Indian Time - A Voice from the Eastern Door

Monday, 16, 2009

Re: Cecilia “Goma’ Johnson

On behalf of all the Johnson family we would like to express our gratitude to the following for their kindly contributions as we struggled with our heartbreaking loss.

Donaldson Funeral Home

Father Belgarde

MCA

American Legion Post 1479 (Ladies Auxiliary)

Leonard Oakes Jr. & Mohawk Bingo Palace Staff

HVFD

Akwesasne Mohawk Police (Leanne O’Brian & Bill Lafrance Jr.)

Cooks Greenery

Kateri Circle Members & Singers

Kathy Herne

Kahnastatsi Geraldine Jacobs; Veronica King; Melissa Johnson & Les Lazore

Mike Mitchell, Leslie Benedict, Nate Lazore, Joe Herne, Bulla Herne, Allen Smoke

Pall Bearers’: Art Benedict, Les Benedict, Kobi Johnson, William Herne, Bobby Gushlaw Jr., Randy Gushlaw, and Scott “Bowman” Lazore

Also, to all family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers who are too many to name, we are so grateful for all you have done for us.

The flowers, cards, donations, prayers and presence meant a great deal to us. Along with the emotional support you gave us, the meals, chores, and other gifts of your time and energy helped sustain us day to day.

Everyone’s support, friendship and incredible kindness have been a tremendous blessing during this difficult time.

Our gratitude is everlasting. Niawen Ko:wa

Sincerely, Harlow, Joe, Virginia, & Julie