Sharing information that some or all of you may have already heard about.

Number 1.  New Mexico Code Talker Chester Nez has passed away.  During his funeral services He was honored by the U.S. Marine Corps.  In attendence at his

services was the USMC Commandant and other Government and Civilian Dignitaries including  the New Mexico governor. CNN and Fox news did the funeral 

coverage.  Mr.Nez was put to rest at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.  May God bless all the Code Talkers.

Number 2.  Flag Day to be celebrated at special Massing of the Colors Ceremony in Santa Fe.  Honoring Old Glory and those who served to protect her will be the fo

focus of the 19th annual Massing of the Colors ceremony  on June 14th at 9:00 a.m. at the Santa Fe Veterans' Memorial, located on the northwest corner of the

Bataan Memorial Building.  The public is invited to attend, this is a free ceremony. Veterans, Military and Civic groups are also invited to bring flags reresenting their

organizations and take part in the ceremony.  Music will be provided by the Santa Fe Concert Band, the Valley of Santa Fe Scottish Rite Order of the Thistle Pipes

and Drum Corps, and guest soloist Frances Fernandes.  More information and to register your oorganization for participation, contact Bob Mallin at (505) 466-4242.