Navajo Hopi Honor Riders

Funeral escort for US Navy veteran Loretta Thompson Scott
2021-10-15 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E. Rte 66,, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004, United States
FLAGSTAFF, AZ – The family of US Navy veteran Loretta Thompson Scott is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday October 15, 2021.

STAGING: 8:45am Norvel Owens Mortuary, 914 E Rte 66, Flagstaff, AZ
KSU: 9:15am
DESTINATION: Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Camp Navajo, Bellemont, Az.

“US Navy veteran Loretta Thompson Scott, 61, was a strong beautiful Navajo woman who was loved by all, while encouraging many throughout her life. My mom had so many hard obstacles in her life and she never made excuses to get through them, she always kept fighting. My mother served 21 years in teh Navy, and given the opportunity to be on the mercy ship, this was her big heart shining through. Family was always by her side. She had 7 siblings, 5 children, 10 grandchildren and married twice. She put up a month-long fight against covid, then sent off peacefully last week.”

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Navy veteran Loretta Thompson Scott. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.

Contact: Jestina Thompson (daughter)
jloriaht14@gmail.com

Funeral escort for US Navy Seaman Isaiah S. Frank
2021-10-11 09:30 - 17:00
SHIPROCK, NM – The family of US Navy Seaman Isaiah S. Frank is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Monday October 11, 2021.
STAGING: 9:30am Desert View Funeral Home, Shiprock, NM
KSU: 10:00am
DESTINATION: Black House Valley, Newcomb, NM (40 mi)
Gravesite service will be at 11am, to be conducted for immediate family only. CDC and Navajo Nation Covid-19 guidelines will be practiced to protect friends and family. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.
US Navy Seaman Isaiah S. Frank was 24, he’s originally from Black House Valley, Newcomb, Eagle, Douglas Mesa, Monument Valley, UT. He is from Navajo tribe. He was very shy, yet he was a man that was very heartfelt and caring. He touched many people throughout his life. Isaiah was very determined to have a purpose in life and he chose to serve his country proudly in the US Navy, where he was awaiting his ship USSOH10 as an MTSN, Missile Tech Seaman for submarine.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Navy Seaman Isaiah S. Frank. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Contact: Tanya Perry (mother)
typerr9@gmail.com

Funeral escort for ARMY STAFF SGT Samuel Shorty
2021-10-08 10:30 - 12:30
FARMINGTON, NM – The family of is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday October 8, 2021.

STAGING: 10:30am Sagebrush Church, 1501 Sunrise Pkwy, Farmington, NM
KSU: 11:30am
DESTINATION: Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 E. Main St., Farmington NM

Funeral service will be at 10am, to be conducted for immediate family only. CDC and Navajo Nation Covid-19 guidelines will be practiced to protect friends and family. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

ARMY STAFF SGT Samuel Shorty was a retired veteran from Farmington, NM who served with active/reserve time total of 26 years. He was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he served as a convoy commander and led nine combat convoy combat missions.

Among Sam’s other accomplishments was receiving an Associates of Applied Science degree; working as an intern with NASA during the deployment of the Hubble Space Telescope; tutoring many students at Animas Elementary School as a teacher assistant and was a mentor to many offering personal/professional guidance. He worked at Raytheon as a Plant Associate for 12 years. His hobbies included golfing, watching football (Redskins & Vikings fan), Indy car and NASCAR racing, Western movies and listening to old school music.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of ARMY STAFF SGT Samuel Shorty. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.

Contact: Vanessa Martinez
shorty44.m16@gmail.com

Funeral escort for ARMY veteran Ernest Benally
2021-09-29 10:00 - 11:00
GALLUP, NM – The family of ARMY veteran Ernest Benally is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday September 29, 2021.

STAGING: 10:00am Rollies Mortuary, 401 E Nizhoni Blvd,Gallup NM
KSU: 10:45am
DESTINATION: Gallup State Veterans Cemetery, Gallup, NM

Gravesite service 11am will be conducted for immediate family only. CDC and Navajo Nation Covid-19 guidelines will be practiced to protect friends and family. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

ARMY veteran Ernest Benally, 74, he served 3 years total, 1.5 yrs here in the States and 1.5 yrs in Vietnam. He was from Rocksprings, NM. He was married to Hilda Benally for 51 yrs. He had 6 children. His clan Tachii’nii born for To Dik’ozhi. He was a welder, worked construction and did carpentry work. He was very active in Veterans Senior Olympics until he became sick. At a young age he participated in Rodeos throughout Utah. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play in sports. 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 ARMY veteran Ernest Benally . We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.

Contact: Sheila Brown (daughter)
s21bro@gmail.com

Navajo Nation Gold Star Families Day
2021-09-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Window Rock, Az.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez will read the proclamation for Navajo Nation Gold Star Families Day at 9:00am at the Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday morning 9/26/21.
Opening remarks: Vice president, Myron Lizer
Remembering the Fallen: reading their names by Bobby Martin, NHHR president

Honor Riders are welcome to attend, please wear masks and follow Navajo Nation CDC guidelines.

A “LIVE” video will be provided on the NHHR facebook beginning at 9am.

STAGING: 8:45am Chevron in Window Rock
DESTINATION: 8:55am Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park

Honoring Veterans at Chandler Harley Davidson
2021-09-25 10:00 - 14:00
CHANDLER, AZ – Come say hello on 9/25 SAT #HonoringVeterans at Chandler Harley Davidson from 10am-2pm. #NavajoHopiHonorRiders will be there for any questions about their mission & also have NHHR merchandise to purchase on site. See you there! Free Food, Live Band, Bikini Wash & Food/Water Drive #neverforget#navajohopihonorflag #flagsofhonorescorts#nhhriders #honorRiders

Funeral escort for ARMY SGT Anderson H. Lee
2021-09-24 09:00 - 10:30 | Rollies Mortuary, 401 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
GALLUP, NM – The family of ARMY SGT Anderson H. Lee is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday September 24, 2021.

STAGING: 9:00am Rollies Mortuary, 401 E Nizhoni Blvd,Gallup NM
KSU: 9:30am
DESTINATION: Southwest Indian Ministries, 17 mi west of Gallup, NM. Then to Gallup City Cemetery immediately after service concludes.

Funeral service at 10am will be conducted for immediate family only. CDC and Navajo Nation Covid-19 guidelines will be practiced to protect friends and family. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

ARMY SGT Anderson H. Lee, 58, was an amazing man, he was a man of faith, he always encouraged everyone he knew to have a relationship with God. He served our country with great pride! He was a wonderful father, grandfather, brother, uncle, papa and friend. He was a forgiving man and believed in second chances for everyone. He is known for his good and kind heart and love for helping his community.

He devoted 9 years helping his community as the service coordinator at Red Rock Community. He had a great sense of humor, always making people laugh. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, just cruising around. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was a musician and played the guitar for various ministries, including the gospel band, the Joyful Sounds.

He had four daughters, a son-in-law and 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. They were his pride and joy! His heart for his family was everything, he was full of love, 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 ARMY SGT Anderson H. Lee. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.

Contact: Andrea Lee (daughter)
aelee1313@gmail.com

POW/MIA Recognition Day
2021-09-17
Riverside National Cemetery, CA – Sept.17th, today we remember prisoners of war and all those missing in action, you are never forgotten #powmiarecognitionday
#freedomflag #forthefallenflag #codetalkerflag #neverforget #flagsofhonorescorts #nhhriders #navajohopihonorriders

Funeral escort for USMC LANCE CPL Terrance Jasper
2021-09-16 06:00 - 11:00
CHANDLER, AZ – The family of USMC LANCE CPL Terrance Jasper is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday September 16, 2021.
STAGING: 6:00am Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Dr. Chandler, AZ 85225
KSU: 6:30am
GAS STOP: 8:45am Shell, Munds Park, exit 322 (26miles from Flagstaff, Az)
DESTINATION: Funeral Service at 10am, Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 4165 S. Lake Mary Rd. Flagstaff, Az 86001

11:30am Gravesite/Interment, Citizen’s Cemetery Veteran Section, 800 S. Verde St. Flagstaff, Az 86011

USMC LANCE CPL Terrance Jasper was born 1986, he began traveling the states and graduated 2004 from NHS with honors, he received the Chief Manuelito Scholarship. He went to pursue a degree at ASU in Engineering.
In January 2005, he followed his uncle’s footsteps and joined the toughest branch, the USMC. He served 4 years, then became an active father to his children, Leilani and James. He worked in Phoenix with a company called, Corbins Electric, he quickly grew within the company and advanced. He held the title of a journeyman electrician. He was a great husband and even greater father. Terrance joined the ranks and reported for duty on September 7th. His family supported his decision and stood by him. Semper Fidelis! Semper Fortis !
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC LANCE CPL Terrance Jasper We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace marine.

In memory of Marine Lance Cpl. Quinn A. Keith
2021-09-06
Lance Cpl. Quinn A. Keith, died September 6, 2004 Serving During Operation Iraqi Freedom
Associated Press
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah Marine was among seven killed in a car bomb attack near Fallujah, Iraq, his family said.
Lance Cpl. Quinn A. Keith, 22, of Blanding, died Monday.
The military has not yet released the identities of the seven victims and could not confirm the family’s report.
Keith, a weapons specialist, joined the Marine Corps fresh out of school in Page, Ariz., where he was active in wrestling, relatives told the Deseret Morning News.
Keith was a Navajo and belonged to the Towering House clan and then to the Bitter Water clan.
“He was willing to go to war to sacrifice his life for his country and his reservation,” said his younger brother, Chad.
He was scheduled to end his tour in Iraq in just a little more than three weeks and planned to serve the remainder of his time in California.

Funeral escort for US NAVY AMSAA Darnell T. Dennison
2021-09-03 11:00 - 12:30
GALLUP, NM – The family of US NAVY AMSAA Darnell T. Dennison is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday September 03, 2021.

STAGING: 11:00am Sacred Heart Cathedral, 415 E. Green Ave, Gallup, NM 87301
KSU: 11:30 am
DESTINATION: Family plot, Buffalo Springs, NM
ROUTE: west on HWY 491

Funeral service will be conducted for immediate family only at 10am, Sacred Heart Cathedral. Thereafter, visitors may pay their respect immediately following services will be conducted in accordance with CDC and Navajo Nation Covid-19 guidelines to protect friends and family. Thank you for understanding and cooperating.

NAVY AMSAA Darnell T. Dennison was born on August 22, 1970. He graduated from Tohatchi High School in 1989, then shortly after he enlisted into the US Navy, where he proudly served for four years as an aviation structural mechanic airman apprentice. He served during Operation Desert Storm, during that time he was honored with the National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with Bronze Star. Darnell has five beautiful children. He enjoyed the outdoors and traveling. He was a great fisherman and a huge Dallas Cowboys fan. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US NAVY AMSAA Darnell T. Dennison. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace sailor.

Contact: Darraine Dennison (sister)
Raineedd78@yahoo.com

Funeral escort for USMC CPL Silas Theodore Foster
2021-09-01 10:30 - 12:00
LOS LUNAS, NM – The family of USMC CPL Silas Theodore Foster is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday September 01, 2021.
STAGING: 10:30am Grace Fellowship Church, 3384 NM-47, Los Lunas, NM 87031
KSU: 11:15 am
DESTINATION: Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM
ROUTE: head north on I-25 (86 miles)
Funeral service will begin at 10:00am in Los Lunas at the Grace Fellowship Church.
USMC CPL Silas Theodore Foster, 34, is originally from Hogback, New Mexico, which is located on the Navajo Nation. He lived in Valencia County the last 5 years. His clans are Naasht’ézhi dine’é, Bit’ahnii, ‘Áshįįhi , Tódich’ii’nii. Silas graduated from Kirtland Central High School and joined the Marine Corps right after he graduated. Silas was a kind soul that loved spending time with family.
He served his country proudly from 2005-2007. Honors, medals, ribbon and awards include Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Certificate of Appreciation; Expert Rifle Badge; Sharpshooter Pistol Badge
Contact: Arias Foster (sister)
afoster00001@gmail.com

Funeral escort for US Army veteran Kelsey A. Begaye
2021-08-24 08:30 - 10:00
TUBA CITY, AZ – The family of US Army veteran Kelsey A. Begaye is humbly requesting a funeral escort on two separate days, August 20th and 24th.
Staging: August 24 Tuesday, 8:30am (DST) Valley Ridge Mortuary, Tuba City, Az.
KSU: 9:00am
Destination:11am (MST) Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo, Bellemont, AZ (91miles)
Tuesday, August 24, at 11am (MST Time) at Camp Navajo, Bellemont, AZ. Escort to start from Tuba City Funeral Home to Bellmont, AZ. The Sherriff and Coconino County police escort will lead motorcade. (please note difference in time DST rez time versus MST time)
US Army veteran Kelsey A. Begaye was the fifth President of the Navajo Nation, he died at the age of 70. He was a Vietnam veteran. Begaye was born and raised in Kaibeto, Arizona. He was born to the late Wallace and Ada Begaye. He had two brothers and four sisters. He died August 13, 2021. He graduated from Monument Valley High in 1969 and attended the College of Ganado, where he studied chemical addictions and received a state certification in 1979. Begaye enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969 and served the country for four years as a radio operator in the Republic of South Vietnam. Begaye worked for the Navajo Nation from 1976 to 1990, working as a counselor, a supervisor, a program director, an agency director, and most recently a Program Supervisor III for the Department of Behavioral Health Services.
Begaye was elected to the Navajo Nation Council, representing Kaibeto Chapter in 1991. Then he was elected as speaker of the council in 1996, after which he ran for tribal president in 1999. He served as the president of the Navajo Nation from 1999 to 2003. Begaye in July 2011 was given an honorary doctorate degree – from the United Graduate College and Seminary in North Carolina – for his national advocacy in tribal education and health. Begaye was an ordained minister and served as president of Kaibeto Chapter.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army veteran Kelsey A. Begaye. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact: Kellie Begaye (daughter)

19th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Ride
2021-08-21 08:00 | Window Rock, Az.
19th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run
Due to the Covid-19, the NHHR board is consolidating the 4 day honor run into one day (198 miles), we would strongly feel that we need to continue with the mission statement to remember our fallen and never forget them. We will be providing each rider with a faceshield during this ride. (schedule will be on Daylight Savings Time)
19th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Ride will be on 8/21/21 Saturday from Window Rock to Flagstaff, ONE day ride. CDC and Navajo Nation Covid-19 guidelines will be practiced for this ride. If you cannot ride, we understand, we will also provide virtual participation via ZOOM and provide a facebook LIVE on Saturday the 21st. (print scheduleNHHR2021_schedule)
Pre-registration on 8/20/21 Friday at host hotel: Comfort Inn Suites, Gallup, NM from 6pm to 8pm. (reduced rates at Comfort Inn Suites – mention “Navajo Hopi Honor Riders”)

Arrive
Rollout
August 21

7:30am
8:30am
Window Rock Veterans Tribal ParkParking lot of OPVP, Window Rock, Az.Police escort by Apache County Sheriff(7:30am Registration / KSU 8:30am)

10:00am
10:20am
Gas Stop: Keams Canyon, Az

10:50am
11:20am

12:20pm
12:40pm
Gas Stop: Leupp, Az

1:45pmDST(12:45pmFlagstafftime)

Outdoor ceremony:Recognize all Gold Star familiesRemember the fallen by saying their namesJoin virtually: ZOOM or NHHR Facebook LIVE Flagstaff, Az.

2021 SPONSORS

Navajo Parks & Recreation

Private donors/individuals

Funeral escort for US Army veteran Kelsey A. Begaye
2021-08-20 07:30 - 10:00
TUBA CITY, AZ – The family of US Army veteran Kelsey A. Begaye is humbly requesting a funeral escort on two separate days, August 20th and 24th.

Staging: August 20 Friday, 7:30am (DST) Valley Ridge Mortuary, Tuba City, Az.
KSU: 8:00am
Destination: Kaibeto Pure Heart Bible Church, Kaibeto, Az
Route: north on Hwy 160 to Tonalea then west on Navajo Rte.21 (45 miles)

Friday, August 20, at 10am (DST) at the Kaibeto Pure Heart Bible Church, Kaibeto, AZ this will be live streamed. Escort from Tuba City Funeral to Kaibeto and return back to Tuba City. The Sherriff and Coconino County police escort will lead the motorcade.

US Army veteran Kelsey A. Begaye was the fifth President of the Navajo Nation, he died at the age of 70. He was a Vietnam veteran. Begaye was born and raised in Kaibeto, Arizona. He was born to the late Wallace and Ada Begaye. He had two brothers and four sisters. He died August 13, 2021. He graduated from Monument Valley High in 1969 and attended the College of Ganado, where he studied chemical addictions and received a state certification in 1979. Begaye enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1969 and served the country for four years as a radio operator in the Republic of South Vietnam. Begaye worked for the Navajo Nation from 1976 to 1990, working as a counselor, a supervisor, a program director, an agency director, and most recently a Program Supervisor III for the Department of Behavioral Health Services.Begaye was elected to the Navajo Nation Council, representing Kaibeto Chapter in 1991. Then he was elected as speaker of the council in 1996, after which he ran for tribal president in 1999. He served as the president of the Navajo Nation from 1999 to 2003. Begaye in July 2011 was given an honorary doctorate degree – from the United Graduate College and Seminary in North Carolina – for his national advocacy in tribal education and health. Begaye was an ordained minister and served as president of Kaibeto Chapter.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army veteran Kelsey A. Begaye. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.

Contact: Kellie Begaye (daughter)

Funeral escort for USMC SGT Jerome J. Platero
2021-08-19 09:00 - 10:30
GALLUP, NM – The family of USMC SGT Jerome J. Platero is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday August 19, 2021.
Staging: 9:00am Cope Memorial, Gallup, NM
KSU: 9:30am
Destination: Dalton Pass, NM (Nahodishgish Private Family Plot)
Route: north on Hwy 491, east on Rte.9 towards Crownpoint (48miles)
USMC SGT Jerome J. Platero served in the Marine Corp for a total of four years. One tour to Iraq in 2003 Operation Iraq Freedom, he worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Gallup, NM from 2005 to 2009, as a Realty Safety Clerk. He followed his wife to pursue her career in the Army and lived at Fort Campbell, KY and Fort Drum, NY. He was married to Nanette Platero for 20 years and had three children; Anthony Platero, Katelynn Platero and Andre Platero.
They moved back to Crownpoint, NM and began working with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 2018 to 2021. He loved watching his kids play in high school sporting events, he was the community coach and dedicated fan. He enjoyed fishing, watching his teams play; the Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bulls, North Carolina Tarheels and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He had the passion to cook and was an awesome chef, he invented his own recipes. He loved to chat with anyone and everyone in the Crownpoint community. He always had to stop, chat and shake everyone’s hand. He made everyone laugh. Jerome had the smile to brighten anyone’s day whether he knew them or not. He had the most distinctive contagious laugh that you wouldn’t forget! He was a very unique irreplaceable person with a genuine heart of gold. 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 USMC SGT Jerome J. Platero . We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace marine.
Contact: Nanette Platero
nanette_platero@yahoo.com

Honoring and remembering our fallen, Army Sgt. Troy O. Tom
2021-08-18
The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A 21-year-old Navajo soldier killed in Afghanistan was described by his mother as someone who made everyone smile and his father remembered him as an outgoing man with an interest in the outdoors and art.
Navajo Nation Council Delegate David Tom of Beclabito-Cudii and his wife, Carolyn Tom, flew to Dover Air Force Base, Del., for a brief ceremony Aug. 20 when the body of their son, Spc. Troy Orion Tom, was brought back to the United States.
“Right now he’s just our hero,” David Tom said Aug. 21. “His family is all proud of him that he was out there, serving his country.”
His son was killed in the Kandahar province, Afghanistan. David Tom said the family was told he stepped on a roadside bomb when his unit was setting up camp after a fight with Taliban insurgents.
Tom joined the Army in June 2006 after graduating from Aztec High School and was based in Fort Lewis, Wash. His father said he joined the military because he wanted to physically and mentally challenge himself.
“He was the nicest, the kindest, son. He made everybody smile. He always had a smile on his face — never, ever did he get mad. We’re going to miss him very much,” Carolyn Tom said before breaking down in tears.
David Tom said his son liked to hunt, fish and sketch, and enjoyed herding sheep when he was back on the reservation.
George Hardeen, spokesman for Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr., said Tom is the ninth Navajo member of the military to die in either Afghanistan or Iraq since 2004.
Shirley will order flags lowered to half-staff before the funeral, Hardeen said.
(more information)

Welcome home honor escort on 8/17 in Bloomfield, NM
2021-08-17 11:00 - 12:30
BLOOMFIELD, NM – Welcome home honor escort on Tuesday August 17, 2021, for US Army National Guard soldiers coming home from deployment. Hubbard, J; Henderson, B; Benally, H; Benally, Z; Benally, M; Russell, C; Brown, C; George, T; Pepin, R; Ashburn; Redhouse, T; Begaye and Shultz, D.
STAGING: 11:00am Hilltop Gas Station before Bloomfield, NM
KSU: 12:00pm
DESTINATION: Old Safeway, 730 W. Main St, Farmington, NM
ROUTE: From Bloomfield, N.M. Taking a left at the light in town. Traveling down US Hwy 64 (Bloomfield Hwy) coming into Farmington. Take a right onto Browning. Follow all the way onto Main Street. Take a left and head West on Main Street. The destination will be the Old Safeway on West Main Street! This will be the new route so hopefully there will be more participation with our community and businesses. Public is welcome to show their support along this route.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we welcome home the soldiers of New Mexico. Thank you for your service.
Contact: Vanessa Martinez
shorty44.m16@gmail.com

Funeral escort for US Army PVT Kenneth Smith
2021-08-16 07:30 - 09:30
TSE BONITO, NM – The family of US Army PVT Kenneth Smith is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Monday August 16, 2021.

Staging: 7:30am Silver Creek Mortuary, Tse Bonito, NM
KSU: 8:00am
Destination: Lukachukai Veterans Cemetery, Lukachukai, AZ
Route: Tse Bonito, Ft. Defiance, Tsaile, Lukachukai

US Army PVT Kenneth Smith, 71, was from Lukachukai, Az, born on April 9, 1950. He joined the United States Army in 1970 and was honorably discharged in 1973.

He received the National Defense Service Medal, Expert (Rifle M-16), Parachutist Badge. Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for 8 weeks. His rank was SP4, E-4 His title was Combat Engineer. In 1974, he began working as a silversmith. In 1975, he married Effie J. Smith. He has 6 children, 18 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. He was from Lukachukai, Az but lived with his grandchildren in Many Farms, Az. He also loved to tend to his garden during his free time

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army PVT Kenneth Smith. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact: Jacqueline Begaye (family friend)

Navajo Code Talkers Day
2021-08-14 08:00
Navajo Code Talkers Day, Aug. 14

Established through a presidential proclamation by President Ronald Reagan on August 14, 1982. It was the anniversary of the day the Japanese surrendered to the U.S. It was not until December 2006 that the Navajo Nation created an official tribal holiday for Aug. 14 to honor and remember the Navajo Code Talkers in perpetuity. Today, all veterans of foreign conflicts are celebrated on this day as well, from World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, Grenada, the Persian Gulf, Desert Storm, Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan.

Funeral escort for US Navy E-3 Peterson Taliman
2021-08-12 09:30 - 11:00
ST. MICHAELS, AZ – The family of US Navy E-3 Peterson Taliman is
humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday August 12, 2021.
Staging: 9:30am at Summit Mortuary St. Michaels, Az
KSU: 10:00am
Destination: Graveside service at Ft. Defiance Veterans Cemetery
US Navy Seaman (E-3) served honorably in the United States Navy from September 4, 1968 to August 4, 1972. Taliman served in the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged from active duty. From 1972 to 1974, he continued serving in the Naval Reserve ManPower Center, Bainbridge, Maryland.
Seaman Taliman received the National Defense Service Medal, The Vietnam Service Medal and The Vietnam Campaign Medal. After leaving the Navy, he enrolled in a Trade School, in Oklahoma, to become a carpenter. He then worked for the Navajo Tribe Water and Sanitation Department and then the Parks and Recreation Department
in which he retired.
Peterson Taliman,73 was Ta’chi’nii born for Tse’ji’kinii, was from Navajo Station born August 25, 1947. His date of death was on August 4, 2021. He is preceded in death by his Father Isaac Taliman, his Mother Mary R. Brown and Sisters Marilyn Taliman, Donna Shirley, Garnet Smith, Alberta Yazzie, Lois Todachenie, and brothers Freddy and Cato Taliman. He is survived by Sisters Mary Ann Arnold, Rena and Marie Taliman.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Navy E-3 Peterson Talima. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
Contact: Veronica Quintana (niece)

Funeral escort for US Army SGT Roland Kent Yazzie
2021-08-12 06:30 - 08:30
ST. MICHAELS, AZ – The family of US Army SGT Roland Kent Yazzie is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday August 12, 2021.
Staging: 6:30am at Summit Funeral Home, St. Michaels, Az
KSU: 7:00am
Destination: Family will meet at Forest Lake Chapter House and follow procession to burial plot. 10am Graveside service at family burial plot. (Riders, last 8-10 miles will be dirt road after chapter house, bikes will stop at chapter house & salute the veteran as Hearst continues)
Route: (115miles) St. Michaels, Pinon, Forest Lake Chapter, family burial plot northeast of Forest Lake Chapter (nearest gas station Pinon, Az)
US Army SGT Roland Kent Yazzie was born on May 12, 1969 in Keams Canyon, Az. He was Bitter Water Clan and born for Coyote Pass Clan. His mother is Alice Rose Yazzie and his father Kenneth Yazzie. He served in the US Army Reserve from April 1996 to May 2004. He received the Army reserves components achievement medal, national defense service medal, armed forces expeditionary medal, army services ribbon, driver and mechanic badge. He is survived by his children Teo Yazzie, Teri Yazzie, Donovan Kent Yazzie, Tia Yazzie and Sunnirose Yazzie, and his grandchildren Tahlon Honanie, Andrianna Navakuku, and Kaitlyn Navakuku. He was prideful in serving his country and we thank him for his service.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SGT Roland Kent Yazzie. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact: Teri Yazzie (daughter)

Funeral escort for US Army CPL Kee Tsinnie Sr.
2021-08-11 09:00 - 10:00
Holbrook, AZ – The family of US Army CPL Kee Tsinnie Sr. is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday August 11, 2021.

STAGING: 9:00am Owens Mortuary 409 1st Ave Holbrook, AZ
KSU: 9:30 am
DESTINATION: Holbrook Cemetery 959 Navjo Blvd

US Army CPL Kee Tsinnie Sr, served honorably in the United States Army from November 1952 to September 1954. He was a proud Korean War veteran from Ja’aba nii (Batman Springs) near Dinnebito, AZ. Mr. Tsinnie was honorably discharged from the United States Army with the rank of Corporal. Kee Tsinnie Sr. Went onto work the construction trade and was a proud member of Local Union #383 as well as a Park Ranger in Blue Ridge, a custodian for Navajo County, and a meals on wheels driver for the Holbrook Senior Citizen Center. Kee Tsinnie Sr. Is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mary Tsinnie, 3 children- Karen, Irwin, and Valerie. Kee Tsinnie Jr., and Kevin Tsinnie preceding him. Survivors also include 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Kee Tsinnie Sr. Will be missed by those who knew him.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army CPL Kee Tsinnie Sr. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.

Contact: Karen Albert (daughter)
karen.t.albert@outlook.com

2021-08-04 10:00 - 12:00
GALLUP, NM – The family of USMC LCPL Chee Wilson Sr. is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday August 4, 2021.
STAGING: 10:00am Rollie Mortuary, Gallup, NM
KSU: 10:30 am
DESTINATION: Gallup State Veterans Cemetery
USMC LCPL Chee Wilson Sr. served two years in the US Marine Corps, he had four children, married to Matilda Wilson. He is from the community of Two Wells, Vanderwagon NM, he went to school in Chilango and then finished school in Oklahoma. His clans are Tower House clan and born for Red Running into the Water clan.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC LCPL Chee Wilson Sr. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace marine.
Contact: Melinda Wilson (daughter)

Funeral escort for USMC LCPL Chee Wilson Sr
2021-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | Rollies Mortuary, 401 E Nizhoni Blvd, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States

Funeral escort for US Army CPL Thomas Lynch Jr on 8/4
2021-08-04 09:30 - 10:30
GALLUP, NM – The family of US Army CPL Thomas Lynch Jr. is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday August 4, 2021.

STAGING: 9:30am Cope Mortuary, Gallup, Nm
KSU: 10:00 am
DESTINATION: Ft. Defiance Veterans Cemetery, gravesite service at 11am.

US Army CPL Thomas Lynch Jr, 98, served honorably in the United States Army from May 1943 to December 1945 with the 42nd Rainbow Division and became a Prisoner of War in Germany during World War II. After his military service, he was a realty specialist with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 35 years in Window Rock, Az.

He was a devoted husband of 69 years to Helen (Oliver) Lynch, father to two daughters Veronica (Lynch) Montoya and Karen Lynch, and grandfather to Teresa Montoya. He is survived by siblings John Lynch, Maryeona Watman, and Grace Monarco. He joins his siblings Robert (Bobby) Lynch, Edward (Ed) Lynch, Freddy Lynch, Patrick (Pat) Lynch, Steve Lynch, and William (Bill) Lynch in the afterlife.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army CPL Thomas Lynch Jr . We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.

Contact: Karen Lynch (daughter)
klnafws@gmail.com

NHHR meeting
2021-08-01 14:00 - 15:30 | Comfort Suites, Gallup, Nm, 3940 E. Highway 66, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
Riders get ready for the Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Ride in 4 weeks!! Navajo Hopi Honor RIders meeting will be on Aug.1, 2021, Sunday at 2:00pm-3:30pm. All riders, volunteers, sponsors are welcome to attend. Location: Comfort Suites, 3940 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM 87301 (east Rt.66 & I-40 exit) We will also provide a link for Zoom, for individuals who cannot attend in person.

Add this NHHR meeting to your calendar:

Benefit ride for Patricia Bilente
2021-07-31 11:30 - 17:00
Gallup, NM to Chichiltah Veterans Park- Benefit ride for Patricia Bilente on July 31,2021 Saturday.
Staging: 12:40pm at Ellis Tanner parking lot, 1980 NM-602, Gallup, NM.
KSU: 1:00pm
Destination: Belinte residence next to Chichiltah Veterans Park. $20/rider and $10/passenger ~ Lunch will be provided. Contact: Patricia Merle or Bobby Martin
info.nhhr@gmail.com

Remembering US Army veteran Gene Trujillo
2021-07-23 06:00 - 09:00
SHIPROCK, NM – The family of US Army veteran Gene Trujillo. is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday July 23, 2021.

US Army veteran Gene Trujillo, 79, was a Korean war veteran. He was active with Shiprock Chapter Veterans Organization. He served proudly, he had great respect for all veterans. He was a very caring person and will be dearly missed.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army veteran Gene Trujillo. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace soldier.

Funeral escort for USMC CPL Stanley C. Robbins
2021-07-22 08:30 - 10:00
ST. MICHAELS, AZ – The family of USMC CPL Stanley C. Robbins is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday July 22, 2021.

STAGING: 8:30am Summit Funeral Home, St. Michaels, Az.
KSU: 9:00 am
DESTINATION: Gravesite service at family burial plot, the garden near residence of Leonard Robbins in Sawmill, Az.
ROUTE: Hwy 264, Rte 12 to Rd#7

USMC CPL Stanley C. Robbins was honorably discharged from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, CA. He was a wireman and earned the National Defense Service Medal and rifle sharpshooter badge. He retired from the VA in Prescott, Az. He was the father of three daughters, 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 USMC CPL Stanley C. Robbins. We thank you for your service, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace marine.

Contact: Monica Robbins (daughter)
monica.r.robbins@gmail.com
