PRESS
RELEASE
POC:
CRST Public Relations
Rock
LeBeau
(605)964-8308
For
immediate release August 22, 2005
Cheyenne River Leader
Departs for Iraq
 
“I am proud to represent the people of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and
hope to set a trail for many to follow” quoted PFC Duane Curley, United
States Marine Corp. as he prepares for his journey to Iraq in September 2005.
Curley is the son on Dion and Ethelene Red Dog of Eagle Butte. Currently, Duane
is stationed in 29 Palms California. He first enlisted into the United States
Marines on September 13, 2004 and attended basic training in San Diego, California.
Duane is one of four family members who are enlisted
in the Service. He is joined by Chip Beaumister
and Chad Bad Warrior, U.S. Army and Grant Hartfield,
U.S. Marines. Duane comes from a long time generation
of warriors. He is the grandson of the late Cecil
Curley Sr. who served in the United States Army.
He also has four uncles who were enlisted; Arlyn,
Kenneth and Cecil Jr., U.S. Marines and Myron Curley,
U.S. Army.
In high school Duane supported the Seventh Generation
Youth Council. Since Duane was young he has always
shown strong leadership in many areas. He developed
strong work ethics at a young age and proved to
be a man of character. Duane has always excelled
in his positions and in his school work. Duane
has a personality that draws many people young
and old close to him.
Duane is a man of respect and loyalty, a true
warrior from Cheyenne River. Chairman Frazier was
one of many supporters who joined together at the
tree of ribbons to support him for his courage
and bravery. The Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Support
group is commended for their assistance in recognizing
these young warriors. Chairman Frazier stated, “Our
thoughts and prayers are always with you and may
the Great Spirit guide you along your journey.”
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