Today TW and I went to the Founder's Day event (the city is306 years old) and we saw an old gentleman siting a table and I thought I recognized his vest so se we stopped to speak with him. He was now 91, but spent part of youth as a Code Talker with 3d MARDIV HQ. Not only that he made the "grand tour" - the 'Canal. Saipan, Tinian, Guam and his last battle was Iwo. He was quite vivid in his memories as we talked with him.

Such a distinct honor and great privilege to not only meet him but a great privilege to speak with him. We shall never forget him.

We also stopped for a bit at San Felipe Church. The parish was established in 1606 and the Mass has been there ever since.

Pax Christi

That is just so awesome! I am happy you had that great opportunity!

You spelled the word 'privilege' correctly....one doesn't often see that...

Six or seven years ago, at a local air show and military event in town, I met a Code Talker. I bought 2 books on them, on sale at the show, and got his signature. Alfred Peaches, 6th Marines. This is he:

http://codetalkers.org/index.php?option ... ort_order=


I did the same with 4-5 of the Black Sheep, and 3 Tuskegee Airmen.

Bad case of hero worship, as I've said before.

Heroes all.

GKC

That is awesome Teach. I'm planning major trip down the road go pay my respects to those of ww II. I Will visit the graves at Omaha beach, and also make the trek up to auschwitz.

to all those that served honorably and at risk to their life. Glad to hear you had such an opportunity in meeting that distinguished Marine.

What a special opportunity. Ds has met and spoken.with a tuskeegee airmans and a doolittle raider. These men and their stories are being lost daily. Any opportunity to spend time and listen to them should be a cherished privilege.

Awesome!

What a great moment in your life.