Clarine McDonald from California says" Hi Miles, It was an honor meeting you in Los Angeles at the Gene Autry Museum in April. You are an inspiration. I am sending you my project that I told you about. I wanted you to have it when you returned home but such is life. Better late then never. I think that your philosophy and my characters philosophy are very similar. In fact, my husband thinks that you are my character. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed meeting and hearing from you. All my best, Clarine McDonald" 

5/12/08

Bobbie Banks from Texas says" Miles,I was over joyed when I got my JET magzine for this month and read the article they did with you. I am so excited that our little small town here in Colorado City, Texas was part of your trip. Most of all I am excited that the students at Colorado City, Texas Middle School were able to hear you speak. What an education they received from your speech. Thank you for sharing your time with us. It was equal exciting to see the picture that Russell and I took with you. Have a safe journey. Bobbie Banks" 

5/10/08

Annie Banks from Mississippi says" I am a black female horse rider (club name Outlaws Most Wanted Riding Club) in Jackson, Mississippi who read your article in Jet Magazine and was very proud and glad to hear what you did and good to know that there are other black cowboys and cowgirls that the the trail rides and campout like we do down south in Mississippi that look out for our young kids as well." 

5/9/08

Dawn Dobson from New York says" Everytime I think I have bitten off more than I can chew with starting a leadership camp for African American males, something like your trek to promote the self esteem of our people falls on to my path! So I say thank you for your vision and your goals, they bring me closer to my goals." 

5/9/08

John Johnson from New York says" Mr.Dean,I applaud you.What you and your crew did was amazing and a great example for our black youth..Wonderful!! I just read about it in the May 12 issue of JET.If I had known before I would have sent a donation. We need many more like you. Congratulations." 

5/8/08

Tangi Holmes from New Jersey says" What a great fete!!! Being determined can take you anywhere. Congratulations."  

5/8/08

Joplin West from Texas says" Congratulations on a journey well completed. I actually saw you in Abilene, Tx riding but wasn't aware of what you were doing until I returned to Dallas, Tx. and my husband informed me that you had made a stop here and talked with one of our memebrs of the DFW Trail Riding Association (Mike Malone).This was a great thing you did and I will make sure that my grandkids remember you and the purpose of the ride." 

5/8/08

Carrie McMahan from Texas says" Congratulations. I wish I'd known you were doing this while you were in Texas. I would have loved to have encouraged you and met you."

5/7/08 

Rita Shields from Illinois says" I just read about you in the May 12th issue of Jet magazine. I want to thank you Mr. Miles Dean also for keeping a part of black history/the black cowboy, alive for today's youth through your trip. Now that's taking teaching a history lesson to the next level. One that will never be forgotten. Thank you."

5/7/08 

Langfod Johnson from Maryland says" Mr.Miles I take my hat off to you you have done what no man of this day would even think about.I met you on your way out and saw you again on your return trip.May God Forever Be With YOU.Everard oldest brother Langford" 

5/7/08

Fred Watkins from California says" It was a pleasure meeting you here in San Bernardino, Ca." 

5/7/08

Lloyd H. Cary from Tennessee sas" I met you at a Loves truck stop in Jackson. I did not realize the purpose of your trip but I know that it was a long, tough trip. Congratulations. I was the one who rode shotgun on the stagecoachs in CO."

5/2/08

Robert H Woods from Arizona says" Congratulation for having completed your life long dream. A positive journey."

5/2/08

LeeRoy Rivera from Texas says" Thank you so very much for taking the time to give the students of The Texas Youth Commission a visit. They were very appriciative. They were also very inspired by your mission. "

5/1/08

Joe King from Texas says" Job well done Mr. Miles"

4/30/08

Community Nursery School From New Jersey says" We're proud of you Miles! We are looking forward to your visit to our school on May 12th & May 13th. Safe trip, Ingrid Hammond - CNS"

4/28/08

Don Shortridge from California says" Mr.Miles Dean was a pleasure to meet and converse with you at Lynndell Johnsons ranch in Merced,Ca.on Saturday April 19,2008.You are a real pioneer all children should know about ou and what you have done.I hope one day you will be in the history books.It was great to talk to you." 

4/21/08

HERITAGE Discovery Ctr. Robin L. Collins from California says" Thank You!" 

4/21/08

Fairlie Mendoza from British Columbia,Canada says" Best wishes,prayers from your dear friends in Canada! Hoping very much that you will write to us." 

4/17/08

Celeste Jones from New Jersey says" Hey Mr. Dean, this is Celeste. I just passing through to wish you the best of luck with your trail and to let you know that i cant wait until you get back with those horses. Kavona and I miss you. Also, cant wait to meet that new horse.... get a feel of his back. Love Celeste" 

4/16/08

Marcia Kone from New Jersey says" I am so proud of all of you especially you Mr. Dean for walkin the talk ! Ho Tep !" 

4/16/08

Suzette from New Jersey says"Congratulation on finishing your journey...."

4/13/08

Yvette White from Indiana says" Congrats on a job well done Dad! We love you..."

4/11/08

Dulcie Lamb from Washington says" Mr. Dean, I would just like to say thank you. I wish you could have made it to Washington state. We get so caught up with the media's view of life that we forget about what is real. This is something that I can share with my children and others. Bless you." 

4/11/08

Robert & Brandy from El Paso, Texas says" Miles were both glad to see you made it. Good job my friend. Remember your welcome to stay here again anytime. I am curious though, How long did that darn window repair last? Its driving me nuts." 

4/10/08

Corrine from New Jersey says" Miles,we have known you many years, and we are so proud of you!!! We have been following you all the way across, I am sure you and Sankofa are both very tired.Cant wait to see you both. Relax and see you when you get back. YOU ARE A TRUE INSPIRATION. Corrine and Tiffany"

4/10/08

Wilma O. Edwards from New Jersey says" Journey, Well done, thou good and faithful servant! I have followed you through the newspaper articles and am proud to know that an African-American, brother, who I went to Weequahic High School with, has taken on such a feat and endured to the end of his journey. I am awaiting your return home to Newark, New Jersey, so that you can be recognized for bringing the role Black Cowboys played in the discovering and building of this great country of ours." 

4/7/08

R E Smoot from Arizona says" It was a pleasure to help you on your way, Randy Smoot at the feed store on the tracks ( the only feedstore on the tracks)

4/7/08

Jeweleana Taylor from Missouri says" I would just like to say how long did it take you to.Get to were you was going and did you have a family that was supporting you. When you leave on your little get away that you went on.And did you have a lot of people parying for your return.And if you do have a family how long were you and your wife were together? You do not have to tell me if you don't want to.Do you have any children how many do you have and how old was they when you laeve?.Also what did you eat well you was on your little get away. Did you meat alot of people well you was away.What was the horse name that you rided to get to were you was going?Did you just wake up one day and say that you was going on a ride or you just did it to think about somethings? My I asking to many questions.good job for making it safe there and back and I hope you had fun and meat more friend." 

4/7/08

Eileen from Arizona says" Miles, I wish I'd know about your trek earlier! Would have loved to see you and your beautiful horse ride through Arizona. Congratulations on an amazing journey. May your travels always be safe and may you never run out of dreams to accomplish!"

4/7/08

Robin Bittle from Califonia says"" I just wanted to say good job good for you I read you're story and it touched my heart. I am a white 47yr old woman also a full time student after waisting more than half my life on drugs I now try to live each day to the fullest I say bravo to you!!"

4/7/08

Joe Dwonch from California says" Congratulations Dean and Sankofa on completion of your cross-country journey. I think you've set a wonderful example and are an inspiration to all. Peace-JD"

4/7/08

Jerrilynn Finkley from Alabama says" Mr.Dean,Congrats!!Not only did this experience enlighten me,but peeked my interest in learning as much as I can about the history of my people and their contributions.Also,I had an Uncle that used to ride horses barebacked."  

4/7/08

Cowboy Black Red from New York says" Cowboy Miles, on behalf of your cowboy brothers from the Federation of Black Cowboys we send you our congratulations on a "mission well done on a journey of thousand plus miles that began with all of us at the African Burial ground here in New York. We love you man and see you when you get back to the east coast."

4/6/08

Diane Parker from Maryland says" Hope your trails were all happy ones!"

4/6/08

Maria Junne from New Jersey says" I would love to learn more about your organization and the history of African American cowboys"

4/6/08

Mother Barbara Henderson from California says"I was very excited to meet you, to see you ride onto the grounds of Castle Rock Christian Fellowship Babtist Church, was a privilage and a honor, to experience this historic event with my great grandson. Thank you for being a trailblazer, by tearing down barriers, and showing the youth that anything is possible through God. This has been a blessed event to have witness black history in the making.May God bless and keep you throughout your future endeavors."

4/4/08

Dee Dee from Missouri says" I don't like horses, but I think that you and your team are very brave for travling 13 states. I myself couldn't have done that. I'm proud of the Black women that rode them horses too. It make all black women believe they can do anything! I'm happy that you got to your destnation saftely. Bye!"

4/4/08

Ronnita from Missouri says" I didn't have to pleasure of meeting because you didn't come through Kansas City. I think that what you did was very brave, and i admire you for that. I'm happy to here you made it to your desitation safely. Congratulations!!!"

4/4/08

Brandice pless from Missouri says" hello my name is Brandice and i think what you did was very important. i would of never thought to do that. but me im am a big fan of black history and things like that so wheni heard about what you did i was intrested. i attend t.a.p.c with frances cofield very nice woman. but maybe one day i will think of something like that and catch peoples eyes just like you did me. i think that you was very brave for what you have done. it took a lot of courage and a lot of time. it took you eight months i dont know if you have any kids but it took a lot of time away from your family and friend but im glad you did it to let people know that there is peo! ple out there that still care for our african americans and i also want to say congradulations to you and your helpers and god bless you" 

4/4/08

Ahmani Miles from New Jersey says" hey! Miles Dean and your amazing site! Write Back Please!"

4/4/08

Tia Ross from Missouri says" congagulation on your ride and that is cool how u can go to that many state"

4/4/08

  Katoya Jackson from Missouri says"My principle Mrs.Frances Cofield told me as her student how she met you and that when we seen the papaer the other day with your picture in it that you traveled across the country on you horse and those were some very interesting facts to know about. I just wanted to let you know that she did tell her students about you and she wanted us to write you.

4/3/08

Marina Jones from Texas says" Miles, It was a great pleasure & honor to meet you. My husband & I enjoyed the opportunity we had riding with you here in TX. May God continue to guide & protect you during your journey. You are making your mark in history & hopefully in the history books. Keep in touch with us & we'll see you on the next ride. Sincerely, from your friends, Eddie & Marina Jones, TX."

4/3/08

Carmen from Connecticut says" Your are appreciated in Ct., what an accomplishment! Que Dios los bendiga les desea los Spanish American de Ct."

4/2/08

Timeathea Walker from Califonia says" Meeting Mr. Miles Dean along with his group surpassed all of my expectations. Mr. Dean was extremely sincere and compassionate about helping my son, who is blind, experience the pleasure of riding his beloved horse. I really appreciate his tenderness towards both of my children." 

4/1/08

Mother Brenda Hightower from Highland California says" I was very glad to meet you and it was a nice and positive enegy that i felt in your spirit, may God Bless and keep you safe thru you jourey I was really amazed how you travel all threw the 13 states what a blessing my grandsons were really excited and happy to meet you I thank God that someone is making history for our black race may God Bless and keep you focus on you Dream and they are very positve impact on are people our children keep up the journey and keep God in your spirit always cause he is the reason for the season. "

4/1/08

Pat Escoto from Arizona says" Miles, I am so proud of you and thrilled that you have completed your life-long dream! I loved having you with me here in Phoenix. History has truly been made. Love your sister..."

4/1/08