Warrior Spirit Dedication

On May 18, 2023, we will commemorate the 5-year anniversary of the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School with the unveiling of Warrior Spirit. The original composition by Erik Christianson represents a Warrior holding ten eagle feathers aloft, communing with the spirit world to honor the Ten souls taken too soon. In planning the design of Warrior Spirit, our vision is for the work of art to be a component of the permanent Memorial. This gift to the community is intended to honor the resilience and contributions that Tribal Nations have made throughout history and the strength of those affected by great tragedy. Warrior Spirit provides an opportunity to learn from stories as told through a statue of art, the voice of song, or the movement of dance. It represents an expression of unspoken language and traditions with monumental purpose and serves as an authentic and respectful celebration of departed ancestors - representing the spirit of warriors.