First Nations Bravery

Andrew Greenaway and Joice Lakow with the Project Heroes™ display

The Project Heroes™ display at City Hall was a great opportunity to connect with the public. We met Andrew Greenaway and his friend Joice Lakow who shared a story about his grandfather Jeff, a WWII war veteran who was the only survivor from his section, all of whom were killed behind enemy lines. Alone with just his own determination and First Nations skills, Jeff hiked out of the bush through enemy territory where he eventually located the allied troops.

Details about this courageous man are limited, if you know of any information about him or a comprehensive list of all First Nations veterans let us know. We'd love to pass this on to Andrew and help fill in the blanks.

Project Heroes™ honours not only the Canadian soldiers who died in the Afghanistan war but through three 6x9 foot paintings we are also paying tribute to sacrifices of the families, the wounded and all veterans from past wars. Thanks to our First Nations veterans for their contribution.