"PRESCOTT, Ariz. — Willard Varnell Oliver, a member of the Navajo Code Talkers who confounded the Japanese during World War II by transmitting messages in their native language, died Wednesday. He was 88.

Lawrence Oliver said his father died at the Northern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System Hospital in Prescott, Ariz. He had been declining health for the past two years.

Navajo Nation President Joe Shirley Jr. ordered flags on the Navajo Nation to be flown at half-staff from Oct. 15-19 in honor of Oliver, who is at least the fifth Code Talker to die since May."



The Associated Press: Navajo Nation mourns passing of Code Talker

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Jon

Sad, but expected considering the age our WW2 vets are getting to be. Even those who enlisted by lying about their age are now in or approaching their eighties if they survived the war itself.

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Jon,

Thank you for sharing this story... a task and vital heritage whos efforts will never be forgotten.

To Williard Oliver!! As I venture to the local pub tonight, may I remember and toast to his life and service!

all the best,

Jem

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R.I.P. Willard!

At least people know of your huge task due to the film. Thanx for your action for freedom!!

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Rest in Peace Willard, and thank you for your service.

Thanks for posting this Jon.

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