Navajo Hopi Honor Riders

8/14 Navajo Code Talker Day
2019-08-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
WINDOW ROCK, AZ – You are invited to join us in honoring the remaining five Navajo Code Talkers: Thomas H. Begay, John Kinsel, Peter MacDonald Sr., Samuel Sandoval, and Joe Vandever. A memorial ceremony to remember those who have passed on, followed by gourd dance on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
9am- Staging at Navajo Nation Fairgrounds (next to Bashas’ grocery store)
10am (KSU) – Parade from Navajo Nation Fairgrounds to Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park
11:15am – Recognition of Navajo Code Talkers
3:00pm – Gourd Dance
For more information please contact:
Yvonne Kee-Billison
Office: (928) 871-7000 or 7132
E-mail: yvonnekeebillison@navajo-nsn.gov
#NavajoCodeTalkers #USMC #WWII
Navajo Code Talker Day 2019

7/27 Operation Veterans Wellness Bike Run
2019-07-27 10:00 - 16:00
GALLUP, NM – #OperationVeteransWellness at Rio West Mall in Gallup, NM on July 27, 2019. 3-on-3 Basketball from 10am-12pm. Benefits, Job & Health Fair from 10am-4pm. Gourd Dance 1pm- 4pm
STAGING: 11am Window Rock Memorial Veterans Park, Window Rock, AZ.
KSU: 12pm
Destination: Rio West Mall, Gallup, NM

Questions about event call 505-722-9470

7/6 Appreciation ride for a veteran
2019-07-06 10:00 - 13:30
WINDOW ROCK, AZ – Appreciation ride for a veteran on July 6, 2019, Saturday.
Staging: 10am Window Rock, Az
KSU: 11am
Destination: Burnside, Az.
“If you enjoy freedom, thank a veteran.”
July 6, 2019 Sunday- Surprise birthday ride to Lawrence Lano’s party in Ganado, Az.

19th Annual Northern Apache County Sheriff Posse Poker Run
2019-06-29 08:00 - 17:00
WINDOW ROCK, AZ – 19th Annual Apache County Sheriff Posse Poker Run on 6/29/19 Saturday. Registration on site from 9am -10am. $25/ rider, $10/ passenger. Window Rock, Burnside, Chinle, Tsaile, Navajo and back to Wrock. Contact Melvin Young, Sheriff Posse Captain at 928-245-7151.
Entertainment, food & raffle!

Congressional Medal of Honor, William "Woody" Hershel and Navajo Code Talker, Thomas H. Begay
2019-06-26 12:00 - 2019-06-27 19:00
BLOOMFIELD, NM- *** #HonorRiders needed for Wednesday 6/26**** A Heroes welcome Bloomfield to Aztec to Farmington, NM on 6/26/19 Wednesday. Line the streets with signs and flags to welcome two of America’s Heroes!
Enter Bloomfield, NM @ 12:00pm, enter Aztec @12:15pm, enter Farmington @12:30pm, destination: Farmington CVB, 3041 E. Main St. Farmington, NM. Let’s join together to honor SJC Gold Star families and their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, let’s welcome Congressional Medal of Honor, William “Woody” Hershel and Navajo Code Talker, Thomas H. Begay as they reunite after seven decades. Motorcycle escort in partnership with New Mexico Nation of Patriots.
On, 6/27/19 Thursday, SJC Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Ground Breaking Ceremony at All Veterans Memorial Park @ 2:00pm.

6/8 Havasu memorial walkway will host Navajo Code Talkers at 9am
2019-06-08 09:00 - 11:00
Havasu Memorial Walkway will host event for Navajo Code Talkers
The Havasu Freedom Foundation is working to recognize the sacrifices and contributions of Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers in an upcoming ceremony at the Havasu Memorial Walkway.
The Freedom Foundation is working with the Marine Corps League and Lake Havasu City to recognize the work of the Code Talkers, who played a vital role in World Wars I and II.
Members of several native tribes, including Hopi, Comanche, Choctaw, Creek, Chippewa, Meskwaki and Lakota, used their native languages to develop a military code.
The recognition and unveiling ceremony of the newest section of the walkway at Bridgewater Channel under the London Bridge will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 8.
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17th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run
2019-05-23 - 2019-05-26
Route for 17th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run

Arrive

Pre-registration / Safety meeting May 22, 2019

6:00pm

Smokey’s Restaurant, Gallup, NM ($5.00 Pulled pork sandwiches discount)

Arrive
Roll out
DAY 1- May 23, 2019

7:30am

Registration in Window Rock, AZ

8:30am
Depart Window Rock

9:10am
10:10am
Ganado Chapter House for program – Isabel Shondee

10:45am
11:45am
Beshbitoh Gold Star Mother Veterans Restitution Site

12:15pm
12:45pm
Keams Canyon gas stop

1:30pm
2:30pm
Hopi Veterans Memorial

3:30pm
4:00pm
Bird Springs Chapter- Judy Nezz

4:30pm
5:00pm
Leupp (gas stop)

6:00pm

Final stop of the day Piestewa Home- Percy Piestewa

Arrive
Roll out
DAY 2- May 24, 2019

7:00am
8:00am
Breakfast at the Piestewa home

9:30am
11:30am
Tuba City Veterans

12:00pm
12:45pm
The Gap Chapter (gas stop)

1:45pm
3:30pm
Page (lunch & gas stop)

5:00pm

Kayenta, Arizona Final stop for the Day- TBD

Arrive
Roll out
DAY 3- May 25, 2019

8:00am
9:00am
Breakfast

10:30am
12:30pm
Mexican Water Chapter – Leslie Laselute

1:30pm
3:00pm
Beclabito Chapter- David L. Tom

3:30pm
4:30pm
Four Corners Momument- Parks and Recreation

5:30pm

Towac, CO

Arrive
Roll out
DAY 4- May 26, 2019

7:00am
8:00am
Breakfast on your own

9:00am
10:00am
Shiprock Chapter

10:30am
11:30am
Nenanzhad Chapter- Jeanette & Clifford Yazzie

12:30pm
2:00pm
Tohatchi Chapter

2:30pm
4:00pm
Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park

NHHR planning meeting
2019-05-06 17:30 - 19:00 | Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital (Window Rock, AZ), 48 West Highway 264, Window Rock, Arizona 86515, Window Rock, az, 86515
NHHR meeting

Come join us at the next meeting to help plan the 17th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run, May 23 – 26, 2019. This will be the LAST MEETING before the honor run.
Route details
Working with Gold Star & Blue Star families
Volunteer opportunities during the four day ride
Planning the Round Up reception at the end of the ride
Available merchandise to support NHHR, Inc.
Everyone welcome and volunteers needed throughout the four-day ride. We look forward to seeing you on Monday evening, May 6, 2019.
Location: Meeting room at Quality Inn Restaurant, Window Rock, Az.
Time: 5:30m-7:00pm (Daylight Savings Time/Rez time)

4/14 NHHR BOD MEETING
2019-04-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital (Window Rock, AZ), 48 West Highway 264, Window Rock, Arizona 86515, Window Rock, az, 86515
NHHR BOD MEETING
Come join us at the next meeting to help plan the 17th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run, May 23 – 26, 2019

Route details
Working with Gold Star & Blue Star families
Volunteer opportunities during the four day ride
Planning the Round Up reception at the end of the ride
Available merchandise to support NHHR, Inc.

Everyone welcome and volunteers needed throughout the four-day ride. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday evening, April 14, 2019.
Location: Meeting room at Quality Inn Restaurant, Window Rock, Az.
Time: 3:00m-5:00pm (Daylight Savings Time/Rez time)

Biker Family gathering at Coyote Canyon 4/13
2019-04-13 12:00 - 17:00
COYOTE CANYON, NM- Riders we have a fellow NHHR biker who could use some #positiveVibes and some good company, he is also a veteran. We are planning a ride to Coyote Canyon to spend some time as a #bikerfamily with Cal Tso. The ride will be set for next Saturday April 13, at 1 pm. Staging at the Tohlakai Gas Station at 12noon (DST/rez time). Destination: Cal’s residence, see map below.
Let’s share some laughs, some memories and some jokes with our brother Cal. #thankaVeteran #honorRiders #NHHRiders

4/7 PHX-Calling all Navajo Hopi Honor Riders!
2019-04-07 12:00 - 18:00
PHOENIX, AZ – Calling all Navajo Hopi Honor Riders!
We invite you to join us on April 7, 2019 Sunday @12:00 noon at Food Mart Shell Gas Station
420 N Idaho Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
KSU:12:30pm

Navajo Hopi Honor Riders have been invited to be a part of a TV segment (a Netflix show). Recording with production team will be from 12:30pm – 6:00pm. We need honor riders to be part of a riding scene in the desert and possibly share your story about riding. You are not required to stay until sunset but we need as many riders as we can get for ‘Riding in Arizona’ scene from 1230-1400. (PHX AZ time)
It is also the last day of AZ Bike Week 4/3-4/7, so if you are in the Phoenix area, join us at the Shell Gas station and we will ride as a group up into Tortilla Flats on Hwy 88, video production team will be recording the group riding. This is a complimentary marketing exposure for NHHR, Inc. and all honor riders will be volunteering their time on 4/7.
Questions? 928-421-1166 or email us at: info.nhhr@gmail.com

NHHR BOD meeting 3/25
2019-03-25 17:30 - 19:30
Navajo Hopi Honor board meeting on March 25, 2019, Monday at 5:30pm.
Location: Meeting room at Quality Inn, Window Rock
Help plan the 17th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run from May 23 – 26, 2019.

NHHR BOD meeting 3/4, Gallup, NM
2019-03-04 17:30 - 19:00 | El Charrito Restaurant, 2003 Rte 66, Gallup, NM, 87301
NHHR Board Meeting on 3/4/19 Monday at 5:30pm. Location: El Charrito Restaurant, 2003 W. Historic Highway 66, Gallup, NM. Public welcome, cost of dinner on your own, El Charrito Restaurant has donated the space for the meeting.
Riders this is a good time to make any suggestions for this year’s ride May 23 – 26, 2019.
Email: info.nhhr@gmail.com or 928-421-1166.

NHHR BOD Meeting 2/4
2019-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital (Window Rock, AZ), 48 West Highway 264, Window Rock, Arizona 86515, Window Rock, az, 86515
NHHR BOD Meeting to continue the planning of the 17th Annual Navajo Hopi Honor Ride from May 23 – 26, 2019.
All riders welcome, share your ideas. Volunteers who have sent a message, you are more than welcome to be a part of the planning process. #bikerfamily supporting our veterans
www.NavajoHopiHonorRiders.com

NHHR Meeting
2019-01-13 13:00 - 15:00
Navajo Hopi Honor Riders Meeting on 1/13/19 Sunday at 1:00pm.
Comfort Suites 3940 E. Hwy 66, Gallup, NM.
All riders welcome, we need your ideas for the upcoming 17th Annual Navajo Hopi Honor Run from May 23 – 26, 2019.
Veterans ~ Volunteers ~ Riders ~ Drivers ~ Road Guards ~ Staging team ~ Sponsors ~

NHHR Holiday Party
2018-12-08 14:00 - 18:00 | Gallup Community Center, 410 Bataan Veterans St, Gallup, NM
GALLUP, NM – 12/8/18 ☆Save the Date☆ Navajo Hopi Honor Riders Holiday Party on Saturday starting at 2pm-6pm. Gallup Community Center, 410 Bataan Veterans St. All riders welcome. #NHHRiders #NavajoHopiHonorRiders #HolidayCelebration

Bikers needed for turkey deliveries
2018-11-19 17:30 - 2018-11-20 18:00
WINDOW ROCK, AZ – #NHHRiders is partnering up with Running Strong Foundation for turkey deliveries next week on Monday 11/19 @530pm, Window Rock Veteran’s Park
and Tuesday 11/20 @530pm, Walmart Gallup, turkeys for veterans, elders and families in need. Bikers arrive at either location to help distribute and deliver.
Thank you to all the riders who helped last year to make this possible, we would appreciate your assistance again this year.
If you are able to bring your motorcycle, we will need some photos of turkeys on wheels! Contact Bobby Martin for details. #Thanksgiving #ThankaVeteran

11/11 Gourd Dance in Ft. Defiance
2018-11-11 12:00 - 17:00
FT. DEFIANCE, AZ – GOURD DANCE on 11/11/18 Sunday, Gourd Dance starting at 12pm-7pm.
Short ride from Window Rock Veterans Park to the Fort Defiance Chapter House for this Gourd Dance that will be HONORING ALL VETERANS. Sunday November 11th, Staging at 10am KSU at 11am.
Supporting and honoring all our warriors on Veterans Day

11/11/18 Whitecone Veterans Organization
2018-11-11 08:00 - 12:00
White Cone, Az – White Cone Veterans Organization and the administration staff & chapter officials announces the community Veterans Day Program and the Thanksgiving Dinner in Honor of our Late Veterans Commander and Chapter Vice-President Mr. Bennett Chatter
Starting at 8am.

Tuba City, Az- 11/10 1st Annual Veterans Day event
2018-11-10 11:00 - 14:00
The Navajo Nation Veterans Administration and the Western Navajo Agency Veterans Organizations are working together to host the 1st Annual Veterans Day event on Saturday, November 10, 2018, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Navajo Nation Veterans Administration Office in Tuba City, Az.
The event will start with at 11:00 am, with various trail riders coming together at the TUUVI site, from there, all riders will parade to the NNVA Office.
Lunch will be provided for all our Veterans, family and participants that are present in appreciating our Veterans.

We welcome all and everyone to this wonderful event.
For additional information or to volunteer, contact our office at 928-283-3030/3450.

PINON, AZ- 2nd Annual Pinon Veterans Day Parade starts 1:00pm
2018-11-09 13:00 - 16:00
2nd Annual Pinon Veterans Day Parade is welcoming riders, royalty, and general public to join their Veterans Day Parade.
Theme is “Honoring Our Women Warriors”.
Parade Starts at 1:00pm
Parade Route: Start at the rodeo grounds, thru town, and ending at Pinon High School football field.
$20 fee for parade
Call: LaTonna Truillo 928-380-4902 or Marvin Tom 928-679-5835

NHHR Board meeting
2018-10-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Comfort Suites, Gallup, Nm, 3940 E. Highway 66, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
Everyone is welcome to attend the NHHR board meeting on 10/28/18 at 12pm, 3940 E. Highway 66, Gallup NM.
We will also have 5″ patches for sale at this meeting, they are $10 each.

NTUA Military care package
2018-10-26 08:00 - 17:00
NTUA is now accepting addresses for active duty service personnel stationed throughout the world to receive a care package just in time for the Holiday Season. This heartfelt project is one way to send our loved ones a special holiday wish to show them they are in our thoughts and prayers during this special time. The deadline is 10/26/18 Friday.
Contact 928-729-6252 Rowena, Gervase, Tonia or Rachel for more information.
2018 NTUA Military care package project registration form below:

9/30 Gold Star Family Day
2018-09-30 18:00 - 20:30
Window Rock, Az – Gold Star Family Day on September 30, 2018 Sunday at the Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park
Meet and Greet of Gold Star Family, Special Presentation 4:00 PM at Navajo Nation Quality Inn by the Gold Star Chair committee. Seeking all Gold Star family Sponsors for the 16th Annual Navajo Hopi Honor Run that took place May 2018.
Staging 5:00pm Quality Inn parking lot, Window Rock AZ
KSU: 530 p.m. to Window Rock Veterans Park. Apache County Sheriff Department will assist with escort.
Route: Window Rock Quality Inn Restaurant to Window Rock Veterans Park.
Agenda and program by the Office of the President and Vice President.
Asking Riders and supporters to please help assist with flag line immediately upon arrival.
Posting of colors by Upper Fruitland Color & Honor Guard
Flag Line by Chichilitah Veterans Park
Reading of the Proclamatioon by Navajo Nation President Russell Begaye and Vice President Jonathan Nez
Memorial Roll Call by Jamescita Peshlakai
Appearance by newly crowned Miss Navajo Nation, Autumn Montoya
Laying of the wreath
Candlelight Vigil
Special Guests include: Gold Star Families, Beshbito Gold Star Mothers & Restitution Park, the Nelson family.
Brought to you by Office of the President and Vice President and Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, Inc.

Honor ride in Memory of our Hero, Navajo Code Talker George B. Willie Sr.
2018-09-22 09:30 - 13:00
LEUPP, AZ – Saturday September 22, 2018
Attention Honor Riders, The Willie family is requesting for an Honor escort/ride in Memory of our Hero, Navajo Code Talker George B. Willie.
The Willie family would also like to Honor the Ira Hayes American Legion Post from Sacaton Arizona along with the Vererans from Leupp, Birdsprings and Tolani Lake who served as honor guards during the Mr. George B. Willie funeral service.

Staging: 0830 at Leupp Public School parking lot off NN15. Ksu: 0900, Escort will be to Leupp Presbyterian Church.
Information contact: Delores Lee 928-315-9864
**Please share post. Thank you!

NHHR FAMILY DAY & COOK OUT at Wheatfields Lake
2018-08-18 10:00 - 15:00
WHEATFIELDS LAKE, AZ – Saturday August 18, 2018
HONOR RIDERS, VETERANS & FAMILIES… REV UP YOUR ENGINES AND CRUISE ON OVER TO WHEATFIELDS LAKE!
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE AND COME JOIN US!

NHHR Family day and cookout~ A day to meet and greet, enjoy a cookout with each other’s company along with music and games! We appreciate your support through out the year and we would love to simply just enjoy each other’s for the time we give and the hearts we warm. We look forward to seeing you and your families. Call Patricia Merle 505-387-9378

Everyone is welcome and invited!

8/14 NAVAJO CODE TALKER DAY
2018-08-14 09:00
WINDOW ROCK, AZ – TUESDAY 8/14/18 NAVAJO CODE TALKER DAY
10am – 12:30pm Schedule of events below, Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park
1pm : Gourd Dance at Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park
3pm : Documentary film: Navajo Code Talkers, Journey of Remembrance at Navajo Nation Museum
NAVAJO CODE TALKER DAY
NAVAJO CODE TALKER DAY

7/23 Mon: NHHR open meeting
2018-07-23 17:30 - 19:00
ATTENTION: FOR MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018- GALLUP NM
GREETINGS SUMMER 2018!
Official ANNOUNCEMENT from NHHR – Please feel free to forward or share.
OPEN NHHR MEETING: All Honor Riders, Supporters, Veterans and Families welcome.
Date: MONDAY, JULY 23, 2018
Time: 5:30 P.M
Place: Comfort Suites in Gallup NM, Address: 3940 E Hwy 66, Gallup, NM 87301
Discussions will include recap of this years 16th Annual Navajo Hopi Honor Ride, the upcoming first time ever NHHR family day and cookout. Navajo Hopi Honor Riders also wants to thank and recognize you all for your support, participation, passion and commitment to our mission and our future .Agenda to be provided at meeting.
About us: We are a group of individuals brought together to support the military service personnel: Past and Present. Riding for those who can’t by remembering that “Freedom Is Not Free” Honoring Blue star and Gold star families.
Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, Inc.
PO Box 266
Window Rock, AZ 86515
Email: info.nhhr@gmail.com
Phone number: 928-421-1166
We hope to see you there! Please share!

7/14/18 Baahaali Chapter House hosts honor dinner for Korean War veterans
2018-07-14 10:30 - 13:00
Baahaali Chapter House, NM – Honor Dinner for US Army veteran, Herbert Saunders and USMC veteran Calvin Yazzie on Saturday July 14, 2018 starting at 11:00am at the Baahaali Chapter House.
Attention all Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, the community of Baahaali Chapter House invites you to be be a part of this memorable event and awards day for Korean War Veterans.
10:15am Ellis Tanner Parking Lot (see map below)
10:30am KSU
11:00am Baahaali Chapter House
July 14th Agenda
11:00am – Navajo Hopi Honor Riders will arrive to Baahaali Chapter House
Presentation of Awards to Korean War Veterans: US Army veteran Herbert Saunders and USMC veteran Calvin Yazzie
Honor Dinner
Guest Speakers : TBA
The Korean War has been called “the Forgotten War” in the United States, where coverage of the 1950’s conflict was censored and its memory decades later is often overshadowed by World War II and the Vietnam War.

7/14 Memorial & Appreciation Honor Ride hosted by Whitecone community
2018-07-14 08:00 - 15:00
Saturday, July 14, 2018- Whitecone Arizona

With Respect, Honor and Gratitude The Tachiinii family of Whitecone Arizona humbly requests for the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders to ride in memoriam and appreciation for all Veterans past and present. The family will meet on Saturday, July 14th 2018 in honor of their late grandparents, Hosteen Dalah Gah Thlani (Black Mustache) and Asdzaan Bitsi Lle Bahe (Woman with light-brown hair) for a reunion of their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Together they had 7 sons and 2 daughters.

The family alone produced more than THIRTY VETERANS who served and continue to serve in the U.S Marines, Army and Navy.Honor Riders, your support will greatly be appreciated as we ride in Honor of those who have served and are still serving. Breakfast will be provided upon arrival.Staging: 0800 @ Window Rock Veterans Park. KSU: 0830, Honor escort will be from Window Rock Veterans Park, through Ganado- Steamboat- Jeddito on hwy 264. South on Hwy 77 to Whitecone AZ.
Contact information: Pat Gordon 801-310-2179 or NHHR @ 928-421-1166
