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RED HAWK Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Linda
September 23, 2024
I decidec to look up Red Hawk and Black Hawk as I havent seen them in years. Twice a yr. In rancaucous nj. My son (blackbelt) and granddaughter named Kaiya. He would dedicate song to her.
Him and Black Hawk 2 of the nicest gentlemen you could ever meet. Always remembered us and spent time catching up.
I cherish my cds and he will remain in my heart. Sympathy albeit very late to family. I didnt know.
Frank Ringquist
November 24, 2023
I have been remembering Red Hawk recently and the many tjings he had taught me. He is missed.
Bob GrayWolf
November 27, 2021
RedHawk inspired me to be a better person and I too miss him
Vincent Jones
December 29, 2011
Prayers for Peace, Love, Grace and Blessings for the family.
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Wanda "Evening Star" Franklin
December 17, 2011
you were always very kind to everyone you will be missed greatly
Annie"Wandering Bluebird" Franklin
December 17, 2011
Brother you are missed!I'll be listening to you on the wind.
Renee" Shaded Moon" Franklin
December 12, 2011
We have lost a Great Chief,FRIEND,And to others much more.I may not have known him as well as others.However the time I did have the honor.Was full of memories all of laughter.So full of life.I will miss u GREATLY CHIEF!!!
I also ask that the Creator be with his wife and daughters and family.
Nathan"Grizzly Bear" Franklin
December 12, 2011
You will be missed but rembered for all time
Franicis Chandler
December 6, 2011
Sorry to hear of the passing of Red Hawk. I know he will be missed by everyone who come in contact with him. My prayers are with you and your family
samantha hatt
December 5, 2011
My family is send prayers and thoughts to you in your time of loss. May the Creator keep you and your family in the palm of His hand. With much love and respect,
Nature Woman, Samantha Hatt
The Dogwood Dell Family
December 5, 2011
Our stages will be a bit darker this summer. The wonderful light and great spirit that Red Hawk shared with everyone who had the privilege of hearing his stories and music will be missed. Sincere condolences to his family and friends, and prayers that his spirit is soaring.
Beth Stone
December 5, 2011
Red Hawk touched many lives. He will be missed greatly. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My love and prayers are with your family.
Pat Cruz
December 4, 2011
We love you and will miss you Red Hawk! Your positive and giving spirit will live on through all multitudes of students you reached through your work.
Michele Lee
December 4, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We were all deeply saddened to hear the news. Red Hawk performed at our school in Hampton, and has left a lasting impression on our children and staff. God Bless and keep you.
STORM WOLF
December 3, 2011
I SEND THE REDHAWK FAMILY,MY LOVE AND PRAYERS
December 3, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will remember Red Hawk with all his possitive help to everyone. I wish the best to you and your girls. May got bless you.
Red Hawk and Swamp Rat in Georgia 2008
Stone Bear
December 3, 2011
December 3, 2011
Red Hawk performed at Jackson Davis Elementary in Richmond many times. He was a wonderful story teller and always captivated his audience, young and old. He will be greatly missed.
Jackson Davis family
Chief Stone Bear
December 3, 2011
Tohidu Chief Red Hawk
Donadagvhi
James Standingdeer
December 3, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Chris Ortiz
December 3, 2011
Red Hawk you touched the world with your words, songs, and talent. You left behind so much to hold on to. Thank You!! Peace, Love and forever joy be with you now.
Darci Tucker
December 2, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Many years ago, long before I did, he spotted my ability as a storyteller. I'll always be grateful for his encouragement. He was a very special person who will be missed by many people.
Pamela SheWho Sees Heard
December 2, 2011
Our dear Red Hawk, may your spirit be comforted by the Great Spirit in the way life could not. We all will miss you until we meet again.
Ruby Little Bird Williams
December 2, 2011
I offer Red Hawk's family my deepest condolences. He was a friend of mine and my family for 30 years. We all will miss him so very much.
Dr. Janet Rogers
December 2, 2011
Deborah, I am so very sorry for your loss. I will forever remember Red Hawk as a kind and personable man, always ready with a smile and a good story. I enjoyed talking with him over the years and am saddened to hear of his passing. My sincere condolences to you and your girls.
DIanne Bell
December 2, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Brother Red Hawk from your earthly family. WE pray you have peace and comfort through this sad and difficult time. What a blessing to have a knowledge of the restored Gospel! We love you and will be praying for your family!
Bill Ward
December 2, 2011
On behalf of Bill Ward's State Farm Agency, we'd like to wish the family of Red Hawk our condolences. He was a great friend and client for many years. We will miss him dearly.
Debra Adkins
December 2, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Red Hawk's family. Your Creator needed you home...may you be Blessed on your journy!
Susan Skelly
December 2, 2011
Our deepest condolences to the family of Red Hawk. We have known him for 25 years and he was such a special person. He gave our daughter Christine a special bird feather when she was very young and to this day-about 20 years later, she still has it and cherishes it. Red Hawk gave all of us his gift of music, story telling, historian, and song. He was truly magical when he was in front of an audience. God Bless him. He will truly be missed.
Joe, Susan, and Christine Skelly
chief eye of eagle burke
December 2, 2011
I will miss talking to you my brother and friend
Little Big Woman
December 2, 2011
When it comes time to die, be not like those hearts are filled with fear of death, so when their time come they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. SING YOUR DEATH SONG, AND DIE LIKE A HERO GOING HOME. (Tecumseh)
Cloud Dancing Andrews
December 2, 2011
I am happy to have you as an Elder in the Spirit World, and I know you are helping us - Wado
Thunder Horse
December 2, 2011
My peace be with you brother as you watch over us on the trails that we walk.our prayers go out to your loveones that you leave behind. God Bless you my freind
December 2, 2011
I will not stand by your grave and weep
you are not there, you did not sleep.
You are a thousand winds that blow.
You are diamond glints on snow.
You are the sunlight on ripened grain.
You are the gentle autumn rain.
When I awaken in the morning's hush
you are the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
You are the soft stars that shine at night.
I will not stand at my grave and cry;
you are not there, you did not die.
Aho!
Tony NightEagle
Sylvia Nery-Strickland
December 1, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Red Hawk's family. We have all lost a wonderful Native American role model and friend. I never saw Red Hawk when he was not smiling and giving of himself to others.
Our drum will sing an honor song for him at our next gathering...he will be missed greatly....
Sylvia Nery-Strickland
Eastern Sky Drum
Susan Watters
December 1, 2011
Red Hawk--gone from this earth is a man of so many things. All that is written of you and more. I will never forget the things you taught me. Words I cannot find right now. I pray for your wife and your family. Be at peace.
Susan Watters
December 1, 2011
Red Hawk--you left this world early,but gave to so many. What a legacy you leave behind you. I will always remember what you taught me. You were very wise. I pray for your wife and your family.
Susan Watters
December 1, 2011
Red Hawk...I just heard the news today. I will never forget you and what you taught me. The world has lost a wonderful and wise soul. My heart goes out to your wife and family. I feel kind of numb right now. Fly high Red Hawk. We will miss you.
Susan Watters
December 1, 2011
Red Hawk will be missed by many...young and old alike. This world lost a true treasure of wisdom and love of friends and family. I will always remember you Red Hawk. You taught me many things. I send up love and prayers to your wife and family.
thunder hawk
December 1, 2011
I would like to send my deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friend of Brother Red Hawk.
December 1, 2011
Be at Peace my Brother
"talking star"
Brother and Sister through the Blood
Linda Hatt
December 1, 2011
miriam busjit
December 1, 2011
Red hawk will be truely missed. My condolence to the family & Friends
Linda (Seeker) Hatt
December 1, 2011
It is my honor and pleasure to have known you Red Hawk though briefly in Alabama at our gathering. You are a man of family and respect. My prayer is for your family for provision, peace, and that the Creator of heaven above keeps them and blesses them in all their way. Wado Brother for your music and kindness and wisdom. There is a hole in our hearts that will not be filled until we see you again.
RICHARD WHITE EAGLE
December 1, 2011
MY HEART IS SAD And broken to hear of this news. i pray that the creator will send you lovev and saupport through these troubled times. my family willp be reaDY ANYTIME YOU NEED US MY SISTER. FOR EVER YOUR'S -----RICHARD---WHITE----EAGLE
Karen
December 1, 2011
I did not know Red Hawk personally, but I do know members of his family and have heard only the best about him, I want to send my condolences to his wife, children and family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Chief Jim "Medicine Horse" Dennison
December 1, 2011
I would like to send my deepest condolences and sympathy to the family and friend of Brother Red Hawk. I only had the pleasure of knowing him for a number of years, and the joy of helping him when he asked, but that will last a lifetime.
Our tribe send up smoke and prayers for him and his happiness in the Summer Lands.
With Honor and Respect,
Chief Jim "Medicine Horse" Dennison
Lynne Peterson
December 1, 2011
Red Hawk just visited our school. I loved his spirit and his stories.
He was a great educator and will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
Shannon Dorsey
December 1, 2011
I am proud to have called Red Hawk my friend. He was a wonderful force of nature who will be greatly missed. My thoughts go out to his family.
Page Hayhurst
December 1, 2011
On behalf of the Virginia Living Museum family, please accept my condolences to Red Hawk's family. He was a dynamic and inspiring educator and will be missed by our whole community.
Wilson Graphics
December 1, 2011
We are all sad to lose such a great spirit. We loved to see his smiling face and hear his wonderful stories, He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. You will be missed!!!
Janet Holden
December 1, 2011
I am so sorry to learn of Red Hawk's passing. I remember his visit to Nelson Elementary School a few years ago. His beautiful music and stories continue to inspire. My sympathy to this family. God bless.
Holly Gates
December 1, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family, Rest Easy Red Hawk.
Wendy Duprey
December 1, 2011
Rest in peace, Red Hawk.
Debbie Bedosti
December 1, 2011
My heart is saddened with this news. My prayers are with his family and friends. This community has lost a cultural treasure and a friend.
Marcela Murad
December 1, 2011
There's no words that can express the sadness I feel for my friend Red Hawk passing.All I can say is that he left the world a better place thru his stories, his music, his art and mostly thru his beautiful spirit. My love, prayers and light to his family .
Bill & Pamela Whipp
December 1, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss of Red Hawk, we will miss him, as will our son who looked up to him with love and admiration.
December 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear the news of Red Hawk.I will always treasure the memories I have of his teaching and story telling, and his great love for his family. He will be missed.
Mary Beth Moss
December 1, 2011
Red Hawk has come to present a bit of Native American music and culture to our 8th graders these last few years...it was an assembly the upcoming 8th graders always looked forward to...he wil be missed.
Frank Ringquist
December 1, 2011
Prayers for his family. It was a pleasure and honor to know him.
Sandra Palmer
December 1, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Red Hawk's passing. I enjoyed listening to his stories and songs, his story telling has touched many hearts. Blessings and light to his family, his spirit is now soaring.
November 30, 2011
We were so sad to hear about Red Hawk's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gloria and Decker White
Jackie Foley
November 30, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Red Hawk. He was such a pleasure to be around and a great story teller.
Tom & Kitty Kuhr
November 30, 2011
It was such a pleasure to have know him. A special soul. we will treasure his memory. Our hearts go out ot his family as they endure this loss.
Klavan Family
November 30, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Emily Barsh
November 30, 2011
Such a giving spirit. We will miss him.
Stephen Long
November 30, 2011
I will miss you forever.
Mr & Mrs. Kenneth Trotman
November 30, 2011
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Henry Sullivan, Young Audiences
November 30, 2011
Thank you Red Hawk for your witness to loving relationships.
S Tran
November 30, 2011
Your words moved many and your spirit will continue to live on in our memories. Thank you for sharing your light with us.
Smiling Butterfly
November 30, 2011
Smiling Butterfly Rochester, NY
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