Persons from left to right in the front row are John D. Nelson; he is holding the star, Maria Nelson, Andrew "Gonnie" Gulick, Peter Apokedak and the little boy is Jolin Apokedak. Second row are Evon Apokadak, Ida Apokedak and Tony Tallekpalek....
The Igiugig church patrons were traveling to Iliamna to celebrate Russian Orthodox Christmas, or "Slavi." From left to right: Alice Zackar, AlexAnna Salmon, Agafia Nelson, Ida Nelson and Yako Nickoli.
Left to right: Peter Apokedak, Tim LaPorte, Ida Apokedak, Sergie Chukwak and Charlie Andrew waiting to transportation from the airport to the village of Kokhanok.
John D. Nelson, with his grand son Kevin Olympic as Peter Apokedak Sr. looks on. John D and Kevin Olympic are putting down the "holy"picture, that is only put in the center of the church before Russian Orthodox Good Friday.