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The Last Comanche Code-Talker is gone.
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Posted on 07/20/2005 8:10:35 PM PDT by Old Landmarks
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To: Larry Lucido
I wonder how many of the Indian languages are left today that are recorded on audio and put to paper also.
There was a clip earlier on TV that played audio of Chibitty speaking in Comanche. Great stuff.
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posted on
07/22/2005 3:02:52 AM PDT
by
Step_Into_the_Void
(Don't take my money and don't hire the government to take if from me for you. You theif.)
To: OB1kNOb
Great pictures.
These guys came in on D-Day and some other super tough battles. Their skill was vital. When those German 88s and Panzers pounded you with a blitz, you had to be brave and keep your head. I have heard stories of how vicious the pounding could be for weeks on end.
More pics would be great.
To: Step_Into_the_Void
I bet those days under German attack were some hard days. These were some real good men who served their country valiantly. Warriors for the cause.
Just after Dad past away in 1999, The book, "Rock of Anzio, the history of the 45th Division" came out and you are absolutly right, especially Anzio, it was unbelievable. The pounding they took.
We tried to get him to go to a reunion in New York for the 45th some years ago. He said he didn't want to go because he wouldn't know anyone there. If you read the book, you will know what he meant.
Wilum
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posted on
07/22/2005 5:09:55 AM PDT
by
Wilum
(Never loaded a nuke I didn't like)
To: joe_broadway
Arthur L. Money presents Charles Chibitty with a cased American flag that was flown over the capitol during ceremonies in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes. The 78- year-old Chibitty is the last surviving World War II Army Comanche "code talker."
Navajo code talkers marching in formation at Camp Pendleton, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps archive photo)
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posted on
07/22/2005 6:58:19 AM PDT
by
OB1kNOb
(I am the Keymaster. Are you the Gatekeeper?)
To: Grampa Dave
Thanks for the ping, Dave.....
Our secrets were in good hands; Thank you Charlie and Godspeed!
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posted on
07/22/2005 10:19:57 AM PDT
by
BIGLOOK
(I once opposed keelhauling but recently have come to my senses.)
To: Fruit of the Spirit
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posted on
07/22/2005 10:21:20 AM PDT
by
ConservativeMan55
(DON'T FIRE UNTIL YOU SEE THE WHITES OF THE CURTAINS THEY ARE WEARING ON THEIR HEADS !)
To: BIGLOOK
"Our secrets were in good hands; Thank you Charlie and Godspeed!"
Amen! This had to be one of the most important and potentially dangerous jobs of WWII.
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posted on
07/22/2005 10:22:59 AM PDT
by
Grampa Dave
(The civilized world must win WW IV/the Final Crusade and destroy Jihadism!)
To: R W Reactionairy
The Navajo were primarily with the Marines in the Pacific, the Comanche with the Army in Europe. I believe...
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posted on
07/22/2005 1:37:25 PM PDT
by
StoneColdGOP
("The Republican Party is the France of politics" - Laz)
To: cowboy_code
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posted on
07/22/2005 3:04:08 PM PDT
by
Hi Heels
(Guns kill and cause crime? Dang, mine must be malfunctioning....)
To: Old Landmarks
Few people know the story of the Comanche code
talkers.
Thank you for your protection, ole friend.
I know your family will miss you.
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posted on
07/22/2005 3:06:31 PM PDT
by
righttackle44
(The most dangerous weapon in the world is a Marine with his rifle and the American people behind him)
To: righttackle44
Yes, you are right. I did not know the facts until this week. What a great story of service and honor to pass to the children.
To: joe_broadway
Lived, did their sacrifice, their work, lived out their lives, didn't whine and snivel, didn't bray like a hollywood jackass.
Just lived like men of honor and died like men of honor.
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posted on
08/15/2005 12:03:02 AM PDT
by
Step_Into_the_Void
(Don't take my money and don't hire the government to take if from me for you. You theif.)
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