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National Geographic Magazine - The Oglala-Sioux Nation
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'Buka' Blue Thunder's family and friends commemorate 1 year of his death at a Wiping of Tears Ceremony. 'Buka' was killed in unknown circumstances after spending a night out with his friends at a bar. On this day the family unviels the tombstone and ends their 365 days of mourning. Many families continue to bury their loved ones on family lands, even if these lands are far from population centers and their homes.

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'Buka' Blue Thunder's family and friends commemorate 1 year of his death at a Wiping of Tears Ceremony. 'Buka' was killed in unknown circumstances after spending a night out with his friends at a bar. On this day the family unviels the tombstone and ends their 365 days of mourning. Many families continue to bury their loved ones on family lands, even if these lands are far from population centers and their homes.