Speaker Morgan, Navajo Council Sends Condolences to Family of Code Talker Sgt

Speaker Morgan, Navajo Council Sends Condolences to Family of Code Talker Sgt

Speaker Morgan, Navajo Council sends condolences to family of Code Talker Sgt. Allen Dale June WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — Speaker Lawrence T. Morgan and the 21st Navajo Nation Council send their sincere condolences to the family of the late Marine Sgt. Allen Dale June. He was one of the 29 original Navajo Code Talkers who was charged with creating radio codes that were unbreakable by the Japanese during World War II. “The Navajo Nation lost a great warrior,” Speaker Morgan said. “It is a pleasure to know that we have warriors like Sgt. Allen Dale June, to serve and protect our freedom. His unique service to his country brought positive attention to the Navajo Nation. He will be missed. We are thankful for his years of service. Our prayers are with his family and friends.” Mr. June, 91 years old, passed away last night at the Veteran Assistance Hospital in Prescott, Ariz. According to his wife, Virginia June, Code Talker June died of natural causes. He was suffering from dementia and was close to being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, she said. Mr. June’s funeral is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 13 at 10:00 am in Page, Ariz. The services will at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mr. June’s funeral precession will end in Kaibeto with a 21 shot gun shot salute. Sgt. June will be buried in Kaibeto, Ariz. June leaves behind widow-Virginia June and their one child. He also leaves behind ex-wife Dolly Beaver and their five children as well as Rosemary Wade and their four children. June leaves behind 10 children. A parade in honor of Marine Sgt. Allan Dale June is tentatively scheduled in the Kaibeto area, which Kaibeto Chapter will determine at a meeting this evening. For more information regarding the parade, Ms. June said she can be reached at home. She lives at NHA home number 12-23-08, west of Kaibeto Market. .

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