Publisher's Message

I feel so blessed to have known Chief Webster "Little Eagle" Custalow. He was born on the Mattaponi Indian Reservation on November 14^th, 1912. He served as Chief for 25 years until his passing on March 21^st, 2003. When I visited with him at the reservation, he would tell me stories about his people and events from his own life. I know he was loved and respected by so many people. In the Indian Prayer, written by Chief Webster "Little Eagle" Custalow, he wrote, "Oh great spirit, inspire each of us that has gathered here today with that holy courage which will teach us wisdom and brotherly love...enable us to provide by our good works that we are brothers and show the stranger that with us peace, freedom and friendship dwell... teach us the trail that we must follow while we remain in the forest of life...and when it is thy will that we shall cross over the river of death... take us unto thyself where thy council fire burneth forever In righteousness. Thou great spirit...hear us...We pray!" How special it was sitting under his pecan trees, listening to him speak on the banks of the beautiful Mattaponi River, which he loved so much.

Take care until next time...