GRAVE ROBBING - Indian Ancestors' Remains DUG UP & STOLEN w Sacred Relics by Wisc'n. DOT. Employees

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THIS STORY:
In September of 1958, government employees with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation willfully dug up, desecrated and stole human remains and sacred artifacts from the Bad River Ojibwa people of the Lake Superior Chippewa Tribe.
I visit the northern Wisconsin bridge location over the Bad River where this all happened. Then we all head off to the Odanah Cemetery to pay our respects to those good people there.
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The Angel face you see is the Haserot, named “The Angel of Death Victorious". The stoic angel is seated on the marble gravestone of canning entrepreneur Francis Haserot and his family. Holding an extinguished torch upside-down, it represents a symbol of life extinguished. Wings are outstretched and the gaze is straight ahead.
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This channel is focused on casually walking and viewing a handful of the thousands of forgotten names and faces at various cemeteries near and afar. Seeing their faces up close. And when able, telling the stories behind their names.
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[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Unfortunately, there is no news or information out there on this terrible event - except reference to the truck collision accident, and the apology from the State of Wisconsin D.O.T. back in 2010. I wish I could have told more of this important story. Maybe through distribution of this episode, people who were there, or in the know, will come forward.

[@jacquelinedixon6438]

Thank you for another wonderful story and the respect you have for these wonderful people,their story you tell,it never should ever be forgotten, thank you.

[@neitajames6029]

I fear the truth of what they did.they have no shame.what they did was wrong. People loved ones whose graves they robbed for artifacts.didnt have a heart they probably was sold either privately, on the black market. Or maybe they kept some.its just sad and heartbreaking. I never heard of this till I clicked it on your channel. Very rarely are those people sorry, it's all about money like the kings tombs in Egypt. Same thing greed money.how many items are in museums. How many was sold to private collectors or sold..take care.and be safe. N.j.👍💯💜🙏🌠. Respect and positivity always. Neita James.

[@lindalumae]

@@deannawheeler4362 If you are referring to the sculpture by the “Wolfe” graves, it is definitely a wolf. Looks nothing like a bear .

[@barbarajenkins4294]

People have no respect they should get the things back to them

[@barbarajenkins4294]

Thank u for sharing God bless u u r a good man for u have been blessed

[@sarathomas543]

The bones and relics should be given back to the native people,so that they can be laid to rest!

[@merrim3794]

Absolutely. But who knows what the Wisconsin DOT did with it? For all we know, they may have been sent to a dump, there was no respect for Native American lives or history. They were on about the same level in society as Black people. If, by some miracle the remains & artifacts are available, they need to be returned immediately. The relics may have been sold off to collectors.

[@cindihillis7047]

Workers probly took some what a terrible story.

[@Hello-ye2bi]

@Sara Thomas- I completely agree with you. Problem comes into play when museums define such "objects as part of the collection", further backed by their "mission statements", and regulations stipulated by the American Alliance of Museums with deaccessing "their" collections. This mess is a travesty all around further backed by influential benefactors yearning to place their names on an object or location. Again, I completely agree with you, even as a future Art Historian.

[@amysheffield9583]

i CAN SEE why most indians dispise the white men and it makes me so mad how the government has treated the native people very sad.

[@redbear_70]

As a first Nation person myself, I really appreciate this video and how it shows the atrocities done to first nation's people. And the empathetic comments are amazing to see as well. Thank you all.

[@thebangkokconnection4080]

Houses are spirit houses built over with a hole so spirit can come and go. When house fully disintergrates then the spirit moves on

[@memorylaine]

@Kenn Lamp thank you.... I wanted to know the purpose, that's beautiful.

[@crystalcannady4893]

👌💚

[@rachelsill79]

Thank you! I had no idea.

[@agentorange81]

I'm 40 , and I remember in the early to mid 80s how people took bones and other buried items from a place in the Daniel boone national forest ,which if your not familiar is covered in burial grounds most unmarked , it was so covered if you kicked your foot on the ground you likely found an arrowhead , it wasn't made a federal crime until I think in 1988 sometime , its a strange area in these mountains you almost feel their spirits watching sometimes , I hope they found peace despite all the people who took their bones as curiosities , it makes my stomach to turn to remember as a child teens and grownups had jawbones and various things ,it was sad to think about now that I'm older and to even learn my own lineages ,powhatan\cherokee , I do hope they rest regardless . I also like to say I appreciate your appreciation for human life , and you got to live a life I wanted for myself is even more awesome I wanted to be a bush pilot things just didn't work that way for me but its awesome to know that about you , I've enjoyed every video tonight your for sure subscribed to by me.

[@tracycombs1484]

You must be in Kentucky ....I'm from Berea myself

[@patricialenaburg6553]

I hope the spirits of the ancestors come back to haunt those who stole them. This just isn't right, give them back. What good is an apology when you don't do the right thing? Charges should have been brought against these grave robbers, they are thieves, and I bet they were not fired from their jobs for this either. What an adventurous life you have led, good that you could experience something you enjoyed. Along the way you met with people who seem to be forgotten by their country, and governments, sounds familiar. Thank you, great as always.

[@13juju]

So true, we have to get the word out

[@sherrihinton8567]

Absolutely, there should be charges.

[@BrandyinIndy]

I Hope the Spirits have moved on and don't care. I hope they're not affected by this outrageous act. Rest in Peace. 🙏

[@hollyhock3945]

Atrocious! Native Americans are still treated as "less than". It breaks my heart. I met an archeologist for the state of Iowa. She said part of her job was to preserve Indian burial sites even along roads. She said when they are excavating, the moment they uncover anything that indicates a burial, all digging stops and she is called in. She said if it is a burial site, the route changes, if only by a little bit. She also said they know a lot of what to look for ahead of time, so they try to investigate the area in question before digging begins. I thought that was very respectful and interesting.

[@dickweed6975]

It is very respectful an they. Are held accountable if they are caught not seeing or noticing bones even tools,..however I know for a fact here in Ohio some contractors in a hurry. Cuz time his money have a blind eye an even told employees. Not to dare. Stop the job by seeing. Anything.. Sad but true...connie

[@neitajames6029]

Thank you for sharing and caring I also have native blood in me. Both my mothers mother side as well her father parents. Every christmas I try to help the lakota Indian childrens that attend st Joseph Indian school in south Dakota. They do need things a lot take for granted. I feel especially at christmas time every child deserve at least one or two gifts. I know how cold it get. I do the best I can.because no matter the tribe, they are all my sisters and brothers . You my friend is a good kind human being. May God bless you for caring about others. Lot my family served in different parts of the military my grandfather was a world war 2 vet. Even one of my aunts was first female to serve she became a nurse.she buried in Ohio full military honors.we learned you have to plan those can take up to 2 weeks. But her only granddaughter felt she deserved it. She also met her husband in the army too. Once they both served their military duties they settled in dayton Ohio sadly he became a alcoholic but through grace of God he lived to be in his 80s.he died. My aunt didn't live to much longer. But her joining the army made away for her to go to nursing school and became a registered nurse. Im.proud my family heritage. My grandfather got sick on his 70s the va drs tried hard to find out why he was I'll. The drs did all they could.but I think serving in the army the chemicals a lot them breathed in Probably just took its toll. But was greatful he lived as long as he did. I thank you for thanking them for their services. They went through a lot. They should be thanked.because of them we are free. While the government said PTSD was not real.so many veterans homes was closed. Lot people were not and still not treated fair.i enjoy you taking time to tell stories of all victims. No they not pretty stories but true. So again I thank you for caring and educating us on victims who died at the hands of evil monsters. Those who rob graves and take sacred artifacts its wrong.so disrespectable. One day they will have to answer to God. 👍💯💜👏🙏🌠🤗. Love, respect and positivity always. Neita james

[@wesleyferguson6932]

Thank you for sharing your family history and military service . Thank you for help the children also .

[@jennifergonzales4230]

Great job, Ron! It never ceases to amaze me how some people (governments) think they have the right to take (steal) whatever they wish, give an insincere apology, and keep artifacts and relics they should return, and in this case, actual family and loved ones, but are too selfish or disrespectful to do so. Always thinking they are superior. Very sad. Really interesting story and beautiful places. ❤️

[@ednanieves1897]

They should give it all back. They are grave robbers that is very upsetting that they took personal and private property and who ever was on that bridge working should be in prison for the stolen property. I wonder if there is a way of finding that information. And would wisconsin be able to do anything about it or would they turn a blind eye on that as well.

[@Splitshot1]

How can my state get away with that?..those bodies and artifacts are sacred.

[@SSDirk1976]

Sir, your videos are like grab bags of greatness.. you never know what is going to come out from your videos but you know it will be greatness that is for sure. Keep up the great work.

[@dulcehajjar5826]

This story touch me in many Ways, Very Sad 😔 Rest In Peace to All Passed 🙏🌷💐

[@rachelbodzioch9695]

I have had an interest in Native American culture for many years. I've learned a lot over the years but you've taught me something new today. Thx for your programs.

[@blacktara3936]

Oh God this hurts my heart. Shameless ghouls. Return the bodies & relics. You're living an amazing life. Thank you for standing with the 1st nations. Living 2 miles from Seneca Nations, here.

[@kdt789]

Godbless the native Americans. May their deceased loved ones rest in paradise and peace.

[@tammyhall8726]

Thank you sharing this is horrible..But now you brought this to the attention to the people of Bad River . So maybe they can get their families back to their land .

[@tammyhall8726]

Is anything being done about it ?

[@carystorm3280]

Unbelievable what happened to all those bodies and artifacts hopefully some day they'll make it right, love these stories about our Indian ancestors my wife was a Sioux Indian she died in 07 very young, it's a testament to your flying skills that you made it back that must be an amazing story these videos getting better and better would like to check out your other channel,be safe my friend.

[@Lorenuk]

It’s called a spirit house they leave stuff in there like offerings the bodies are under ground it has like a little window or doorway for the spirit to pass back and forth

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I love that. So cool.

[@catherinedegreif8500]

Whaaat you looked for the Franklin Expedition?! You’re full of surprises! So cool! I loved “The Terror” novel. :)

[@marymcguffin9370]

Yes they should be returned they should be ashamed for knowingly taking those artifacts that belong to the Inuit people. For the love of God Does Any One Have A Conscious any more.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Special place in hell for those grave robbers..how dare they do, that, to the indian people what a lousy thing to do,,,it's heartbreaking. Give the bodies and relics back to the native Americans.

[@pearlmay8647]

This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries I have seen you visit. So peaceful and so natural with nature all around. Thank you Ron.

[@faapilot]

As a pilot also, I never had an electrical failure. Glad you were able to get out and I’m sure you got some tales to tell! Be safe and thanks for the great videos!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Wait till you hear about my airplane accident from three years ago, how to jump out of a burning World War II plane. TBM Avenger N337VT. No more Warbird’s for me, sticking back with what I know - seaplanes ha ha Ha

[@faapilot]

@@FacesoftheForgotten Wow 😳. Glad you came out OK 👍. You still flying N95AK? Good looking plane ✈️

[@faapilot]

Never mind. Saw the tail # is now a Cirrus

[@faapilot]

@@FacesoftheForgotten Just read the report on N337VT. Damn! I’ve never jumped out of a plane either! Glad you’re OK. Not only cats have 9 lives. 👏

[@barbie2216]

Another sad chapter in the Ojibwe history is the Wisconsin Point Burial Site in Superior, WI - Fond du Lac band of the Chippewa People

[@livincuriously]

The more we watch you the more we appreciate you. You are so respectful to ALL; Living, dead, soldiers, natives and so on.

[@jo-ellenscalone5962]

Thank you for all the research that you do and for sharing it with us! What an education on forgotten people! Keep the videos coming!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Thank you for the work you do and the care you take with each grave. I was fighting against Native American grave desecration in the 80's and 90's in KY and TN primarily. Most likely the ancestors you are looking for ended up in the Smithsonian. They have thousands of individuals. I love it that you thank each veteran. Many, many Native men were in the military and fought in both world wars to protect a country that has forgotten them.❤

[@megz_85]

Very sad with the remains and artefacts! Yes they should be returned but I wonder what has become of them for the government not to return them? You have and have had a very interesting life...I have been binge watching your videos for a month now and I just can't put the phone down I mean literally all day when I can....I follow many people that do vlogs and some thar do cemeteries but I've never seen anything like your chanel. Thank you so much for what you do! And to see so many just in this one video of the first nation people who served the USA . 💖💖💖

[@Carolbearce]

I subscribe to Rhetty’s channel. He calls the buildings above the graves as Spirit houses”. He has gone to numerous Native American cemeteries in Oklahoma. Love the history and information you both share. Another good channel is Side step adventures.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes these sort of have different meanings among the different families and nations. But for the most part they are referred to as spirit houses. Here in Oklahoma they will have at least one hole in theme so the spirit can come and go. Food and drink can be commonly seen placed there as well as other tokens of remembrance. I never touch them out of respect because I know that it is not wanted. I also always try to tell people to never repair these structures. The belief is that when the structure disappeared the spirit has found it's way an moved on. They are meant to do this in the cultures here. Many of the older graves will not have one but most like had one. I know you know this because you have seen the videos but just in case someone else sees this. Thanks for subscribing and watching.

[@PurityVendetta]

How absolutely despicable to treat someone's remains in such a way! I can't imagine what they were thinking or what sort of people they were. You really do seem to have had a interesting and exciting life and I very much enjoy listening to the snippets you share with us. As I tell people, I'm not much of a people person, but you seem like a kind and thoughtful person which gives me back a little faith in some humanity. I'm not really religious but I try to live by Buddhist precepts as I think they're kind. I'd prefer a sky burial if I could but it's not possible here in the UK.

[@deniseshephard3347]

Thank you Ron for being the voice of so many who have no voice the remains of these innocent people whos remains should be returned and not be treated like dirt The relics and the Remains should definitely be returned to the Native People so they can be properly laid to rest and give the respect they most definitely deserve

[@Naturegirl1976]

Since I started watching this channel, I've learned alot of information. I also admire how you always show such respect for those who have served our country.

[@pugsunset1]

Very interesting video as usual. You have had some real interesting adventures for sure. Yes, the bones and relics should be returned to the tribes.

[@SueGirling68]

Absolutely disgusting what the D.O.T did, the Native Americans should have their ancestors and all relics returned to them and all of the land has has been wrongly taken from them. Thank you for sharing, from what you mentioned in the video you are obviously a very respectful, brave man. xx💖

[@sidsid124]

We will always be known for our tracks we left behind.May their god forgive them all 👣proud native navajo

[@SueGirling68]

@@sidsid124 💖xx

[@wilmasnowden7637]

This is a beautiful place. One can tell they had loving, caring families.

[@ernestclements7398]

There is a cemetery just like this one at Chicagaun lake just west of Alpha on the U.P. Of Michigan but it's very old and most of the structures are gone.

[@lisablack9634]

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[@Hello-ye2bi]

@faces of the forgotten- the same thing happened in Warren, RI when the railroad went through the Wampanoag Burial ground (aka Burr's Hill Park) directly across from the Warren Beach.

[@WindTurbineSyndrome]

Falmouth ma on cape cod built the library in north Falmouth on a wampanoag burial site and threw the stone markers in the pond because they interfered with the lawn mowing. Interest in expanding the library meant moving it somewhere else. Now a tennis court and ball park is next to library the native American burial ground what is left of it is well marked lawn area. They just didn't care back then.

[@kathleenmuchka2559]

Joining the service was often times a way out of poverty for indigenous peoples.

[@mollylittlewolf9192]

They did that on Wisconsin Point too. Had bones sticking out of the road. Awful.

[@jeffwarren6906]

This was an excellent 28 min & 35 seconds I just spent with you Sir . 1st Nation peoples and their struggles here in Oregon have always run deep in my heart { troubles mostly instigated by the US Govt } .. I served in the Military over 45 yrs ago ,, I won't say which branch , but suffice it to say that there is corruption so deep in Military Intelligence { in dealing w/ Native American society & lands } , that it's enough to absolutely shock those who haven't been exposed to it .. Back then major Ops ran out of HQs in Arizona & New Mexico .. I am leaving certain things for my twin sons { 37 yrs old } to view & look at after my death .. I can hear and feel the passion you have for the most forgotten , abused , and neglected people in our USA .. This topic can be so disgusting to see and discuss , but it needs to be brought out in the open for exactly what it is , CRIMINAL ! Stay safe and watch your back out there my friend .. God Bless you for talking about this ..

[@bellememorie]

I always hesitate to watch videos about stolen ancestors and their relics, but will watch your videos as you show respect and challenge the powers that be to make things right. My maternal lineage is Chiricahua and my great grandmother and grandmother were born as POWs of the US Government at Ft. Meyers (my great great grandmother was captured by the Mexican Army and sold in to slavery). Thank you for speaking so plainly about the plight of Indigenous people and for your work on our behalf.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

I am a big supporter of all First Nation peoples.

[@joannebailey7463]

This was an amazing video! Very informative and I can't believe the number of veterans. Wisconsin DOT should be ashamed of themselves for what happened and the length of time it took to apologize. Anything that hasn't been returned should be.

[@gaycorfield4235]

Thank you for this story.....I’m not surprised to see all the veterans there...... they certainly helped there county. I’m from New Zealand 🇳🇿 with Maori heritage....and very proud of it. One again many thanks 😍

[@deniseyh1h67lfffghloss5]

I am addicted to your shows.Thanks for making me happy

[@bobbibuttons8730]

Thank you so much. This was truly fascinating. I’ve always loved old graveyards and before I became disabled spend many hours exploring with my husband. I remember reading about the Franklin expedition. Wasn’t there an issue where some died with lead poisoning due to the canned produce they had. Canning in an industrial scale was just beginning and I believe lead solder was used to seal the tins. I may be completely off track here.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

No, you are right on target here. There’s a good book by an author named Cookson, called “iceblink”

[@bobbibuttons8730]

@@FacesoftheForgotten thank you ever so much. I’ll look for it.

[@dewey4533]

So, so interesting. Thank you for sharing. You've done some remarkable things. Be blessed.

[@jenjaine3728]

I will proudly say I subscribe to the man who originally found the ships! I have always been impressed by your kind nature toward those who have passed on and am even more so as you share some of your own life's journey. Thank you so much for the videos and for being the human that you are.

[@d.g.n9392]

Some interesting things you do, since I’m kind of a newer subscriber I wasn’t aware of that exploring and those finds. So glad to discovered your channel. And you’re a great historian and a wonderful story teller

[@karensorrell5863]

I have nothing but respect for the Native American Nations all over the world. They are all our ancestors and we have treated them so poorly. The men who have exploited these people will have a lot to answer to when they meet their maker. Anything that can be done to help should be done. We are all people of one blood, all men are created equal. It is evil and greed that break us apart, only love can bring us together again.

[@HellfrozeoverDitto-lj1rm]

Hawaii is another mess the government needs to clean up. Over throw the Queen just so they take the land for their use. Shame on our government.

[@bunny-waimirirangiskipwith8057]

This sadness me and angers me at the same time. I send prayers to the ancestors, past and present🙏 Yes, the bones and relics should be returned. They are Tapu(Māori for sacred).

[@bigindian5555]

Much Respect to you and God bless you and your family 🇺🇸

[@leonorajohnson5821]

Thank you for all that you do. I really enjoy the stories behind the stone. My mom (may she RIH) and I loved stopping and reading tombstones in different states.

[@leewhite3294]

Just saying hi. I find your channel so fascinating I will have a lot of time to catch up on your videos. Thank you!.

[@memorylaine]

This is awful! Yes sir! Someone knows where they are. Sad!

[@vixendoe2545]

Same thing happened at Standing Rock in 2016. DAPL bulldozed through a cemetery. Dozens of coffins destroyed and dumped. Three or four body dumps and DAPL wasn't required to tell the Standing Rock people where those remains are.

[@mr.nibbles2369]

they still should give credit to those who really found it instead of stealing the pictures, artifacts etc moraless hacks

[@patriciahaines7803]

That video of the polar bear was scarily awesome! You are a true adventurer...and your respect for the indigenous people and the telling of their stories is educational, to say the least.

[@blee9668]

I have always liked your personality but after this video I have a new respect for you! That is awesome you stayed with those guys on Pine Ridge. I have done a lot of study about the Siege of Wounded Knee. My family is from the Lower Brûlée/Fort Thompson reservations.

[@dulcehajjar5826]

Hope Someday the Indian Ancestor’s Get Justice and Rest In Peace”🙌💐

[@bernadetteaustin8577]

😢 so horribly sad about this.... such disrespect!

[@noradepaola9971]

You have enjoyed quite an interesting life, sir!!! I am envious of your many adventures and accomplishments. Thank you for sharing.

[@Mr93sharpei]

I have never seen a cemetery such as this. Thank you. I so appreciate the respect you show on your videos. You are a kind soul ..and, appear to have had a very interesting journey thus far. Thank you again...I am a fan. Blessings and safety to you as you continue your adventure... Life is such a gift...

[@robinbarrett5301]

Robin here, Blackfoot tribe. Many of our brothers and sisters served in wars. For Government, that would rather forget and ignore us. The great spirit will watch over us. And one day, we will return to our land.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

And I am all behind you 100%!!!

[@lindapowell2397]

What an interesting life you've led. I know this is a year old post...I am going through all the posts I've not watched yet. Everyone I've watched 👀 you give such a wonderful account of each story. Appreciate your efforts & hard work you put in making each one respectfully. God Bless Ron...keeping you in my prayers. Will continue following your site. 💞

[@TippyPuddles]

Unreal! What right do they have to keep the deceased and the relics??? You would think they'd have a conscious and return them.

[@janet1536]

Dear Ron: You are so decent and respectful. I love your videos.

[@christineconroy6409]

Beautiful sculptures.

[@DanOne1513]

Wow... that flight home! We need more personal stories like that...may all the deceased RIP... Beautiful graveyard.

[@harvest78]

I have not been watching your videos for long but when I found them I must say they are all so very interesting and sad. You are so intelligent about the histories of these people you visit while they rest. You must do very deep research on these subjects. For some reason I recognize you from somewhere and I have racked my brain to figure out where I either know you from or have seen you before. Keep on your mission, you make people think about things and people we seem to have forgotten and you tell us about people and their lives we never knew and will now never forget.

[@SallyCat84]

KZbin recommended you to me and I've only watched two videos so far, but I'm enjoying them. I like videos like these. It's really sad what happened to the native people. I agree that the best apology would be to return everything that was taken, but thinking how disgraceful these people were who took the stuff and bodies they were probably dumped somewhere. On a side note you also have to be careful about what you leave by graves of loved ones nowadays. My Dad had placed some items by his Dad's grave and both items were stolen. Although my Dad thinks his sister did it. 😣

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

glad you like the productions...and glad to have you with us!

[@TheBluefire4you]

The more I watch the more I respect you.your really awesome if no one told you that today.most of what you say I couldn't agree more thank you for sharing this experience with the world its really great to know people will be remembered.

[@jmariew9966]

thank you so much, my friends son's are buried there and think this is the closest I will get to see it. So much history there again thank you.

[@ThatKachemakChick]

Those houses remind me of the “spirit houses” built on Native graves in Eklutna and other cemeteries in Alaska. Spirit houses, an Athabascan tradition, provide a place for the deceased soul to dwell during the 40 days it is believed to linger in this world. When a body is buried, stones are piled on the grave and covered in a blanket to provide symbolic warmth and comfort to the person. Then the spirit house is placed over the blanket and relatives paint it in colors that represent the family

[@StephaniePifer]

Hey that Native Person has their very own Pepsi for the other side! You gotta take that stuff with ya! 😉❤️

[@kaybrett2026]

Love your videos and very interesting stories. Happy to have found your channel.

[@joannamack3547]

What a disgrace. Return the remains.

[@hotbutt5144]

Stay save always...

[@curvesholladay1207]

A lot of good stories, history and photos in this one. Thanks for your time.

[@deborahisaacs5541]

You need to tell more of your stories. I'm sitting on the edge of my chair!

[@carmellitale-man2671]

What an interesting life you've had enjoying your stories yes give them back their relics and people quite disgusted

[@honeydew46]

Hello. I have been binge watching your channel for 4 days now. You're one of the most, informative and thorough channels that I've come across. Literally, I've watched more then a few of your video's twice. It's only one other person, that I watch, whom shows compassion and respect of telling the history and backstories...that's Lamont at Large. Watching in Hawai'i. I'm definitely subbed. Keep up the superb work.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks! by the way, I love Lamont's work, he inspired me.

[@honeydew46]

@@FacesoftheForgotten You're welcome.

[@Dgulotta]

Big fan of Lamont at large ! Now a big fan of faces of the forgotten.

[@thecopperartist2972]

The name is Ka -DOT in reference to the Cadotte grave . I know because I am Native from Hayward, Wi. Love these videos, the music and your narratives Clutch Cargo. Keep up the good work !

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

NORTHWOODS ROCKS!! I started going to Wisconsin whenI was 5, my parents, dad was a huge fisherman. where did we go? Cable, lake Owen...gin clear waters! I flew my DeHavilland in there on the water about 10 years ago, for memories. Airport (Mt. telemark) had a famous old flyer lady I met...her name was Libby I think. She is dead now. I have to do her grave for an episode. anyway, I landed on the Chip Flowage 2 years ago dropping my 12 year old off to another lakehome there. gorgeous. the whole Hayward area.

[@thecopperartist2972]

@@FacesoftheForgotten Yes indeed it is Beautiful here. My Dad ( also a huge fisherman ) had a plane and used to fly into Telemark before it had a runway ! Cables, Greenwood cemetery has my Great Uncle who has a Photo trimmed in gold, maybe the only one with a picture on it . Greenwood has a W.O.W. with a sad story of a young man who tried to save his friends from drowning. I do remember the old lady who ran the airport ! I still fish Cable Lake occasionally. My dad was born in Namekagon. Funny, I am from the Chicago area originally so I love the cemeteries you visit there as well ! Your Videos are respectful and Awesome !

[@bearyhot]

So I landed on this video at about 330am on Oct 28th. 2022, and I watched the entire thing...the fact that you found that ship, and you were close to being taken by a Polar bear, was truly incredible. I'm so sorry that you did not get the recognition that you rightfully deserved. It's terrible what these governments do to people. Anyway, I love your videos, old and new. You're so fascinating. I never get tired of listening to your accounts. Much respect from AZ, beary

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thx ! late nighter!!!!

[@Darbysmommy]

What a fascinating life you’ve lived. I believe world travel tends to make people more empathetic of their fellow humans. It teaches us to appreciate other cultures and not think only in terms of what is good for us.

[@chantaldunn4125]

I am indigenous (Chippewas and Algonquin) from north turtle Island (Canada) and for true reconciliation to take place returning the ancestors is a great start. Love your channel keep up the great work. Marrsi- Miigwetch

[@phoenixslade1]

When my husband a Cree man was buried on his reserve traditionally under the burial mound the put 5 big logs above the casket and said it was his log house for the other side. We all put dirt in and then they hand buried him. April 28 2021 Enoch Alberta Canada. He was only 35 yr old I wish I could afford a grave stone tomorrow would be his birthday Feb 11th 1986 he would be 36, died of an accidental overdose and left to die

[@pinkvolo]

Excellent video! Congradulations on finding the ship as well as the remains. You are a kind, good man Ron.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

ty!!!!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I love seeing different cemeteries so seeing the ones you have up there as well as the artic are fascinating. I think one of the things that is fascinating to me is the pride that native people have. Not only in themselves and their tribe or nation but also the country. They have stepped up every time for a government that hasn't always stepped up for them. Very interesting to hear of your expeditions in the artic area as well as the adventures. Sounds fun! Thanks for the mention of the channel too by the way.

[@gailcoffey4950]

Thank you so much. This was so interesting. I'm happy you shared about yourself! Thank you

[@twilightpurpleglow]

Another interesting video. "Bad River" Stanley and Curley Sep. 59" accident RIP. The road to the Cemetery was beautiful, I know most places no longer have flower arrangements I noticed this particular one did, and a lot of mementos left at these burial plots. In my country of origin the Day of The Dead at Cemetery is a sight to behold. So I found the "Spirit House" (as mentioned) to be so interesting. I noticed this Cemetery; looks like it is visited often. Much respect for the soldiers and all of the people of the Indian Nation and I won't say more for they have been wronged. Oh my you touched a skull! Loved listening to your stories: so you had a close encounter with a white Polar Bear yikes. RIP all those whose remains have been laid to rest at Bad River Memorial.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Beautiful cemetery

[@tommcguire9459]

Again, thank you so much for bringing life to the deadly departed. Keep up the great work. Always look k fwd to your next cemetery look up

[@user-ew5zt8ft5v]

Ron thank you for giving the American Indian people the respect they deserve. America belongs to the Indians they were here first. Wisconsin has a fine example to follow like our government who stole land from the Indians as well ad Buffalo and other artifacts. These people and our government make me sick when I hear these stories and even after all the persecution and stuff stolen they still fought in all our "modern" wars WWI and on and were discriminated against terribly. If it wasn't for the Code Talkers our lives would be very different but they don't even teach about them in most schools. Thank you Ron for the history you teach and tell. God bless you.

[@brendashaw2035]

I have watched this video before, but had to watch it again. I believe this is my favorite one thus far!

[@teresamarrero2461]

I am so glad I found your channel. I just love your stuff.

[@alexisrichmond3586]

Thank you for another great video. And thank you for all the time an research you do for each video.

[@gerripetress8168]

Hello sir this is Gerri. I just want to say it's beautiful that families from the upper midwest can decorate their family graves. People from here in North Carolina can't do that. Well you can leave the decorations up for two weeks then the ground keeper comes around picks up the stuff and throws it away. My mom and dad are buried here and my dad is a vet I put an American flag out they take it and throw it away. I hate it here. You know I'm from Chicago and we don't do that. I want to go back home!!!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

oh I hate hearing that...I would like to catch the maintenance person throwing that flag away. did you see its in the garbage. uuuuggghhhhhh!!! I would teach some him some lessons.

[@angelarogers3137]

It's not all Southern cemeteries. I'm in Tennessee and there are plenty of cemeteries here with decorated graves. I think it depends on the cemetery

[@shosmyth1454]

What a Great Video and your information conveyed to the Channel Subscribers is right on point! When i was young I attended College of Santa Fe in Santa Fe, New Mexico. My roommate was from The Taos Indian Reservation and did I ever get an education from the many wonderful Taos Indians. Thank you for the meticulous work you do on your Videos.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you Sho