http://www.feedtacoma.com A community resource by people who live and love Tacoma en http://www.feedtacoma.com/forum/special-events/honor-chief-leschi/ Honor Chief Leschi The 150-Year Commemoration February 19, 2008 Nisqually Chief Leschi & Quiemuth "Honor & Celebration of Brothers" Unity Walks: 1.5 & 5.0 or Run/Relay 12.5 miles Nisqually Chief Leschi (1808-1858) On February 19, 1858 was wrongfully accused and unjustly hanged on the gallows at Fort Steilacoom, for the murder of American soldier Colonel A Benton Moses. Benton was killed in an act of war. <a href="http://www.feedtacoma.com/forum/special-events/honor-chief-leschi/">More &raquo;</a> Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:19:31 -0800 pongo