SP 5 US ARMY VIETNAM
June 15 1984 Indian Time
Akwesasne native David Cook-Oronhiawakon died as a result of internal injuries suffered in an automobile accident June 9, in Sacramento, Ca. David was 32 at the time of his death, He was the son of Donald and Leona Bero-Cook of Akwesasne. He was born here on April 28, 1952. Dave impressed the Akwesasne community with his sensitivity and discipline which was apparent ever since he was a young child. Dave was a hard worker regardless of what he did. He was determined to achieve his goals on his own efforts and was working as a welder at the time of his death while studying for a degree in Solar Engineering at the U of Ca. at Sacramento. He would have graduated in January, 1985. Dave was an athlete of note, having competed on the swimming team at Salmon River from where he graduated in 1970. He also played field lacrosse in Baltimore and attended Delhi University. He left Delhi to enroll in a welding school in Schenectady. Dave was not content to remain unattached from the controversial issues of his youth. He know of the risks involved in his decision to join the Army and go to Vietnam but he did so anyway. He served there as a Medical Technician for one tour of duty. In the years between Vietnam and Sacramento, he worked as a welder from Lake Champlain to California, He was a great brother, an attentive son and a firm friend. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by, besides his parents, brothers Donald of Albany, Damon of Belleville, Illinois; sisters Debbie and Diane of Akwesasne and Donna Cook-Sullivan of Utica N.Y. He also leaves nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, also leaves many cousins. A Memorial service will be held at the St. Regis Catholic Church, June 15. Lest we forget, however, that David was not simply a statistic or a memory but will live on by virtue of the quality of his character and the example he set to all who were fortunate enough to meet him. He was a source of pride to his parents. He took life seriously but weathered its storms with a unique sense of humor. He had great potential for good. By his being, he brought honor to his people. We release him to travel to his Creator
June 15 1984 Indian Time
Akwesasne native David Cook-Oronhiawakon died as a result of internal injuries suffered in an automobile accident June 9, in Sacramento, Ca. David was 32 at the time of his death, He was the son of Donald and Leona Bero-Cook of Akwesasne. He was born here on April 28, 1952. Dave impressed the Akwesasne community with his sensitivity and discipline which was apparent ever since he was a young child. Dave was a hard worker regardless of what he did. He was determined to achieve his goals on his own efforts and was working as a welder at the time of his death while studying for a degree in Solar Engineering at the U of Ca. at Sacramento. He would have graduated in January, 1985. Dave was an athlete of note, having competed on the swimming team at Salmon River from where he graduated in 1970. He also played field lacrosse in Baltimore and attended Delhi University. He left Delhi to enroll in a welding school in Schenectady. Dave was not content to remain unattached from the controversial issues of his youth. He know of the risks involved in his decision to join the Army and go to Vietnam but he did so anyway. He served there as a Medical Technician for one tour of duty. In the years between Vietnam and Sacramento, he worked as a welder from Lake Champlain to California, He was a great brother, an attentive son and a firm friend. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by, besides his parents, brothers Donald of Albany, Damon of Belleville, Illinois; sisters Debbie and Diane of Akwesasne and Donna Cook-Sullivan of Utica N.Y. He also leaves nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, also leaves many cousins. A Memorial service will be held at the St. Regis Catholic Church, June 15. Lest we forget, however, that David was not simply a statistic or a memory but will live on by virtue of the quality of his character and the example he set to all who were fortunate enough to meet him. He was a source of pride to his parents. He took life seriously but weathered its storms with a unique sense of humor. He had great potential for good. By his being, he brought honor to his people. We release him to travel to his Creator
SP 5 US ARMY VIETNAM
June 15 1984 Indian Time
Akwesasne native David Cook-Oronhiawakon died as a result of internal injuries suffered in an automobile accident June 9, in Sacramento, Ca. David was 32 at the time of his death, He was the son of Donald and Leona Bero-Cook of Akwesasne. He was born here on April 28, 1952. Dave impressed the Akwesasne community with his sensitivity and discipline which was apparent ever since he was a young child. Dave was a hard worker regardless of what he did. He was determined to achieve his goals on his own efforts and was working as a welder at the time of his death while studying for a degree in Solar Engineering at the U of Ca. at Sacramento. He would have graduated in January, 1985. Dave was an athlete of note, having competed on the swimming team at Salmon River from where he graduated in 1970. He also played field lacrosse in Baltimore and attended Delhi University. He left Delhi to enroll in a welding school in Schenectady. Dave was not content to remain unattached from the controversial issues of his youth. He know of the risks involved in his decision to join the Army and go to Vietnam but he did so anyway. He served there as a Medical Technician for one tour of duty. In the years between Vietnam and Sacramento, he worked as a welder from Lake Champlain to California, He was a great brother, an attentive son and a firm friend. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by, besides his parents, brothers Donald of Albany, Damon of Belleville, Illinois; sisters Debbie and Diane of Akwesasne and Donna Cook-Sullivan of Utica N.Y. He also leaves nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, also leaves many cousins. A Memorial service will be held at the St. Regis Catholic Church, June 15. Lest we forget, however, that David was not simply a statistic or a memory but will live on by virtue of the quality of his character and the example he set to all who were fortunate enough to meet him. He was a source of pride to his parents. He took life seriously but weathered its storms with a unique sense of humor. He had great potential for good. By his being, he brought honor to his people. We release him to travel to his Creator
June 15 1984 Indian Time
Akwesasne native David Cook-Oronhiawakon died as a result of internal injuries suffered in an automobile accident June 9, in Sacramento, Ca. David was 32 at the time of his death, He was the son of Donald and Leona Bero-Cook of Akwesasne. He was born here on April 28, 1952. Dave impressed the Akwesasne community with his sensitivity and discipline which was apparent ever since he was a young child. Dave was a hard worker regardless of what he did. He was determined to achieve his goals on his own efforts and was working as a welder at the time of his death while studying for a degree in Solar Engineering at the U of Ca. at Sacramento. He would have graduated in January, 1985. Dave was an athlete of note, having competed on the swimming team at Salmon River from where he graduated in 1970. He also played field lacrosse in Baltimore and attended Delhi University. He left Delhi to enroll in a welding school in Schenectady. Dave was not content to remain unattached from the controversial issues of his youth. He know of the risks involved in his decision to join the Army and go to Vietnam but he did so anyway. He served there as a Medical Technician for one tour of duty. In the years between Vietnam and Sacramento, he worked as a welder from Lake Champlain to California, He was a great brother, an attentive son and a firm friend. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by, besides his parents, brothers Donald of Albany, Damon of Belleville, Illinois; sisters Debbie and Diane of Akwesasne and Donna Cook-Sullivan of Utica N.Y. He also leaves nephews and nieces, aunts and uncles, also leaves many cousins. A Memorial service will be held at the St. Regis Catholic Church, June 15. Lest we forget, however, that David was not simply a statistic or a memory but will live on by virtue of the quality of his character and the example he set to all who were fortunate enough to meet him. He was a source of pride to his parents. He took life seriously but weathered its storms with a unique sense of humor. He had great potential for good. By his being, he brought honor to his people. We release him to travel to his Creator
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