With Auntie Hazel Red Bird at the 2017 Wakpala Memorial Run

With my Auntie Hazel Red Bird at the 2017 Wakpala Memorial Run. Her father, Sammy Red Bird, was my Grandfather Vine Deloria Sr.'s cousin and best friend while growing up. I heard many stories from my Grandfather and Father about Sammy's unstoppable laughing and sense of humor.

Auntie Hazel is 92 and the last veteran of WW 2 from Wakpala and Standing Rock. She still drives a car everywhere, and Auntie said her Driver's License does not expire for 4 more years and then she is going to renew for another 5! I believe her!

Auntie Hazel Red Bird, an elder in sunglasses and a blue Wicozani Was'te shirt holding a cane, stands with Phil Lane Jr. in front of a red utility vehicle and a white country church.