Chief Joseph - COURAGE - S3 E8

Chief Joseph, the leader of the Nez Perce Tribe of Native Americans from the Columbia River Plateau in the US Northwest, who in 1877 directed the efforts of his tribe to battle and eventually surrender to the US Army (in Montana only 40 miles from the Canadian border where they meant to escape). Chief Joseph had expected to join Sitting Bull who was in exile in Canada for awhile to recover from the brutal clashes that left many of his people dead and those still with him broken and desperate (after their 1400-mile journey fleeing the US Army's advance). On surrendering, he said, "Hear me, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever." Chief Joseph was a great speaker from the heart, and his wisdom shown through with many timeless quotes. His spirited pleas perhaps were dismissed mostly during his time in the late 1800s, but he remains one of the most quoted of Native American leaders. As a warrior, he was an Eagle, as a leader fighting for fair treatment of his people, he was a Hoss indeed! The Eagle Hoss & Hound podcast is a platform for respect. Respect for the Eagle - the individual with a service background (including spouses). Respect for the Hoss - the Social Integrity Hero from our American past. Plus, the Hound - the common #AmericanMutt - you and me. Follow @EagleIMBUED - J.D. Collier