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Keith Little Obituary

Keith Little, one of the most recognizable of the remaining Navajo Code Talkers, died at age 87.

Published by The Arizona Republic from Jan. 4 to May 5, 2012.

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God bless you, Mr. Keith Little, for all you have done for your Country, and the freedoms I enjoy dailey because of veterans like you. RIP with fellow Navajo coders in the sky.

Ms. Rita Hart

December 31, 2012

Of all the heros of WWII, the most notable, to me, were the Code Talkers. What a sacrifice they made...and were, literally, the unit that helped to win the war in the Pacific.
God bless all of the Code Talkers! I'm SO GRATEFUL for your service.
Carol McCroskey Johnston
Springfield, Missouri

Carol McCroskey-Johnston

December 31, 2012

I had the honor of meeting Keith Little and his wife Nellie. Keith was a guest in my home when our community (Breaux Bridge, la.) honored the code talkers at our fourth of July celebration. I also had the honor of having dinner with Keith and his wife in Flagstaff. An outstanding individual, thank you for your service to our country.

Ray Pellerin

October 26, 2012

Semper Fi Brother. Marines Guard the Gates of Heaven.

alfredo estrella

April 3, 2012

God Bless You Mr. Keith Little..I Thank You along with other Navajo Code Talkers for your sacrifice to America. It was the BEST kept secret of WWII, this helped us WIN the war!! I know you all went through a difficult time during your training and you showed them how strong your unit would be in the war!My Father was a POW in Germany & never talked about the war. Again, Thank You Mr. Little & God will watch over your family.

Debby Lindhurst-Lollar

April 2, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Little family for the passing of your beloved LARRY Keith Little. God comforts those in mourning. Please find comfort in prayer (Isaiah 61:2).

o b

March 31, 2012

Helaine enos

March 29, 2012

My name is also Keith Little, I am not related to this Keith Little, but I am grateful for all that he did for our country.

Keith Little

March 27, 2012

I am a fellow Marine that had the honor of escorting you in a ceremony that recognized you and a few remaining code talkers at a dinner in Phoenix AZ - Semper Fidelis Marine

Adam Herczeg

March 25, 2012

I am a fellow Marine that had the honor of escorting you in a ceremony that recognized you and a few remaining code talkers at a dinner in Phoenix AZ - Semper Fidelis Marine

March 25, 2012

Mr. Little it is such a great honor for what you did for our country. Being a Marine myself what an honor to have followed such great examples. God Bless.

Tony Lara

March 23, 2012

Thank you for serving out country, it is because of your sacrifice in WWII our country is still free.May you rest in peace and your family stand PROUD.

Paula Newby

March 4, 2012

I never met you or any of your family but I would like to thank you for serving America during WWII. You protected my parents so I could write this to you.

Mary Patterson

March 3, 2012

Rest in peace Mr. Little, I had an opportunity of seeing you in a parade years ago and to this day I remember it like it was yesterday. Although I did not know you personally I am grateful for your service and sacrifice for our country. May the kingdom of the heavens receive you with open arms.

Bea Knauff

February 24, 2012

Thank you to the Little family and to Keith for his great service to our country. Rest in peace Keith

Pete Lassen

February 23, 2012

May you be at peace. Thank you for your service to our country. Lettie Raab

February 22, 2012

To the family. Losing someone who has being a part of your life for so many years must be very difficult. May it help to ease the hurt you feel now to know that others care and are thinking of you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. (Psalms 61:3)

February 15, 2012

My father, Marine Corps Master Sergeant, Glyn Cannon, 2nd and 5th Marine Divisions spoke highly of the Code Talkers and how Marines like you saved the lives of thousands of other Marines. Thank you Keith Little and may God Bless you and your family.

Michael Cannon

February 14, 2012

You will be missed

Trisalena Billy

February 13, 2012

Thank you Mr Little for your courage and honor, you will be rewarded 10 fold.Rest in Peace Brave Soldier.

February 9, 2012

Thank you Mr. Little for your service to our country, without you and the other Navajo code talkers and thousands of soldiers from WWII the unsung heroes of our day,including my father, that the war could have taken a turn for the worse and lasted even longer . My condolences to your family in their time of sorrow. May God, bless you and your family

M Lucero

February 8, 2012

I did not know Mr. Little. With the service to his country and countless thousands of lifes saved by the code talkers . I am sorry for your lost . Beleive in God . Thank God that he put the greatest generation ever born here in this time frame . My condolences . Another true hero gone . Their deeds will never be forgotten.

terry mcdonald

February 6, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83: 18)

L

February 4, 2012

Thank you for your service to our country.

February 3, 2012

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May you find comfort and peace from God during this difficult time. Romans15:13

January 30, 2012

Thank you, Mr. Little. God bless you and your family.

Tommie Taylor

January 29, 2012

My deepest condolences to Mr. Little's family. I look forward to the time when death will be no more and we will not have to experience the pain of loosing a loved one and those who have aided society in so many ways.We look forward to seeing Keith in paradise when he is resurrected to a peaceful new earth.

PM

January 28, 2012

God Bless you Keith Little..My condolences to the family. My father In Law use to talk about the Wind Talkers that they were exceptional.. They were very Courages, just sad that it took so long for them to recognized and Honered.
My Blessing to the Family.

Guera

January 25, 2012

Sempre-Fi Marine

January 24, 2012

To the Little Family. Our Nation has lost a wonderful example of courage and service, but you have lost a person who made your family whole. I sincerely hope that you realize he is at peace now and that one day you will be united with him again. May God bring peace to your family.

Rosemarie LeClercq

January 21, 2012

Mr. Little thank you for your immeasurable contribution to our country, and for the freedom we now enjoy, God Bless your family and may they find comfort knowing that you were a true hero.

Connie M. Baldenegro

January 19, 2012

Mr Little and Family

I was 9 years old when they bombed Pearl Harbor but in later years here in Phoenix AZ and a an officer with Valley National Bank in Glendale I got to some some of our Code Talkers who helped keep this great country safe from those who would do us harm.

May God be with you Mr.Little your work here on earth is done but shall never be forgotten and it was my honor to have gotten to know some of your code talker brothers and hpoefully we may never have to use the like of your talents to keep this world safe from harm.

Larry Adams
Phoenix AZ

Larry Adams

January 17, 2012

Thank you Mr. Little for your service to our great country. It was through you and other Navajo that we were able to bring WW II to a decisive end. As a career member of the U. S. Military and having served with the Army in Iraq, I am always humbled at the sacrifices you and your generation made. May we never forget your sacrifices for us and meet again in God's Kingdom. LTC Fowlkes (RET) Martinsville, VA

W. C. Fowlkes

January 16, 2012

May the Lord give your family peace and I pray that God has A special place at his table for you and your brothers before you for the sacrifice you have made for this country

Michael Snyder, USAF Ret

January 16, 2012

A true American Hero, God Bless this family.

MaryAnn Ogden

January 16, 2012

Thank you Mr. Little for your service to our country and for keeping Americans safe during our last World War. Your contributions will be an important part of our history for future generations to come. To his family, I hope you find comfort in being a part of this great man's legacy and carry on his words.

Cheryl W.

January 15, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

January 15, 2012

Thank you for your invaluable & immeasurable contribution to the freedom that Americans enjoy each & every day ! Until we all meet, again, in that dwelling place in the sky, peaceful slumber.

Genia Stephenson

January 10, 2012

The master will dress himself to serve and tell the servants to sit at the tsable, and he will serve them...

John Schultz

January 10, 2012

You have been honored in life for what you did to aid in the USA winning the war against Japan. In death you will always be remembered for your military service and all you did for America. God Bless You as you travel to the beyond. God Bless also, your family who must have been so proud of you.
A greatful American says good-bye.

January 10, 2012

Rest in Peace Mr Little may you always be remembered for your service to our country. My condolences to Mr Little's family. May he be remembered for the Great Warrior he was. Semper Fi

Melissa P.

January 9, 2012

Prayers to his family as Mr. Little was an honorable man to his country and to his people.

D Lynch

January 9, 2012

In your time of sorrow, may you find comfort in God's word, the Bible. At James 4:8, we are encouraged to "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you."

My condolences

January 9, 2012

Thank you for your service to our country and to your people. My condolences to Mr. Little's family and friends.

Nancy Hanks

January 8, 2012

Sir, I thank you for a watch well stood. Know a great sadness fills the heart of every Marine left standing. We have the watch, so walk in peace and love with the great spirit. Till the next great formation, Semper Fi.

MCL Det# 1362

January 7, 2012

I am one of millions of Marines who love and respect the Navaho people and the code talkers. We all hope that one day we can visit the reservation and personally thank those who survived before it is to late. Well Done!!
Gordon Ferrie, L/Cpl 1959-1969

Gordon Ferrie

January 7, 2012

You will be remembered as a man of great honor, courage and patriotism. A true role model for both the Navajo and the Corps. Thanks for all you did.
Semper Fidelis
John Christie
LtCol USMC (Ret)

JOHN CHRISTIE

January 7, 2012

Thank you, Mr. Little, for forgetting
your self and being a hero to our country. May you be in a better place.

Dennis Chapiewsky

January 7, 2012

Rest in peace. May your journey to heaven be beautiful. God has finished your work here on earth and he needs you now in heaven. God Bless you and your family.

Jenny Clark

January 7, 2012

Thank you for your service. A true Hereo:

K. B B.

January 7, 2012

I salute a great patriot and citizen of this country. May you rest in peace.

Colonel Jerry Hersh

January 6, 2012

rest in peace our friend, semper fi.

January 6, 2012

What a wonderful HUMAN REING,He will be remembered by all AMERICANS for centuries to come.GOD BLESS HIM

george myatt

January 6, 2012

Rest In Peace Great Warrior.. SEMPER FI.

gil camacho

January 6, 2012

Thank you Mr. Little for all you did for the United States of America' true Warrior. "Code Talkers" Thank you for that "term" it only means one group!! I'm so proud to be Indian. Thank you and God Bless your family.

Norma Corwin

January 6, 2012

thank you for your extremely important service to our country. if the navajo language had been eradicated, you & the others would never have been able to send these unbreakable codes. we just saw a movie the other day about the wind talkers. there should have been more recognition for the important role the navajos played in this war! bless you & your family!

nancy greenbauer

January 6, 2012

My Condolence to Kieth Little Family and Navajo Nation. A true Hero has go to our Father God. Let this Nation never forget what Our Code Talkers have done for this Our Country .
Semper-Fi

George Espindola jr.

January 6, 2012

We are so thankful for Mr. Little's service and sacrifice for us and our country. We will never forget our Heroes. My prayers go out to Mr. Little's family. May our Lord and Savior comfort your hearts and give you peace at this difficult time.

Dianne Fields

January 6, 2012

To family and friends of Keith Little we offer our condolences. Such a brave and faithful man for his country. Heavens gates must have open wide for him.

Milas Conley

January 6, 2012

Rest in Peace, Grandpa Little...Thank you for my freedom and freedom for generations to come.Darrell and family..may prayers and love are with you at this time.

Ida

January 6, 2012

thank you for your service and sacrifice for us. your generation is almost gone. we will never forget.

susan ferrin

January 6, 2012

earl swetland

January 6, 2012

Our condolences to the family of this great war hero. Thank you Mr. Little for your very important part in insuring the safety and success of the war campaign you were a part of. Also, a huge thanks for the on-going work you did to keep the memory of others like yourself alive with the planning of the Museum. Our prayers are that one day soon it will open and the whole world will be able to share a little of what you and the others lived. Rest in eternal peace.

Blanca Smith

January 6, 2012

prayers go out to your family may god keep your family strong at this time. thank you

petra rodriquez

January 6, 2012

We have lost a true national treasure. May he rest in peace. A peace he helped provide to millions of Americans.

joe gillis

January 6, 2012

God bless you mr. little may god bless your family. lacey wa.

January 6, 2012

Thank you for loving your country enough to do whatever it needed of you! God bless you and your family.

Trish Champion
San Antonio, TX

January 6, 2012

THANK YOU SIR......

January 6, 2012

So sorry to hear about Keith's passing. What an inspiration he was to so many people, including our family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Paul and Pam Swift-Begay

January 6, 2012

God bless you Mr. Little for your immense contribution to the freedom of this country. It is because of people like you that we have come to appreciate the greatness of the Navajos Code Talkers. You are a hero indeed!

Erma Neil

January 6, 2012

One of the greatest and best is now at peace where there is no war. God bless Mr. Little and his family. Ann (Pennsylvania)

January 6, 2012

Rest in peace my friend.

Airman upton

January 6, 2012

Thank you Mr. Little. Your a great American hero.

Bob Starnes

January 6, 2012

What an honor it was for me to personally meet this outstanding veteran. I will always remember how very impressed I was to meet him, a Code Talker. I respect his service to this Country. He will always live on in my heart.

claudette wlasuk

January 6, 2012

I had the honor of meeting this brave Warrior a few years back when he spoke at a NASA Glenn Veteran Ceremony. I was awed to shake his hand, chat with him and cherish the group photo of "us Marines" that was taken after the ceremony. Rest in peace, brave Warrior, you, Sir, have a special place in heaven. Semper Fi (submitted by a veteran of the Vietnam War, 1966-1970, 1st Batt, 9th Marines, 3 Mar Div.)

Ron Svagerko

January 6, 2012

when i saw the movie i watched it twice as a part indian lady i read every thing i can about indians my gread great grandmother was a mic mac indian princess but i havent been able to find out much about her soi have followed all stories about indians my thoughts and prayers are with your tribe and all indian tribes joyce wilkins

joyce wilkins

January 6, 2012

We were so sorry to hear the news of his death. We know that the LORD blessed him in all of his efforts to help our country.

January 6, 2012

My Thanks to Mr. Little and his countrymen, both gone and still with us for their astounding role in defeating evil. My condolences to Mr. Little's family and his people.

Rey Criollo

January 6, 2012

God bless you your family and the whole Navajo Nation. I can only say that from an early age my father told me of the code talkers. You and yours are true heros. Thank you so much for your service.

God Bless,
Keith L. McKinney
Clearwater, Ks.

January 6, 2012

Rest in Peace. You did your job and you did it well. thank you

Bill McGugin

January 6, 2012

Thank You for your Service.

Jacquelyn Hober

January 6, 2012

He was a super person along with the others in WWII. God bless him and the family. I had five Uncles in the war. Sgt. Terrel Jamett Clark, Rich Hill-Bates County Missouri

Terrel Jamett Clark

January 6, 2012

Semper Fi brother! The Marine Corps is built on the tradtions of courage and bravery that you and your fellow Marines displayed. God bless you and your family.

January 6, 2012

God bless you, Keith Little. I am grateful for the nation you helped save for so many to continue to enjoy and from which to benefit. What a blessing!

melanie dowell

January 6, 2012

Christ be with you
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RIP keith

Pearl Lopez Delgado

January 6, 2012

sir thank you for your service and my you never be forgotten arizona/ohio

January 6, 2012

In memory of a great Marine. Semper Fi!

Jesse Massey

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your service to our great country, may God wrap you and your loved ones in his arms of comfort and Glory.

T Smith

January 6, 2012

Nya-wey

J. Zuber

January 6, 2012

RIP, Sir and thank you for your service to our country and the Navajo Nation you represent so proudly

James Moran

January 6, 2012

My daughter met Mr. Little a few years ago while doing a promotional event for the Radio City Rockettes. I am a history buff and passed this passion to her. She was absolutely THRILLED to meet Mr. Little. I think she was more excited to meet him than he seemed to be for meeting a Rockette. She called me right after meeting him to let me know that she was with a genuine "Code Talker." God bless you Mr. Little, R.I.P.

Bruce Morgan

January 6, 2012

Thank the Lord for Mr. Little and all the others who chose to be warriors for OUR country.

Jackie C. Prescott

January 6, 2012

My Husband & I wish to think you for all you did for this country. The goverment should have made a museum for the Navajo Code Talkers. Rest in peace. William & Bettina Haltiwanger

Bettina Haltiwanger

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your service and your vision.

Maribeth Hineline

January 6, 2012

RIP Mr. Little. You will never be forgotten!

David & Tana Bennett

January 6, 2012

May God hold you in the palm of His hand for you saved us. May a greatful nation remeber for ever the great code talkers. And may your family find peace.

Pamela Weatherman

January 6, 2012

Semper Fi and God Bless You! Thank you!

Ed Johnson

January 6, 2012

i am so thankful for the sacrifice the code talkers made. my dad was a marine and was there also and i know in my heart you played a part in my dad making it back. i would love to see a museum. i live in anaheim ca. my name is mindy beeson. you can reach me at mb74 Jesus@yahoo. com. email or facebook mindy hardy beeson. God Bless you and my heart and prayers are with you . thank you

mindy beeson

January 6, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the family and tribe of Keith Little. He was a great man and the nation should be proud of someone who experienced great sacrifice in an era where it was difficult for minorities to be accepted.

R

January 6, 2012

Thank you for your service, for your memories, for your life! I shook your hand a few years ago, and was so honored to do so. You will be missed. Peace to your family during this time of farewell. Blessed be!

Antonia De la Guerra

January 5, 2012

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