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Funeral escort for US Army Pvt Anderson Tullie on 7/16

July 16, 2021 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am

ST. Michaels, AZ – The family of US Army Pvt Anderson Tullie is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday July 16, 2021.

STAGING: 7:30am Summit Mortuary, St. Michaels, Az
KSU: 8:00 am

DESTINATION: Chinle Veterans Cemetery, Chinle, Az.

US Army Pvt Anderson Tullie was born on February 13, 1945. His clans are, Kinyaa’áanii born of Tó’aheedlíinii. Materanl Grandfather Tł’ááshchí’í. Paternal Grandfather Tó Dích’íi’nii . He served in the U. S. Army PVT- SP4-E4. Enlisted from December 14, 1967 to December 09, 1970. He was in the reserve until December 13, 1973, then honorable discharged. He was trained as an Engineer Powertrain Specialist. He served Domestic, Sea and Active Duty in Vietnam. He served as Navajo Nation Council Delegate for Teesto/Dilkon Chapter from 1983 to 1987. As a Council Delegate he defended his constituents of Teesto/Dilkon areas. He continued to protect, defend and represent all veterans of previous wars, present enlisted service of men and women and Gold Star Mothers. He volunteered his service as elected Commander of Blue Gap Veterans Organization. One of many examples of his dedication to his people and to the veterans was when the Navajo Nation started to experience the COVID-19 pandemic. He and the Vice Commander Eddie Yazzie and Many Farms Secretary/Treasurer, Jacqueline Begaye started to gather supplies; water, food, PPE and deliver to veterans and people of the Blue Gap area. In spite of his illness he volunteered and also served as president of Chinle Valley School for disabled individuals. He was very active in Gourd Dancing. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army Pvt Anderson Tullie. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact: Jacqueline Begay (family friend)
jbegaye5@gmail.com

Details

Date:
July 16, 2021
Time:
7:30 am - 10:30 am