Known for his humor, love of people, dedication, and wisdom,Harry F.Byrd was a Sundance singer, radio announcer on thePine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, hard worker, and clearspokesperson for peace and unity. Prayer, the Peace Pipe, andspirituality were the foundation of his life.

On Unity: “If youprick the finger of a black person, the blood flows red. If you prick thefinger of a yellow person, the blood flows red. If you prick the fingerof a red person,the blood flows red. If you prick the finger of a whiteperson, the blood flows red. This proves it--we are all ONE.”

On the Power of Prayer: “A sincere prayer is more powerful than an atomic bomb.”

On Facing Hardships:“Get up before the sun comes up and go out on a hill top somewhere. As thesun rises, just talk to the Creator, to God.Tell everything that is inyour heart. Listen. When you leave that place,leave your troubles withthe Creator. Later whenever you think about them, say to yourself, "It isin greater hands than mine" and don't worry. Watch what happens in fourdays.”

On Conduct: “You got to think up here (pointing to hishead.) You got to feel down here (pointing to his heart.) They've got towork together.”

On Getting Along With Others: “If you are upsetwith someone, just watch and wait.I PROMISE YOU...Something good willcome out of his or her mouth. Don't get angry.”

On Peace: “All I want is peace...for us all to get along. All I want, all we want, is peace.”