Charles Robert Thom, Sr., (Red Hawk) passed to walk with his creator on October 8, 2013, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his family at Madrone Hospice in Yreka, California.
Charlie was born on April 4, 1928 to Reece and Irene Thom in Fort Jones, CA. He was raised with traditional values and culture of the Karuk people. Charles was instrumental in getting the Karuk Tribe recognized by the federal government.
Charles Robert Thom, Sr., (Red Hawk) passed to walk with his creator on October 8, 2013, at the age of 85. He was surrounded by his family at Madrone Hospice in Yreka, California.
Charlie was born on April 4, 1928 to Reece and Irene Thom in Fort Jones, CA. He was raised with traditional values and culture of the Karuk people. Charles was instrumental in getting the Karuk Tribe recognized by the federal government.