Washoe Tribe honors veterans on Thursday

Members of the Washoe Tribe celebrated those who served in the military on Thursday morning with their annual Veterans Day Brunch.

Navy veteran Frank Grayshield offered the prayer in the Washoe language and the colors were posted by veterans from the Tribe.

He said that warriors from the Tribe have always stepped up to protect their homes and families.

Members of the Washoe Tribe celebrated those who served in the military on Thursday morning with their annual Veterans Day Brunch.

Navy veteran Frank Greyshield offered the prayer in the Washoe language and the colors were posted by veterans from the Tribe.

He said that warriors from the Tribe have always stepped up to protect their homes and families.

“In the Indian world, all of us are warriors for our families,” he said. “In the old days everyone protected the family and protected the community. All of us here today would do that for our family.”

Everything is connected, he said of prayers.

“Indians recognize in their prayers that we’re all part of the creation,” he said. “We recognize in our language that everything is related.”

Marvin Montgomery performed the “Flag Song” at the Wa She Shu Center in Gardnerville.

“We all have veterans in our families,” he said. “It’s an honor to be here to sing and help take some time to think about our veterans, honor our veterans. Sometimes we forget that we wouldn’t be here today if it wasn’t for our veterans. So, I greatly appreciate all of you and those who have served.”

The Minden Branch of the Douglas County Public Library has a display dedicated to the Washoe through Native American Heritage Month.

Alpine County announced on Thursday that it will be paying tribute to Native Americans through the month in recognition of its deep roots and influence on our region's history, culture, and traditions.

“Alpine County has a long and storied history, which is intrinsically linked with the Native American communities that have inhabited this land for countless generations,” said Alpine Public Information Officer JT Chevallier.  “We are committed to fostering an environment of unity and respect that honors the indigenous peoples who continue to shape our county's character and heritage.”