WARRIOR SPIRIT
Dedicated May 18, 2023
5 Year Anniversary
In memory of the 10 victims, survivors, our community of Santa Fe, Texas, and all individuals impacted by the school shooting on May 18, 2018. In recognition of the resilience and contributions that Native Nations have made throughout history and continued strength of those affected by great tragedy. A gift of artistic expression with monumental purpose that serves as an authentic and respectful celebration of departed ancestors.
Representing the spirit of warriors.
Warrior Spirit
A Santa Fe Ten Memorial Remembrance Piece
On May 18, 2023, we commemorated 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 an American Indian Warrior holding ten eagle feathers aloft, communing with the spirit world to honor the Ten souls taken too soon. 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.
“Warrior Spirit is our vision for the community as a whole… victims, survivors, and the City of Santa Fe. I feel this piece unites us all.”
– Rosie Stone, Chris Stone’s mother
Sneak peek at Warrior Spirit begins at 13:55.
Start of Warrior Spirit molding process begins at 5:38.
Warrior Spirit would not be possible without a generous contribution provided by the Patrick F. Doyle Saltwater Invitational Fishing Tournament, South Land Title, LLC, and the Family of Patrick and Stephanie Doyle in honor of the Ten victims, their families, survivors, students, and our community.
Media Highlights
i45now | May 18, 2023 | "Reveal of Warrior Spirit"
i45now | May 18, 2023 | "Monument installed and will be unveiled on the 5 year anniversary"
KHOU 11 | May 18, 2023 | "Memorial unveiled at Santa Fe High School 5 years after shooting"
The Galveston Daily News | May 18, 2023 | "Santa Fe memorial unveiled on shooting anniversary"
Houston Chronicle | May 18, 2023 | "Five years later, Santa Fe continues to build tributes to shooting victims, survivors"
Houston Chronicle | May 24, 2023 | "Santa Fe is the forgotten school shooting (Editorial)" (print)
Houston Chronicle | May 24, 2023 | "Santa Fe is the forgotten school shooting (Editorial)" (video)
FOX 26 | May 18, 2023 | "5 years since Santa Fe High School shooting, new statue unveiled to honor 10 victims"
KPRC 2 | May 18, 2023 | "‘An ode to survivors’: Santa Fe community unveil new monument on 5th anniversary of massacre"
KHOU 11 Grace White Twitter | May 18, 2023 | WATCH: Unveiling of “Warrior Spirit”
Mandy Jordan | May 18, 2023 | "Warrior Spirit" to honor the Santa Fe 10
SFISD | May 18, 2023 | This afternoon, The SF 10 Memorial Foundation held a dedication ceremony for the Warrior Spirit Statue at SFHS