Wounded Knee Memorial SD 57794

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Barbara Nelson

It is not only a memorial to the ones who died there but also a local cemetery so be respectful when visiting. We met a young man, a local, who told us the story. He was picking up trash and trying to do a little maintenance. He was very nice and had been picking wild sage and bundling it to sell. We did purchase sage from him. Then however, as we were getting ready to leave a local woman approached wanting money for gas. It was obvious she was impaired. We did not give her money. The cemetery and memorial are maintained by the local tribe and it is in much need of love. I only wish there was a donation lock box of some kind to help them. Hopefully what we gave the young man will help in some way.

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Marie Dale

Sacred and historical location. Learned more about the past horrible treatment of our Native American peoples. The cemetery on the hill is very interesting, visit if you love history. The fenced area is the mass burial site.

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Sherman J Sicard

Laying a loved one in our family cemetery. Not what you would call a happy time in life.