PART 3

They were the Comanche, or Numunuh—meaning "The People"— and they were the undisputed "Lords of the Plains," fiercely guarding their vast homeland across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Colorado, and New Mexico. Masters of horseback warfare, they resisted westward expansion as the U.S. government pushed settlers into their territory.

In an 1836 raid on Fort Parker, nine-year-old Cynthia Ann Parker was taken captive. She embraced Comanche life, later marrying Chief Peta Nocona. And their son, Quanah Parker, became a legendary leader. As the U.S. broke the Treaty of Medicine Lodge, Quanah led his people in the Red River War, the last major conflict between the southern Plains tribes and the U.S. military. Realizing continued resistance meant destruction, he surrendered at Fort Sill in 1875 to secure his people's survival.

Straddling two worlds, Quanah worked to bridge the divide between Native and white societies. Though never elected chief, he was appointed the Comanche Nation’s Principal Chief. 

To his family, he was a beloved grandfather who championed education and Comanche traditions. To history, he remains the "Last Chief of the Comanche."
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, I spoke with one of Quanah Parker's descendants, Jody Parker. Now in part 3, you'll hear directly from Quanah’s great grandchildren:
Jacquetta Parker
Ardith Parker-Leming
LaNora Parker
Sandra Chesnut
Don Allen Parker 
Jody Colbert

The family shares insights on:
- Quanah's influence on the importance of education and always showing up dressed to impress
- His vision for a school and church for his people
- What Quanah was like as a master horseman and a great warrior
- The significance of Comanche oral history and that much of their knowledge came from both 
   their elders and the Mennonite missionaries Quanah worked with
- Did Quanah really tell a missionary she was "ugly"? You may be surprised by the answer!

Finally, the elders share a heartfelt reflection on how Quanah bridged two worlds—the world of his people and of those who had taken over.

Unfortunately, when I recorded this 2 years ago, my sound and video were messed up. So thank you for your patience, as it has been cleaned up as best as possible.


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S8 E4 Part 3 Quanah Parker, The Comanche Warrior Between Two Worlds

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✍️ Escritor:  Jesús Maeso de la Torre
🎙️ Narrador: Luis Alberto Casado
💬 Idioma: Español (Castellano)
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📖 Género: Ficción

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📚 Sumario de Comanche:

A finales del siglo XVIII, en los territorios de Nueva España bajo el dominio del Imperio español desde hace tres siglos, los comanches lanzan ataques cada vez más intensos y crueles contra la población civil. Los dragones del rey, soldados de frontera, luchan por contener estos ataques y proteger tanto a los españoles como a la población indígena que vive allí.

En Comanche, seguimos la historia de Martín de Arellano, quien busca unirse a las filas de los dragones para honrar la memoria de su padre, un valiente soldado que murió en un ataque comanche. A lo largo de las páginas de este audiolibro, Martín de Arellano, junto con la apache Wasakie y Aolani, princesa de Alaska, nos llevan de la mano para mostrarnos la vida en aquellos territorios, las complejas relaciones entre los indios y los españoles, y las sangrientas correrías del jefe comanche conocido como Cuerno Verde. Además, viajaremos a las cortes del virrey de México y de Madrid, donde se suceden intrigas entre los partidarios del conde de Aranda y los de Floridablanca bajo el reinado de Carlos III.

Este emocionante audiolibro, narrado por Luis Alberto Casado en castellano, nos sumerge en una época llena de peligro, conflicto y política. Con una puntuación de 4.5/5, con una duración de 18 horas y 24 minutos, Comanche promete transportarnos a un mundo histórico lleno de acción y drama.

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Comanche (Audiolibro)

In part 6 of this series, you’ll continue the Journey into the life, legend, and legacy of Quanah Parker — last chief of the Comanche, warrior, spiritual leader, and protector of Native tradition. 
You’ll learn from his descendants about:

- The powerful story of Quanah’s fight to preserve the sacred use of peyote through the Native American Church, and his pivotal role in protecting Indigenous religious rights. 
Family stories and accounts from these elders that you won’t find in the history books.
Don Parker singing the “Quanah Parker Song”. 

- We uncover the man behind the myth — a misunderstood figure whose acts of generosity still echo today. 

- Learn the story of how a medicine man helped the Comanches escape U.S. forces, collaborated by the “other side” of the story within the history books.

- The untold stories of Quanah’s home, the “Star House”. 

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S8, E4, Part 6: Quanah Parker: The Comanche Warrior Between Two Worlds

In this final episode of my conversations with the great grandchildren of the heroic Comanche leader, Quanah Parker, we open with a moving moment: Sandra, great-granddaughter of Quanah Parker, reads a heartfelt letter from her father, Baldwin Parker, Jr. — a message of strength, legacy, and deep-rooted pride.

Did you know that Quanah Parker was not only a fierce Comanche leader but also a savvy businessman? He was one of the largest shareholders in the Quanah, Acme, and Pacific Railway (QA&P), a 117-mile freight line that began service in 1902 and later merged with Burlington Northern Railroad in 1981. (@cyndidonovan) Tune in to hear how his descendants carry forward that pride in their family’s unexpected but powerful place in rail history.

We also explore the pivotal moment of Quanah’s surrender — a decision that weighed heavily on him as he navigated the impossible balance between protecting his people and adapting to a changing world.

We close with a heartfelt toast to Quanah’s enduring legacy, brought to you by War Chief Collection, a line of non-alcoholic beverages crafted by his descendant, Jody Colbert. The collection will relaunch in Summer 2025 — stay tuned at www.warchiefcollection.com!
Marʉawe to these Comanche elders who generously shared their stories and wisdom, now preserved for generations to come. 
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S8, E4, Part 7: Quanah Parker: The Comanche Warrior Between Two Worlds

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PART 1

Join me in this 3-part series as LaNora Parker, great-granddaughter of legendary Comanche leader Quanah Parker, shares her story of leadership, survival, and healing.

LaNora was one of the first women to serve as Vice Chairman and Interim Chairwoman of the Comanche Nation. She reflects on her family’s powerful legacy—her father, Simmons Parker, was a Comanche Code Talker and WWII hero—and how that shaped her path.

She opens up about the painful realities of Native boarding schools, the loneliness, and cultural erasure she experienced, and how Comanche language and hymns remained a source of strength.

Now, as a voice for Native recovery, LaNora shares her personal healing journey and her mission to support sobriety through culture and purpose! Along with her niece, she co-founded Warchief Collection, a non-alcoholic beverage line rooted in Native wellness and resilience. Learn more at warchiefcollection.com

Her words of encouragement for all who are in recovery? “Pray about it. Cry about it. Read about it. Write about it. Talk about it. Be about it.”

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S9, E3, Pt 1: From Boarding School to Recovery: LaNora Parker, Comanche

Join me in this 3-part series as LaNora Parker, great-granddaughter of legendary Comanche leader Quanah Parker, shares her story of leadership, survival, and healing.

LaNora was one of the first women to serve as Vice Chairman and Interim Chairwoman of the Comanche Nation. She reflects on her family’s powerful legacy—her father, Simmons Parker, was a Comanche Code Talker and WWII hero—and how that shaped her path.

She opens up about the painful realities of Native boarding schools, the loneliness, and cultural erasure she experienced, and how Comanche language and hymns remained a source of strength.

Now, as a voice for Native recovery, LaNora shares her personal healing journey and her mission to support sobriety through culture and purpose! Along with her niece, she co-founded Warchief Collection, a non-alcoholic beverage line rooted in Native wellness and resilience. Learn more at warchiefcollection.com

Her words of encouragement for all who are in recovery? “Pray about it. Cry about it. Read about it. Write about it. Talk about it. Be about it.”

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S9 E3 Pt2: From Boarding School to Recovery: LaNora Parker, Comanche

PART 3

Join me in this 3-part series as LaNora Parker, great-granddaughter of legendary Comanche leader Quanah Parker, shares her story of leadership, survival, and healing.

LaNora was one of the first women to serve as Vice Chairman and Interim Chairwoman of the Comanche Nation. She reflects on her family’s powerful legacy—her father, Simmons Parker, was a Comanche Code Talker and WWII hero—and how that shaped her path.

She opens up about the painful realities of Native boarding schools, the loneliness, and cultural erasure she experienced, and how Comanche language and hymns remained a source of strength.

Now, as a voice for Native recovery, LaNora shares her personal healing journey and her mission to support sobriety through culture and purpose! Along with her niece, she co-founded Warchief Collection, a non-alcoholic beverage line rooted in Native wellness and resilience. Learn more at warchiefcollection.com

Her words of encouragement for all who are in recovery? “Pray about it. Cry about it. Read about it. Write about it. Talk about it. Be about it.”

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S9, E3, Pt 3: From Boarding School to Recovery: LaNora Parker, Comanche

Before Caucasians laid their eyes on this land
There were many tribes of Native Americans
Some followed the bison and spied out the land
Some never survived the invading white man

Apache, Comanche, Chickasaw and Choctaw
Shawnee, Pawnee, Cherokee and Chippewa
Seminole, Cheyenne, Creek and Iroquois
Had their own chiefs, rituals n spiritual laws

Sure there'd been fights between some of the tribes
Then the white man offered them trinkets and bribes
When the railroad came, it changed their way of life
With the bison gone, how were they to survive?

[Instrumental break]

So we rounded them up without hesitation
Many died from the bug or from starvation
Traipsed through the mud to the reservation
If they didn't budge, they faced extermination

The civilized tribes tried assimilation
They lived and died in the Indian nation
The trail of tears was their forced migration
It nearly resulted in their obliteration

[Instrumental break]

We sent their kids to boarding schools
So they would learn our laws and rules
They bent and lost their customs and culture
We descended on 'em like a bunch of vultures

They'd lost their main food, the American bison
So they were approved for a gambling license
What had once been only in Vegas and Reno
They now owned their own mega-casinos

[Instrumental outro]

We rounded them up without any hesitation
Many died from the bug or from starvation
Traipsed through the mud to the reservation
If they didn't budge, they faced extermination

The civilized tribes tried assimilation
They lived and died in the Indian nation
The trail of tears was their forced migration
It nearly resulted in their obliteration

Indian Nation

LYRICS:

[Көк Бөрү (The Grey Wolf) | Kyrgyz Military Song]

Көк бөрү, көк бөрү,
Алыска кеттиң жөөгүң!
Алтын Ордодон калган,
Баатырлардын жүрөгүң!

// English Translation:
Grey wolf, grey wolf,
You ran far across the land!
Left behind by the Golden Horde,
You are the heart of warriors!

[Pia Tʉhka Nʉmʉnʉʉ (The Comanche Way of Life) | Comanche March]

Pia tʉhka nʉmʉnʉʉ, wʉkwi’etu!
Tʉnʉmʉ kahni, tʉnʉmʉ soo!
Esa nʉmʉ tekwapʉ, ma’arʉ’ʉ!
Tʉnʉmʉ yʉ’ʉne, tʉnʉmʉ tsa’a!

// English Translation
The Comanche way, remember!
Our land, our strength!
This is our language, it is good!
Our hearts, our arrows!

[Kiowa Clerical Chant: P'óyà-dàui (The Divine Dance)]

Heyo'hänä Häe'yo
Häe'yo! He'e'yo'!
Heyo'hänä' Häe'yo!
Heyo'hänä' Häe'yo!
Te'äyä' toräbi ai'´gi'na—He'e'yo'!

// English Translation
(Come, Messiah. Come!
Come! Come to us!
Come, Messiah. Come!
Come, Messiah. Come!
Messiahs are coming for the Rapture—Yes, come!)

[Tʉnʉmʉ Pʉakʉ (Our Horses) | Comanche Poetry]

Tʉnʉmʉ pʉakʉ, tʉnʉmʉ tʉhʉya!
Pʉakʉ nʉmʉ, pʉakʉ kahni!
Wʉkwi’etu, tʉnʉmʉ soo!
Pʉakʉ yʉ’ʉne, pʉakʉ tsa’a!

// English Translation
Our horses, our power!
Horse people, horse land!
Remember, our strength! 
Horse hearts, horse arrows!

[Hová'âhane'o'o (The Wolf Song) | Cheyenne Liturgical Hymn]

Hová'âhane, hová'âhane
Néstaévȧhósehe, néstaévȧhósehe
Ma'heóneva, ma'heóneva
Névé'késo, névé'késo

// English Translation

Travelers, Travelers
Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit
Divine being, Divine being
I adore you, I adore you

[Wʉkwi’etu Tʉnʉmʉ" (Remember Us) | Comanche Poetry]

Wʉkwi’etu tʉnʉmʉ, nʉmʉnʉʉ!
Esa pʉakʉ, esa tʉhʉya!
Ma’arʉ’ʉ nʉmʉ tekwapʉ!
Tʉnʉmʉ yʉ’ʉne, tʉnʉmʉ soo!

// English Translation

Remember us, Comanche!
This horse, this power!
Good is our language!
Our hearts, our strength!

Hová'âhane'o'o (Карышкыр Ыры | Wolf Song)

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