Stories tagged with Howard Richards Sr.

Fri Jun 7th, 2019

Tribal Obituary: Dewitte Baker

Southern Ute tribal members, Howard Richards Sr. (left) with the Ignacio Police Department, and Dewitte Baker of Southern Ute Fish & Game Dept. catch up outside of the Recreation Hall adjacent to Ute Park, circa 1984.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Membership Memories

The 13th annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day parade was held in historic downtown Flagstaff, Ariz. on Saturday, May 18. The Southern Ute Veterans Association has been involved in the parade for the past six years at the invite of the Armed Forces Day parade committee. This year, Assoc. Commander Howard Richards Sr., Assoc. Vice Commander Rudley Weaver (So. Ute Veterans Association Flag), Assoc. Secretary, Gordon Hammond (POW-MIA Flag), and Alden Weaver (Southern Ute Tribal Flag) attended, alongside former military members ranging from WW2 to current era conflicts, bringing veterans together for the hour-long parade.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Veterans unite in Flagstaff

10 Years Ago: On Monday, May 11, 2009, the Southern Ute Indian Montessori Academy’s “Fishing Club” enjoyed Lake Capote and all it has to offer, during their last fishing trip of the school year. Pictured is Hunter Frost showing off his catch.
This photo first appeared in the May 22, 2009, edition of The Southern Ute Drum.

Fri May 24th, 2019

Many Moons Ago

U.S. Army Veteran, Rod Grove presented alongside Southern Ute Veteran Howard Richards Sr. on Wednesday, May 15 at Bayfield High School. Each of them shared their own stories of serving in the Vietnam War with two classes.

Thu May 23rd, 2019

Vietnam Vets present at BHS

Southern Ute Veterans Association members: Rudley Weaver, Gordon Hammond and Howard Richards Sr., presented a gift to Gila River Lieutenant Governor Robert Stone during a formal dinner, recognizing the Iwo Jima Flag Raising.

Wed Feb 27th, 2019

Iwo Jima remembered

Members of the Southern Veterans Association, Raymond Baker (second from left) carrying the Southern Ute Tribal flag, Howard Richards Sr., (center) and Rod Grove (second from right) lead the annual Durango Veterans Parade on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Veterans represent in Durango parade

Southern Ute Veterans Association represented at the Native American Veterans Health and Wellness Symposium, Friday, Nov. 9, at the Isleta Pueblo Hotel and Casino in Albuquerque.
A long list of presenters made speeches on the programs that are available to veterans at the state and national level. Presentations covered: access to VA health care, caregiver support, families dealing with PTSD, grants for veteran’s initiatives, health services for women and Social Security benefits. Howard Richards Sr., Rodrick Grove, Gordon Hammond and Perry Benally, Silver Star recipient, of Farmington, N.M., attended the annual symposium.

Tue Nov 20th, 2018

Isleta Pueblo hosts symposium

Shannon Howell tries to place the tail on the donkey, a game hosted by Fort Lewis College Women’s Softball Team, at the Three Springs Fall Festival.

Thu Nov 8th, 2018

Three Springs Fall Festival Fun

Ground Breaking Ceremony for Grand Junction State Cemetery: Rod Grove, Eddie Dutchie Jr. Howard Richards Sr. and his kids, Krista Richards and Dewayne Richards — all pitch in with ceremonial shovels, circa 1990’s.

Fri Oct 12th, 2018

Southern Ute Veterans: Through the years

2018-2019 Southern Ute Brave, Levi Lopez shakes hands with the veterans who carry in the flags before Grand Entry.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Powwow

Ute Veterans carry the colors in the Gallup Ceremonial Parade on Saturday, Aug. 11. UMU Veterans: Willard Light and Gordon Hammond, Southern Ute Veteran Association Members: Howard Richards Sr. and Bruce LeClaire, alongside Krystle And Kennedi Chapman.

Fri Aug 17th, 2018

Vets march in Gallup Ceremonial Parade

The Southern Ute Veterans Association attended the 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day parade in Flagstaff, Ariz. on Saturday, May 19. Raymond Baker (left) carrying the American Flag, Gordon Hammond Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Flag, and Rudley Weaver Southern Ute Tribal Flag. Not pictured Howard Richards Sr.

Fri May 25th, 2018

Ute flags in Flagstaff

Vietnam Veteran Rod Grove shared the history of the Southern Ute Veterans and their contributions to the military, while Raymond Baker spoke to the students about his service in the present-day Navy. Many students did not realize so many Southern Utes had fought for our country in different wars; nor did they realize how many navy vessels have been named after Native American tribes.

Fri May 25th, 2018

Southern Ute Veterans share stories

Ignacio’s Yellow Jacket drum group sings, as Golden High School and Southern Ute Head Start students join hands together during a round dance song, outside the Southern Ute Museum Monday, April 16.

Fri Apr 27th, 2018

A Golden return: Golden High School return to the reservation

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