From Wahta Mohawk Territory:
Please join us as artist Greg Hammond will be presenting a custom art piece he curated to honour Wahta Mohawks fallen War Hero Herman Stock.
10am
Saturday, June 8th
Wahta Mohawks Administration Building
2664 Kanien’kéha:ka Iohatátie (Muskoka Rd. 38)
Wahta Mohawk Territory
Bala ON, P0C 1A0
From the The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada Regimental Museum and Archive:
B64652 Rifleman Herman Stock was born on the Gibson Reserve in Sahanation, Ontario on 14 April 1920, son of Robert and Mary Stock. He worked as a labourer and was a member of the United Church.
He enlisted in The Queen’s Own Rifles in July 1941 at 19 with no previous military service, and served with the Regiment for three years before D-Day.
Stock was killed on D-Day with A Company of the QOR at Bernières-sur-mer (Juno Beach).
He is buried in Beny-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, Grave Reference: V. B. 14.
He is also remembered on a monument at lot 12, Concession 6, Muskoka Road 38, Wahta Mohawk Reserve, ON.
About the artist:
Digital media artist Greg Hammond is from the well-known Muskoka transportation family. His eclectic artworks begin with his original photography which features iconic Muskoka scenes, natural settings, and the everyday beauty that he encounters. Combining the reality of photography with artistic impression he edits and filters each composition into stunning pieces of digital fine art.
“The artistic process allows me to bring what I see (or think that I see) onto the canvas, creating colourful pieces which range from whimsical to meaningful. I’m always humbled when others find beauty in a piece that I’ve created”, said Greg.
A member of Muskoka Arts and Crafts, his artwork has been exhibited at various venues in the region and numerous pieces have been used to support charities.
“I have always been a history buff and have a strong interest for Canadian military history and the understanding that others have sacrificed so that we can enjoy the freedoms that we have today. My interest in Indigenous life and issues stems from my mother. She grew up on Manitoulin Island and when we would visit the Island as kids, we would often attend Powwows there. I remember that we travelled to western Canada and stopped in Thunder Bay at a Pow Wow because Chief Dan George was speaking. We always had native art and crafts in our home, and we actually had a totem pole in front of our house. My mother took an Indigenous Studies course and when she couldn’t get answers on some issues that concerned her, she dragged my sister and I with her to a meeting in Ottawa with the Minister of Indian Affairs. This piece comes from the combination of those interests”.
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