Recently while in Albuquerque NM for the annual hot air balloon fiesta my friend and I visited Old Town Albuquerque where the Navajo Code Talkers had an information booth set up. I took a couple quick snaps while my friend had a conversation with one of the Code Talkers. Admittedly I’d never heard of this group and now I regret not taking time to listen to what they were talking about. This past week my friend’s daughter shared a post on her facebook page and as a tribute to this group of men I’m sharing the link and information :
The last of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers of World War II has died. Chester Nez, died this morning of kidney failure at the age of 93. Give him a LIKE to honor his extraordinary service and legacy http://bit.ly/1ktnTwk
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Patty Charles 
Were they not made famous in a movie… I can’t think of a films name yet recall watching something like this…
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Yes there was I believe the movie is named Windtalkers.
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That was an awesome movie
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They were/are true heroes.
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Indeed they are.
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How lucky you were to be able to talk to TRUE walking History!
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I know, it gives me shivers even now when I think of that day.
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Now that is soooo cool…love the history behind this. My son Corey just got home from Albuquerque last week. He went with a mission group from his college and worked (and slept) in a homeless shelter. He served food from 5am-3pm and then in the evenings he hiked the Sandia Mountains. I loved seeing his pics of the natives and to hear all his stories. I would love to got there sometime…it made quite an impression on him!
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Corey had a wonderful place to do his mission work. We spent some time in the Sandia Mts also. This was the first time I’ve been in that area and I would love to go back. I hope you do get to go there some time.
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One of the highlights of my trip was talking with these two men. They are a national treasure and humble heroes. My only regret is not going to Window Rock, AZ and visiting the Navajo Code Talkers Memorial.
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If only we had another month or more money lol. Window Rock should go on the itinerary for the next time.
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That would be awesome
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What a great opportunity!
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Yes, Andy it was!
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Have belatedly enjoyed the views from your Texas vacation and the previous architectural photos. Have been to NM twice since my brother-in-law makes it his home. We were there in August and the white-hot dry heat really impressed me!
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