Category: Lakota Freedom Veterans Cemetery Stories

Charles Long Soldier It seemed that Charles Long Soldier was born to serve. Born November 19, 1949 to Francis and Evelyn (Janis) Long Soldier in Pine Ridge, he graduated 8th grade from Crazy Horse School in Wanblee, SD. He then began his life of service, beginning with his service to his country. He enlisted in the US Army at Fort Lewis, Washington, in 1968 when he was 19 years old. During his one year and…

Seth Eagle Bear Seth Eagle Bear was born April 8, 1934 to James and Stella (Bull Tail) Eagle Bear in Wounded Knee, SD. He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was living in Rapid City at the time of his passing. Seth passed away on February 14, 2016, and is survived by a son, five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is interred at the Akicita Owicahe Lakota Freedom Cemetery. Download the…

Eugene Emery Long Soldier Eugene Emery Long Soldier was born March 1, 1934 and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was living in Rapid City, South Dakota when he passed away on August 16, 2014. Eugene was the first burial at the Akicita Owicahe Lakota Freedom Cemetery. Download the PDF