SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — The Latest on memorials to deceased Navajo Code Talker and state Sen. John Pinto (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Family, friends and politicians are honoring deceased Navajo Code Talker and state Sen. John Pinto at a memorial procession and service. Hundreds of mourners gathered inside […]
CHINLE, Ariz. (AP) — The funeral service for a Navajo Code Talker will be held this week in Chinle. Fleming Begaye Sr. died May 10. He was 97. Begaye was among hundreds of Navajos who served in the Marine Corps, using a code based on their native language to outsmart […]
CHINLE, Ariz. (AP) — The Navajo Nation has announced that World War II-era Navajo Code Talker Fleming Begaye Sr. has died. Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said Friday that Begaye died Friday in Chinle, Arizona. He was 97. The cause of death was not listed. Begaye was among hundreds of […]
