Today we got up at zero dark thirty (about 5:20 am civilian time). It was very dark and cool (38 degrees) and a light rain. This was going to be one of our best and most memorable days of our new life on the road. We were headed for Sunrise Service on the arm of Crazy Horse.
We got into our truck about 5:45 am and headed for Crazy Horse about 20 minutes away from Broken Arrow Campground. Cheryl wrapped up Shadow in a blanket to keep her warm. It was still raining.
When we got to Crazy Horse we joined the rest of our group (about 40 people) at the Laughing Water Restaurant at the Crazy Horse Memorial Visitors Center. After coffee and muffins we all loaded into vans and headed for the face of Crazy Horse. The rain now was a little heavier and colder and we could see some sleet and snow mixed in.
Father Fred Tulley's Sunshine Service on Crazy Horse Mountain
Jackie and her mother, Rose, gave us an umbrella and we huddled under it sitting on one of the benches placed on the arm of Crazy Horse for the service. Father Fred Tully stood in front of Crazy Horse’s face and gave a very nice service. Cheryl was holding the umbrella with Shadow under her coat to keep her warm and dry.
I can’t put into words how I felt during the service. I could only feel something very deep in my soul. The rain, the cold, wasn’t there. I could feel the power of the mountain. I was standing in front of the face of Crazy Horse with my most treasured possessions; my beautiful bride, Cheryl, Shadow, and we also had with us the ashes of Chiisai. At that moment I felt at peace with the world. I had everything a man could ask for and more.
Cheryl holding Shadow with Chiisai's ashes on the arm of Crazy Horse Mountain
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Chuck’s Thoughts on Crazy Horse
Today we got up at zero dark thirty (about 5:20 am civilian time). It was very dark and cool (38 degrees) and a light rain. This was going to be one of our best and most memorable days of our new life on the road. We were headed for Sunrise Service on the arm of Crazy Horse.
We got into our truck about 5:45 am and headed for Crazy Horse about 20 minutes away from Broken Arrow Campground. Cheryl wrapped up Shadow in a blanket to keep her warm. It was still raining.
When we got to Crazy Horse we joined the rest of our group (about 40 people) at the Laughing Water Restaurant at the Crazy Horse Memorial Visitors Center. After coffee and muffins we all loaded into vans and headed for the face of Crazy Horse. The rain now was a little heavier and colder and we could see some sleet and snow mixed in.
Father Fred Tulley's Sunshine Service on Crazy Horse Mountain
Jackie and her mother, Rose, gave us an umbrella and we huddled under it sitting on one of the benches placed on the arm of Crazy Horse for the service. Father Fred Tully stood in front of Crazy Horse’s face and gave a very nice service. Cheryl was holding the umbrella with Shadow under her coat to keep her warm and dry.
I can’t put into words how I felt during the service. I could only feel something very deep in my soul. The rain, the cold, wasn’t there. I could feel the power of the mountain. I was standing in front of the face of Crazy Horse with my most treasured possessions; my beautiful bride, Cheryl, Shadow, and we also had with us the ashes of Chiisai. At that moment I felt at peace with the world. I had everything a man could ask for and more.
Cheryl holding Shadow with Chiisai's ashes on the arm of Crazy Horse Mountain