Thomas - I don't know either of those folks, but I enjoyed the heck out of your post.
Thanks! Guy
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For those that like the last Alaskans...before the realty TV show there was a National Geographic special. I watched one as a kid called “Braving Alaska” which featured Heimo and Edna, as well as others. A must see for Last Alaskan fan, inspired me so much as kid, it led to me calling AK home for 10 yrs when I flew the nest. Uncle Sam helped me out as well.
There was also a semi-biography about Heimo and his family called “The Final Frontiersman” which is a good read.