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Kathleen Pence-Tucker
May 31, 2024
Rest in peace, Mr. Mcgaa. Semper Fi
SUe Curtis
July 7, 2023
This is a late post, only because I didn’t find a place to post. Ed was a force all his own. Brave, strong and a solid mind. Maybe a little mischievous too. (Stories). Ed and his family ( especially Ed’s older sister) meant so much to my dad Stan Curtis, “Bean” and because of the love you gave my dad, he was able to also love. Ed was a very good friend to dad, and I am grateful for that. I want to say thank you Ed for the friendship you gave so freely. Ed touched many people and I am sure he’s having more fun in the next place. Thanks Ed. Also “hi” to his nephew
Sheila Sporkin-Edel
August 21, 2022
I attended his lecture and sweat lodge at Lily Dale, NY, many years ago. He was wonderful and I got his Rainbow Tribe book. I just ordered Mother Earth Spirituality. He was a true visionary. He gave me my name in the lodge, Tate Wazi.
Sheila Sporkin-Edel
August 19, 2022
He gave me my spirit name in a sweat lodge at Lily Dale many years ago. He was a great man.
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Jeffrey Isenhart
August 23, 2021
I will always miss his wit and wisdom. A great teacher, friend, and spiritual advisor to me. A warrior from the old school that serves as a beacon of"Eagle Vision" to the fraternity of fellow Veterans.
Stephen Barnes
March 27, 2021
Thankyou for Eagle Vision. May your Spirit be at peace.
Dr. Eric Smeltz, Clinical Psychologist, LTC
January 1, 2021
I spent half a day discussing our lives while I was visiting the Crazy Horse Monument many years ago. We were both Vietnam era soldiers. I respected him greatly from our discussion and his books, but I wasn't spiritual enough to really grasp his deep wisdom. Now at age 71, I will be reading his works. After talking with him he gave me a Native Indian name: Minni Nagi Wichastah (Water Spirit Warrior), because I love the water (Minni), he perceived me as a spiritual being (Nagi), and he saw me another warrior (Wichastah). Rest in peace Eagle Man.
Jeff Isenhart
October 2, 2020
Inspiration
Col Robert Ballantyne
February 3, 2019
Learned very late (Jan 2019) of Ed's passing. We were friends through flight school and serving in a Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMM-264) in the mid-1960s. We reconnected much later after my wife brought home one of his books from the store she managed. He was a truly great human being and a good "warrior."
Karen Sussman
May 16, 2018
Ed McGaa has had a significant impact on all that is good in our country. I met Ed in 2001 when he took me to see Bear Butte for the first time and taught me the significance of its importance. He remained a teacher to me and a wonderful supporter of our organization, International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros. He donated many of his books for our use and we continue to sell them. He has been an inspiration to all and he will be dearly missed. May the "horse spirits" watch over you on the other side.
Karen Hornyak
January 3, 2018
While reading and re-reading "Crazy Horse and Chief Red Cloud," I found myself underlining passages and making notes in the margins--thinking I would write to the author and, perhaps, be fortunate enough to engage him in discussion...which sent me to the internet to do some research...so it is only just now that I've learned of his passing. I offer my belated, but sincere, condolences to his family and friends. I, too, mourn the loss of this wichastah whose pen was as mighty as--or perhaps mightier than--the sword. Thankfully, his words will live on for those of us who wish to learn...to honor the rich culture he was determined to see revive and survive...to create a better future for us all.
James Foglio
December 26, 2017
Just want to say that after being a huge fan of Mother Earth Spirituality, Eagle Man and I connected and he sent me a copy of his Black Elk 4, and we exchanged some e-mails on the subject of history (I have taught history for about 17 years). I wanted to explain how amazingly inspiring he was to me, and how much I have learned and transmitted to thousands of students in Colorado, Georgia and back to Colorado again. His legacy will forever be here with us. Thank you to his son for putting us in touch, and while it is hard to hear that his physical body is gone after pancreatic cancer, I know his spirit will live for many generations to come!
Tracey
November 21, 2017
I met Eagle Man as he held a sweat at Sacred Lands in Florida. Before the sweat lodge, he shared his knowledge of mother Earth spirituality and his great humor with the crowd. He cared deeply about people and the environment. He embraced all peoples, was duly critical of organized Christianity. He spoke of Black Elk's vision and real truth being in nature. Thank you Ed for being with us and sharing yourself, beautiful man. Fly free and easy.
Dennis Ouellette
September 18, 2017
I will truly miss Ed McGaa but his journey will be beautiful as he brought much needed wisdom to the planet. I have learned much through his books and have had the fortunate opportunity to share a few emails in which we discussed the various wisdom traditions of the world. He was also kind to make a necklace for me! Toksa akhe!
Donna Clark
September 7, 2017
I will miss Ed Mcgaa
He gave me my name
Women of many tracks
I met him at a book event
For native wisdom.
He was a very kind man .
I will miss him and he will
Be remembered
Sandy Nail
August 28, 2017
Sending prayers for a safe Journey. Peace and love to the family. VV
Sandy Nail
August 28, 2017
Sending prayers for a safe journey. Peace and love to the family.QJ
May 2017 - I will miss you, Eagle Man! Pilamaya!
Mi-Shell Jessen
August 27, 2017
He was my teacher and mentor!
Pilamaya!
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