Stories tagged with Southern Ute Veterans Association

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

Southern Ute Vietnam Veteran Rodrick Grove, brings down the United States flag to half-mast on the morning of Sept. 11, in remembrance for those who lost their lives 17 years ago.

Fri Sep 14th, 2018

Veterans offer respects on 9/11

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

307 student athletes, along with coaches and royalty from all three Ute tribes, gathered at the SunUte Community Center, in their respective colors — Red, Blue and Yellow, following the opening ceremonies for Tri-Ute Games, Tuesday, May 29.

Fri Jun 8th, 2018

Athletes stand together for Tri-Ute Games

Veterans, families and community members walk along the End of the Trail road towards the Ouray Memorial Cemetery.

Thu Jun 7th, 2018

Southern Utes honor those who served

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

After a round of competition, the mens northern traditional dancers stand together at the 54th Annual Hozhoni Days Powwow on Saturday, April 14.

Mon Apr 30th, 2018

FLC Hozhoni Days brings community together

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

The Southern Ute Veterans Association helped bring in the flags for the 44th annual Denver March Powwow, (l-r) Austin Box, Bruce LeClaire, and Rudly Weaver. The Powwow honors men and women who served in the armed forces. Held annually at the Denver Coliseum, this is Colorado’s largest powwow, drawing dancers from across Indian Country for the three day event.

Fri Mar 30th, 2018

Powwow returns to Denver for 44th year

Southern Ute Veterans Association Commander Howard D. Richards Sr., members Gordon Hammond and Rudley Weaver stand beside the statue of Ira Hayes at the Ira Hayes Memorial Park in Sacaton, Ariz.

Fri Mar 2nd, 2018

In Honor of Ira Hayes

Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association stand with the recipients of an Adaptive Sports Association grant on Thursday, Jan. 11. L-R, Raymond Baker, Association Vice Commander, Mcshall Wong, USMC, Sharika Blockett, U.S Army, Howard D. Richards Sr., Association Commander and Bruce LeClaire, Association Treasurer.

Fri Jan 19th, 2018

Association honors visiting veterans

‘The Point Man’ statuette is now on display in the Southern Ute Museum’s Welcome Gallery for all to see. The expertly detailed statue of a Native American soldier in Vietnam, was created by renowned Native American artist, Orland C. Joe, as a commissioned project by the Southern Ute Veteran’s Association.

Fri Jan 5th, 2018

‘The Point Man’ debuts at museum

Members of the Southern Ute Veteran’s Association took part in the Color Guard on Saturday, Nov. 11, during the annual Veteran’s parade in Durango, Colo.

Wed Nov 22nd, 2017

Veterans take to the streets in rememberence

Members of the Southern Ute Veterans Association gathered in the Southern Ute veterans Memorial park to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall, which made it’s way to Ignacio exactly two decades ago. Southern Ute Veterans, Raymond Baker and Howard Richards Sr. give thanks to Ute Mountain Ute Veteran, Terry Knight for his participation in the event, which honored Vietnam Veterans on Monday, Sept. 11. The colors of the Vietnam service ribbon were on display in the form of a wreath. The gathering also paid respect those whose lives were lost on 9/11.

Fri Sep 15th, 2017

Veterans honor anniversary of Vietnam Moving Wall

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