Families and friends from different tribal nations told stories to heal and remember.
Among those walking was Shelley McMahan, who is a Muscogee citizen. She chose to attend the event because her son LaNeko McMahan was shot while riding a horse on May 22, 2022.
“It makes you feel empty,” McMahan said. “He is my middle child. … It really feels like there's an empty spot, and there's nothing you can do to fill it.”
McMahan said that while the pain continues to linger, walks like these help heal her.
Jame Marie, an Arapaho and Choctaw woman, was another person walking. She said she attended to set an example for her four children and to spread awareness about an issue that needs more attention.
“Like I said, if there's five people, I'll be there,” Marie said. “If there's a thousand people, I'll be there. You got to keep showing up.”
