A PURPLE HEART AND A RED EAGLE'S FEATHER

During the celebration, Crows Breast was called to the center of the hall by veteran Virgil Chase.

Chase said it was traditional that warriors who go to war, and especially those who are wounded, receive a red eagle feather. They "recognize him as a protector of our land. He earned the eagle feather and can wear an eagle feather war bonnet." The red eagle feather signifies the warrior was wounded in battle.

Tony Mandan, Hidatsa tribal elder and spiritual leader, took Crows Breast's hand. Then, hand in hand, they made the circle while Mandan sang an honor song for him.