Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby Obituary

Semper Fi

I wish God's blessings to you all Friends and family and the brave ones that served with Lance CPL HATAK YUKA KEYU M YEARBY... Our true american hero...I pray that GOD continues to comfort and ease your mourning of your much loved HATAK... Memories mean so much... Keep HATAK alive in your hearts And know you will see him again ... He is and was a GREAT AMERICAN HERO

he was the best uncle anyone could have. it broke my heart knowing that i will never get to see him again. i miss him and i hope he is having the best life up in heaven.. i miss you!

Thank You Hatak....I will always remember you and pray for your family..Your history will always be in our american hearts !!! Bless your soul..I know I'll get to meet you some day..Thank you ..You will always be a hero !!

May 14, 2012
To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby:
Always remembering Hatak. "Some gave all."

I still remember when your friend Maxine Salyer

Thank You to Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu Yearby and his Family for his Service and Sacrifice for our Country. May God Bless You.

The flag is flying in the sky
A daily reminder of who and why
We sit here remembering them today
These heroes that now lie in their grave.

While here on earth, the bravest ones
A soldier, a mother, a daughter, a son
The father's who went far off to war
To ensure our safety and so much more

To keep our children happy and free,
Someone must do this job, you see
So, today remember the soldiers who served,
Because this is one thing they truly deserve.

The loved one's that they have left behind,
The Gold Star mothers, like your and mine
We honor them proudly, every day
Our American Soldier...Proud and Brave
By Shannon Williams-Austill

I want to thank this soldier for their sacrifice.
And, I wish to extend my deepest regards to the loved ones they have left behind. Their service to our nation, has not gone unnoticed. They are our heroes, who paid the ultimate price for us, and that is something that every American needs to be reminded of and remember everyday.
The freedom we all have, we have because of brave young men and women who made a choice to defend and serve.
Today, let me remember your loved one with you.

May God continue to bless each and every family member and friend of Lance Cpl.Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby:I know that he lives within your hearts forever.My family is still serving the cause of freedon for our country.My grandson was deployed and came back and is now sr.airman and honor guard/air force.My grandaughter (his wife)senior airman now.. is in Abu Dhabi expected back here in the states may 17th after serving over there since last October.Our hearts are always with our loved one.Peace to you all ..I will always remember your Hatak thrived to make us here in the USA safe..BLESS YOU ALL..in Jesus's name I pray GOD lets him know how much he is loved..Memories are a blessing.. Hatak's memory lives..Please pray for all our forces as we pray that GOD grants you all that hold Hatak in your hearts ....ONE OF OUR TRUE AMERICAN HERO'S

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby:
Please accept my remembrance of Hatak on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.

I pray that your hearts will not be so very heavy and sad and you be flooded with thinking of all the good Hatak brought to you in his lifetime.I know time has passed and it will always be in your hearts and on your mind.I pray comfort to you all when you think of Hatak..thank you for letting us share your grief and giving us all a chance to stop and pay homage to a great american...peace be in your hearts.....in Jesus's name I pray...P.S
my grandson is serving in Qatar and is expected to be back in the states in 16 days after serving a (six months deployment)By the GRACE OF GOD..bless you all....I know you all carry Hatak in your hearts ..forever

To the family and friends of Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby:
Remembering Hatak on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

I feel a kindred spirit toward your family and my heart is grievous and sad and I know that no words can help you with your loss unless blessed by GOD......bless you all....I felt such pride for Lance CPL.YUKA KEYU M. YEARBY
when I read of his life.I know this was a special person put where he was and with special family and friends.Just reading all about him let me know that his story was meant to spread across the world so we would all know the meaning of love toward each other.My grandson is stationed in Oklahoma City Tinker Air Force Base due to deploy to Iraq.I am in Nashville Tenn and read this story on your family member and wanted to send my sympathy to you all..He is an American Hero...I pray that GOD touches your hearts and eases your grief and keeps all the smiles on your faces and in your hearts remembering your wonderful Marine/loved one forever.....truly ...

On this Memorial Day, I've set aside time to reflect on the past and remember that your family is now a Gold Star Family, too. Lance Cpl. Yearby, thank you for you service and duty. Thank you for paying the ultimate sacrifice...to protect our country and our freedom.
Sister of Spc. Jeffrey S. Henthorn (Balad, Iraq Feb. 8, 2005)

God bless this special soldier and his grieving loved ones. Be by their side in their time of need.

[email protected]

To the family of Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby:
Hatak gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

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Halito to the family of Hatak Yearby:

I respect all veterans of war, my father is a Army Air Corps Veteran of WWII and served in North Africa. I am sure that Mr. Yearby is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. I am a member too. I was fortunate to get a student deferment during the Vietnam Era and was never called. If I was called, I was going to join the Marines. I pray to the creator for the family and to all the families who have lost a loved one in all the world wars.
I also had a half brother who served during the Vietnam Era.

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Lance Cpl Yearby!

Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.


The Wind on The Downs

“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”

(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )

Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….

“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”

I did not know Hatak, but I am remembering
his service. He is my hero. !

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Other Side

i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.

can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.

i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side

the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.

i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.

Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)

“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008

Visit this link to hear the song.

The Other Side –
http://tinyurl.com/3o8gol



Sincerely,

Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom and MIL

Remembering The Fallen – Blog
http://tinyurl.com/3z8p55

Please contact me and I will email you back a copy of my
Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.

There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.

Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.

I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.

REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!

PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)

I was there when they raised your flag yesterday....people stood at attention...children stopped their playing and watched, too....I saw pride in our Indian people's eyes.

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Lance Cpl Yearby and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Every soldier IS a hero just by being there when called. Some pay the ultimate price for freedom in this world. Hatak is a hero in his own right, and has joined with others of the past. I salute him, and maybe one day I will meet him. God bless him, and his family.-- I am a Viet Nam Veteran 1969-1970.

God Bless. I lost my brother August 4, 2006, My prayers are with you!

God bless you for your sacrifice.Lindsey, know that you are in my prayers. Hatak, I know you are in the arms of the Father. God bless you.

Please know how Deeply Sorry I was to learn of the loss of Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby, one year ago.
The price this Brave Young Marine and his family have paid for this country and for freedom, Will Never Be Forgotten.

May Lance Cpl. Yearby rest safely in the Loving Care of God and know that he is a True American Hero that will Never Be Forgotten. May the Grace and Comfort of the Lord continue to be with his loved ones.
There will Never be Enough Ways to Humbly Thank these Young Heroes for their Sacrifices, my brother among them. Killed in action in Vietnam many years ago.

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord,
and He shall sustain thee."
~ Psalm 55:22 ~

Praying that the Peace of God and the precious memories of your loved one, remain in your heart always and that you will have comfort and strength through the difficult days.
Hope is not only the light we carry within...
it is also what often carries us through...

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

“Paid in Full”
To Honor The Service of Fallen and Injured Marines


Marines through and through, they paid the price
Six thousand miles away, we live the life
For which they paid with their blood, spirits and bodies
We will never forget what they paid in full

We hope and we pray that somehow their loved ones find comfort
In God, in the flag, in the memory of their loved ones’ bravery
They’re gone now but we see them still…proud, strong, willing
Covering each other’s backs… courageous, moving forward

What kind of love did they have for us to be willing
To give it all for the Black, White, Jew, Christian, Muslim?
We don’t comprehend but we honor you now and forever
You are Our Marines…some living…some not
Forever in our hearts we will cherish your lives

Lives too short yet immortal they’ll be
Highest brotherhood of the Few, the Proud
They stand at attention, and we gaze with awe
Some know their names not, but our admiration for them
Flows limitless within us, between us

They sacrificed their limbs or their lives
Freedom still rings, a soft sound across the miles
It tolls slowly; all of creation takes note
Of the lives that were lost for people unknown

Out of sight but not lost; forever among us
The starched blues marching straight
Toward the place where we will meet them
Many years from now…how we loved them…
Well done beloved Brothers and Sisters…You’ve paid it in full
Always Faithful Marines, You Have Paid it in Full

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

It's taken a while to figure out just what to say, but there really is no perfect statement that will make everything better. I loved him like a brother and miss him greatly. He was such a brave and lively person and the world has lost one of the rare gems in this sea of ordinary pebbles. I wish all the comfort and condolence in the world to the his wife, his family, and the countless others he was accepted into.

There is nothing I can say that will make this hurt go away,I'm the mother of three, two of them sons,I'm so sorry,all of us are standing strong beside you,if you need anything,anything at all just let me know,......

I did not know this brave young Marine, but as one Marine mom to the family of another, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of Hatak.

He will never be forgotten. May you find comfort in your loving memories of this brave young man.

My flag flies in his honor.

Dear Lindsey & Yearby Family:



One President said “Ask not what Your Country can do for you, ask what You can do for your Country.” Your Husband,young Son and Brother Hatak’s strong convictions and courage moved His heart to serve and defend. He was a Native American Warrior on foreign soil when His time came to journey to the other life. To us, He returned home a Native American Hero. Forever instilled in my heart.

I remember Hatak riding my bus. I would pick him up after he had Upperward Bound and take him home. We would talk about everything. He loved talking about his heritage and all of his beliefs with his Indian back ground. I loved listening to him. He was my favorite rider. He was so nice and sincerely in so many ways. I am truly going to miss him. He was one of a kind and a great guy. I am sorry for your lose. You're all in my prayers. He will be missed.

The town of Marietta loves you and your family. Hatak you will be missed. What a great warrior!

My deepest sympathy goes out Hatak's family.

My deepest sympathy goes out Hatak's family.

Our deepest condolences to the family of such a brave young man. It's through our young men that the spirit of our forefathers that fought and died in battle will always be carried on. Only gone for a little while. Through prayers we will always stay in touch with them. Semper Fidelis just like God's name Always faithful

May God bless each and every family member, in this trying time.

Dear Family and Friends of Lance Cpl. Yearby,

As a minister preparing for a Memorial Day sermon, I decided to highlight the courage of Lance Cpl. Yearby during the message at First Presbyterian Church of Cushing, Oklahoma. We will remember him and thank God for the feedom we enjoy because of his sacrific. I read through this Guest Book and can tell that Hatak was greatly loved. We have been kept safe since 9-11 because of wariors like Hatak who have kept the enemy on the run for their lives... over there... instead of over here. May God continue to give you a peace in knowing that Hatak will go down in history as a hero. May he bless you with comfort as you mourn his loss.

My heartfelt sympathy to the Yearby family in the loss of Katak. I did not know Hatak, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. My heart was touched by the many wonderful/beautiful things written about you. You are a hero and you will never be forgotten.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom



To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~

My name is Diana Plumley, I am the spokesperson for the Yearby family. I have been asked to post the following:



"Relatives,

On behalf of our family we express our heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love & comapssion for our family & Hatak. Words alone cannot express what this has meant to us. Your prayers have been felt. We had no idea how many lives Hatak had touched & we thank you for loving our loved one.



Respectfully, The Yearby family"



Note: A scholarship is being established by the Southeastern Oklahoma State University Foundation to honor Hatak Yearby's memory and sacrifices. Tax deductible contributions can be made to:



SOSU Foundation

Hatak yearby Scholarship

P.O. Box 4187

Durant, OK 74701-0609



Please be sure to include your name and address and mark your remittance for Hatak's scholarship. Thank you.

I personally didn't know the man but any person who is a good husband and a good person in their community that has fallen for the country deserves the best as does his family also. Bless you all

I remember Hatak when I worked at the school in Marietta. He was a very speacial young man,very polite and very generous. I can still remember seeing him play football with his long braids hanging out from under his helmet. God bless the Yearby family they raised a great warrior! My deepest symphathy to you. Hatak will be greatly missed. Danna Clifton and family

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Even though I live nowhere near Oklahoma, I feel for your loss.! God bless him for all he has done,... For the sake of others. And may God watch over all of you.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

I never met your son, I have never met the family and yet I know you all through a mutual friend of ours. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Thank you for bringing such an honorable young man into this world. Your sacrafice is beyond words. As a parent, please know that all parents are holding you in the spirit!

Dear Yearby Family,

My Deepest sympathy to your family,and all families who lost a soldier for freedom.Our freedom and Iraqi freedom.May God Bless You and keep you from harm.

Alfred L WRIGHT

U.S.Army. Served Proudly 1967-1970

[email protected]

Dearest Yearby family:



The minute I found out about Hatak, I cried. Shocked. As the night went on, I realized I was crying for the pain the Yearbys had to feel. They are a loving and wonderful family. One could see the support and proudness they have of one another. I have so much respect and love for this family. Hatak, you have left this world with all my love and respect for you. You made your country, people, and family proud of the way you chose to live your life. Thank you for being in my life. You will always be remembered now and forever. Yearby's, I love you guys.

God Be With You1

To the Yearby's,



Justin, you probably don't remember me. I was still in school when you last saw me. My brother, Tim, and I were running summer track with Jay and you had come to a meet for a few minutes to watch. Though we have not seen each other in years, our families have always been close as you know. And, with this news, my heart aches. We see these pictures of young soldiers on the news and know they are "somebody's somebody", but when you know WHOSE "somebody" they are, the sorrow and reality are so very real. I can't imagine the hurt your family including Hatak's wife must feel. Just know that all of you are in our prayers and we stand humbled and with gratitude for Hatak's service to our country. Love, Susan and Dan Ledgerwood (Wayne McMullan's daughter and son-in-law)

God bless the Yearby Family, Thank you for the life and courage of your son. May your family be able to carry on the legacy, respect, and faith of your son.

Ah-ho!

To the Yearby family,



I would like to express my deepest

sympthy to your family and extended

family. Native Americans are a brave people.

Mr. Yearby served his nation and his people proudly.

Now, he is in God's hands. His journey is

finished. May God

Bless his family.



Karen Reed

Creek, Choctaw Nations

I did not know your son or do not know your family. But I do know he is a hero is my book. I also know the love we parents have for our children and how proud we are of them, especially when they choose to give their life for others,and for their country. My son serves in the military and my heart is full of pride knowing this as I am sure you have had for your son.



I am saddened by the loss of your soldier, a natural warrior. God bless you all.



Barbara - mother of a warrior (USAF)

Stratford, OK

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Where would this country be today if not for people like Lance Corporal Yearby and others like him?



These are the men and women who volunteer to stand the watch and place themselves in harm's way, regardless of the politics.



They do this for their country, family, to help others and lastly themselves.



My sincerest sympathies go out to his wife and family!

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

LINDSEY, OUR SYMPATHIES ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF LOSS. BUT THANK YOU FOR HAVING SUCH A BRAVE HERO AS YOUR HUSBAND. WE KNOW YOU BOTH MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRAFICE AND WE KNOW YOU HAVE A SORROWFUL ROAD AHEAD OF YOU. BUT PLEASE BELIEVE THAT GOD WILL COMFORT YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH. GOD CHOSE A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER FOR HIS GARDEN AND REST ASSURED THAT THE WHOLE NATION TRULY THANKS YOU AND YOUR HUSBAND FOR THE GIFT YOU GAVE THIS COUNTRY. MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU SAFE AND GIVE YOU PEACE OF HEART. WHAT A WONDERFUL AMERICAN YOUR HUSBAND WAS AND IS. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.

This nation has always asked its best and brightest give their all. We the survivors have the solace our loved ones were doing what they wanted, where they were sent, to help protect us from the violence of men who would kill or hurt the very people who now morn our passing. May God Keep and Hold You in the Palm of his Hand.



Bell, Glenn E

Veterans Service Officer, Arizona

To the family of Hatak:



I didn't know him personally but I wanted to extend my condolences to all of you. Hatak made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, his family and his comrades. He will dance forever with those on High.



My grandmother watched over Justin when he was a child. Grandma Kennedy was there with open arms when Hatak arrived.



May God bless and keep you all!

Dear Justin, Mary, Lindsey & the girls,

I am so sorry for you're loss. I just want you to know, that though I knew him only thru Justin & Mary, I am proud that he was my cousin. His was a brave warrior. In the pictures I've seen with his family, you can tell the love that was there and Lindsey, he will always be with you. May God Bless each of you and give you guidence through this sorrowful time. With much love, Diane Baptiste Gonzales

To Lindsey:

When I put on my traditional regalia and step into the arena to dance, I will remember Hatak and the other young men and women who put themselves in harm's way to protect & give us the freedom to live and to dance. Lindsey, a Marine wife, gives us more.



From an Oklahoma Native American.

To the Yearby Family,

My sympathies are with you during this very sad time. I didn't know Hatak, but he was a hero in every sense of the word. All of you are in my prayers

I am sorry for the loss of your son. If there is any thing that I can do please let me know.

I did not know Hatak, But my heart goes out to his family. God Bless you all.

Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. We admire the bravery of your young warrior.

Yearby family,

As an old USAF veteran, I would be honored to have marched with your brave son. For forty-five years now I've been trying to figure out, where do we get such men?

Dear Lindsey, Words cannot express how deeply my family and I feel for you and your husband. We are very sorry for your loss, but please know how grateful we are for warriors like your husband. We are forever in his and your debt. Prayers to you and family,

May god bless you and comfort you. No fallen warrior is ever forgotten.

His sense of duty and honor is a direct reflection of wonderful, loving and caring family.



Major Harv Howard USMC(Ret.)

Durham, NC

Formerly of El Reno, Oklahoma

Your son is a hero. He gave all to free others.



Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for another.



Your family is in our prayers.



Maj. K.S. Jacks USMC

I am retired Navy, vet of WWII> I had many Marine shipmates over my thirty years service. I was an instructor at

Chery Point, NC. I feel your loss, as I

lost a few frnds in 1943 in the South

Pacific theatre. God bless you and your

families.

Justin and Family,

I was shocked to hear the sad news of the loss of your beloved son. My prayers are with you and family during this most difficult time. God bless.

To the Family of Lance Cpl Yearby.

Your son is a hero and we are so proud of him. Our prayers are with you and know he has a special place in heaven with his fellow Marines.

Semper Fi Marine.

3/7 Kilo Co. 2nd Platoon Mom

We are deeply sorry for your loss and we will remember you in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you and give you rest during this time and forevermore.

Hatak walked a great path. May his spirit soar.

May the peace of the Lord our God be with you in this time. As a former Navy wife and connections with VietNam, my heart goes out to you. Trust in your God--all things are possible.

God Bless you and your family...Thank you for fighting for all of us

My heartfelt prayers go out to all of his family.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am a fellow service member serving in Iraq, and though I did not know the Lcpl Yearby I am proud of his service to our country. He will be a hero forever.

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES FOR YOUR GREAT LOSS. KNOW THAT THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT HERE WHO DO CARE AND YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.

Lance Cpl. Yearby,

Proud Warrior!

Defender of Freedom!

Rest in peace!

May God's love and comfort be extended to your loved ones.

Thank you for my freedom.

Philippians 4:6-7

I am from southern Oklahoma, a mother, and most of all an American. I am praying for your family and the many thousands that have lost the ulitmate loss. I know that you guys are very proud of your son as well as most of us Okies are. When times get hard just remember that the gates of heaven are guarded by the best Marines and your son is there guarding those gates until your arrival. God bless and may He continue to comfort you at this time.

God Bless America

Dear Yearby Family,

My family would like to send you our deepest and heartfelt sympathies for your loss.

We were at the last dance where Justin his father was Headman dancer and Earl Plumbly spoke of Justins children and explained he dances for his children and that was great to hear. We've been to many dances where Hatak and his father danced and we were at the Biltmore where he was being honored just before he was to leave for his mission, I felt very proud to have been a part of that honorable time and seening him with all of his family and friends honoring him left me and other with a lump in our throat. Your family and his wife our in our Thoughts and Prayers. When you feel like things are getting bad just remember Hatak is looking over you and standing guard over the village from above.

So Sorry about the loss of your Son. May God be with you and yours.

SEMPER FI!

Please know you have SO many people praying for your family. I can't begin to imagine how you must ache right now. I pray the pride you have for this BRAVE man, will out weigh the pain.

He is your angel, & always with you. Much gratitude & love sent your way.

Dear family,

Sorry for your loss.

Your family is in our prayers. Your son truly was a hero. May God Bless You and Your Family with love, comfort and peace beyond all understanding.

Hatak was a very special boy and was a very good friend to Tara. She enjoyed her school years with him and enjoyed being in PLC at SOSU

with him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.



With love,

Bill and Sherry Johnson

When i heard the news i honestly thought it was a joke, i mean how could something like this happen so close to home? It wasn't until the whole town of Marietta was talking about it, that i finally realized that my friend may really be gone. Saturday morning i stopped by the funeral home to see my buddy lying in a coffin, it was really true. I was in shock, i couldn't believe that was really Hatak, my classmate and good friend.

To the Yearby Family:

I am Very sorry for your loss. I wish there were words to express to you how I feel, but I just cant seem to find any. Hatak was a great friend, soldier, and an overall Great person. May all of you find peace in knowing how many lives he has touched. I love all of you. God be with you

Justin and Mary,



I feel so bad that I have lost contact with you and the kids. I was shocked when I saw that it was Hatak that had passed. My heart goes out to y'all. God Bless.

You are in my prayers. i greatly sorry for your lose. he was a great person and dancer. he will be missed greatly.

To the Family and Friends of Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby; My Mom and I were at the Marksville Powwow when a tribute and honor were made to this fine young Man. Everyone was deeply moved to hear of the way he lived his life. Please accept our condolences and sympathies. We lost my Sonny Boy four yrs ago and with the love of God and support from our Family and Friends we are comforted knowing He is with our Lord and all those who have gone before. Our prayers go out for the Family and Friends and pray for peace and comfort for you. Mary & Everett Whitesnake

I feel very blessed to know your faimly. I remember Hatak when he was so small and your daughter was on my ball team.Amy and I will keep you family in our prayers.

Dear Yearby Family,

Even though we have never met I feel as if we are part of a family. My daughter's fiancee was killed by an IED in Iraq on 10/3/2005. It is my prayer that you will feel God holding you close to his heart just as He has held my family these past 7 months. You all will be in my prayers as you walk through the difficult days ahead.

My condolences to the Yearby family.

Hatak Yuka Keyu may you rest in peace. Thank you for making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. You have earned your golden halo and wings. May you continue to soar in the heavenly clouds up above.

Ethan and I are very sorry for the loss of your family member and friend Lance Cpl. Hatak Yuka Keyu M. Yearby. It would have been an honor to have met him. Ethan & Demi

Justin, Mary, Samarrah, Shema, and Lindsey



I cannot begin to tell you how truly sad I am for your loss. When my mom told me the news, I didn't think I'd be able to breathe again, much less stop crying. As a fellow Marine I am so proud and honored to think of him as a brother, but he felt like family long before either of us were Marines. I won't be able to make it home soon, but I will visit when I am in Oklahoma again. If there is anything you need, or anything I can do, please let me know. My phone number is: 540-287-4947, and my email is: [email protected]. My heart is with you.

Lisa (Kincade) Rosenfeld

My Yearby Family,



I just wanted to say that Brother is living his dream out to be a Warrior. He knew his role in his life and truly found the Lord. I know its hard to understand, but looking at this world today the Lord’s taking the best. His life is a testimony of bravery, compassion, dedication to his This Country and most of his family and his People with the love of the Lord. Brother (b/c I could never say his whole name) was a role model and his life is a treasure to “Indian Country,” and the Communities of Love County. I know everything is over whelming now and you must now find other activities for the weekends, but like Mary said she can hear the drum and he is having a reunion, a honor dance. We know first off that Uncle Hatak can to visit his nephew and he is still here in our hearts.





He loved to dance and Pow-wows are something you’ll loved to go together as a family. After this time of mourning you must enter back in to the arena to honor your son. He did not die in vain, but the most honorable way. I hope we can bring our troops home and save other families from that visit. Prayers are being offered from across Indian Country and my family offers a shoulder to ya’ll…I am here for ya….just tell me to leave whenever, aye.



Love you

Martina Minthorn

Your Other Daughter/ Your Sister

580-647-7064



PS: I keep thinking about how Brother told his officers why he had a part down the middle of his head?



Sir, I am a Native American, Sir, I had braids all my life, Sir, I cut my hair before bootcamp, Sir, my hair just grows like this, Sir.

No words can be said to ease your pain. We are praying for you all. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.