IN MEMORIAM: Bill Reid (1920-1998)

Farewell to a Friend
A photo-essay on the funeral of Bill Reid

by George and Joanne MacDonald

The sea-borne cortège reached the end of the first day's journey in the bay off the site of Skedans and funeral guests went ashore to spend the night.
Skedans was abandoned over a century ago and its ancient monuments, decaying, are becoming absorbed back into the forest.
A feast of sea-urchins was prepared for the guests while at Skedans.
Lootaas arrived at Skedans shortly before dusk and the coffin was disembarked.


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