Blowsand Burns's Sacred Burial Ground 2006

(L-R):  Donnie, Mike, Chris, Dan, Jeff S., Blowsand V, Gary, Ronnie, Art, Jeff K., Robb, Jeff H., John, Gerry, Ernie.

Blowsand Burns Sacred Burial Ground has survived the NPS, the BLM, and the weathering of time: located somewhere in the East Mojave Desert

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The Sun was just clearing the eastern peaks and the flames were marching down the western side of the valley bringing warmth in it’s wake.  Soon the sacred burial ground of the Burns family would also be washed in sunlight and the shadows of the crosses marking each grave would elongate to the west.  The powder blue sky was tinged with white lisps of clouds that were slowly dissipating in the morning glow.  It was going to be another day of exquisite beauty in the Mojave Desert and welcoming of a respectful celebration forthcoming from the fifteen High Desert Pygmies who had traveled from far and wide to take part in the ceremony.  This eclectic group is a combination of both friends and family who have bonded over the years through the history and ancestry of the Burns Clan.

 The home of this sacred burial ground has remained a secret for over a hundred and fifty years being known only to the select few who gather on a yearly basis in remembrance and appreciation for the historic exploits of this family.  From the negative edicts of King George III of England in the 1700’s in Virginia, till the 1900’s, when the Bureau of Land Management and the National Park Service, with the approval of he Eastern Establishment forced their edicts on the West.

 

The gathering of celebration was orchestrated by Reverend Robb of the High Desert Pygmies with the acknowledged permission of the “Great Pygmy Spirit”.  All those assembled felt the presents of the Blowsand Burns Family Spirits as they dedicated themselves to uphold the traditions embodied in this family since leaving the Old Country in the 1600’s.  

 

Another year has come and gone and the grave sites remain.  The National Park Service came close to destroying the existing crosses marking the graves when they burned a large portion of the Mojave National Preserve.  But the perseverance of the Blowsand family survived again and with luck will continue to stand the test of time.  Of course if this sacred burial ground is located by the National Park Service all will be lost as with many other positive aspects of the Eastern Mojave Desert .