Navajo Hopi Honor Riders

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 US Army SPC 4 ROGER SEMALLIE SR
2024-01-23 09:30 - 11:00
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

Holiday Party in Gallup, NM
2024-01-13 17:00 - 21:00
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 AIR FORCE SERGEANT DANIEL H. YAZZA on 1/4/24
2024-01-04 08:00 - 11:30
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

Funeral escort for US Army SGT BENJAMIN H. BENALLY on 1/03
2024-01-03 10:30 - 12:30
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

Welcome Home Escort for US Navy GM3 Kiley Elise John
2023-12-29 11:00 - 13:00
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

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

2023-08-05 11:30 - 13:00
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)

The Patriot Tour stops in Window Rock on 7/29
2023-07-29 09:00 - 10:30
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
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Funeral escort for USMC LCPL Erick Sonny Tsosie on 7/29
2023-07-29 05:00 - 08:30
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)

Funeral escort for US Army veteran Danny Francis Claw on 7/24
2023-07-24 06:30 - 10:00
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 US Army veteran Wallace De McGilbert Sr on 7/14
2023-07-14 10:00 - 11:30
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 USMC PFC Kelroy Gene Zahne on 7/10 Mon
2023-07-10 10:00 - 12:00
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 Navy E3 Darlita Puente (Herrera) on 7/07
2023-07-07 08:00 - 10:00
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)

GEORGE WILLIE SR. MEMORIAL VETERANS STAND DOWN
2023-06-29 09:00 - 16:00 | 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

Marine League Charities Spider's Poker Run on 6/24/23
2023-06-24 08:00 - 14:30
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

Funeral escort for USMC Lance CPL Maurice Yazzie on 6/8
2023-06-08 11:30 - 13:00
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)

CHICHILTAH VETERAN'S PARK on 5/29
2023-05-29 08:00 - 12:00
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES
CHICHILTAH VETERAN’S PARK
CHICHILTAH, NEW MEXICO
MAY 29, 2023
0800 Hrs. Prayer
☆ FLAG RAISING & HALF STAFF
☆MEMORIAL FLAG FOLDING
☆SPEAKERS
☆LUNCH
☆PUBLIC WELCOME
NO DRUGS & ALCOHOL OR YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PARK…RESPECT

Funeral escort for Kenneth Goldtooth on 5/276
2023-05-26 10:00 - 17:00
Cameron, AZ– The family of Kenneth Goldtooth is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday, May 26, 2023.

STAGING LOCATION: 10:00am DST Cameron Trading Post
KSU:10:15am DST
DESTINATION: 11:00am DST, St. Jude’s Church, Tuba City, Az.

Kenneth Goldtooth had two daughters and three sons, he was Dibé Łizhiní born for Bįįh Bitoodnii, his maternal grandfathers are Honágháahnii and his paternal grandfathers are Tł’ááshchí’í.

Kenneth was not a veteran but he whole-heartedly supported and helped the military families in this community. He came from a family of men who served, his father Keith Goldtooth Sr served in the US Army and his brother Keith Goldtooth Jr served in the USMC. Also Kenneth’s son Stephen served in the USMC for 4 years.

Kenneth loved riding his motorcycle, at a very young age approximately 14 yrs old, he was involved in a motorcycle accident and his injuries kept him out of school for awhile but he completed and received his GED. After high school, he went to school to learn about heavy equipment operation and also went to school to be a computer technician and eventually retired.

Kenneth will be dearly missed by the biker community, his friends and his family. He was a humble man with a big heart.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of Kenneth Goldtooth. Rest in peace.

Contact : Faylene (wife)

Funeral escort for USMC CPL Thomas Yazzie Jr 5/16
2023-05-16 10:00 - 12:00
Gallup, NM – The family of USMC CPL Thomas Yazzie Jr and also US Navy veteran humbly requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

STAGING LOCATION: 10:00am DST Rollie Mortuary, Gallup, NM
KSU:10:30am DST
DESTINATION: Gallup State Veterans Cemetery

Thomas was born May 2,1953. He graduated from Intermountain High School in Brigham City, Utah. He joined the US Marine Corps for 6 years and also served in the US Navy for 4 years. He was a licensed Journeyman Electrician. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father, and a lovable grandpa. He was very friendly and outgoing, always lending a hand when a friend was in need. He enjoyed seafood and having cookouts. He had a special heart for the stray dogs and took in as many as he could. He loved watching western and war movies. He was an employee with Fire Rock Casino where he was respected by his coworkers. He was loved and will be missed greatly.

On behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of Navy veteran USMC CPL Thomas Yazzie Jr. Rest in peace marine.

Contact :Jenny Yazzie (wife)

Funeral escort for US Army SPC Sheldon R. George on 5/9
2023-05-09 10:00 - 11:30
Gallup, NM – The family of US Army SPC Sheldon R. George humbly requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday, May 9, 2023

STAGING LOCATION: 10:30am DST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Gallup, NM
KSU:11:00am DST
DESTINATION: Gallup State Veterans Cemetery

US Army SPC Sheldon R. George graduated from Page High School in 2002. After high school, he joined the US Army from 2002-2006. He served in the Operation Iraq Freedom War, he was also a recruiter for the National Guard. He received his associate degree in Auto Collision Repair from the University of New Mexico-Gallup branch. He loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and his fur babies, Paris and Riley who he loved dearly. He loved country music and his favorite artists wer Aaron Watson and Brook n’Dunn. Sheldon was one of a kind, he was very kind and self-giving. He always took care of everyone, friends, family and strangers. You are loved by many and will be deeply missed.

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

Contact: Janice George (wife)

NHHR Meeting
2023-04-17 18:00 | Comfort Suites, Gallup, Nm, 3940 E. Highway 66, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
NHHR Meeting
Monday, April 17 · 6:00 – 7:30pm DST
Gallup Comfort Suites, Exit 26

Funeral escort for US Army CPL Francis Davis on 4/14
2023-04-14 08:00 - 09:30
Window Rock, AZ – The family of US Army CPL Francis Davis humbly requesting a funeral escort on Friday, April 14, 2023.

STAGING LOCATION: 7:45am (DST) Chevron in Window Rock (due to some flooding near Silver Creek Mortuary, all riders meet at Chevron) KSU:8:00am MST
DESTINATION: family plot at Whiskey Creek (35 miles north on Rt.12)
US Army CPL Francis Davis lived in Wheatfields, AZ his whole life and was a rancher; he lived to be 90 years old. He served honorable in our United States Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He received the Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. He was honorable discharged on Dec 1, 1954. From 1985-1987, he also served as the VFW Post Commander in Fort Defiance, AZ.

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

Contact : Leslie Davis (son)

6th Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Gourd Dance
2023-03-29 10:30 - 17:00
Shiprock, NM – 6th Annual Vietnam Veterans Day Gourd Dance 12pm-6pm, Wed 3/29 at Fairgrounds under white tent.
Contact: Davis Filfred

Funeral escort for US Army PFC Yazzie Charley on 3/28
2023-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 | greer’s mortuary, winslow, az, 316 W. 2nd St, Winslow, AZ, 86047, United States
Winslow, Az – The family of US Army PFC Yazzie Charley humbly requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

STAGING LOCATION: 8:45am (MST) Greers Mortuary, 316 W. 2nd St, Winslow, Arizona KSU:9:00am MST
DESTINATION: Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery at Camp Navajo, Bellemont, Az
US Army PFC Yazzie Charley was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He proudly served in the US Army for two years, stationed in Germany, after the military, he continued serving others as a bus driver for BIA for 30 years. He had 8 children, 6 girls and 2 boys, one of his sons also served in the military, the marines and served during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia. His clans: Nát’oh dine Táchii‘ nii, born for Tódich ií nii, maternal grandfather Tábááhá, and paternal grandfather isTséńjikiní.

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

Contact : Donovan Charley (son)

Piestewa Fallen Heroes Sunrise Memorial
2023-03-23 06:30 - 09:30 | Piestewa Peak Ocotillo Ramada, 1973 E. Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, United States
Phoenix, Az – Piestewa Fallen Heroes Sunrise Memorial on March 23, 2023, Thursday 6:30am-8:30am.
STAGING: 5:30am Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders meet at the Best Western Inn Suites, 1615 E. Northern, Phoenix, AZ 85020 to help organize honored guests and POWs; at 5:45 a.m, escorting honored guests to the Lincoln Heights Christian Church Parking Lot, 2121 E. Lincoln. 5:50 AM Church parking lot other honored guests/Gold Star families may join the group. KSU 6:05 a.m. PGR and Navajo-Hopi Honor Riders start escorting the group from the church to the Ocotillo Ramada. Phoenix Police will assist with traffic control.

Contact: Ernest azforpiestewa@gmail.com for event details & Bobby Martin, NHHR president for motorcycle staging details.

NHHR meeting
2023-03-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Comfort Suites, Gallup, Nm, 3940 E. Highway 66, Gallup, NM, 87301, United States
All riders, volunteers and Gold Star Families are invited to the NHHR Meeting on Sunday March 12th at 1pm, Conference room at 3940 E Hwy 66, Comfort Suites, Gallup, NM. The 2023 Annual Navajo Hopi Honor Ride will be on August 25, 26, 27, 2023.
– Be a part of the route planning
– Volunteer on all three days or a day within your community
– All sponsors welcome to contribute
– 20 years since #RideForLori ~ Army Spc Lori Piestewa

NHHR Meeting
2023-02-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital (Window Rock, AZ), 48 West Highway 264, Window Rock, Arizona 86515, Window Rock, az, 86515
NHHR Meeting on 2/26 @1pm-3pm at Quality Inn, Window Rock, Az. All riders, gold star families and volunteers welcome ~ see you there! #navajohopihonorriders #nhhriders #honorRIDERS

Funeral escort for US Army veteran Herman Silas on 2/23
2023-02-23 08:00 - 10:00
Shiprock, NM – The family of US Army veteran Herman Silas humbly requesting a funeral escort on Thursday, February 23, 2022.
STAGING LOCATION: 7:45am Desert View Home, Shiprock, NM
KSU:8:00am
DESTINATION: Family plot in Aneth, Utah

US Army veteran Herman Silas served fours in the Army, after completing high school, he was drafted into the Vietnam War. After the war, he returned home and started a family. He will be dearly missed by everyone, he was a good father.

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

Contact : Jonathan (son)

Native Veterans Procession in Washington, DC on 11/11
2022-11-11 10:00 - 15:00
Washington DC – #NavajoHopiHonorRiders registered to take part in the Native Veterans Procession in Washington, DC from 2-4 pm on Friday, November 11, 2022. Please Check-In at 10am before we line you up to take part in the walking Procession. Livestream begins at 2:00PM at https://americanindian.si.edu/

We (NHHR) are registered in the color group Turquoise under the name of Navajo Hopi Honor Riders, look for Fred & Brenda Miller they will both be there, as well as Regan Hawthorne from Lupton, Az. Please read the following carefully so that you will know how to check in and when to line up for the Procession.

Check -In (Friday, November 11, 10 AM –1 PM)
Before you join the procession, you must check in to receive your Procession Packet.

o Turquoise and Orange Groups- Please send only one designated POC person to pick up the Procession Packets.

§ If your group’s POC is different from the name listed above, kindly designate a different POC and have them pick up the Procession Packets.

o Veterans Hospitality Tents on Maryland Ave., SW and Third St., SW. See attached map for tent locations and procession route.

v Photo Release Forms

o A Photo Release Form for every member of your group. Please complete them at the Check-In Tent and hand them into the Check-In staff.

Procession Line Up/Staging (Friday, November 11, 1:00- 2:00 PM)

o Assembly and line up for all participants will be begin promptly at 1:00 PM outside the museum across from the Hospitality Tents on Maryland Avenue.

o Participants will be organized according to their color; Turquoise first, followed by Orange, then Plum, then Green.

o Assembly Time according to your group:

§ Turquoise: 1:00 PM (arranged alphabetically by their organization’s name)

o Each group section will be identified by a sail flag sign and there will be NMAI and Event staff with paddle signs to assist as well.

o Turquoise and Orange will be arranged alphabetically by their organization’s name (Alaska Native Veterans Association will be in front of the American Legion Cherokee Post 143)
