I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. – Chief Joseph
I pressed my fathers hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land. – Chief Joseph

I saw that the war could not be prevented. The time had passed. – Chief Joseph
I pressed my fathers hand and told him I would protect his grave with my life. My father smiled and passed away to the spirit land. – Chief Joseph
It makes my heart sick when I remember all the good words and the broken promises. – Chief Joseph
I hope that no more groans of wounded men and women will ever go to the ear of the Great Spirit Chief above, and that all people may be one people. – Chief Joseph