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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220104T110000
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SUMMARY:Funeral escort for USMC CPL Lenell Jo Billings 1/04
DESCRIPTION:MESA\, AZ  – The family of USMC CPL Lenell Jo Billings is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Tuesday January 4\, 2022. \nSTAGING: 11:15am  Wyman Cremation & Burial Chapel\, 115 S. Country Club Dr. Mesa\, Az 85210\nKSU: 12:15pm\nDESTINATION: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona\, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd\, Phoeniz\, Az\nROUTE: Country Club to North 101 to Cave Creek Rd. \nUSMC CPL Lenell Jo Billings is the daughter of Tony and Lena Tahe. Lenell grew up on the Navajo Reservation in Hardrock\, Az. She is of the Edgewater clan\, born for Two Waters flowing together clan\, her maternal clan is Rock Gap\, and her paternal clan is Black Streak in the Wood. She was born on 11/7/1983 in Tuba City\, AZ\, and she was in pursuit of her Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design at ASU. \nHer awards are as follows: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal\, Iraq Campaign Medal\, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon\, and Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ “M” Device (2nd AWD). \nLenell is survived by her husband\, George; her children: Jacelyn\, John\, Calais\, Caris\, Khione\, and Jane. Her loved ones will remember her smile\, strength\, calmness\, patience\, toughness and her love of cats. \nAt the age of 19\, Lenell enlisted in the Marines. She valued this service highly and attained the rank of Corporal. Her primary occupation was Bulk Fuel Specialist\, activated in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. \nOn behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders\, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC CPL Lenell Jo Billings. Rest in peace. \nContact: Sylvester Begay (cousin)\ndrowningpuppet@gmail.com
URL:http://www.navajohopihonorriders.com/event/funeral-escort-for-usmc-cpl-lenell-jo-billings-1-04/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220105T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220105T123000
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SUMMARY:Funeral escort for US Army SGT Brian Irvin Yazzie 1/05
DESCRIPTION:PHOENIX\, AZ  – The family of US Army SGT Brian Irvin Yazzie is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Wednesday January 5\, 2022. \nSTAGING: 11:30am  Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home\, 4800 E. Indian School Rd\, Phoenix\, Az 85018\nKSU: 12:00pm\nDESTINATION: National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona\, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd\, Phoenix\, Az. \nUS Army SGT Brian Irvin Yazzie was from Window Rock\, Arizona. He served three tours over seas including Iraq and Afghanstan\, a total of nine years. He was an Infantry Mortar in the Army. He retired last year and moved to Avondale Arizona to continue his education. \nUS Army SGT Brian Irvin Yazzie is Áshįįhi (Salt People Clan) and born for Tó’aheedlíinii (The Water Flows Together Clan). His maternal grandfather is Bit’ahnii (Folded Arms People Clan) and his paternal grandfather is Honágháahnii (One Walks Around Clan). He was originally from St. Michaels\, Az. and lived in Avondale\, Az. \nYazzie served in the United States Army\, including three tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. He was stationed in Germany before being honorably discharged and retiring from the military. At the time of his passing\, he was studying to become an automotive mechanic with the University Technical Institute. \nOn behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders\, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of US Army SGT Brian Irvin Yazzie. Rest in peace. \nContact: Olivia Toun\nOlivia.dugi@gmail.com \n  \n 
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220121
DTSTAMP:20260527T013201
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SUMMARY:IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARMY SGT. CLIFTON J. YAZZIE
DESCRIPTION:JANUARY 20\, 2018\n~ IN LOVING MEMORY OF ARMY SGT. CLIFTON J. YAZZIE\nFEBRUARY 20\, 1982-JANUARY 20\, 20016 KIA OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM “I DID MY DUTY\, I PAID THE SUPREME PRICE\, I PRAY YOU’LL REMEMBER MY SACRIFICE. MY LIFE WAS SHORT\, I DID MY BEST. GOD GRANT ME PEACE IN MY ETERNAL REST” ON BEHALF OF THE NAVAJO HOPI HONOR RIDERS WE REMEMBER THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR OUR FREEDOM\, THEY GAVE THEIR LIVES SO THAT WE AND OTHERS SHALL BE FREE. PLEASE KEEP THE FAMILY OF SGT. CLIFTON YAZZIE IN YOUR PRAYERS ALONG WITH ALL OF OUR FALLEN WARRIORS. SGT. \nClifton of Fruitland NM was assigned to the 1st Battalioon\, 327th Infantry Regiment\, 1st Brigade Combat team\, 101st Airborne Division. He was killed on January 20\, 2006 when an improvised explosive device detonated near his Humvee during patrol operations in Huwijah\, Iraq. Also killed were: Staff Stg. Rickey Scott. Sgt. Dennis J. Flanagan and Spc. Matthew C. Frantz. Rest In Peace. To this date the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders host a yearly Navajo-Hopi Honor Ride to REMEMBER all KIA MIA POW and Veterans from the Navajo and Hopi Reservation which takes place every year in May. where we HONOR\, REMEMBER and SUPPORT to the let the family of our Fallen know that their loved one is NOT FORGOTTEN.
URL:http://www.navajohopihonorriders.com/event/in-loving-memory-of-army-sgt-clifton-j-yazzie/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220121T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220121T190000
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SUMMARY:Funeral escort for USMC SSGT Jerras Bilagody
DESCRIPTION:Tuba City\, Az – The family of USMC SSGT Jerras Bilagody is requesting an escort on January 21\, 2021 Friday.\n\n\n\nSTAGING: 6:45pm\, junction Hwy 89 & 160\, see Tuba City junction map\nKSU: 7:00pm\nDESTINATION: 7:15pm Valley Ridge Mortuary\, Tuba City\, Az. (Hearse arriving from Phoenix\, Az)\n\n\n\nUSMC SSGT Jerras Bilagody\, 37 was Hopi (maternal) and Navajo(paternal)\, he served his country proudly for 10 years.\n\n\n“My son Jerras was a very Proud Marine\, kind hearted\, with many friends that cherished his friendship since grade school. He always tried his best at everything he strived for. Jerras accomplished honors in the Marine Corp. He said “I’m going to make it to sergeant\,” but he made it beyond that and made Staff Sergeant. He was also proud to have coordinated Toys for tots when he was stationed in Yakima\,Washington. His pride and joy was his son Draycen Lawrence Bilagody. He was a great father! He missed him dearly. We are a proud family of Jerras and we know he will be looking over us like he has always been. Stand Guard!”\n\n\n\nOn behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders\, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC SSGT Jerras Bilagody. Rest in peace marine.\n\n\n\nJohnny 928-401-9813 (contact as lead rider)\nContact: Susie Bilagody ( mother)\nsusie_bilagody@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220127T083000
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SUMMARY:Funeral escort for USMC CPL Pierce Benjamin John
DESCRIPTION:Tuba City\, Az – The family of USMC CPL Pierce Benjamin John is requesting an escort on January 27\, 2021 Thursday.\n\n\n\nSTAGING: 8:30am Valley Ridge Mortuary\, 123 Moenave Rd\, Tuba City\, Az\nKSU: 9:00am\nDESTINATION: Preston Mesa family plot\, near Tonalea\, Az. (41miles\, see map attached)\n\n\n\nUSMC CPL Pierce Benjamin John served 4 years\, enlisted in 1968. He did two tours in Vietnam and was honorably discharged in 1972. He was 72 years old\, married to Lilly John and has 4 children\, Eugene John (passed away in 1995)\, Menessa Alvarez\, Monique John and Cherolyn John.\n\n\n\nOn behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders\, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC CPL Pierce Benjamin John. Rest in peace marine.\n\n\n\nContact: Monique John ( daughter)\nmonique.john@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220131T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220131T193000
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SUMMARY:Funeral escort for USMC CPL Donald Mahkewa Jr. on 1/31
DESCRIPTION:PARKER\, AZ  – The family of USMC CPL Donald Mahkewa Jr. is humbly requesting a funeral escort on Monday January 31\, 2022. \nSTAGING: 6:00am Parker Funeral Home\, 1704 S. Ocotillo Ave\, Parker\, Az 85344\nKSU: 6:30am\nDESTINATION: Parker Cemetery\, 1314 W 11th St\, Parker\, Az  (see map attached) \nCPL Donald Mahkewa Jr. enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1968 in Kansas City\, Missouri and Honorably discharged in 1971 in MCAS Yuma\, Arizona. He is survived by his kids: Leith\, Keah\, Sabrina\, Julian\, Starlie and wife\, Dawn Navasie. His MOS in the USMC was a Radio Telegraph Operator and completed the following training\, Scuba School\, Basic Airborne Course\, Supporting Arms Oriented and Recondo Course. He was a decorated Vietnam War Veteran and served with the 3rd Force Recon and received the following awards and decorations: \nNational Defense Service Medal\, Vietnam Service Medal W/1*\, Vietnam Campaign Medal w/device\, Combat Action Ribbon\, Navy Unit citation w/ combat “V”\, Good Conduct Medal\, RVN Cross of Gallantry w/palm.
CPL Donald Mahkewa Jr. passed in Phoenix\, Arizona on January 27\, 2022 and will be laid to rest at Parker Cemetery in Parker\, Arizona on January 31\, 2022 services will begin at 7:00 a.m. \nOn behalf of the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders\, we send our condolences and prayers to the family of USMC CPL Donald Mahkewa Jr. Rest in peace marine. \nContact: Tiffany Johnson (daughter-in-law)\ntiffany.johnson07@yahoo.com \n \n 
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