Navajo Code Talker 'Peaches' dies at 90

[George Hayduke]

Associated Press | Jan 21, 2016

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. -- Flags will be lowered across the Navajo Nation in honor of another Navajo Code Talker who has died.

 

Tribal officials announced Wednesday that Alfred James Peaches died last Saturday at a Flagstaff hospital at age 90.

 

Tribal President Russell Begaye commended Peaches for defending the United States in World War II, using a code based on the Navajo language that stumped the Japanese.

 

Born in Shonto, Arizona, Peaches was among hundreds of Navajos who served as Code Talkers. He was part of the 6th Marine Division from 1943 to 1946.

 

Peaches is survived by his wife Jeanette, two sons, two daughters, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

 

A memorial service is scheduled Saturday at Leupp First Presbyterian Church.

 

Begaye has ordered flags flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Saturday.

 

[dog53]

Rest in peace Alfred James Peaches.

You died a hero.

My your soul travel swiftly like a arrow to your reward . 

[SnowGlobe7]

The Cherokee Nation here in Oklahoma have their flags at half staff as well RIP

[nannab]

RIP our HERO and thank you for your service.

[429]

Semper Fi, Peaches.