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Joan Shaw
February 2, 2024
Grateful for Mr Vandever service in keeping our country safe. May your happy memories of him light your days til you meet again ❤
March 9, 2020
What a great contribution to the world and the legacy for future generations. May God comfort the family and the Native American community. Peace.
February 24, 2020
My deepest sympathy to his family. May Almighty God grant you peace as you cope with your loss.
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John Belsak
February 13, 2020
RIP, And thank you e your Service !
February 13, 2020
I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences.
Julie Cortese
February 13, 2020
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Mr. Vandever was a big part of helping to end the war. I'm sorry it took so long for the stories of these brave and intelligent men to come to light. May he be remembered and honored for his contribution to bringing peace. Something he was fighting for during his lifetime for the true owners of this country. Thank you Mr. Vadever.
Riley
February 12, 2020
My condolences Vandever family. May the peace from the Creator comfort you as you grieve. Know that He cares for you.
February 12, 2020
Thank you for your courage, conviction, and service. May the Great Spirit bless and keep you always in his loving care and protection.
Rev David J Felts, Chaplain General, Sons of the American Revolution.
David Call
February 12, 2020
My condolences to his friends and family. He served our country well. Thank you for being part of history and serving our country. David call me rest in. Peace.
February 10, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult time.
A Solomon-Jordan
February 10, 2020
May this honorable man rest in peace with his ancestors. You gave an invaluable service to the United States. May we continue to try and repay our debt your people. your memory will live on. We honor you.
February 9, 2020
Yá'át'ééh Friend, Ahéhee.......
RICHARD
February 8, 2020
May your spirit join with those of your ancestors. Thank you for your service and my freedom. Well done fellow Marine. As the last four lines of the Marines Hymn say:
If the Army and The Navy
ever look on Heaven's scenes
they will find the streets
are guarded by United States Marines.
I would hope to see you there someday sir, and join in guarding Heaven's streets..
Alishia
February 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Pat Andre
February 8, 2020
God Bless, Sir. Thank you for your service. The Code talkers will never be forgotten throughout history. Now you have joined your brothers
Christopher Lami
February 8, 2020
God bless brave warriors, such as Mr. Vandever, God bless his family during this time, and God bless America!
Joyce Hannon
February 8, 2020
Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.
AG
February 8, 2020
A true AMERICAN HERO, thank you for your dedicated service to this country, using your native tongue to help put an end to WWII. May God Bless You forever, rest in Peace Joe. Your mission on Earth is complete! I send my condolences to your family in this time of sorrow and need, as they prepare to say goodbye to a decorated family member.
February 8, 2020
Losing a loved one is never easy. May the Vandever family gain comfort and peace of mind during this most difficult time from the God who cares.
February 8, 2020
I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of mr Joe vanderveer may the God of tender mercies grant him peace
February 8, 2020
Thank you for your service and the special part you played in it. God's Blessings to you
Kay Reckord Ames
February 7, 2020
Thank you for your service Sir. Bless you for all you did and blessings to your family during this difficult time.
Anna McGunigle
February 7, 2020
Thank you Sir for your service. You will forever be remembered as a hero and a great man. We are thankful for your sacrifice so that we may live in freedom. Bless you and your family.
HJ
February 6, 2020
Rest in forever peace Old Breed Warrior .Semper Fi.
February 6, 2020
With sincere condolences. May the God of comfort give you peace in this difficult time.
February 6, 2020
Sending my deepest condolences to the Vandever family. Please find peace and comfort.
Admirer
February 6, 2020
Thank you for the profound difference your service made in the world. To leave your life as a Navajo and volunteer for a drastically different experience in wartime is a monument to human dedication and courage.
We salute you, Mr. Vandever.
Linda Seamans
February 5, 2020
What would we have ever done without the code talkers. Thank you Sir for your service. May you rest in peace.
February 5, 2020
I thank you for your service to this country and may you RIP. Fellow Veteran here.
February 5, 2020
RIP Mr.Joe, you did a great Service to our country.i wanted to learned to sign, but I wanted to learn codimg as well. You were one of a group.of very gifted people. So admired.Fly high Sir,.now you can rest
Magdalena Gomes
February 5, 2020
Thank you for your service and bravery.
February 5, 2020
My condolences.
Rey Criollo
February 5, 2020
My Condolences to the Navajo Nation and the Joe Vandever Sr. family. I am grateful to The Code Talkers for my Freedom.
Jose Pineda
February 4, 2020
R.I.P THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE..
February 4, 2020
You are HONORED sir. We are grateful..May your spirit continue to give peace .
M L
February 4, 2020
I'm sorry for the Vandever family. And thank him for his service. Peace to him and his family.thanks again.
Glen James Hausfeld
February 4, 2020
Peace, peace, peace.
BRY
February 4, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Vandever Family, May the Almighty God in the Heavens bless your hearts and lives with strength and peace as you cope with the precious loss in your lives.
Josef Alvarez (Korean War Veteran))
February 4, 2020
Tank you Marine warrior.Thank you for giving us peace of mind during the second world war. Without the Navajo Code we won't be here.Thank you Sir. We who has knowledge and live during the second war, understand your service to our country. In 1941 I was in the second grade of elementary school.I remember all the young guys even 15 and 16 years old line up every where to be volunteers in service "Uncle Sam" Sir you have earned a little piece in Heaven. May the Great architect of the Universe rest your Soul in Peace.
Ralph Graham
February 4, 2020
Thank you one of America's HERO RIP . My prayers is with your family and friends.
Carole
February 4, 2020
Thank you for your service. RIP
Eugene Blanch
February 4, 2020
This country owes a great deal of gratitude for this man because of his service he saved many American lives may the great spirit be with you always rest in peace great warrior and thank you again for your service for this country
Luther Rymer
February 4, 2020
Rest in blessed peace, Marine. Semper Fidelis,
Luther Rymer
Lea
February 4, 2020
Thank you for your willing service. May much comfort be with the family.
candace williams
February 4, 2020
God bless you Joe for serving and the unique way to fight in the war through code with your native language. My prayers are with your family and friends.
February 4, 2020
My condolences to the family . May you find comfort in your treasured memories and Gods promise to return our loved ones who passed away in death . 1st Thessalonians 4 : 13 & 14 .
Jeanne I.
February 4, 2020
Thank you for your service. RIP. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Barbara
February 4, 2020
The world is a better place thanks to your service. Rest easy sir, you earned it!
eddie
February 4, 2020
Thank you sir, for all the lives saved... a true american hero!!!
February 4, 2020
My condolences to the Vandever family, so very sorry for your loss. May all of your many wonderful memories bring you peace. May God be with you to comfort and strengthen you at this most difficult time.
Kathleen Powell
February 4, 2020
Thank you Sir, for your service and may you and yours have peace.
Ann Stokman
February 4, 2020
Sorry to hear of the loss.
danny richards
February 4, 2020
Thank you for service to country,May the Lord comfort and the great spirit carry you home
Kathy Doherty Buskirk
February 4, 2020
Mr. Vandever, Sr., may you be at peace. Thank you for your service.
February 3, 2020
I Thank You for your Service , I Salute You Sir . RIP
Sue W.,Gr . Mich .
Geneice Roberts
February 3, 2020
Thank you sir for your service to our country...Prayers for your family and pray they find comfort in knowing people care...
Hope
February 3, 2020
Thank you for your service. Rest now sir with your ancestors.
Steve
February 3, 2020
With a heat felt Thanks to you and your family!!!! I can not say how much what you did is appreciated!!
Rest in Peace.
Scott Chamberland
February 3, 2020
Semper Fi
Beverly Perko
February 3, 2020
Thank you for your service. R.I.P. Joe.
Sympathy to your family
Michael J. Brown
February 3, 2020
Thank you sir for your exceptional service! Rest In Peace Marine! Present Arms! Order Arms!
Susan
February 3, 2020
Forever a hero. Rest in Peace.
Eric Burcher
February 3, 2020
Thank you, Marine
Micki Dumke
February 3, 2020
Thank you sir for your service is so over used, but I say it with deep appreciation of your service.
One other thing, sir .... Semper Fi
Harry Simpson
February 3, 2020
Saepe Expertus, Semper Fidelis, Fratres Aeterni.
Often Tested, Always Faithful, Brothers Forever.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
February 3, 2020
Goodbye to one of our quiet heroes from the past. We know his service to this country saved many lives, perhaps the life of an ancestor of someone reading his obituary. May he rest in peace.
Stacy Born
February 3, 2020
Thank you for your service sir. My dad was a paratrooper in the Philippines WWII. May you walk with family and other servicemen in the Spirit World.
Friends
February 3, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. He knew the power of language . May you find comfort in the days ahead from pleasant thoughts and taking one day at a time
Cheryl Ramsey
February 3, 2020
Thank you so much for your service to our country. RIP Mr. Vandever.
J Curtis
February 3, 2020
We owe Me Vandever Sr.a huge measure of gratitude,along with his fellow Navajo heroes,for their work in defeating the Nazi's though their Navajo language.I honor you and thank you for all that you did for our country.
Mike Cahill
February 3, 2020
Semper Fi. Marine...Rest in peace.
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