Depp was then taken to Fort Sill’s Commanding General’s home for a welcoming ceremony. ![]() SIA is the tribe’s Ethno-Ornithological initiative dedicated to preserving Eagles. He also went on a tour of the area and visited the tribe’s SIA program where he had lunch. “Comanche Boy” George Tahdooahnippah and football player Antonio Perkins were also at the fair.ĭepp made time to shake hands, take pictures and lift up little kids to take pictures after he spoke. He said, “yeah of course.”Īlso speaking was actor Gil Birmingham, who played Billy Black in “The Twilight Series.” Birmingham is portraying Red Knee in the upcoming “Lone Ranger” film. One little girl asked Depp if he would return to the Comanche Fair next year. He told the kids they can achieve anything they want with hard work because, “you have warrior spirit in you.” One teenage girl asked Depp why he was so sexy, while another attendee asked Depp to autograph his stomach so he could have his name tattooed that afternoon. All the children were seated on the floor, much like a school assembly, and they all raised their hands to ask Depp questions.ĭepp said his favorite role thus far was Edward Scissorhands, and he enjoyed playing in “Pirates of the Caribbean” because he could go to work and act as goofy as he wanted to. Yelling, screaming and whistling came more at times from the parents. She said she wanted to ask him for advice on becoming an actor.Īs soon as Depp entered the gym, there was a roar usually heard at the beginning of a rock concert. Ingram took the first “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie with her for Depp to sign, but she didn’t get that opportunity. Younger children could be accompanied by one parent. Only children 18 years and younger were allowed in the gym to hear Depp speak. Ingram waited in line 45 minutes to see Depp. “I think the funniest part was when he quoted something from ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and he did it in his little Jack Sparrow voice.” It was just like a really cool thing to go to,” Sha Ingram, 15, said. He made it a point to speak to the Comanche children after the parade and answer their questions, as well as pose for pictures and sign a few autographs. Parade watchers yelled out “Johnny,” and lulu’s could be heard from the ladies as Depp served as grand marshal of the parade. Depp is on location in New Mexico filming his role as Tonto in the upcoming “Lone Ranger” film due out next year. Harris adopted Depp on May 16 as an honorary member of the tribe at her home in Albuquerque, N.M. “Since we’ve been waiting so long, they decided to give us a tease to appease us.”ĭepp cruised through the parade in a black convertible with one arm around Comanche tribal member LaDonna Harris and the other arm waving to the hundreds of people who came to welcome him to Comanche country. No warning, no announcement, just a drive by,” Brannock said. “Three SUV’s came driving by and a rear passenger window was open with an arm out waving – Johnny Depp. ![]() Most Comanche members learned of Depp’s visit to the fair late this summer, and Saturday Sept. “It’s sprinkling/drizzling, but no one’s spirits or enthusiasm are dampened.” “The road was lined with hoodies and umbrellas,” Regina Brannock, Comanche Nation tribal member, said. The only forecast they’re interested in is when honorary tribal member Johnny Depp is coming. People are snuggled as close to the road as possible waiting for the 21st annual Comanche Nation Fair parade to begin. – Anticipation and excitement is exploding throughout the Comanche Nation headquarters near Lawton, Okla.
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