Miss you Dad  / Glen Waskewitch (My Dad/uncle )
I am greatful to have know you the time time I spent in Elk Point I had not far to go to get advise and some good laughter. when I was down and struggling all I had to do was talk to you and you always seem to have the answers thank for all you've taught me. Miss you. Close

Nohtawiy / Aimee Dion-Quinney (Daughter)

"Nohtawiy"

I have been thinking about you lately "Nohtawiy".  I have been missing you, especially when I need someone to talk to and help me understand things that just don't make sense.  Why did you have to go?  I miss you so much.  I know that you are in a better place, watch over all of us, especially mom.  I will forever be greatful that I was a part of your life and you in mine. 

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Cowboy is his Name  / Carol Dion (Daughter)
Cowboy is his Name


There's a hundred years of history
and a hundred before that
All gathered in the thinkin'
Goin' on beneath this hat.

The cold flame burns within him
'Til his skin's as cold as ice
And the dues he paid to get here
Are worth every sacrifice.

All the miles spend sleepy drivin'
All the money down the drain,
All the 'if I's' and 'nearly's,'
All the bandages and pain,

All the female tears left dryin',
All the fever and the fight
Are just a small down payment
On the ride he makes tonight.

It's guts and love and glory,
One mortal's chance at fame.
His legacy is rodeo
And cowboy is his name.

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Dad's Boots  / Carol Dion (Daughter)

Dad's Boots
Cowboy Poetry
I gently held my father’s hand
while sittin’ near his bed,
strokin’ soft the white hair,
now unruly on his head

His boots sat in the corner,
all rough an’ weather-worn,
remindin’ me of all the ways
he taught me without scorn

Just sittin’ at our table
each night when day was thru’,
bowin’ tired an’ weary head
to give our Lord His due



His risin’ every mornin’
b’fore hearin’ rooster’s crow,
gettin’ chores done early,
‘cause he had some fields to sow

Workin’ hard for little,
but always taking pride
in what he could accomplish
for his family an’ his bride

Never speakin’ harshly
but teachin’ just the same
as he showed us with his manner
how to win life’s crucial game

Not complainin’, not unloadin’
the worries he might have
‘bout the weather or the plowin’,
or nursin’ sickly calves

He always took great notice
of doin’ right or wrong,
an’ told us always listen
to the voice of our heart song

He taught to be respectful,
an’ would gently bring to mind
old folks in their agin’,
for he knew someday we’d find―

We too would walk our elder’s path,
an’ as the prophets say,
“Ya reap what you have sown—
now or later, you must pay.”

Those boots brought back old memories,
sittin’ there so still,
as if the man who walked in them
had finally lost his will



But if I know my dad at all,
his spirit will live on
in the lives of all his children
with each an’ every dawn

We’ll start our day like he did
with purpose in each step,
be honest in our dealin’s,
not excusin’ any debt

He leaves us with the knowledge
we can all do somethin’ great
if we live our life for others
till we reach that pearly gate

His boots are lined an’ wrinkled
just like his weathered face,
but he goes today with dignity,
no dishonor, no disgrace…

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Cowboy Up  / Melvin Abraham (Son-in-law)
Tansi Nihseh? This is "Boy", your son-in-law. I miss you very much my friend, my buddy, my mentor. I am still praying the way you taught me everyday. I am praying for everyone like you asked me to do. I want to thank you again for accepting Barb as one of your own, she is so proud to be one of your daughters. Baby Tatum still says, let's go to mosom's when she wants to go visit. I am very thankful that I grew up around you. I am very thankful of all of the things you taught me. You not only taught me the traditional values, you taught me horsemanship, music, song, dance, laughter, humility and most of all the love and care for everyone. I cry for you at times, but, as soon as I start, I remember your words; "Cowboy Up". You certainly had your ways of getting me to learn what you wanted me to remember. I know one thing for sure since you left, I lost my bestest friend. I LOVE you DAD. Close

Kisakihtin Nohtawiy  / Carol Dion (Daughter)

Kiyapich anohc kimamtonamihtin.  Askow nimahton maka nikwe sokisin.  Kiyapic nitaymihan ekwa niwicihow nikawinan. I still cry a tear for you everyday but I try to be strong.  It's hard to to go on somedays because your not there but I'll never forget you and you'll always be in our hearts and the memories will live forever.  Your spirit will guide us, I know.   Love you and miss you Nohtawiy.

Your daughter Carol

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DAD / Barbara Abraham (adopted daughter )
Dad, thank you for taking me in as a daughter and including me the way you did.You accepted me without judgment into the family.Whenever I needed guidance you were always there for me to help steer me back on the path.I will always remember the way you answered the phone when I called to talk to you "hello, my girl".I will always cherish the times spent with you.And Dad,"the Boy" misses you but is forever thankful for being his mentor,friend and the man you were to him.Dad  my girls and I will miss you, but know that you are looking after all of us.Love You  Close

My Father, My Hero  / Aimee Dion-Quinney (Daughter)

I am so very grateful to you for giving me life, I will forever remember you and all your love you had to offer, your wonderful teachings, your wisom and above all, your patience.  I will pass these on to my children and grandchildren.  I miss you so very much and not a day goes by that I don't think of you.  Don't worry about Mom, I know that things will get better and we'll heal in time.  Pray for each and every one of us, kiss kokom and mosom for me.  I love you always, miss you dearly, my Father, my Hero.

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My Daddy  / Aimee Quinney (Daughter)
There is so much to say about my daddy "Dewey", he was such a kind, caring, loving and giving man.  He fought his sickness to the very end, he never let on about how much pain he was in, he always made you laugh.  His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his pride and joy.  He would often call and ask you to come over to eat, that was his way of getting you to visit.  He loved family gatherings, especially christmas and new year's eve, he loved the noise and never complained when it got to loud.  Dewey loved to just sit and talk, he would often talk about how he grew up and all the hardships that they had to overcome.  There was always a moral to each story.  His other favorite past time was watching wrestling.  It was his soap opera.    Dewey was also a very cultural man, as he was a Sundance Lodge holder.  He loved the gathering that would take place each year.  The teaching that he had to offer and how he never tired when he talked and showed you abour our culture and all that it has to offer.  There is so much I could say about this Great Man whom I am very honoured to call "Dad", but for now this is all that I am willing to share.  I miss you dearly, Daddy, not a day goes by that I don't think of you.  Love you always..... Close

missing mosom  / Leanne Cross

The Day God Called You Home
Anonymous

God looked around his garden,
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this Earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.

He knew you were suffering.
He knew you were in pain.
He knew that you would never,
Get well on Earth again.

He saw that the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So He closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, "Peace by Thine."

It broke our hearts to lose you,
But you didn't go alone.
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home

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My Dad  / Rhonda Dion (Daughter)

My dad was the greatest man I will ever have known. He made me laugh everyday even when he was in pain. He was so strong. He let on more than he was feeling which made it even harder when he left. I will miss my hero.

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Daddy / Andrea Dion-Stanley (Daughter)

My dearest daddy,

There are so many things I can say about my my mentor, my best friend, my dad..He was the most caring man in the world.. I miss him everyday, and not a day goes by that I do not cry. My little family misses their favorite mosom and they cherish the belongings they got from him.

 My dearest dad, I never got to say good bye to you and I never got to say " I love You With All My Heart". I know in my heart you are watching over me and my children. My dearest dad, you will forever be in my heart...

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My Daddy!  / Glenna Walker (Daughter)
My daddy was one of a kind. He was a gentle, kind hearted man, who loved all his children, grandchildren and great-granchildren. He was wise, funny, and very understanding. He was a cultural man who had great pride for his Cree culture and the language. He was a rodeo man, who loved his horses and wagon. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace, away from the tremendous pain he suffered from his cancer. We love you dad and mosom. Close