Navajo Code Talkers
United States Marine Corps - World War II
"Were it not for the Navajos, the Marines would never have taken Iwo Jima"
Major Howard Connor, USMC 5th Marine Division
Signal Officer
In recognition of the Navajo Code Talkers who
distinguished themselves in developing a Navajo
language code - the only unbreakable code in
modern military history. As members of the United
States Marine Corps these young Navajo men
performed a unique and exemplary military service
that saved countless lives and hastened the end of
World War II in the Pacific theater. This memorial is a tribute to the renowned contributions the Navajo
Code Talkers made to the success of the Unites States
military forces during World War II and honor these
remarkable individuals for their valor and patriotism
Dedicated this twenty-eighth day of February 2008.
HB2104, "Navajo Code Talker Memorial", sponsored
by Sylvia Laughter in 2003. Monument dedicated to
Jeffrey Smith Groscost, who as Speaker of the House
of Representatives championed the cause of the
Navajo Code Talkers. Speaker Groscost passed away
before the completion of this project.
Navajo Code Talker Memorial Foundation, Inc.
Board of Directors
Honorable Jeff Groscost, Chairman, 2004 - 2006
Honorable Sylvia Laughter, Founder and
Co-Chairperson, 2004 - 2006
Honorable Peter MacDonald, Sr. Chairman 2007
Honorable Joe Hart, Vice Chairman, 2007
Arizona Public Service
Salt River Project
Oreland C. Joe, Sculptor
Arizona Chapter Associated General Contractors
Arizona Rock Products
Barnabas Kane, Architect
Marker can be reached from Adams Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
