Dear friends

Dear friends

I wish to express my heartfelt appreciation and thanks to all that donated items, bid on, and worked tirelessly at the silent auction held for my benefit.

Niawen to Ronathahon:ni Cultural Center, Joann Swamp, Gloria Thompson, Becky Bero, Josh & Natasha Sargeant, Barbra Arquette, Darren Bonaparte, Frank Leaf, Benson Hopps, Dallas Caldwell, Kerdy Mitchell, Luz Benedict and Jason Roundpoint, Randy and Tsiorasa Barriero, Bruce Boots, Joe Barnes, Akwesasne Sports, Indian Time, Purple Ribbon Gift Shop, Lucy Roundpoint, Saka Pembleton, Barbara Bonaparte-Lazore, Barbara Barnes, Theresa Square, Dooley Thompson, Tammy King, Rez Phones, Bears Den, Georgia Bell, Dental Clinic, Peggy Mitchell, Treetop Boutique, Vaughn Phillips, Sally Benedict and Dan George, Bobbi Jo Lazore, Mike Mitchell, Dave Fadden, Ambulance Unit, Crosswinds Band, Jackie and Chico Arquette, Charlotte King, The Benedict Family, CKON Radio, Rosemary Bonaparte, Emily Tarbell, Dawn Bonaparte Lazore, Judy Cole, Gus Pyke, Mary Lafrance, Becky and Irving Papineau, Hilary Pyke, Nikki King, Margaret Jacobs, Brenda Lafrance, Rena Smoke, Todd Papineau, Leigh Oakes, Danielle and Mike Thompson, Louise McDonald, Sara McDonald, Michelle Jacobs, Liz Perkins, Niio Perkins, Sesi, Natalie, Cathy and Brittany Jock, Joni Cole, Jasmine Benedict, Shannon Burns.

I was truly overwhelmed by the response and at the amount raised. It was an amazing, experience to hear all the good words, warm wishes and all the great hugs and kisses I received. This has been a very trying time for my family and friends and this show of support really helps. I know that this kind of event does not only affect myself but all of those around me and also my community. I have felt some pretty powerful energy coming from so many and it is all appreciated. Please forgive me if I have missed your name here it was not intentional and I truly thank you all. I don’t care what the rest of the world says, Akwesasne is the Best!

Niawen Kowa

Brad Bonaparte