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He lived through boarding school His knowledge was a tool He kept his old ways Never needed praise He served in World War II Prayers got him through He shared all he learned I won't forget his words "The eagle flies high -- So can I." Her family left the state They chose to relocate Right then she made a pact She promised to go back Her life is beyond belief She became a Cherokee Chief Her life has made her wise I saw it in her eyes The eagle flies high So can I You think you've got time to kill Well, the world will not stand still Pick yourself up and let's get going It's tough to believe You have the answers that you need The old ones will stand by All you got to do it is try The eagle flies high So can I The eagle flies high So can I Lead Guitar: Jeff Ruiz Mellotron: Ben Moore Written by Arigon Starr © 2002 Starrwatcher Publishing (ASCAP) Lyrics reprinted by Kind Permission |
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| Arigon's Uncle Eugene Alford, Sr. He inspired a lot of people, including author Vincent L. Mendoza, who wrote about an encounter with "Uncle Doc" in his book "Son of Two Bloods." The book was the winner of the North American Indian Prose Award and was published by the University of Nebraska Press. | ||||||||||
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Wilma Mankiller became the first female Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation in 1985. |
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| ABOUT THE EAGLE FLIES HIGH
This is an account of two important lives. My uncle Gene Alford, a decorated World War II veteran from the Loyal Shawnee tribe and former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, Wilma Mankiller. Both were leaders in their communities in Oklahoma - and both had a great impact on my life. I hope to follow their example and soar like an eagle. It's also a Beatle-fanatics dream track. Spot the references to classic Beatles songs as you listen! |
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