Burch family continues tradition

Sunday - December 18, 2022 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
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Commemorating the life of Leonard C. Burch, the family hosted the ninth annual LCB Day Memorial Walk/Run last year, on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at SunUte Community Center. Each year the Burch family gathers to organize the walk in their father’s honor. Irene Burch, wife of Leonard C. Burch, and their seven daughters — pictured together at last year’s recognition event in Ignacio.
The current Southern Ute Royalty also participated in the Leonard C. Burch Day Memorial Walk/Run, each member took time to introduce themselves and welcome attendees to the event.
Southern Ute Singers sings an honor song in remembrance of the late Leonard C. Burch before the start of the Walk/Run event.
Southern Ute tribal member Morgann Graham warms up alongside her husband as part of the ninth annual Leonard C. Burch Day Memorial Walk/Run.
Southern Ute tribal employees also took part in the memorial walk/run event, employees from the Permanent Fund and Growth Fund participated in both the walk and run courses.
Mavis Bravo, Cassie Tahlo, and Natalie Bravo hold hands as they complete their walk, alongside local elders, Barbara and Glen Walker. Walking and running courses began at SunUte Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 10 as part of the Leonard C. Burch Day celebration, this year the family hosts the ninth annual Memorial Walk/Run in honor of the late Leonard C. Burch and the positive impact he left on the Tribe and the community.
Councilmember Dr. Stacey Oberly walks alongside Chairman Melvin J. Baker during the Leonard C. Burch Day Memorial Walk/Run.
Shawna Steffler nears the end of the three-mile course, flashing a smile to those she passes.
Participants register for the ninth annual Leonard C. Burch Day Memorial Walk/Run, the first 100 participants received a tee shirt and children also received a special prize.
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy
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Commemorating the late Leonard C. Burch, the family hosts the ninth annual Leonard C. Burch Day Memorial Walk/Run, on Saturday, Dec. 10 at SunUte Community Center. Beginning the event with snacks and beverages provided by Shining Mountain Health and Wellness and SunUte, attendees gathered in the SunUte gymnasium. After an invocation, an honor song by Southern Ute Singers, and introduction from Tribal Council and royalty, participants began their brief warmup workout, led by SunUte Trainers, Eliyah Lucero and Jakob Box. Walkers and runners then complete a one-mile or three-mile course; each participant took time to reflect on the impact the late Leonard C. Burch left on his community and honored him by remembering his leadership.  

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