Navajo Nation mourns passing of Code Talker

kob.com ^ | 06/02/2010

[GonzoII]

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) - Lemuel Bahe Yazzie, a member of the Navajo Code Talkers who confounded the Japanese during World War II by transmitting messages in their native language, has died. He was 91.

Navajo Nation officials said Wednesday that Yazzie, who lived in Whitecone, Ariz., died at his home last Friday.

Tribal President Joe Shirley Jr. ordered flags on the Navajo Nation to be flown at half-staff from June 3-6 in honor of Yazzie. Yazzie joined the Marines in September 1944.

[american_ranger]

Three years ago my son was a US Army squad leader in Iraq. He had a PFC Yazzie (nickname “Windtalker) in his squad. He said that his grandfather was a Windtalker in WWII. I wonder if this was his grandfather.

I can’t do html but this is a youtube of Yazzie in Iraq. About 25 seconds into the video you can read his nametag.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpeZ6nYEwP8

Here is one of my son’s webpages which includes a photo of PFC Yazzie.

http://theliechtys.com/Chris_Iraq_20062007.htm

[wolfcreek]

RIP Native American Patriot

[DollyCali]

thank you.. I would bet it was his Grandpa

[DollyCali]

that is a great link. Thanks.
and I must get busy. This thread has been captivating for me..

thanks for doing it..

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[DollyCali]

(time to update your profile page on the boys & the business!)

— I should talk.. it has been years since I redid mine also

[Fawnn]

I join you in mourning the loss of one of our heroes.

[amom]

RIP good sir.

very nice obit here http://kayentatownship.net/blog/?p=1407

[ConorMacNessa]

IN MEMORIAM

Navajo Code Talker Lemuel Bahe Yazzie, Died 28JUN2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[left that other site]

RIP, Navajo Brother

[Lady Jag]

RIP. They were amazing.

[Deb]

Um...sadly, Obama has a lunch with Ringo and meetings with Andy Stern and Roger Clinton or he’d be there to honor this amazing American hero.

[DollyCali]

did you see the movie? worth the time. great flick. Now I want to see it again

[potlatch]

Thanks for the ping Dolly, this is always an interesting topic.

[444Flyer]

THE MARINE HYMN

Jimmy King, a Navajo instructor, translated the Marine Hymn
into Navajo:

We have conquered our enemies Nin hokeh bi-kheh a-na-ih-la
All over the world Ta-al-tso-go na-he-seel-kai
On land and on sea Nih-bi-kah-gi do tah kah-gi
Everywhere we fight Ta-al-tso-go en-da-de-pah
True and loyal to our duty Tsi-di-da-an-ne ne-tay-yah
We are know by that Ay be nihe hozeen
United States Marines Washindon be Akalh Bi-kosi-la
To be one is a great thing. Ji-lengo ba-hozhon

Our flag waves Ni-he da-na-ah-taj ihla
From dawn to setting sun. Yel khol-go e-e-ah
We have fought every place Day-ne tal-al-tso go enta-she-jah
where we could take a gun Tal-tso-go entas-se-pah
From northern lands Ha-kaz dineh-ih be-hay-jah
To southern tropic scenes, Ado ta aokhek-ash-shen
We are known to be tireless Do ni-din-da-hi ol-yeh
The United States Marines Washindon be Akalh-bi Khos

... THE LAST VERSE IS SUNG LIKE A PRAYER ...

May we live in peace hereafter Hozo-go nay-yeltay to
We have conquered all our foes, A-na-oh bi-keh de-dlihn
No force in the world we cannot Ni-hi-keh di-dlini ta-etin
conquer,
We know of no fear Yeh-wol-ye hi-he a-din
If the Army and the Navy Sila-go-tsoi do chah-lakai
Ever look on Heaven’s scenes, Ya-ansh-go das dez e e
United States Marines will be Washindon be Akalh-bi Kosi la
there Living in peace. Hozo-g-kay-ha-tehn

[Gay State Conservative]

Another member of The Greatest Generation leaves us.Before too long they’ll be all gone.Very,very sad.RIP,Marine!

[Ciexyz]

Gone to his eternal glory. RIP.

[eyedigress]

RIP. A special time for a knowledge to be forever responsible for keeping the nips direly confused. God Speed Lemuel Bahe Yazzie.