Code Talkers
Personal Remembrances
From Family
John Brown, Jr.
My grandfather, John Brown, Jr.,
is one of the original 29 code talkers! He is my mother's father my cheii'??.
He lives in Crystal, NM with my grandmother Loncie Polacca Brown.
This is such an honor to see
these Code Talkers recognized in this way. Grandpa John has been
extremely busy with interviews, meetings, meeting the President, members
of Congress, actors, etc. He is 79 years old and is most honored and ever
so appreciative of this recognition, but he is definitely glad the hype
will fizzle down after the release of this movie. He's a good sport though
and oh what a sense of humor he has! He also has enjoyed speaking in front
of groups of distinguished VIPs. As a matter of fact, he was the
"one" who gave the speech last year on July 26th in Washington, D.C.
shown on news around the world!
I am so proud to a part of his
legacy.
Valery Showalter-Brandow
WRHS Class of 1990
Mesa, Arizona
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Brown, 78, received a medal 56 years after service in World War II. |
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President George W. Bush congratulates John Brown, Jr. |
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