos were taken in July 2005 when I returned to visit the area after being away since 1975 (except for a run to the top of Mt.Scott in 2003 during a road trip to Santa Cruz, CA.) This cemetery is currently well cared for by Ft.Sill and the tribal organizations.
Hendesse
Very interesting shot. Thanks for sharing!
rofocale
Goyakla(One Who Yawns),the great Bedonkohe leader of the Chiricahua N'de people. Thanks for sharing :)
NefariousDrO
A really nice monument, and a very nice and respectful shot. Glad to see it's being taken care of now.
JeffG7BRJ
A great big chunk of American history, Indian and whiteman, it is only right that it should be cared for, there should be respect for the dead no matter who. Thanks for sharing this slice of history. Excellent capture tastefully done. Bravo!!!!!