While in New Mexico attending the PowWow, Connie and I took a break and drove down to Old Town, Albuquerque to go to dinner. We pulled into the only parking spot left on the street and right beside us was a table under a canopy with 14 of the Original Navajo Code Talkers! They were doing a book signing for the latest book out about their lives. We were so excited because they have always been heros to both Connie and me! We were enthralled with these beautiful Navajo men, who so graciously and patiently signed Connie's 40 books and my 3! We knelt down beside them and they told us their individual stories about WWII. Samuel Tsu told us about being the first one on Iwo Jima! He and his group of Marines were doing recon and were sent ahead of the troops..3 days ahead to scout the beaches for obstacles. They found no obstacles, but started getting fire from the Japanese. They dove into the ocean to try to get back to the submarine, but the current was too strong. The sub sent out a patrol boat, but it got shot down. A second boat was sent, but it had to turn back. Finally, they sent a speedboat with innertubes tied to ropes behind the boat. The Marines grabbed ahold of the innertubes and the boat sped back to the sub.
They even explained how they made the code. It was an awesome experience!!
to see more photos of the Code Talkers, go to: our Flickr page
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