Geraldine Janis- ( Walks like a Bird)-Statement from Leonard Peltier and the LPDC

Condolences for the Janis family

On behalf of Leonard Peltier and the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee we would like to offer our condolences to the Janis Family. Geraldine Janis, Lakota elder passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2005 at 2pm, surrounded by her daughters, grandson and friend Russell Means. Russell Means provided much support and comfort to Geraldine as she made her transistion hearing Russell tell her, "Geraldine you were always my hero. I always looked up to you, you are like a mom to me"

Our beloved warrior, Leonard Peltier was informed of Geraldines passing early Thursday evening and he shared the following words about Geraldine. " She is a great loss to me. She was a strong warrior woman unknown to many and never given the recognition for her stand against the goons and the struggle for our people. We are so close. What can I say I am heartbroken by her passing. She will be missed."

Wake to be held Monday, December 12, 2005 at2:30pm at Billy Mills Hall Pine Ridge, South Dakota

Funeral on Tuesday Dec 13, 2005 at 10:00am at the Episcopal Cemetery, Pine Ridge, South Dakota

Donations can be sent to assist the Janis family with funeral expenses to the LPDC.

Respectfully,

Leonard Peltier Defense Committee