Navajo Code Talkers Association VP dies

FARMINGTON, N.M. — Samuel Tso, a Navajo code talker who campaigned for a Navajo Code Talkers museum and World War II veterans’ center, died Wednesday, the Navajo Nation announced Thursday.

The 89-year-old Lukachukai, Ariz., resident died at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, surrounded by family. Tso, who was vice president of the Navajo Code Talkers Association, had been battling cancer, family said.

Born in 1922, Tso enlisted in the Marine Corps at age 17 by claiming to be 21 years old. He was sent to Camp Pendleton in California, where he learned to be a code talker.

http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news...-talkers-assoc iation-vp-dies-051112/

It has been 45 years since becoming a marine July 1967 to be exact. I have the honor of my grandson being in boot camp as I write this. I will be returning to the island for his graduation. That is a given, as he is much larger, smarter and in better shape than I was and he has always wanted to be a marine since he was shiting yellow. Well here is the question I hope someone could answer for me. I was in 2nd battalion plt. 276 my barracks was on good old Panama st.,right next to the receiving barracks. I know that they knock them down a long time ago, as I was able to go on Google maps and they don't exist. Now what I want to know is, upon arrival can I just wonder around panama st and in particular look for the old original yellow footprints if they even exist anymore ? Does anyone remember the cross street + panama that the receiving barracks was on ? If I had to guess I would say Cavite but it could have also been Johnston or Samoa also. As I recall the grinder was right out our backdoor of the barracks can't recall if we had to cross DeFrance to get to it ? I tried to do a search on this site to try and find the answer but was unable, so if anyone can at least answer if there are any restrictions to waking around that would suffice.

Thanks

Paul Wolf

Congratulations go out to Jim Savage of Series 1064, platoon1064 from Parris Island 1987. Jim found his book in our collection of donated books. This book is one of the recently donated books to our database from a donation of 350 Series books by one donor.

Once we’ve created a digital copy of the training pages and uploaded them to our database the book will be sent to John FREE Of Charge.



Again, congratulation Jim



Semper Fi


Gary
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Steven Wayne Grubbs 63, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on May 5, 2012. Steve was born in Indianapolis, IN. on September 9, 1948.
Immediately after graduation from Manual High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country in Vietnam. While serving with distinction and honor, he was also a two-time Purple Heart recipient. After his first tour of duty, he returned to Indianapolis ahere he married his best friend, Mary Jan Foley. He then re-enlisted in the Marines and served a second tour in Vietnam.
He was preceded in death by his father, John O'Dell Grubbs in 1997, mother Virginia Fern Walters-Grubbs in 1997, and brother John Bradley Grubbs.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, sons, Steven (Rhonda) Grubbs, Scott (Dawn) Grubbs, David (Susan) Grubbs, and daughter, Kristin (Patrick) Troyer, 10 grandchildren, and six brothers and sisters.
Visiatation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at Indiana Memorial Cremation & Funeral Services, 3562 W. 10th Street, Indianapolis. Services will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared at:

www.indianamemorialcremation.com

Gretchen Ester Clower 81, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. She was born to Herbert and Emma Wald on May 26th, 1930. Gretchen was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Rose Walton.
She was a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, and was active in a number of American Legion Posts here in Indianapolis and Oaklandon. She retired from AT&T having passed 30 years of service with various versions of "the phone company". She was Commander of Post 438 in 1980. Her later years were spent actively supporting Oasis as a volunteer until her mobility issues made that diffcult to continue.
Gretchen is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Lakey; grandchildren, SSgt Sabrina Wescock, USAF, Michael Lakey, and great-grandson, Caleb Lakey.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 in Flanner and Buchanan - Washington Park East, 10722 E. Washington Street from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Service will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday Mat 10, 2012. Burial will follow in Washington Park East Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome to sign the online guestbook for Gretchen at:

www.flannerbuchanan.com

John Mitchell 71, passed away May 2, 2012. He was born November 28, 1940 in Hazard, Kentucky to the late Jonas and Piona Mitchell. John was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having served in Vietnam. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 40 years. He was a member of UAW Local #1111 and Masonic Lodge #404. John is survived by his wife, Vicki (Thompson) Mitchell; sons, Jeffrey (Anne) Mitchell and Joseph (Kimberly) Mitchell; daughters, Julie Oler and Jackie (Carl) Duchet; stepdaughter, Shawn (Brian) Lucas; brothers, Bill (Marsha) Mitchell, Tom (Jan) Mitchell, Russell, Doug and Jonas Mitchell; sisters, Fannie (Harry) Monroe and Martha Kemple; grandchildren, Phoebe, Dharma, Jake, Alex and C.C.; step grandchildren, Ripley and Cole; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mabel Combs. Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2012 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel, with visitation from 1:00 until time of services.

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Janet Manion, Founder of Foundation to Support Veterans and Families, Dies at 58

April 27, 2012, 5:13 p.m. PDT

The Washington Post News Service with Bloomberg News



(c) 2012, The Washington Post.

Janet Manion, who established a leading nonprofit foundation that supports veterans and the families of fallen troops in honor of her son, 1st Lt. Travis Manion, who was killed in Iraq, died April 24 at a hospital in Doylestown, Pa. She was 58.

She had complications from cancer, said her husband, Tom Manion.

Manion was a force in the veterans-assistance community, said Bonnie Carroll, president of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, an organization known as TAPS that collaborates frequently with the Travis Manion Foundation.

"She was so selfless in caring for all those who were hurting, making sure they could find comfort, hope and support," Carroll said.

Founded in 2007, the Travis Manion Foundation has endowed hundreds of thousands of dollars in fellowships and scholarships for wounded and disabled veterans. Through TAPS, the Travis Manion Foundation has also sponsored grief and bereavement seminars for the families of fallen service members.

Manion and her husband, a retired Marine Corps Reserve colonel, were hosting a barbecue at their Doylestown home when the doorbell rang on April 29, 2007.

Manion answered the door and encountered a Marine in a crisp olive uniform. She immediately slammed the door in his face, shutting it so hard that she broke its lower hinge. She began screaming.

She was informed that her son, a 2004 U.S. Naval Academy graduate, had been killed by sniper fire during an ambush outside Fallujah, Iraq.

During a ceremony in 2008, Marine Gen. John Allen, the current commander of NATO forces in Afghanistan, presented Manion family members with their son's posthumous Silver Star — the military's third-highest award for valor.

According to his citation, Lt. Manion was killed after exposing himself to enemy fire to drag wounded comrades to safety during the surprise attack. "His courage and deliberate actions" the citation reads, "ultimately saved the lives of every member of his patrol."

In the weeks after her son's death, Manion began receiving checks in the mail. She collected the money and started the Travis Manion Foundation. She said she was inspired by her son's words before he left for Iraq: "If not me, then who?"

"During one of our final phone conversations, Travis said to me, 'Mom, America does not know how good they have it and all the good the young men and women over here are doing for them. They need to know,' " Manion told the online publication AroundMainLine in 2008.

"After Travis' death, I kept hearing those words over and over, that conversation in my head," she added. "And, I thought to myself, I have to do something to carry on that message to others, but also to continue Travis's legacy."

One of the programs that Manion helped organize was a charity race in honor of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Since 2008, the 9-11 Heroes Run has attracted tens of thousands of participants. Last year, more than 35 cities around the world hosted a 9-11 Heroes Run.

Jannette Marie Lemma was born Jan. 13, 1954, in West Chester, Pa. She was a homemaker before starting the foundation.

As a Gold Star parent — those with a child who died in combat — she served since 2011 on an Arlington National Cemetery advisory commission to provide independent oversight of the burial ground.

Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Tom Manion, and a daughter, Ryan Borek, both of Doylestown, and two granddaughters.

After his death, Lt. Manion was buried in a cemetery outside Philadelphia. In 2010, his Naval Academy roommate, Navy Lt. Brendan Looney, was killed in Afghanistan, where he was leading a Navy Seal unit. The men were such close friends that they referred to each other as brothers. In October 2010, Lt. Manion's remains were moved so that he and Lt. Looney could be buried side by side in Arlington's Section 60.

"I'll be at peace knowing that he's with his brother, together," Manion told the CBS Evening News in 2010. "I know that's where he wants to be."

For comfort, Manion often wore her son's dog tag on a necklace, where it lay close to her heart.

RIP to a loving mom who is now in the arms of her son.

Looking for Act. S/Sgt. L. Lacy SDI, Act. Sgt. M. J. Shevfveland JDI, Act Sgt. G. A. Wheeler JDI or any of the 62 boot camp buddies from this platoon. Semper Fi to you all.

Another successful mission to Washington, DC for a group of WWII vets.

slideshow of reception at the airport on their return: http://www.wisn.com/news/south-east-...0/-/index.html

Tom Walters 77, Indianapolis, passed away on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Born March 28, 1935 in Indianapolis to the late Morris Alvin and Emma Mae Walters, he was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War.
He retired from allison's after 30+ years. an avid fisherman, he enjoyed mushroom hunting and cherished time spent with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Shirley; children, Stan Walters (Katie), Sharron Morgan (Joe), Billy Walters (Paula); grandchildren, Amanda, Suzie and Michael Walters, Sarah Hritz, Chyle Riddle, Carly Romaine, Marcie Pittak, Eric Schliesman. He was preceded in death by daughter, Cheryl Suzanne Walters and two sisters, Virgina and Lois.
Visitation will be on Sunday, April 29, 2012 from 2 to 6 p.m. in G. H. Herrmann Madison Avenue Funeral Home, 5141 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis. Funeral service will be conducted Monday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Washington Park East Cemetery, where military rites will be conducted.
The family would like to thank Dr. Arnold and staff for their compassionate care. Online condolences may be shared with the family at:

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Over the years we've received a number of letters and emails from you Marines talking about why you joined the Corps, or your experiences while in the Corps.

With the goal of collecting historical information it was decided to offer you a place where you can talk about those experiences. Hence this new forum......Enjoy


The Yellow Footprints Team

iam looking for plt book 224 -1973,s/sgt chiles,sgt scott,sgt woomer---contact garybaker12@yahoo.com please

William G. Kafoure 89, departed this life April 20, 2012. He was born in Terre Haute on July 14, 1922, the son of George and Adeebi Kafoure, and then lived most of his life in Indianapolis.
He worked as general manager and buyer for retail furniture businesses for 34 years, real estate broker for 21 years, and was a master farmer. Bill served in World War II in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a faithful member of the St. George Orthodox Parish, Order of St Ignatius, Building Committee, and Church Historian. After his family, his loves were gardening and painting.
Bill is survived by his children, William Paul (Coleen) Kafoure, Steven George (Dory) Kafoure, and Leslie Ann (Thomas) Kafoure Baas; grandchildren, Kelly C. Baas, William S. Kafoure, Lynne Herendeen, and Brett Herendeen; and many nieces and nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances H. Risk Kafoure; siblings, Richard Kafoure, Michael Kafoure, and Isabel Kafoure; and his parents.
A funeral service will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. in St George Orthodox Church, with entombment to follow in Washington Park East Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25 in Harry W. Moore Funeral Care, with a Trisagion service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Geroge Orthodox Church.

Thomas E. Lineberry 82, Noblesville, passed away April 20, 2012 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville after an extended illness. He was born August 11, 1929 in Anderson, and resided in Noblesville.
Thomas served his country as a member of the United States Marines during the Korean War. He retired from Delco-Remy Division of General Motors after more than 30 years of service. He had lived most of his life in the anderson/Noblesville area. Thomas was a member of the American Legion Post #127, VFW Post #266, 40 & 8, Chosen Few, Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge #77 F. & A.M., Moose Lodge Noblesville, Korean War Veteran's Association, Marine Corp League, & the First Battallion 7th Marines.
He is survived by his wife Freda Joan (Pryor) Lineberry, Noblesville; sons, Troy Lineberry, Anderson, Allen Lineberry of Anderson, Greg (Leslie) Pryor, & Steven Pryor Noblesville; daughters, Paula (Richard) Johnson, Anderson, Tammy (David) Hoffman, Decatur, Illinois & Cynthia (John) Snyder of Carmel; 2 brothers, Russell (Sue) Lineberry, South Carolina & David (Wanda) Lineberry. Pendleton; 9 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Also surviving are several nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Harold & Pauline (Bronnenberg) Lineberry
Visitation will be on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. in Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, 200 West 53rd Street, Anderson, Indiana. Services will be on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Groovelawn Cemetery, Pendleton.
There will be a Masonic Service on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW #266 at the cemetery.

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Just read an article about a virus that may take down a bunch of internet users come this July. It involves the Feds busting some hackers...

"On the night of the arrests, the agency brought in Paul Vixie, chairman and founder of Internet Systems Consortium, to install two Internet servers to take the place of the truckload of impounded rogue servers that infected computers were using. Federal officials planned to keep their servers online until March, giving everyone opportunity to clean their computers. But it wasn't enough time. A federal judge in New York extended the deadline until July. Now, said Grasso, "the full court press is on to get people to address this problem." And it's up to computer users to check their PCs."

full article, with instructions on how to fix/see if your computer is on the list is here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501465_1...tionContent.10