107-year-old Navajo Code Talker John Kinsel Sr., who served in WWII, passes away; flags in Navajo Nation half-staff in tribute.
John Kinsel Sr., a revered Navajo Code Talker, passed away at 107 in Arizona, as announced by the Navajo Nation Council. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, using the Navajo language to create secure military communications, crucial for the Allied victory. Kinsel's legacy as a warrior and advocate for Indigenous rights will be remembered. Following his death, flags across the Navajo Nation were ordered to half-staff in his honor.
October 20, 2024
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