RIP brother a true hero passes

SSgt Gregory Guina — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:37:35 -0400

The last of the original Navajo cadoe talkers passed away this morning.

http://www.koat.com/news/last-original-navajo-code-talker-chester-nez-passes-away/26325190?utm_campaign=koat&utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=hootsuite

Last original Navajo Code Talker Chester Nez passes away

Chester Nez, the last original Navajo Code Talker, passed away Wednesday morning, family members told Action 7 News.

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Jun 4 at 2014 1:40 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:40:22 -0400

Semper Fi brother, you were a true American hero.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 4 at 2014 1:57 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 13:57:07 -0400

True Heros, each and every one of them.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2014 2:23 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 14:23:11 -0400

I had the distinct privilege to meet a few of the code talkers when I was at the WWII Memorial dedication. Very honored to have met them.

Response by LCpl Whitney Yates made Jun 4 at 2014 3:50 PM

LCpl Whitney Yates — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 15:50:08 -0400

Semper Fidelis and thank-you for your service

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2014 8:17 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 20:17:17 -0400

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/04/us/navajo-code-talker-obit/index.html

Chester Nez, last of original Navajo code talkers, dies - CNN.com

Chester Nez, the last of the original Navajo code talkers, died Wednesday at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Navajo Nation president said. He was 93.

Response by CPT Jacob Swartout made Jun 4 at 2014 9:02 PM

CPT Jacob Swartout — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:02:36 -0400

The Navajo Code was never broken during WWII. This code confounded the Japanese Imperial Army. Navajo Code Talkers saved many American lives in the Pacific Campaign from 1942-1945 working alongside with the USMC. During the first two days of Iwo Jima there were over 800 messages perfectly sent and received. Great respect for their service to this nation.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 4 at 2014 9:29 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:29:29 -0400

Just read about this. A true loss.

Response by SN Scott Schmidt made Jun 4 at 2014 10:35 PM

SN Scott Schmidt — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 22:35:30 -0400

RIP Great warrior if it wasnt for you and your brothers well all I can say thank you for your service and helping win WWII god bless you and the U.S.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2014 12:45 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 00:45:12 -0400

Patriots...

We have received a request for the PGR's presence from the family of Arthur John Elliott, 83 US Navy. Mr. Elliott served his country during the Korean War as a radio operator on the USS Chief. He served two tours earning the Korean President Unit Citation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal . He was married for 62 years and had four children, 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

The family has requested two veterans (preferably navy vets) to fold the flag. This will be a very simple and short ceremony with only the flag folding and the playing of taps. If you can volunteer to fold the flag please contact me during staging.

There are few ways better to celebrate the Fourth of July than standing for one of those who stood to give us this freedom.

Please join us for this very brief service.

Details are as follows...

Date: Friday, 04 JUL 14
Staging: 9:15 AM
Briefing: 9:30 AM
Location: Stage on circle drive at the cemetery visitor center and office, Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.
Map to Location: http://goo.gl/maps/77Byg

After the briefing we will proceed to the pavilion to establish flag line for arrival of the Hero.

Salisbury National Cemetery – Annex, Staging Location & Procedure...

STAGING: Participants are requested to not enter through the main entrance when staging for a NCPG Mission. Please enter off of Brenner Ave. just past the railroad tracks and VFW, via the next road on the left (beside Surplus Hospital Supply Store).

PARKING: When parking the bikes around the pavilion circle or on any drive or roadway, the administration has instructed us to stay beyond the coach parking area (waste receptacle) with no more than two wide, staying to the far right and keeping a clear lane open to the left for emergency and/or other vehicles. Any excess bikes and all cages are to park behind the family/guests or in the far circle nearest the VA Medical Center.

NOTE: The National Cemetery is on Federal property; please adhere to the posted rules and regulations. Speed limit is 19 MPH, NO parking on the grass (NO exceptions), it is a weapon free zone, NO knifes or any other items that can be considered as a weapon is allowed on any Federal property or installation. Please be aware of these rules and abide by them at all times. Most of all, we need to be respectful of other burial services that are in progress upon our arrival. Keep the noise to a minimum when entering and leaving the cemetery. Leave the property in as good, if not better, a condition as it was when we arrived. Abide by the Ride Captain In Charge's (RCIC), his/her instructions and briefing.

The weather for Friday is expected to be very hot. Please dress appropriately and bring along some water. This mission will be very brief and should last no longer than 10-15 minutes.

I will be honored to serve as your RCIC for this mission

Thanks to All of you, For All that you do!

Rick "Shovel Shinn
Asst. District Ride Captain, Piedmont Region
NCPGR, Inc.
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Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jul 4 at 2014 1:55 AM

LTC Paul Labrador — Fri, 04 Jul 2014 01:55:18 -0400

Just don't name a helicopter after him, because that's, y'know, racist and insulting... ;o)

All joking and sarcasm aside, we lost a fellow warrior and a unique piece of American military history. There will never be another group like them again in our military. They DON'T make them like him anymore....