Code Talkers!!!

So any of you know about the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II? Being that veterans day is tommorrow, we invited the community to come and celebrate with the students and faculty, especially those in the community who have served in the armed forces. We had lots of people come and at least four veterans, one who is the father of my student, Shane. The elementary grades gave a small program; Kindergaten and 1st grade sang "I'm in the Lord's Army" and then the veterans shared where and when they had served. One of the Navajo gentleman who came and had served was David Jordan, who served in the Marines, stationed in the Pacific, and worked as a code talker. For those of you who may not be familiar with what that is, here goes.
During World War II, the military used Navajo speaking men to talk in code. They spoke in their native language, which is difficult enough to translate, and then coded what they said. The double layered code was never broken, and went a long way toward insuring the eventual victory of the allied forces. Mr. Jordan was one of those code talkers. When he left the service, he was a corporal. Mr. Jordan now attends the Immanuel Navajo Chapel here on the Mission. It was really neat to think I actually know one of these amazing men who did so much for our country. In a community where most people stay near their families for their entire live , it must have been a great sacrifice to go so far away into such a dangerous situation. My dad also served, in Vietnam; he was a clerk for the Special Services, and served for two years. He and my mom had to postpone their wedding, while he went halfway across the world. And there are more veterans in my family who have made sacrifices for their country.. I am sure there are veterans in yours.
Tommorrow, when our country celebrates its heros, don't forget to thank your loved ones who have served and fought for your freedom. You have that freedom because of sacrifices that they made!

Thanks to all you veterans!!!!