We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and community mourning the loss of Edward Adams, Sr., a beloved Traditional Chief. His leadership, wisdom, and commitment to preserving cultural traditions will be remembered and cherished for generations.
Chief Adams, Sr.’s legacy reflects the strength and resilience of Alaska Native communities within the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta region. May his spirit continue to guide and inspire those he has left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are grieving this profound loss.
“It is with great sorrow and sadness that we inform you of the passing of our first Traditional Chief for the Association of Village Council Presidents. Mr. Edward Adams Sr., who passed away this weekend after an illness. We will miss our colleague and a very good friend, he was well respected amongst the board and staff and we will feel the impact of his loss, his leadership. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family at this most diffcult time.” ~ Says, Thaddeus Tikiun, Jr., AVCP Chairperson.
“Our deepest condolences to the family of Edward ‘Fast Eddie’ Adams, Sr., Traditional Chief of the Association of Village Council Presidents’ region. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Amelia and their family. We relied on Edward as an Elder who guided all of us on the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta not only at the community, regional and statewide level, but with all the work he did internationally. We will miss his guidance and especially his funny stories. We thank him for always opening the AVCP Annual Convention with a Blessing. We thank him for being our Traditional Chief and ask for blessings on his family and community.“ ~ Says Vivian Korthuis, AVCP Chief Executive Officer.
