Member of Original 29 Code Talkers Dies in U.S.

[Jim_S]

Member of Original 29 Code Talkers Dies in U.S.

CAMP VERDE, Arizona -- Lloyd Oliver wasn't much of a talker, but it was clear that he was proud to have his native language serve as a key weapon during World War II. As part of an elite group of Marines, he helped develop and implement a code based on the Navajo language that helped win the war.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/03/19/member-original-2-code-talkers-dies/#ixzz1H42D7rJK
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[rc2james]

Another of the greatest generation has moved to their honored place on heaven. The exploits of these men have given us the freedoms that we enjoy today and their legends will be told long after we are all gone.
Vaya con Dios old warrior and thank you.