Navajo Hopi Honor Riders

Funeral escort for USMC Lance CPL Maurice Yazzie on 6/8
2023-06-08 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Albuquerque, NM – The family of USMC Lance CPL Maurice Yazzie humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

STAGING LOCATION: 11:30am Trujillo Family Funeral Home, 110 Alvarado Dr SE, Albuquerque
KSU:12:00pm
DESTINATION: Santa Fe National Cemetery

USMC Lance CPL Maurice Yazzie was a father of two , a husband and disabled combat vet. He graduated from Valley High School in Sanders, Az and he enlisted in Feb. 2000, he was an engineer equipment operator. He will be greatly 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 Lance CPL Maurice Yazzie. Rest in peace marine.

Contact : Dewayne Yazzie (brother)

Marine League Charities Spider's Poker Run on 6/24/23
2023-06-24 08:00 - 14:30 (America/Phoenix)
Marine League Charities Spider’s Poker Run on Saturday June 24th. Registration fee is $30 per poker hand. Cash prizes for high and low hand, BBQ & Entertainment provided at the end of the poker run. STAGING: 8:15am Mormon Lake – KSU 9:15am All proceeds benefit the Wounded Marine Program. More info: www.nazmarineleaguecharities.com marines912sfp@gmail.com

GEORGE WILLIE SR. MEMORIAL VETERANS STAND DOWN
2023-06-29 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Twin Arrows Casino
HONORING THE WARRIOR TRADITION
Thursday . June 29th 2023 . 9 am Arizona Time . Twin Arrows Navajo Resort Courtyard near Flag Poles

GEORGE WILLIE SR. MEMORIAL VETERANS STAND DOWN
Thursday . June 29th 2023 . 9 am to 4 Pm Arizona Time . Twin Arrows Navajo Resort . Dine’ Conference Center
Contact Leupp Veterans Organization: 928-286-7446

Funeral escort for US Navy E3 Darlita Puente (Herrera) on 7/07
2023-07-07 08:00 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
Winslow, AZ – The family of US Navy E3 Darlita Puente (Herrera) humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday, July 7, 2023.

STAGING LOCATION: 8:00am Greers Mortuary, 316 W. 2nd St, Winslow Az
KSU:8:30am
DESTINATION: 10:00am Round Cedar Cemetery (family plot, 42 miles)

US Navy E3 Darlita Puente (Herrera) served as a deck seamen 1st Division on board USS Santa Barbara AE-28 out of Chaleston,South Carolina.
She received National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and the Sea Service Deployment ribbon.
She visited Spain,Sicily,Greece, Egypt, Suez Canal, Bahrain,Dubai,Kuwait,
She Sailed The Atlantic Ocean, The Caribbean,The Mediterranean Sea, The Red Sea and The Persian Gulf.

She was a mother of 2 and a loving wife. She grew up in the Grandfalls area.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Navy E3 Darlita Puente (Herrera). Rest in peace.

Contact : Pamela Tsinijinnie (cousin sister)

Funeral escort for USMC PFC Kelroy Gene Zahne on 7/10 Mon
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Tuba City, AZ – The family of USMC PFC Kelroy Gene Zahne humbly requesting a funeral escort on Monday, July 10, 2023.
STAGING LOCATION: 10:00am (DST) Valley Ridge Mortuary, 123 Moenave Rd, Tuba City, Az
KSU:10:30am (DST)
DESTINATION: AZ Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Camp Navajo, Bellemont, AZUSMC PFC Kelroy Zahne, age 67, originally from the community of Tuba City, Arizona served with the USMC from 1975 to 1978 in Camp Pendleton, California. He received a Good Conduct Medal and Rifle Meritorious Mast. Primary Specialty was a Rifleman. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Alice Zahne and daughter, Karry Zahne, and son, Vincent Zahne. Kelroy was a graduate of Tuba City High School (“Once a Warrior, always a Warrior”) and joined the military after high school. He worked as a Journeyman, Pipefiter and Welder. He passed on July 4, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. He is the son of Shirley Barlow and JT Barlow of Tuba City, Arizona. Siblings are Billy Zahne, Genevieve Multine, Cheryl Barlow, Felicia Barlow and Tyrone Barlow.

His clans are Naasht’ezhi Tabaaha’ (Water’s Edge Zuni), born for Tl’izilani (Manygoats), Ta’neeszahnii (Tangle People) and Honaghaahnii (One Walks Around).
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC PFC Kelroy Gene Zahne. Rest in peace marine.

Contact : Karry Zahne (daughter)

Funeral escort for US Army veteran Wallace De McGilbert Sr on 7/14
2023-07-14 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
Farmington, NM– The family of US Army veteran Wallace De McGilbert Sr. humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday, July 14, 2023.
STAGING: 10:00am Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Shiprock, NM
Burial- TeecNosPos
KSU: 11:00am
DESTINATION: Teec Nos Pos AZ family Plot is located stateline, road 9040 east then 9035 north then left turn up hill. Reception- Catholic Center
Our beloved father was 95 years old and a Purple Heart Veteran in the 45th Infantry Division from 1950-1953. He worked for the Navajo Tribe for several years. Also, he served as a council delegate and served as a member of various committees.
My father passed away on July 7th in Durango CO. He is survived by my mother Betty whom he was married to for 68 years, They have 3 children, 3 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. We all loved him very dearly.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army veteran Wallace De McGilbert Sr. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact :Shonna McGilbert (daughter)

Funeral escort for US Army veteran Danny Francis Claw on 7/24
2023-07-24 06:30 - 10:00 (America/Phoenix)
Tuba City, AZ– The family of US Army veteran Danny Francis Claw humbly requesting a funeral escort on Monday, July 24, 2023.
STAGING LOCATION: 6:30am Valley Ridge Mortuary, Tuba City, AZ
KSU:7:00am
DESTINATION: 8:30am Navajo Fellowship Baptist Church, 111 Elk Rd, Page, AZ. Grave site services promptly at 10 am at Page cemetery.
US Army veteran Danny Francis Claw will be greatly 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 veteran Danny Francis Claw. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact : Shannon Claw (daughter)

Funeral escort for USMC LCPL Erick Sonny Tsosie on 7/29
2023-07-29 05:00 - 08:30 (America/Phoenix)
Towaoc, CO – The family of USMC LCPL Erick Sonny Tsosie humbly requesting a funeral escort on Saturday, July 29, 2023.
STAGING LOCATION: 4:30am Ute Mountain Casino, 3 Weeminuche Dr, Towaoc, CO 81334
KSU:5:00am
DESTINATION: Narrow Canyon Rd MP 406, Kayenta, AZ
USMC LCPL Erick Sonny graduated from Kayenta High School. Then went on to join the United States Marine Corp, he served 4 years. His last duty station was in Japan. He was in Tacoma, WA on a business trip where he was involved in a fatal car accident. He has one young son named Lucas Tsosie from Gallup, NM. He is survived by his parents; Fritz and Rita Tsosie. He is their 6th child out of 8. He has 5 sisters and 2 brothers. He was living in Phoenix, AZ at the time of his passing. He had such a kind soul and a big heart. He deserves to be escorted honorably because of the person he was and his dedication.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC LCPL Erick Sonny Tsosie. Rest in peace marine.
Contact : Malinda Tsosie (sister)

The Patriot Tour stops in Window Rock on 7/29
2023-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix)
Window Rock, Az – Nation of Patriots stopping at Navajo Nation capital on Saturday July 29, 2023 ~ Open to the public 10:00am at Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park. 1 Flag, 50 States, 115 Days. #NHHRiders Staging at Gallup Cultural Center 8:30am on 7/29/23 Saturday
KSU: 9:00am
Destination: 9:30am Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park
(40 minute program: Flag transfer ceremony from NM rider to Ollie Arviso)
KSU: 10:30am
Destination: Winslow, Az
#neverforget #aznationofpatriots Arizona Nation of Patriots
NHHR_NOPtour_7232023

2023-08-05 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Window Rock, AZ – Welcome home escort for USMC PFC Keean Bizardi on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
STAGING: 12:30pm Bashas parking lot, Window Rock, Az
KSU: 1:00pm
DESTINATION: Kinlichee Chapter House (25 miles)
USMC PFC Keean Bizardi,18yrs old, has worked hard, very dedicated in serving his country proudly. He is an alumni from Ganado High School. Join us as we escort him home to his community, a celebratory reception will be held at the Kinlichee Chapter House upon arrival.
Contact : Amy Thompson (mother)

Annual Navajo Hopi Honor Ride 8/24-27
2023-08-24 - 2023-08-27
We would like to announce this year’s annual ride will be on August 24- 27, 2023, a four day ride on Navajo Hopi country to honor our fallen warriors. The route is still being organized, save your dates and come join us. Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for more details. #navajohopihonorriders #NHHRiders #honorRiders #neverforget #goldstarfamilies

Welcome Home Escort for US Navy GM3 Kiley Elise John
2023-12-29 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
US Navy GM3 Kiley Elise John
Welcome Home Escort for United States Navy GM3 Kiley Elise John

NAME OF HONOREE:
KILEY ELISE JOHN, ACTIVE DUTY- 5 YEARS GM3 (GUNNERS MATE, UNITED STATE NAVY.

PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING HOME AND THANKING GM3 KILEY ELISE JOHN FOR HER SERVICE!

DEPLOYED DECEMBER 2020-SEPT 2021 ON USS MONTEREY CG 61 AND WAS DECOMMISSIONED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2022. GM3 JOHN MOVED ON TO THE USS LABOON DDG 58. HER TIME IN THE NAVY ENDS DECEMBER 2023. HER NEXT JOURNEY WILL BE TO ATTEND A UNIVERSITY IN FLORIDA.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE EXTREMELY PROUD OF THIS TREMENDOUS ACCOMPLISHMENT AND WISH KILEY THE VERY BEST WITH ALL HER FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

THERE WILL BE A LUNCHEON PROVIDED AT THE NEW MEXICO NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY WHERE PERSONNEL WILL BE FED, INCLUDING THE BIKERS WHO JOIN US IN ESCORTING GM3 JOHN HOME!

STAGING: 1100 AM – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2023
MEET AT HILLTOP- MUSTANG: SPEEDWAY, Us Hwy 550, Bloomfield, NM
KSU: 1200 NOON

DESTINATION: NEW MEXICO NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY, 1101 W. NAVAJO ST., FARMINGTON N.M. 87401

ROUTE: HILLTOP-550,INTO BLOOMFIELD;HWY 64 INTO FARMINGTON,SLIGHT RIGHT ON BROADWAY;STAY ON BROADWAY;RIGHT ON BUTLER.LEFT ON E. APACHE ST;RIGHT ON N. AUBURN.LEFT ON W. NAVAJO ST.

Contact: VANESSA MARTINEZ

Funeral escort for US Army SGT BENJAMIN H. BENALLY on 1/03
2024-01-03 10:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SGT BENJAMIN H. BENALLY

NAME OF HONOREE:
PURPLE HEART RECIPIENT
SERGEANT BENJAMIN H. BENALLY, ACTIVE DUTY- 7 YEARS FROM 2007 TO 2014.
HE GRADUATED WITH A BA IN COMMUNICATIONS FROM NIAGRA UNIVERSITY ADDITIONALLY GRADUATED FROM PARK CITY CULINARY INSTITUTE.

FAMILY:
HIS PARENTS ARE HOWARD AND BEVERLY BENALLY.
HE WAS BORN IN OCTOBER 1979, INTO DEESCHCHII’NII (THE START OF THE RED STREAK PEOPLE) AND BORN FOR TÓDÍCH’ÍI’NII (THE BITTER WATER PEOPLE). HIS MATERNAL GRANDFATHER IS NAAKAII DINE’É (THE MEXICAN PEOPLE CLAN) AND HIS PATERNAL GRANDFATHER IS KINŁICHÍI’NII (THE RED HOUSE PEOPLE).

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE.

WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SERGEANT BENALLY.

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 03, 2024

STAGING: 1030 AM
MEET AT MCDOUGAL FUNERAL HOME
POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE MOTORCYCLE LINEUP IS THE PATRIOT GUARDS RIDERS OF UTAH, CHRIS GARDNER.

ADDRESS: 4330 SOUTH REDWOOD RD, TAYLORSVILLE, UTAH 84123

KSU: 1100 AM

DESTINATION:
CAMP WILLIAMS UTAH VETERANS CEMETERY
ADDRESS: 17111 1700 WEST BLUFFDALE, UTAH 84605

ROUTE: FROM THE NORTH HEAD SOUTH ON REDWOOD RD TO BLUFFDALE, UT.

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CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
STEPHANIE BENALLY

FUNERAL ESCORT for US AIR FORCE SERGEANT DANIEL H. YAZZA on 1/4/24
2024-01-04 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES AIR FORCE SERGEANT DANIEL H. YAZZA

NAME OF HONOREE:
VIETNAM VETERAN
DANIEL H. YAZZA, ACTIVE-DUTY YEARS FROM 1969 TO 1972
HE WAS THE COMMANDER FOR THE TSÉHOOTSOÍ TWIN WARRIOR SOCIETY VETERAN ADMINISTRATION, WINDOW ROCK, AZ.IN ADDITION, HE WAS ALSO THE COMMANDER FOR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST # 6789 BOWMAN/TAPAHA

FAMILY:
SERGEANT YAZZA WAS TÁBĄĄHÁ AND BORN FOR TŁ’ÁÁSHCHÍ’Í. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS TWO CHILDREN DANNY YAZZA AND DONNA RAY YAZZA.PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S. AIR FORCE VIETNAM VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE.WITH HONOR AND REVERENCE, WE ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF DANIEL H. YAZZA.

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 04, 2024

ROUTE: MOTORCYCLE ESCORT WILL START AT SUMMIT MORTUARY FOR THE FIRST LEG OF THE FUNERAL PROCESSION.

SUMMIT FUNERAL HOME
ADDRESS:346A AZ-264, ST MICHAELS, AZ 86511
STAGING: 0800
KSU: 0830

DESTINATION: GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION LOCATED IN FORT DEFIANCE.

FINAL LEG STAGING: 1030 AM AT GOOD SHEPHERD MISSION.
ADDRESS: 1 KIT CARSON DRIVE FORT DEFIANCE, ARIZONA 86504

KSU: 1100 AM (ESTIMATED, 1 HOUR CHURCH SERVICE.)

DESTINATION:
FORT DEFIANCE VETERANS’ CEMETERY
ADDRESS: INDIAN ROUTE 12 FORT DEFIANCE, ARIZONA 86504 UNITED STATES

RECEPTION AT THE FORT DEFIANCE CHAPTER HOUSE
ADDRESS:
CHAPTER HOUSE, OLD RED LAKE RD #19, FORT DEFIANCE, AZ 86504

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CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ANGEL YAZZA AND
NATASHA CALDWELL

Holiday Party in Gallup, NM
2024-01-13 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix)
Navajo Hopi Honor Riders Holiday Party on Jan.13, 2023 Saturday
Veterans Helping Veterans building, 908 E. Buena Vista Ave, Gallup, nM
meeting from 3p-5p and Dinner & Music from 5p-9p
*Gift Exchange if you would like to bring a gift*
Email: info.nhhr@gmail.com

FUNERAL ESCORT for US Army SPC 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR
2024-01-23 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIALIST 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR.

NAME OF HONOREE: SPECIALIST 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR.

FAMILY:
SPEC-4 ROGER SEMALLIE WAS A VIETNAM VETERAN WHO SERVED IN THE US ARMY FOR THREE YEARS IN THE QUARTERMASTER CORPS. HIS DEATH WAS THE EFFECTS OF AGENT ORANGE ACQUIRED DURING THE VIETNAM WAR. SPEC-4 SEMALLIE IS FROM CAMERON, ARIZONA AND COMPLETED HIS LIFE JOURNEY IN TUBA CITY, AZ. HIS HOBBY WAS TRAVELING, WOOD CARVING, ATTENDING HIS GRANDKIDS’ BASKETBALL GAMES, DRAWING, AND TENDING TO LIVESTOCK. ROGER WAS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE NAVAJO TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES AND TEACHINGS. WE WILL MISS YOU DEARLY.

SPEC-4 SEMALLIE RECEIVED THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL, REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH “60” DEVICE, AND ONE OVERSEAS BAR, EXPERT BADGE WITH M-16. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED.

ROGER’S CLANS:
TSENJIKINI (CLIFF DWELLING PEOPLE) MATERNAL CLAN
TL’AASHCHI’I (RED BOTTOM PEOPLE) FATHER’S CLAN
TÓDICH’II’NII (BITTER WATER CLAN) MATERNAL GRANDFATHER
TSE DEESHGIZHNII (ROCK GAP) PATERNAL GRANDFATHER

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPECIALIST 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR.

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
VALLEY RIDGE MORTUARY, TUBA CITY, AZ
TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024
STAGING: 9:45AM
ADDRESS: 123 MOENAVE ST, TUBA CITY, AZ 86045

KSU: 10:15 AM
ROUTE: HIGHWAY 264 WEST TO HIGHWAY 89 SOUTH
DESTINATION:
CAMERON CEMETERY
CAMERON, AZ 86020

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: WILSINIA ZOHNNIE

Funeral escort for USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac 2/8
2024-02-08 08:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac
Tuba City, AZ – The family of USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday, February 8, 2024.

STAGING: 8:00am Valley RIdge Mortuary, Tuba City, Az.
KSU:8:15am
DESTINATION: 10am gravesite service, Navajo Mountain Community Cemetery
ROUTE: Hwy 160 to Hwy 98, then N16 Route, 40 miles from trading post (total miles 90)

USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac served 4 years, he enlisted October 1975. He was born September 2, 1957 to Harry Isaac and Jean Ethel Bedoni. He attended school at Tuba City and Kayenta. He graduated from Monument Valley High School. While in the USMC, he was awarded Rifle Expert Badge and enjoyed handling rifles and pistols but always very careful. He played football, wrestling, student council, band and graduated from Coconino Community College.

He clans are Biih bitoodnii (Deer Springs Clan) born for Nat’oh dine’e Tachii’nii (Tobacco- Red Running into the Water), paternal grandfather ‘Ashiihi (Salt Clan) and maternal grandfather is Kiyaa’aanii (Towering House).

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, he would ride to the canyon for cattle round up. Branding cattle, butchering a cow or sheep, he loved to work on vehicles, he also enjoyed going camping, he owned his own transport company, Homecare. He always had a project, interested in real estate. A few times he flipped properties in the early 2000. He took care of his mom from 2007 to 2022. He had some struggles but always very strong. He will be missed by his family, relatives, friends and other acquaintances.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC LCPL Kenneth Earl Isaac. Rest in peace marine

Contact : Alta Isaac (spouse)

FUNERAL ESCORT for USMC LCPL JOSHUA MONROE
2024-02-12 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
LCpl JOSHUA MONROE
NAME OF HONOREE:
LANCE CORPORAL JOSHUA MONROE, ACTIVE DUTY- 4YEARS FROM 2014 TO 2018.
FAMILY:
JOSHUA MONROE OF LEUPP, AZ WAS 27 YEARS OLD, ENLISTED AFTER HIGH SCHOOL. HE LOVED HIS WORK AND WAS VERY HONORED TO HAVE SERVED. JOSHUA LOVED HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND WAS A VERY KIND INDIVIDUAL. HE WAS AN OUTGOING PERSON AND COULD LIGHT ANY ROOM HE WALKED INTO.
HE WAS TABAAHA AND BORN FOR TLIZI LANI.
PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S.M.C. VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF LANCE CORPORAL MONROE.
EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 2024
STAGING: 1100 AM
MEET AT NORVAL OWENS MORTUARY
ADDRESS: 914 E. RTE 66 FLAGSTAFF, AZ 86001
KSU: 1145 AM
DESTINATION:
CITIZENS CEMETERY-VETERANS SECTION
ADDRESS: 1300 S SAN FRANCISCO ST, FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA
ROUTE: RTE 66 to NAU CAMPUS
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CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Laura Curley

FUNERAL ESCORT for US ARMY SGT FRANK BEYALE KEDELTY
2024-02-14 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SERGEANT FRANK BEYALE KEDELTY

FAMILY:
FRANK WAS BORN IN WHEATFIELDS, AZ TO CHARLES KEDELTY AND STELLA JONES. HE WAS OF THE RED CHEEK PEOPLE CLAN BORN FOR NEAR TO THE WATER CLAN. HIS GRANDFATHERS ARE THE TOWERING HOUSE AND COYOTE PASS CLANS. HE WAS ONE OF TEN CHILDREN. HE ATTENDED LUKACHUKAI AND SHIPROCK BOARDING SCHOOLS AND GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL FROM ALBUQUERQUE INDIAN SCHOOL. HE EARNED HIS BA FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION.
FRANK WAS A VIETNAM VETERAN AND CONTINUED IN THE ARMY RESERVE AFTER VIETNAM, HE COMPLETED HIS RESERVE TIME IN APRIL 1979 AT THE RANK OF SERGEANT.
FRANK KEDELTY ALSO FOLLOWED HIS FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS IN NAVAJO MEDICINE TO BECOME A TRADITIONAL HEALER. HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS THOUGHTFUL CARE AND DEDICATION AS AN EDUCATOR AND HEALER TO MANY THROUGHOUT HIS LIFETIME.
FRANK RETIRED FROM THE CHINLE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, WAS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE TSAILE-WHEATFIELDS-BLACKROCK VETERANS ORGANIZATION AND A MEMBER OF THE AZEE’BEE NAHAGHA’ OF DINÉ NATION. ON THE HOME-FRONT HE WAS A RANCHER, MECHANIC AMD ARTIST. HE LOVED SPENDING TIME WITH HIS GRANDCHILDREN. FRANK IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE ANELDA; TWO DAUGHTERS DENISE AND SHI-TAWANNA; THREE SONS MERLE, FRITZLAN AND OTE BERRY; AND FIVE GRANDCHILDREN COLLINS, CAEL,KIONNA, CONNORS, AND QUANNAH.

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT IN HONORING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SERGEANT FRANK BEYALE KEDELTY.

DATE AND LOCATION:
SUMMIT FUNERAL HOME, ST MICHAELS, AZ
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 14, 2024
STAGING: 9 AM
ADDRESS: 346A AZ-264, St Michaels, AZ 86511

KSU: 940 AM
ROUTE: EAST ON HWY 264 TO WINDOW ROCK, AZ, THEN NORTH ON NAVAJO ROUTE 12
DESTINATION:
FORT DEFIANCE VETERANS CEMETERY
ADDRESS: INDIAN ROUTE 12 Fort Defiance, Arizona 86504 United States

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION. MADDY KEE

Funeral escort for US Army National Guard PVT Melvin W. Gatewood
2024-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
Window Rock, AZ – The family of US Army National Guard PVT Melvin W. Gatewood humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
STAGING: 10:00am Summit Funeral Home, Window Rock, Az
KSU: 11:30am
DESTINATION: Ft Defiance Veterans Cemetery
ROUTE: Hwy 264 to Window Rock, north towards Ft. Defiance
US Army National Guard Private Melvin W. Gatewood, was 53 years old. He served 8-9 years in the National Guard and was honorably discharged on 06/11/2005. He was a helpful, encouraging, and strong son, father, brother, uncle and chei to many people. His teaching and energy will never leave the mind of those it touched. He loved his family and friends and always spoke highly of them. 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 National Guard PVT Melvin W. Gatewood. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact : Kayce (daughter)

NHHR Meeting
2024-02-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Riders and volunteers:
If you cannot make it to the meeting in Gallup on Feb. 18 Sunday at Comfort Suites, here is the zoom link:

Topic: NHHR meeting
Time: Feb 18, 2024 01:00 PM Arizona

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84535241264…

Meeting ID: 845 3524 1264
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Funeral escort for US Army SSG Leonard Day Jr. on 2/20
2024-02-20 04:00 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix)
US Army SSG Leonard Day Jr.
Gallup, NM – The family of US Army SSG Leonard Day Jr. humbly requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
STAGING: 4:00am Cope Memorial, Gallup, NM
KSU:4:30am
GAS STOP: 6:30am Rt. 66 Casino, ABQ, NM
KSU: 6:45am
DESTINATION: 8:00am Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM
ROUTE: From Gallup, I-40 East and I-25 North to Santa Fe
Graveside service for Leonard Day Jr., 44, of Hunters Point, Arizona, will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 9 a.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Leonard was born Nov. 22, 1979, at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, into the Isleta Pueblo, born for Honágháahnii (One-walks-around Clan). His nalí is Tł’ízí lání (Many Goats); cheii is Naakai dine’é (Mexican). He passed away Feb. 7, 2024, in Hunters Point.
Leonard graduated from Manzano High School in Albuquerque and served in the U.S. Army for 13 years and 4 months. He was an Afghanistan Veteran who was injured by RoadSide Bomb in 2007 and a Purple Heart Recipient. Leonard served in 82nd Airborne and also the 173rd Airborne Brigade. He was a foodie who enjoyed cooking, fishing, biking, and spending time with his children.
Leonard is survived by his sons, Alejandro Day and Michael Day; daughters, Esperanza Day and Isabella Day; parents, Antoinette and Leonard Day Sr.; brother, Dillon Day; and sisters, Rosemary Cook, Rachelle Roberts, Patricia Day, Maria Day, and Melinda Day Wheeler.
Leonard is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dillon and Rose Platero; paternal grandparents, Alice Williams and Charlie Day; and three uncles and two aunts. Pallbearers will be members of the honor guard.
A potluck reception will take place at the Gallup Lions Club (3330 E. Aztec) following service at 4 p.m.
On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SSG Leonard Day Jr. Rest in peace soldier.
Contact : Melinda Day Wheeler (sister)

Funeral escort for US Army SGT IRVIN MARIANO 2/22
2024-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SERGEANT IRVIN MARIANO

YEARS ENLISTED: JUNE 1968-JUNE 1971

IRVIN GRADUATED FROM GALLUP HIGH SCHOOL AND SHORTLY AFTER, ENLISTED INTO THE US ARMY.
AFTER HIS TOUR IN VIETNAM, HE GRADUATED WITH HIS BACHELORS FROM EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY IN AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES IN 1978. HE WORKED FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR FOR 34 YEARS UNTIL HIS RETIREMENT IN 2010. IRVIN IS SURVIVED BY HIS WIFE ROLINDA J. BEGAY OF JONES RANCH, NM.
HONORABLY DISCHARGED IN 1971. HE RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR FOR HIS SERVICE IN VIETNAM. SERGEANT IRVIN MARIANO WAS A PARATROOPER IN K COMPANY 75.

FAMILY:
MOTHER’S CLAN: TO’AHEDLIINI
MATERNAL: TAHNEESZAHNI
FATHER’S CLAN: TSA’ YIIS K’IIDNII
PATERNAL GP: KINYAANII

DATE AND LOCATION:
ROLLIE MORTUARY, GALLUP NM 87301
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024
STAGING: 10 AM
ADDRESS: 401 E NIZHONI BLVD, GALLUP NM 87301

KSU: 1040 AM
DESTINATION:
GALLUP CITY VETERANS’ CEMETERY
ADDRESS: 333 NATIONAL CEMETERY DRIVE
GALLUP, NM 87301

79th Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising
2024-02-24 07:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
We are happy to announce that Navajo Hopi Honor Riders are registered to participate in the following event:
79th Anniversary Iwo Jima Flag Raising, Military Parade
STAGING: is at 7:00 a.m. Parade will begin at 8:45 a.m. sharp. Parade staging is at 168 S. Skill Center Rd. Entry only allowed off of Seed Farm Rd. at the south end of Skill Center Rd. See Map for Parade
*Important change from previous years is the motorcyle line up will be staged at the front of the parade line.
Event is hosted by the Ira Hayes American Legion Post 84
There will also be a flyover and flag raising event included in the timeline of events.
Ceremonies to follow at the Mathew B. Juan, Ira H. Hayes Veterans Memorial Park in Sacaton, AZ.
All Public and Veterans Groups are Welcome on Feb.24, 2024. More info can be found at this link:
http://www.irahayespost84.org

FUNERAL ESCORT for US Army SPC DELBERT SAUNDERS
2024-02-26 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Phoenix)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIALIST 4 DELBERT SAUNDERS

NAME OF HONOREE: SPECIALIST 4 DELBERT SAUNDERS

FAMILY:
SPEC-4 SAUNDERS WAS BORN JUNE 06, 1952, IN GALLUP, NEW MEXICO TO RITA MAE DICK AND THE LATE HERBERT SAUNDERS. HE GREW UP IN ROCKSPRINGS, NEW MEXICO AND WENT TO SCHOOL AT TOHATCHI, FT. WINGATE, AND LATER ENLISTED IN THE UNITED STATES ARMY INFANTRY IN 1970-1972. HE SERVED IN VIETNAM, AND ALSO TOURED IN GERMANY. DELBERT SERVED 2 YEARS IN THE ARMY AS A TRACK EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, WHEEL VEHICLE MECHANIC AND ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT REPAIR.
SPEC-4 SAUNDERS RECEIVED THE NATIONAL DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, VIETNAM SERVICE MEDAL WITH TWO STARS, VIETNAM CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH “60” DEVICE. HE WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED. HE RECEIVED HIS ASSOCIATES-DEGREE FROM TVI IN ALBUQUERQUE, NM AS AN ELECTRICIAN. SAUNDERS THEN WORKED AT UNITED NUCLEAR MINE, SHELL REFINERY, AND 35 YEARS AT CINIZA GIANT REFINERY INDUSTRIES IN GALLUP, NM.

SPEC-4 SAUNDERS LIVED OUT HIS LIFE IN WHITERIVER, AZ WITH HIS KIDS AND GRANDKIDS. HE ENJOYED TRAVELING, WORKING ON VEHICLES, WATCHING OLD WESTERN MOVIES, WATCHING THE ARIZONA CARDINALS FOOTBALL GAMES, DINING AT ARBYS, TACO BELL AND NEVER PASSED UP A FILLET-O-FISH FROM MCDONALDS. HE SUPPORTED HIS GRANDCHILDREN WITH THEIR EDUCATIONAL AND SPORTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS. HE WAS A CARPENTER AND OFTEN BUILT THINGS AROUND THE HOUSE. HE ENJOYED HORSE RIDING AND REMINISCING ABOUT HIS SADDLE BRONC RIDING DAYS. HIS HOBBIES INCLUDED PLAYING MORTAL KOMBAT AND READING A VARIETY OF BOOKS. HE ENJOYED HIS FAMILY TIME AND COOKOUTS. HIS FINAL REQUEST WAS TO BE BURIED NEXT TO THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE – HIS WIFE COLLEEN SAUNDERS, WHO PRECEDED HIM IN DEATH. HE WAS ASHIIH (SALT CLAN) BORN FOR TOBAAZHNI’AZHI (TO WHO CAME UPON THE WATER CLAN).

PLEASE JOIN US IN SHOWING SUPPORT FOR ESCORTING A U.S. ARMY VETERAN TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE. WE ARE HONORED TO ANNOUNCE THE FUNERAL ESCORT REQUEST ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF SPECIALIST 4 DELBERT SAUNDERS.

EVENT DATE AND LOCATION:
HONDAH CASINO, PINETOP, ARIZONA
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024
STAGING: 9 AM
ADDRESS: 777 AZ-260, PINETOP, AZ 85935

KSU: 930 AM
ROUTE: PROCEED SOUTH ON
HWY 73 TO 701 N CHIEF AVE, WHITERIVER, AZ
DESTINATION:
WHITE RIVER ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH
701 N CHIEF AVE, WHITE RIVER, AZ 85941

CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
KARLA HOLIDAY

Camp Pendleton- Dedication Ceremony on 3/6/24
2024-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Honor Riders~You are invited to join a dedication ceremony at Camp Pendleton on March 6 Wednesday. Please text your name to 928-421-1166 if you are planning to attend, in order to enter Camp Pendleton we will need your name by Feb. 23, 2024, for access onto base.

We currently have six honor riders planning to ride out for this special event coordinated by USMC veteran David Palomares and The 5th Marine Regiment.

STAGING: Wed 3/6/24, 9:00am Carl’s Jr, 62407 Cristianitos Rd.
Camp Pendleton North off of the 5 freeway
DESTINATION: 5th Marine Regiment Memorial, Camp Pendleton

RSVP by contacting NHHR & providing your name: info.nhhr@gmail.com or 928-421-1166

Funeral escort for US Army SPC Jimmy Gould on 3/13
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)
Gallup, NM – The family of US Army SPC Jimmy Gould humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

STAGING: 10:00am Sacred Heart Cathedral, Gallup, NM
KSU:11:30pm
DESTINATION: St. Michael’s Community Cemetery, St. Michaels AZ

US Army SPC Jimmy Gould graduated from Haskell High School in Lawrence Kansas. He enlisted into the United States Army 1965. He was stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina and he did a tour in Germany. He was Honorably Discharged in 1967. While in the Army, he received a medal for being an expert (rifle-M14) as well as a National Defense Service Medal. Upon his discharge, he worked with the Bureau of Indian Affairs for 32 and a half years. His assignment was at Kinlichee Boarding School and Hunter’s Point Boarding School. He was also a basketball coach for many years during his employment. He was survived by his wife Louise Gould, his son Jeffery, daughters Rhonda and Serafina and was preceded by his son Randall. Clans: Dzilt’ahnii (Near the Mountain) Hashtl’ishnii (Mud People)

Reception at Assembly of God Reception Center.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SPC Jimmy Gould. Rest in peace soldier.

Contact : Omar Benally (nephew)

NHHR Meeting
2024-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix)
Sunday March 17, 2024 at 1pm, Comfort Suites, Gallup, NM

FUNERAL ESCORT for USMC SGT DENNY CADMAN on 3/21
2024-03-21 11:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver)
FUNERAL ESCORT FOR UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SERGEANT DENNY CADMAN
SERVED TOURS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN. SGT CADMAN MADE MANY FRIENDSHIPS DURING
HIS TIME IN SERVICE AND OFTEN SHARED HIS NAVAJO CULTURE PROUDLY. THE FRIENDS DENNY MADE; HE PROUDLY CALLED THEM HIS BROTHERS. ONE OF MANY THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT DENNY IS HE MADE A POSITIVE IMPACT AMONGST HIS FRIENDS, WHOM OFTEN HAVE SAID DENNY HELPED THEM ON THEIR PATH IN LIFE.
DENNY WILL BE REMEMBERED AS A LOVING FAMILY MAN AND FATHER WHO CARED DEEPLY FOR HIS 11-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER ATHENA. DENNY WAS THE OLDEST CHILD OF FIVE WHO CARED AND LOVED HIS SIBLINGS, COUSINS, NIECES AND NEPHEWS. DENNY WAS A SELFLESS MAN.
DENNY CADMAN FOUGHT A TOUGH BATTLE WITH CANCER, HIS RESILIENT ATTITUDE DURING HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER CAN BE ATTRIBUTED TO THE STRENGTH AND COURAGE HE HONED WHILE BECOMING A UNITED STATES MARINE. WE WILL ALWAYS BE PROUD OF OUR MARINE AND WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DENNY CADMAN FOUGHT TO THE VERY END.
DATE AND LOCATION:
ROLLIE MORTUARY, GALLUP NM 87301
(SERVICE STARTS AT 10AM)
THURSDAY, MARCH 21, ,2024
STAGING: 11 AM
ADDRESS: 401 E NIZHONI BIVD, GALLUP NM 87301
ROUTE: WEST ON NIZHONI BLVD, RIGHT ONTO SECOND STREET,
RIGHT ON MALONEY AVENUE FOR 2 MILES
MALONEY AVE TURNS INTO JM MONTOYA BLVD AND
FINALY INTO HASLER VALLEY RD, CEMETERY WILL
BE ON THE RIGHT.
KSU: 1130 AM
DESTINATION:
GALLUP, NM STATE VETERANS’ CEMETERY
ADDRESS: 333 NATIONAL CEMETERY DRIVE
GALLUP, NM 87301

21st Piestewa Fallen Heroes Memorial
2024-03-23 05:30 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
Phoenix, Az- 21st Piestewa Fallen Heroes Memorial on March 23rd, Saturday.
STAGING: 5:30am Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders meet at the Best Western Innsuites, 1615 E. Northern, Phoenix, AZ 85020. Contact Bobby Martin, NHHR president. Gold Star Families, veterans, tribal leaders and the community
6:30am-9:30am at the Piestewa Peak Ocotillo Ramada, please park at Lincoln Heights Christian Church and take the shuttle to the ramada.
