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Chief T wrote on Jun 13, 2009 1:51 PM:
Greetings all, I am Chief of the Oregon Myrtlewood Band of the Southeastern Cherokee Council of Olocknee GA. We are the group that honored the Lt.Col. Williamson, we are a group of mixed blood Cherokee and we honor All Veterans,no matter what race, reliegon, or creed...we are proud to be Cherokee, but we are not connected with the Cherokee Nation, but the GA. Cherokee people
Rebecca1 wrote on Jun 12, 2009 9:22 PM:
Different strokes for different folks, go fot it.............I know where I am from........plus we don't have goofy names...........what's mixed blood?.....better yet, what's spelled right?
LonghairNWolfClan wrote on Jun 12, 2009 4:29 PM:
Rebecca1, why would you lash out at people like this? Obviously you have some serious personal issues with your own heritage. If, in fact it is even true. Did you know that Sequoyah was of mixed blood? Do you know anything relevent to this article about a brave, heroic man being honored. In my opinion, you are an embarrassment to the Cherokee People. Lineage is important. Chrishell Corntassel
NB_Rez wrote on Jun 12, 2009 3:54 PM:
Who really cares? My lineage comes from Greece. You don't see me waiving the Greek flag and eating pita bread all day. As far as I'm concerened, if you're a citizen of this country then you're an AMERICAN. Be proud of your heritage but don't use it to divide us as a country. As a vetran myself I have great admiration for people like LTCOL Williamson.
Reallynow wrote on Jun 12, 2009 2:26 PM:
Ok Rebecca: I am Cherokee and originally from Oklahoma. I registered in Talequah OK which is where the Chief of the Cherokee Nation resides. Cherokee's come in all colors. You can be a member and only have 1/2000 Cherokee blood, proven by your lineage to someone on the Dawes Rolls. You comments only make you sound racist. Was this your intent? Oh and the Indian money? The Cherokees don't send out checks, there are too many of us. You can receive some health care if you live in OK but otherwise there are few benefits. You remind me of a lot of people in OK who all claim they have Grandmas who were an Indian Princess. If you were truly a Cherokee you would have proof.
LonghairNWolfClan wrote on Jun 12, 2009 1:45 PM:
Rebecca1, why would you lash out at people like this? Obviously you have some serious personal issues with your own heritage. If, in fact it is even true. Did you know that Sequoyah was of mixed blood? Do you know anything relevent to this article about a brave, heroic man being honored. In my opinion, you are an embarrassment to the Cherokee People. You come off sounding very racist, hateful & ignorant.
Chrishell Corntassel
Chrishell Corntassel
Cherokeed wrote on Jun 12, 2009 12:01 PM:
Rebecca1: I never had to prove my lineage, I inherited it from birth and it was passed down. My grgrgrgrandfather was a Diplomatic Chief, he sat with Chief Bowles. I'm proud to be Cherokee and I wouldn't take money even if there was money to take. Get a clue. You sound hateful & ignorant.
pril wrote on Jun 12, 2009 8:48 AM:
Rebecca1, one would think if your ancestor was so important to you that you would make an effort to spell his name correctly, not once, but twice.
And this bit - "If you really are a Cherokee, you wouldn't be running around proving your lineage, "if you have to say it, there is something the matter with it" perhaps you are pursuing that ever elusive "Indian Money"?" heh. Ok you are doing this yourself... you're just a poster on a website, who knows if you're telling the truth or not?
And this bit - "If you really are a Cherokee, you wouldn't be running around proving your lineage, "if you have to say it, there is something the matter with it" perhaps you are pursuing that ever elusive "Indian Money"?" heh. Ok you are doing this yourself... you're just a poster on a website, who knows if you're telling the truth or not?
Rebecca1 wrote on Jun 11, 2009 9:02 PM:
To 2009: I don't know where you got your son from, but my Mom is a "known producer" as they say, she is Sequioa's granddaughter, which makes her half Cherokee, he (your son) would have been born here in Coos Bay area or Prineville, Oregon, somewhere between about 1925 through 2006?
Rebecca1 wrote on Jun 11, 2009 8:55 PM:
Cherokeed: If you really are a Cherokee, you wouldn't be running around proving your lineage, "if you have to say it, there is something the matter with it" perhaps you are pursuing that ever elusive "Indian Money"?
Rebecca1 wrote on Jun 11, 2009 8:52 PM:
Gerry: If you were so Cherokee hip you would know exactly who Sequioa is! Also, on down the path, I believe one of the 10 Commandments is "thou shall not lie", & real Americans still say "U Pluribis Unum", maybe you can use your own Search engine here on the internet so you will not have to fly so blind? And you are right Indians are not fond of what has taken place on their land, a favorite saying is "Revenge is Served Cold".............
Gerry wrote on Jun 11, 2009 2:02 PM:
Rebecca 1... And your point was? I see no where in your post you identifying yourself as Charokee so why were you even going there. I still think your mean spirited and hateful..
I will also thank Mr. Williamson for his dedicated service during WW2. There aren't many of his buddies left on this earth and we need to honor them while they are still here to appreciate it.
I will also thank Mr. Williamson for his dedicated service during WW2. There aren't many of his buddies left on this earth and we need to honor them while they are still here to appreciate it.
Rebecca1 wrote on Jun 11, 2009 12:12 PM:
My great grandfather is Sequioa, his daughter Verna Ruth was my grandmother, my dad's father is Chief Joseph,you will not find these people registered anywhere because they are Indians, some are even blue eyed blonde thanks to a Frenchman named Louis of Versailles, & Edgar Roberts. I only seek the truth here.
Cherokeed wrote on Jun 11, 2009 11:35 AM:
Rebecca1: Anyone who is registered with the Cherokee Nation has proved their lineage. You sound utterly ignorant. I am 1/4 Cherokee, registered and I have light brown hair, green eyes and have a very pale complexion. The motto of the Cherokee is if you have a drop of Cherokee blood you are Cherokee!
2009 wrote on Jun 11, 2009 10:22 AM:
Rebecca1...I have been researching my sons cherokee heritage...since you seem to be the authority on the cherokee nation..I was wondering if I could contact you.
COQUILLIAN wrote on Jun 11, 2009 7:50 AM:
Rebecca1, maybe you are on the opiates? What are you actually trying to say? He's an honorable Veteran. That is all that matters!
nascargrl8899 wrote on Jun 11, 2009 2:57 AM:
Rebbeca1:
Are you kidding me? I don't care if your black, white, or even purple. He put his life on line so you could make stupid comments!
Are you kidding me? I don't care if your black, white, or even purple. He put his life on line so you could make stupid comments!
MikeTheBear wrote on Jun 10, 2009 10:18 PM:
Your post REBECCA1 is the insult. Get off your low pony and hold your tongue.
I think this is a great story with an honorable ending.
What are you looking for, brown skin? BIA card dangling from his lapel?
Looking for a bloodline? Give me a break.
God Bless you Mr. Williamson. Thank you for your service to this great country. Your contributions are much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mike The Bear
Proud American from the Sioux and Yaqui tribes.
I think this is a great story with an honorable ending.
What are you looking for, brown skin? BIA card dangling from his lapel?
Looking for a bloodline? Give me a break.
God Bless you Mr. Williamson. Thank you for your service to this great country. Your contributions are much appreciated.
Sincerely,
Mike The Bear
Proud American from the Sioux and Yaqui tribes.
Gerry wrote on Jun 10, 2009 4:21 PM:
Rebecca 1, What difference does it make that these people are NOT your brand of Cherokee? The fact that they were honoring a man of the military for his service during WW2 is a statement unto it's self and should not have been minumized by the likes of you. Shame on you for trying to take away this hero's minute of recognization just so you could look smart. It only made you look mean spirited/hateful.
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