He Carried His Baby Brother 80 Miles On His Back. A Savage Warrior Attack.

[@Galen-864]

This story breaks my heart. I lost my only son just before Christmas. This poor lady lost four sons. I wish she had been able to reach Merton before he died. I wish I could have seen my boy one more time.

[@marlenepearson3936]

Merton was truly a hero. Carrying his brother all those miles. All his wounds. All the pain. And surviving into adulthood, marrying, having a son then dying SO young. Calling out for his Mother. So heart breaking. 💔 All those poor people 😢 The ones who lived. And the ones who died. And his baby brother lived to 80. This was truly an amazing story Ron. Thanks as always for sharing this heart wrenching story. 🙏 💕

[@patkendricks187]

What a story, only you can tell. Thank you.

[@RogueWave2030]

Very true!

[@MokhatlaLetoporo]

Very informative heartbreaking story 😢 I'm listening & watching from madiba Rainbow Nation of South Africa

[@evonadcock]

Merton A Real True Hero To his little brother. Sad And Tragic Story. Love It! . Keep Up the good work. Ron. .😢

[@gerf1023]

He ain't heavy, he's my brother 🎶 What a good story Ron, one of your best. 👍

[@tinarogers2181]

The little boy was such a hero to his little brother. His mother must have been so proud of him.

[@dawnprochilo8084]

He was really amazing to do something like that so young. and never giving up to save himself and his baby brother. That was a tragic and amazing story at the same time. It was sad those other people died. Merton was definitely a child hero, no doubt. Thank you Ron for sharing their story. Take care, be safe.

[@RogueWave2030]

Big ups and much respect for Merton

[@annabelleb.8096]

Those two brothers probably had a strong bond for the rest of Merton's life. When my dad was 3 he saved his 4 year old brother's life and when they were in their nineties they were still talking about it. This is such a great video with the combination of an outdoor adventure and history. Is it possible your videos keep getting better and better? 😲

[@thequeendt]

My maiden name is Eastlick and I'm related to Merton and his family, although I'm not directly descended from them. I grew up hearing this story but have not had the chance to visit this area yet. Thank you telling it so well.

[@SolSkinn]

Curious... are you descended from a Hiram Eastlick from Platteville, Wisconsin?

[@thequeendt]

@@SolSkinn No, he's not a direct ancestor of mine but he would definitely be a cousin of some degree.

[@Thecorgially]

This story is so incredible, emotional and sad but victorious as well. RIP to Merton, to all those buried at the other site as well.

[@wendyhenschel.]

my heart breaks as i sit here watching and listening to you tell the story of this brave young man. i have tears in my eyes as i think of how he survived the massacre only to be brought down by an illness at 24. 14 years of life after surviving that hell was not fair. thanks Ron. you do such a beautiful job telling these stories.

[@sidewinderombre]

If he spends eternity in Heaven, even 100 years on earth is just a flicker in comparison.

[@joblixrud759]

Thank you for recounting tale so accurately. I was raised 5 miles south of where this happened and am related to Lavina through marriage. My dad had a mimeographed copy of the original draft. As a kid I read it several times. In addition to being shot twice, Pawn used the butt of his rifle to beat the back of her skull. None of them should have survived. They did find the remains of her husband and two of her little boys , but one was never found. There were reports of sightings over the years but nothing ever came of it.

[@nancycurtis488]

I am so sorry for her losses…amazing that she survived at all…her losses were so great. What an amazing little boy to carry his baby brother 80 miles….wow.

[@kathleenbrandt5402]

I read a book written about Lavinia and it told about her life after the events of the massacre. She first married another survivor but the marriage didn’t last…probably too much trauma had made another relationship impossible. Then she wrote her story and went on the lecture circuit for awhile. She again remarried and I can’t remember if that one lasted. She eventually moved to Canada to live with her daughter (by her 2nd husband, I believe) and died and is buried there. They called her crazy back then because she was not “normal” anymore. No doubt had PTSD on top of her traumatic brain injuries suffered in the attack.

[@joblixrud759]

@@kathleenbrandt5402 the mimeographed copy that my dad had was written before her third marriage, by her. The way she wrote about the event and the years after told me she lived with this every day.

[@H_H____]

Wow. So glad I came upon this comment stream. So interesting. I feel for her and all she suffered. She was a strong woman and her soul will be in Heaven for eternity along with her family and friends. I cannot say that about the filthy murderers. Thankfully, we won't be sharing any space in Heaven for them.

[@junehitchcock170]

How do the progeny of the killers feel today for the sins of their killer relatives?

[@toekafrank6998]

Great story! My family was also massacred by natives on our farm in the Karoo in South Africa in the mid-1700s. Only one family 5 year-old member survived when she ran and hid between the reeds by the river about 500 m away. As an adult she returned to our family farm and started breeding horses. The farm is still in our family.

[@Simdjbabi2]

Great work! They were emaciated and emancipated. God bless you. Look how far we've come as a nation.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

both, yes

[@triciasklodowske5653]

This has made me realize that I could easily NOT be here. My grandmother and her parents homesteaded in the territory of Dakoda in 1880. They were there for 10 to 15 years then they headed for WA by wagon to homestead on the Green River. That homestead is now Flaming Geyser State Park. It's just outside of Enumclaw. My great Aunt talked about watching the Indians crossing the plains from the door of the cabin. Thank God they didn't have any trouble. So sad that Merton died so very young. Thanks for sharing this. God bless

[@angelalewis92]

Ron, you are a truly gifted story teller and you do it with much respect and reverence. It’s incredible to learn just how young these pioneers were and what a hard, gruelling time it must have been to be alive back then. I can’t begin to fathom it. Thank you for sharing this piece of history….frightening, horrific and sad, yet uplifting. Beautifully done. I felt like I was there. Is there water in heaven? So sad.

[@RogueWave2030]

Hey really is. He brings history to life.

[@IrishAnnie]

He really is….❤

[@waterhorse5199]

👋This reminds me of the kids who survived the plane crash in Columbia recently and survived several weeks in the jungle living off the land. The kids were all found alive. The eldest sibling cared for the baby (not even two years old) of the family while in the jungle. Amazing. Edit: The baby was only 11 months old! They survived 40 days in the jungle. 😧

[@RogueWave2030]

Awesome. I had not heard of that story.

[@IrishAnnie]

God Bless them!!!

[@robertcooney1938]

Wow. I didn't hear this story.

[@linomsadube]

​@@robertcooney1938check it it's recent

[@Milkchakra]

Colonizers!

[@virginiamesko6369]

The amount of love, devotion and courage of the early settlers and their children is beyond human understanding.

[@R0GUER0CK]

KIDS NOW are not as tough as back when.

[@davidb2206]

The ONLY reason we are all here today.

[@davidb2206]

@@lazyhomebody1356 So am I. You need to study Anthropology 101, which has made major advances in the past 20 years. Nobody is "native" on the American continent. The Indians were not first, and came later across the Bering Land Bridge from Siberia. The oldest skeletons are NOT Indians. None of them.

[@chrissiebayliss3114]

​@@R0GUER0CKuil 09 0 id f m😮😮🎉!😂😅

[@teremertz]

⁠@@davidb2206going back that far, those ancient people do not resemble any modern people group of today at all.

[@brightstar1212]

Sad, uplifting and touching, all at once. I'm English, and have never been to the US, but I can feel all the emotions of these people who were born over a century and a half ago. You narrate their stories with empathy and care. God Bless Merton, you truly were a true hero, who deserved a life, but never got it 💙

[@waterhorse5199]

👋Hi, Ron! You are one hard working man on your channel! Thank you! 👍❤️

[@VoughanHoys]

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[@carolynkatsilas8559]

Thank you Ron for another beautiful story of a hero in the history of America. I couldn’t help crying with this touching story, and to think this little boy was only 11 years old when he saved his little brother. Thank you Ron for these touching stories, of the past, it seems like today there are so many bad things happening that it seems good to hear of a time when we had 11 year old Hero’s. RIP Merton 💔😢 Also, Happy Fathers Day Ron 🎉

[@jaynellewellyn7628]

As always, you tell the story so well, Ron. What a brave boy. RIP Merton. What a lot we have to be thankful for these days. Hope you enjoyed Fathers Day, I lost my Father, he was one of the first victims of Covid in our area.

[@carrieolson6871]

Ron thank you for telling their story. You told it with grace and dignity. Martin was indeed a hero. Rochester has a special meaning to me, that was where my mom grew up. So thank you once again. God bless you!!!

[@kathleenbrandt5402]

Thanks for sharing this story. I grew up close to Lake Shetek and was friends with a woman who was related to some of the people killed. She was a great granddaughter of Charlie Hatch. The house they reached wasn’t Charlie Hatch’s home, it was the home of a man known as Dutch Charlie, whose cabin was north and east of Westbrook.

[@susanblauss1530]

Oh my gosh,how heartbreaking. Ron,you really have a talent for bringing a story to life. I've watched you from the very beginning,and I have to say,this is probably your best work.They are all great,but this one really touched my heart.Thank you for all you do,you're by far the best story teller.

[@suehurrell134]

It is so historically important that we hear and retain all of this history and learn from it still. Thank you, Ron. ❤ from 🇬🇧

[@deborahfaulk5532]

What a fantastic story, I enjoyed listening to what happened, such a brave boy. All the settlers were very strong people. Thank you for telling the story. Take care

[@cathysummers7558]

Great video but with tears in my eyes one story that deeply touch my heart! May all who died r.i.p. Wow little Johnny lived be 80! 💐❤️🇺🇸

[@narelle-creative-arts]

Wow bravo Ron I loved the “movie length” story today…what courageous people; Lavina and the others ….I had goosebumps when you were talking to Merton at his grave…I’d like to believe he heard you❤️…and very touching to read his baby brother Johnny named one of his sons and daughters after his mum and brother❤️ hopefully Lavina enjoyed her later years with her grandchildren.❤ RIP all.🌷🪦🌷

[@michellewhyatt4438]

R.I.P Merton what a wonderful loving caring brave young man you were a wonderful son and brother you truly were. You aren't going to be forgotten.

[@marymahaffey4618]

Happy father's day Ron and great story you told and this one really hit home and was a very heartbreaking ending and was happy to hear that his little brother lived to be 80...wow 😲...it was very very sad story and Martin was a hero sad he died so young Rip martin and everyone that lost their lives during that attack....ty Ron For this story it really kept my attention.....Have a great week ahead Ron and stay safe out there too...🙏😥❤️....

[@jackiepordon8728]

Thank you Ron for sharing this sad but very heroic story of Merton Eastlick carrying his brother 80 miles. RIP ❤️

[@monicalitman1396]

RIP Merton. You are a hero so sit with Jesus and know your story lives on. Thank you Ron for bringing this one to us ❤

[@conniephillips8217]

What an incredible story! A true masterpiece about a boy hero who is just 10 years old. Absolutely amazing, thank you Ron!

[@FabiolaRVela]

This was so heartbreaking, although I can understand why the indigenous people were so untrusting towards these people, they were protecting their own families and land too. It also breaks my heart that many innocent people also suffered during this time, especially the children. This little boy was so brave, I will always remember this story. Sad on so many levels. Thank you for sharing.

[@rebeccaswilling1771]

Ppl were so much tougher back then than they are today. Great story

[@mikellecallahan516]

What a wonderful young man. Thank you for sharing his story. Breaks my heart he didn't get to see his mom again. God Bless

[@lawaincooley6788]

Answered prayers!!!! They survived to find each other again!!! Those poor children!!! How heartbreaking and traumatic.

[@angieblanton1698]

Happy Father's Day to all the awesome Dad's out there!! ❤

[@bettyo222]

Wow.What a story.Carried back to the recent aero wreck in Colombia with the siblings who survived for weeks in the jungle..I wished I had a history teacher like you Ron..The calm with which you explain these stories makes them stick in the brain...

[@krisdeas2999]

Happy Father's Day Ron, hope you're feeling better.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Doing better, thank you!

[@cindihillis7047]

Yes Happy Father's day🎉

[@lisablake5328]

Very heartbreaking ron I had tears in my eyes he went through all that to die from a lung infection. I hope you had a nice fathers day take care.

[@MusicJean]

Hi Ron . Thanks for sharing this story. I have found the stories of the first settlers of the United States to be really captivating. The story of the Lake Shetek Massacre at Slaughter Slough in Minnesota really caught my attention, what a horrible story about the Eastlick family and the rest of the settlers. And what a fine brave boy Merton was! I understand why Levina was proud of him. Rest in peace to the Eastlick family and all the other settlers killed and affected. Love from Denmark ❤️

[@susanna3]

I was so moved by this story. I just try to put myself in Lavina's shoes, telling Merton to take his toddler brother and run. Hoping and praying they would survive while she herself lay wounded. The sheer terror of that experience for these settlers- I hope I never have that level of fear. How in the world did Merton carry his baby brother so far, it's amazing.!!! I loved the music, the way you set the scene, and the emotion that was palpable in your telling the story. Ron,this was so high quality, I was moved to tears.❤

[@agnetha2012]

I am so impressed with how you present the retelling of a historical account. You are articulate, eloquent and sensitive to each narrative. Thank you for your videos. These are the type of explorations I like to go and do on my own but love living vicariously through you.

[@TommyC503]

Thank you so much for this piece. You created a wonderful tribute and informed us well! God Bless you brother.

[@debbiegsyarnylove8424]

Wow, such an incredible young man 🎉. RIP young man, his heroism was truly inspiring

[@nancyvolke237]

This has been a very touching and remarkable story!!! Thanks, Ron, for sharing a piece of history with us!!!❤😢🙏🏻👍🏻

[@sharonmcneil3545]

What a heartbreakingly beautiful story! I can't even imagine Lavinia's fear for her children or listening to those poor dying children. Merton is amazing - going without food, staying up all night to keep predators away - and of course saving his baby brother. I'm glad that Johnny seems to have had a good life, it would be nice if Merton could have had the same!

[@lorilove4706]

Loss on both sides throughout those sad years. Your a really good story teller, descriptive and compelling to listen too. Thank you for sharing.

[@monicahyland8641]

This was a tear jerker😢, respect to those Native American women who risked everything to save people who they never met. Early America was so cruel,everyone was so cruel to one another.

[@conniefoxx9813]

That was just the world hon. All over this planet people have been, and continue to be, cruel to each other in the name of survival or power.

[@shadowwoman7605]

To this day is still the same.

[@shadowwoman7605]

@@conniefoxx9813 💯

[@FabiolaRVela]

Yep, honestly it’s kinda hard to pick a villain here, because people were suffering on both sides as a result of others being cruel. Early America was a very violent and cruel place indeed.

[@KathyMcCoy-ns4te]

So sad unfortunately we still have mass murders in today's society RIP Merton

[@CCcastro336]

Wow you told this story so beautifully! What a story. I can’t even imagine the heartache! Rest in peace to Merton and all the others! 😢🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@aprillisa5950]

I really enjoyed this video. It is good enough to be turned into a movie. One of your best.

[@Djowanne]

What a sad and yet great story. Keep ‘em coming, Ron. You’re really good at what you do.

[@lindacleveland3923]

Ty Ron for telling us their story it's so sad... I read a comment someone left talking about how strong they were back then and I 💯 agree ... I know if I was alive back then I wouldn't last a day!!! I got Native American ancestors on both sides of my family and Irish and English but that's not related to this story.... I just wanted to say your an amazing guy and I love how much respect you have for the dead and fix headstones or give those without a headstone you try to give them one... I have so much respect for you!!! I can't say it enough but ty.... RIP to those that lost thier lives in the massacre! 😢

[@chrissiebayliss3114]

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[@shereerichmond4833]

Love your stories Ron.. I did a faces of the Forgotten Marathon last night fell asleep woke up to it still playing LOL

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

right on!!!!!!!!!

[@kellysteele78]

I have a tendency to do that same thing with this channel 😂

[@HistoriFairy]

What an astonishing story. The things the early settlers faced and endured are impossible for us to imagine today. This boy was truly a hero. Thank you so much for remembering him.

[@normalewless2190]

What a wonderful yet sad story. The courage is remarkable!

[@angiealexis3093]

Thank you for this special episode. What a great man he grew up to be and his brother lived til he was 80 all because of the brave act of his older brother! God bless their souls always 🙌

[@lesahill5012]

I’ll never forget this young man & what he did for his little brother. Thank you, for your love & respect of the past, means so much…

[@sarahmarchbanks4190]

Thank you for explaining our past history for the people who can't travel! I have been watching your videos for the last 3 years! I am totally thankful and love your videos! You also, explain the history spots that my grandmother used to try to take me as a child.

[@wilmoney4619]

Its so great that these stories are being told accurately without any political leaning. History is very complicated. The truth is complicated. Alot of innocent people suffered greatly because of the actions of others seeking vengeance for something other people had done.

[@C.O._Jones]

It’s a refreshing change to hear a factual story that doesn’t always paint the Indians as victims. Atrocities are always on both sides in any conflict.

[@crazyasalways9272]

Sadly many of these massacres have a root cause in our government and their behavior towards the natives Yes there are many that don't But many of these have a root in the reservations and the policies on them when it came to food

[@kellysteele78]

Love the monument. I'm sure the dedication in 1925 was beautiful ❤️

[@marshasullivan4074]

Such an amazing story, thank you, you told it well. It is truly staggering to hear of the bravery of these pioneers. As if setting off to the new frontier isn't brave enough, then to face these terrifying attacks. Certainly made of sterner stuff than me ! Thank you from Australia,

[@allisondelatorres1283]

This is an amazing story. I remember taking native American history in college 20 years ago and that was one of my favorite classes the whole time I was in junior college. I remember this. Still. Having family that lived during the pioneer days and having a family member that was murdered by the native Americans along the way to Oregon and have to say that in a way I'm satisfied to finally see the area that I learned about and the full story come into picture. Thank you Ron. My mother is a daughter of the American revolutionary war since 1970s, and she has done genealogy since. Since. Ever since before internet and we had to go across country rubbing graves even though it's not the greatest idea we know now, but I learned a lot going cross country with her trying to find ancestry and going to different graveyards and going to different libraries and studying microfiche and microfilm, before internet! Internet! She did a lot of stomping of ground in those days and I was able to experience this with her. And now she has a nice home and she had a picture that was painted from her ancestors along the plains and she had it carved into the mantle above her fireplace. We will always remember our ancestry. Thank you Mom. But in My life, My best friend is 100% native American. And I'm happy that times have changed. In order for History to change; People need to change.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Great note. Thank you Allison for sharing.

[@marilynjones5512]

Thank you for taking us through this history and the tragedy of these people. It is a beautiful story of a mother's love for her sons and an incredible love of a boy and his love for his baby brother.

[@postalghost830]

Sad, horrifying story giving renewed respect to the difficult lives these folks lived. And I might add delicately told, since there’s so much sadness in both cultures. Great job!

[@TheLynnscott100]

What a fantastic piece of history, great storytelling Ron, I can't Imagine what they went through, Was sorry to hear about Merton dieing young, but how fantastic that little Johnnie lived till 80. ❤

[@Emily_Paris]

A sad and heroic story told but also one of strong will and faith. Ron, you are an amazing storyteller. There is no one like you in my book where you visit the places and cemeteries of the forgotten souls.

[@pamsmith6404]

That was an amazing story Ron! You really bring history to life with such detail! Thanks!

[@c.w.johnsonjr6374]

Amazing story, Ron. Young people and children back then had to be as tough and brave as adults. The US-Dakota War of 1862 is fascinating. One of the largest and blood of the Indian Wars, many of the battles and incidents would become archetypes of Hollywood Westerns. I wish that someone like John Ford had made a movie like Zulu about the sieges of Fort Ridgely or New Ulm. I visited The Mankato area a few years back to collect research about the 38 Warriors who were hanged. I visited Lac qui Parle Mission Historic Site and read an inspiring a story about a Dakota who had converted to Christianity and become a pastor. The US Army captured him and put him in prison with the warriors. When the army realized their mistake and offered to set him free, he asked if he could remain in jail because he had a "captive audience" who was willing to listen. A few days ago was the 160th Anniversary of the murder of the leader of the Dakotas, Little Crow. He was murdered by a farmer and the farmer's son while walking across their land on July 2, 1863.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Good stuff!!

[@diannecockrell3210]

Thank you Ron for giving us the best in storytelling. This one truly is heartrending. It seemed so unfair that his mother couldn’t get to her son in time after all the good he had done in life. They are all together in Heaven now.

[@blonderosie3]

What a sad, but wonderful story, Ron. I fear, we today, would not near have the courage this little boy had. 💔The way you brought us this story, with such care and feeling, made it even much more special. Thank you. 🙏🏻❤️

[@teresastaite436]

Thank you for sharing these stories that otherwise wouldn't be told and they would be o lost to history. I love these stories and I love that you go to these places to show us where they took place. You have a very good narrative voice. This was a sad and tragic story . Yes the young man was a hero.

[@aliciabrewer9444]

This is such an amazing story of those people. They had very hard lives and they were very strong people, strong willed and endless love for each other. So sad of the loss they suffered. I'm glad you told their story Ron, it's a story that should never be forgotten. Rest in peace to all those who are no longer with us. Stay safe out there Ron.🙂💟

[@loro3849]

My uncle walked a pony from Oklahoma to Kansas as a teen around 1917. He did it for my father who was handicapped by polio in 1912 as a toddler. The pony had been trained to accommodate my father's needs.

[@susananderson5792]

This was a well documented place in history and sad how people can treat others.Thank u Ron for all your hard work!😮😢 This reminds me of the old song He's not Heavy He's my Brother!

[@timhawkins2961]

Ron, you were TWO BLOCKS FROM MY HOUSE!! The same street as the Oakwood Cemetery entrance! I would have loved to meet you! You are a great storyteller! Happy Father's Day!

[@kylied932]

I was wiping tears away while you were at his gravesite, it was very moving. You did Merton proud.

[@glennjudd2467]

What a story ! Such a sad story ! Big brother, what a hero ! 80 miles ! Just think all he went thru for 80 miles !

[@JL-ze5qm]

I can't get the image out of my head of the boy with his baby brother travelling 80 miles. My god, what a tragedy. Thank you for the local tour and the historical account. Very interesting stuff.

[@jeanlee9569]

Thank you for giving context to the struggle on both sides (Natives and Pioneers). One side angry from mistreatment, taking of their land and food source-the other trying to create a better way of life. It’s an old story that involves taking land along with bloodshed. Wish there could have been a better middle ground.

[@robinplante9560]

What an amazing story. Thank you Ron for all you do to bring us these stories

[@crystalthomas7160]

Happy Father's day. Love your channel and history telling. Watched all day old ones I already watched .Can't get enough thanks for your hard work .Stay safe.

[@michellecenters9]

This should be made into a movie. I love the way you tell a story of these past souls. This story is heartbreaking and beautiful.

[@bartonbella3131]

My great-grandmother told me a long time ago, "You never know what you can do Until you Have no other choice But to do it..." She didn't have much education. She didn't have indoor plumbing until my grandfather got up enough money to have it installed. She was a share cropper whose husband and brother came back from WW1 broken physically and mentally. She raised her kids and the kids of her brother when both men had to be put into a mental hospital... she couldn't read or write very well, but that lesson I learned well and means more than anything I learned in school.

[@EmilyRodgers1837]

Heart wrenching story. But, as always, so wonderfully told by Ron.

[@morningloryke]

Incredible story that touched my heart so much. Thank you Ron. May he rest in Peace.

[@marlenepearson3936]

Ron! How exciting 😀 Happy Father's Day! 😊 ❤️ 💙

[@lindadebruin781]

What a touching hearbreaking true story. It's heartbreaking. Could not help to drops some tears. Thank you for sharing this brave story of this young man with us. God Bless❤

[@WilliamPierce38]

Such a touching and beautiful story. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@SueBasham-sx4vx]

Very sad story thank you for sharing I all most started to cry at the end. Pioneers were really something else. Thank you for the history lesson , Happy Fathers to you😊Be safe out there!

[@mrssibelius]

My grandfather served as a police sergeant in Regarding American settlers, it's important to acknowledge that they should have been aware of the dangers of encroaching on native lands and displacing indigenous populations. The historical context sheds light on the challenges Native Americans faced in defending their territory. Learning from history entails understanding of ALL perspectives involved. Acknowledging the boy's heroism protecting his family DNA, but also the original land owners plight and heroism of risking their own lives to protect the land of their forefathers.

[@imapatching09]

I'm shedding tears this morning over this story.

[@susancarden749]

RIP MERTON, your bravery and love for your little brother, and saved his life is an inspiration to all Americans. Such a sad story Ron, what people endured in very hard times, and to be betrayed by a native American who they trusted is so heart breaking. Wonder what became of him?😊

[@susancarden749]

I have just purchased the book based on this story.

[@kellysteele78]

Cholera. Oh those poor, poor babies. Everyone suffered so much 😢

[@anna27446]

I’ve followed your page for quite a long time and this by far was the best you’ve ever done..in my opinion. You did an excellent job here sir, well done. ♥️

[@maryellengrayberg9146]

You gave me chills Ron. RIP to all.🙏

[@mayday802]

The historical accounts of events from this era is what the younger generations need to hear and learn. My maternal elders settled in New England from the UK in the late 1700's to early 1800's. Seeing where the homesteads originated and how they turned hilly, stone filled, forest terrain into viable farms, utilized wild edibles, harvested lumber, built gravity fed water systems - it was all physical labor, dawn to dusk for every family member capable to hold a hammer or pick a berry. How this country was really established from sea to shining sea was all by the labor, trials and tribulations of We, the People.

[@jumaris28]

Thank you Ron. What a touchy tale to tell . What a héroe this Boy was RIP 🙏🏼 Hope everyone had a terrific Sunday. 😊👍