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(CNN) -- For more than two decades, Chester Nez kept silent about his role as one of the original Navajo code talkers responsible for developing an unbreakable code during World War II.
His death Wednesday at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 93 was lamented by the Marine Corps as the end of an era -- for both the country and its armed forces.
"We mourn his passing but honor and celebrate the indomitable spirit and dedication of those Marines who became known as the Navajo code talkers," the Marines said in a statement.
remainder of story: http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/04/us/navajo-code-talker-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
I thank you Marine for your honorable service to this nation. It shall not be forgotten.
His death Wednesday at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 93 was lamented by the Marine Corps as the end of an era -- for both the country and its armed forces.
"We mourn his passing but honor and celebrate the indomitable spirit and dedication of those Marines who became known as the Navajo code talkers," the Marines said in a statement.
remainder of story: http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/04/us/navajo-code-talker-obit/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
I thank you Marine for your honorable service to this nation. It shall not be forgotten.
