…you wouldn’t think this would affect me, but then you don’t know me as well as you thought.

http://www.indiancountrytoday.com/content.cfm?id=1096416291

I first saw Mr Westerman in his performance as Ten Bears in Dances With Wolves. He has a very recognizable face and a kind heart. When I was studying at USD, I learned more about him - as I did about several other well-known Native celebrities and activists. There was never an unkind word said about him and I know he will be greatly missed.

The link above takes you to an article in Indian Country Today about his passing. It is very well-written and tells you exactly the kind of man he was.

Wašté.