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Comment by LadyHawkღ on September 1, 2011 at 7:01am

Cherokee Holiday Event Honors Military Service
By ICTMN Staff September 1, 2011
It’s often reported that American Indians have strongly represented tribal nations in the United States military. With the largest enlistments on a per capita basis, the warrior spirit is alive and well. A chunk of these soldiers have identified themselves as Cherokee—47,265 since the 1990 census.

And this holiday weekend the Cherokee Nation will be honoring its contingent of service men and women at the 59th Cherokee National Holiday on September 3 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Sequoyah School’s Place Where They Play, Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

Rogan Noble, Cherokee Nation Veterans representative said he expects around 200 people to attend the family and cultural event. Veterans from all eras and military branches and state and federal dignitaries will be on hand for the fifth year event.

“Warriors have always been held in high regard,” Noble said. “If not for them, we would not have this great Nation. They have always defended and protected their families and their homeland even before they were citizens of the U.S.”

This year 20 Eastern Band Cherokees from Cherokee, North Carolina will join acting Nation Principal Chief S Joe Crittenden in welcoming attendees. Families can enjoy musical selections from the Cherokee National Youth Choir and Christina Hanvey, meet 2011 Miss Cherokee and tribal council members.

According to tribal press release, representatives will be on hand for the event from the VA Regional Office in Muskogee, Jack C. Montgomery VA Hospital, and Fort Gibson National Cemetery to answer questions and offer veterans benefits assistance at the reception. Noble said that veterans usually want to know about any new or pending changes to the benefits packages.

Comment by PITA SIKSIKA WARRIOR on July 24, 2011 at 2:12pm

CAN I PITA JUST SAY THAT I SAY WE MUST REMEMBER ALL OF OUR GREAT MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LOST THERE LIVES SO WE CAN LIVE IN PEACE I PITA SIKSIKA WARRIOR SAY WE SHOULD REMEMBER BOTH OUR OWN PEOPLE IN THE U.K. AND OF THE U.S.A. AND LONG MAY THE BON D OF BOTH COUNTRIES BE STRONG

Comment by Selene on July 24, 2011 at 10:15am

Nice group! I am not a veteran but I do have much respect for all of them.

Comment by PITA SIKSIKA WARRIOR on July 21, 2011 at 1:02pm

wado for add

Comment by David White Hawk Administrator on July 21, 2011 at 11:41am

Comment by WILLA NYOKA (ADMIN) on July 20, 2011 at 10:25pm

WADO FOR THE INVITE TO THIS GREAT GROUP. BLESSINGS

Comment by Drew Blanton on July 20, 2011 at 1:29pm

I didn't fight in any wars, but I was born during Vietnam in 1972.

Comment by Kind on July 20, 2011 at 11:02am

Thankyou for the kind invite
I'm not sure I'm eligible to be here ,I'm only a military brat.
I love our country and am very proud of our veterans.

Comment by LadyHawkღ on July 20, 2011 at 10:24am

Comment by LadyHawkღ on July 20, 2011 at 10:23am

Thank you all for stopping by the new Veterans group. All the comments from the former group have been transferred over to here.
Hugs,
LadyHawk
Good job on the group Doug!

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