Acknowledgment of Patrons

I cannot thank enough the following people who supported this book as patrons. Without their help, it would have been impossible to create this book. To them I give my humblest thanks.

David & Brenda Flatgard:
In memory of our parents, Oscar & Malinda Flatgard, Francis & Alice Burton.

Stephanie, James, Erica & Dylan Smith.

Beth, Raymond, Nathan & Eric Lund:
Commissioned with love for their children that they may cherish their family heritage and know the love that is their uncle.

M. Cristina Gonzales:
In memory of Spencer Bear Heels and Severt Young Bear.

Ken Janovsky:
For Maura Janovsky.

Lyle & Stella Plath:
In memory of Steven Dale Plath.

Orrin & Betty Holmen.

Brian Bloedow &. Kaari Korhonen:
In memory of their friend, Daniel Cybyske, whose loyalty and inspiration will be greatly missed.

Christine M. Dilapi.

Jane Smith.

Jim & June Borseth.

Patrice & Cheyenne Marie Flatgard:
Remembering special childhood memories of growing up on the farm in Bergen, Minnesota.

Bruce Williams:
Bruce is Harder Than You.

William H. Albinson:
In appreciation of a brilliantly sensitive and eloquent young talent who gives us many moments filled with humorous and provocative pleasure.

George Vacek.

Kathy & Marlyn Voehl:
For our children, Mitchell and Michell.

Nick Bacon:
For Diane K. Hughes.

Jules Dinehdeal:
We are all Rain+Dancers.

Robert & Susan Navarro.