George, Chief Dan b. July 24, 1899 d. September 23, 1981 Indian Actor, Tribal Chief, author, humanitarian. A native of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Chief Dan George was Chief of the Squamish Band of the Salish Indian Tribe of Burrard Inlet, British Columbia, and a highly respected actor of both American actors and Canadian actors. Born 'Geswanouth Slahhot,' George had also worked as a logger, longshoreman, construction worker, and a school bus driver. In 1960, George began his acting career when he auditioned for the part of 'Old Antoine' for...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Burrard Cemetery, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Strachan, Harcus b. November 7, 1884 d. May 1, 1982 World War I Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as Lieutenant in the Fort Garry Horse, Canadian Expeditionary Force. At the Battle of Cambrai, France, on November 20, 1917, when his squadron leader was killed he took command of a mounted cavalryman. Lieutenant Strachan led the squadron through the enemy line of machine-gun posts, charging on the German battery, killing seven of the gunners with his sword. When all the gunners were killed and the battery silenced, he rallied his men and...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Boal Chapel & Memorial Gardens, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Plot: Rose Garden
b. July 24, 1899 d. September 23, 1981