Funeral services for 38-year old Brian Baird are Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 1:00 at the Porcupine School Gymnasium in Porcupine, SD
Cremation to follow services, his ashes will be spread at a later date in a private family ceremony.
A one-night wake starts Friday, Oct 20, at 3:30 at the Porcupine School Gymnasium
Brian Edward Baird “Wakangli Wahacanka” (Lightning Shield)
Brian Edward Baird, known by his Lakota name, Wakangli Wahacanka “Lightning Shield,” graced this world on June 15, 1985, as the son of Ardis Iron Cloud and Theodore Hamilton of Porcupine and L Raymond Baird of Mission, SD. He began his journey to the star camp October 9, 2023
Brian was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the UFC, which he referred to as the “human chess match.” He loved spending time outdoors, taking his children into nature, exploring the Black Hills, the Grand Tetons, and Rocky Mountains. He especially loved the hills of Porcupine, where he would go timpsila hunting with his children.
Throughout his earthly journey, Brian was a source of laughter and joy. His generosity knew no bounds and he always extended a helping hand to those in need. His memory will forever live on in the hearts of those fortunate to have known him.
Brian was preceded in death by his mother Ardis; his father Louis; his eldest brother Phillip Baird; and both his maternal and paternal grandparents, Eddie and Mary Iron Cloud and Irene Red Owl and L Raymond Baird Sr.
Brian is survived by his children Brison, Briseus, Bryer, and Khalesia; his father Ted Hamilton; his siblings Dustin Baird of Denver, CO. Santee Baird of Mission, SD; Mary Baird of Rapid City, SD. Sonja Iron Cloud-Goldtooth (Dallas) of Chicago, IL; Hail Baird of Porcupine; Grey Hamilton (Jessica) of Virginia Beach, VA; Elliot Hamilton of Rapid City; Wambli Gleska Hamilton(Jaycherie) of Durango, CO; Kathy Baird Westfall (Shawn), Washington DC; Rachael Allen of Springfield, OR; Elizabeth (Jeff) Garibaldi of Red Bluff, CA; Elaine Ponder of Stone Mountain, GA; and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles within the Mila Yatanpika Tiošpaye.
Brian’s pallbearers will be Lucien Little Whiteman of Kyle, SD; Jeff Sharpfish of Kyle; William Grant of Rosebud, SD; Ardie Janis of Porcupine; Sylvester Flying Hawk of Porcupine; and Isaac Miller of Ft Peck. MT; along with his brothers Wambli Gleska Hamilton, Elliot Hamilton, Grey Hamilton, Santee Baird, and Dustin Baird.
Honorary pallbearers include all friends and relatives who knew and loved him.
As Wakangli Wahacanka “Lightning Shield” continues his journey into the star camp, he will be deeply missed but forever loved and his time with us cherished.
Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD