Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages in World War II using a code based on their native language, has died.
Sandoval died late Friday at a hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico, his wife, Malula told The Associated Press on Saturday. He was 98.
Samuel Sandoval was on Okinawa when got word from another Navajo Code Talker that the Japanese had surrendered and relayed the message to higher-ups. He had a close call on the island, which brought back painful memories that he kept to himself, Malula Sandoval said. Sandoval was born in Nageezi near Chaco Culture National Historical Park in northwestern New Mexico. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after attending a Methodist school where he was discouraged from speaking Navajo. He helped recruit other Navajos from the school to serve as Code Talkers, expanding on words and an alphabet that an original group of 29 Navajos created.
“We were kids, all growing up and we started to hear about the stories,” she said. “We were so proud of them, and there weren’t very many brothers together.” Samuel Sandoval often told his story, chronicled in a book and documentary of the same name — “Naz Bah Ei Bijei: Heart of a Warrier” — at the Cortez Cultural Center in Cortez, Colorado. He had a favorite folding chair there with vinyl padding and took coffee black, said executive director Rebecca Levy.
Sandoval’s health had been declining in recent years, including a fall in which he fractured a hip, Malula Sandoval said. His last trip was to New Orleans in June where he received the American Spirit Award from the National World War II Museum, she said. MacDonald, Kinsel and Begay also were honored.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Navajo Code Talker Samuel Sandoval dies; 3 left from groupFLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Samuel Sandoval, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers who transmitted messages in World War II using a code based on their native language, has died. Sandoval died late Friday at a hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico, his wife, Malula told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Weiterlesen »
Navajo woman recalls seeing kids beaten with rulers until they bled at Native American boarding schoolDuring Utah’s Native American Summit, Rose Jakub encouraged tribal members who feel up to it to share their stories of the trauma they experienced.
Weiterlesen »
Caesars Promo Code: Grab an epic promo for huge sports weekendGet your hands on a huge risk free sports bet with Caesars Sportsbook, with an all-star lineup of sports action.
Weiterlesen »
Fire, code violations force roughly 40 international students out of Jersey shore homeRoughly 40 international students were displaced from their summer home around 1 a.m. Thursday. Firefighters responded to a small fire but found other issues when they arrived on the scene.
Weiterlesen »
Democrats call for more tax code changes beyond the Schumer-Manchin bill'What is really needed is higher progressive taxation, including a wealth tax,' Congressman Ro Khanna told Newsweek.
Weiterlesen »