Kenora Great War Project Researchers- Becky Johnson and Judy Stockham
The Kenora Great War Project originated with Becky Johnson who was deeply interested in researching her family history and her ancestor’s military service. In January 2012 she reached out to people she knew in her community, this included Judy Stockham, in order to research and write stories about all those listed on the Kenora Cenotaph.
Originally there was a great deal of participation in launching the project, however in the last few years it has only been Becky and Judy. In 2016, funds were made available through the government as well as the Lake of the Wood Museum to launch the website www.kenoragreatwarproject.ca. The site has a vast resource of information, pictures and includes 1850 compelling stories.
Becky says “Working on the Kenora Great War Project has been fascinating, rewarding and a huge learning experience.”
Judy is a retired school teacher, and alongside her husband they have photographed grave markers in various cemeteries in the area, including two thirds of the military section of Brookside Cemetery in Winnipeg and they have posted their hard work on findagrave.com.
Since 2015, there have been 104 military markers installed in association with this project. The Last Post Fund would like to thank Becky Johnson and Judy Stockham for their devotion and hard work in researching and locating these Veterans unmarked graves.