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Marshall has suffered a stroke several months ago, and is still in the recovering stages from that stroke. Prayers for his full and speedy recovery are appreciated, and the latest word is that he is now home recovering.
Many of us looked forward to meeting with him again soon, but we ask your understanding for the Serna family, especially his lovely wife, Loretta.
For the 2011 Warriors Presentation the Las Vegas Intertribal Pow Wow was assisted by Marvin Redeye, who presided over the Medal Presentations along with a very special tribute from the members of the Las Vegas Intertribal Pow Wow Committee, and all of those that came from distant places, to help us commemorate a great man and leader of the Community, and Spiritual Leader of The Moapa Band of Paiutes,
Mr. Leroy Spotted Eagle.
This SPECIAL TRIBUTE CAN NOW BE VIEWED HERE!
The photographic record of the tribute presented to his dear wife and attending famly members, Lucy Spotted Eagle.
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Now ONLINE, Medal of Valor Recipients, 2011
Medal of Valor Recipients, 2009
Medal of Valor Recipients, 2010
The Warrior's medal of Valor is the first medal ever minted for the Native
American nations to honor all military personnel, active duty, reservists,
National Guard and Veterans. This medal has been presented to veterans and
active duty personnel at various Native American events regardless of the
recipient's cultural background.
Of Special Interest and Noteworthiness
On the 65th Celebration Anniversary of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the FIRST EVER, NATIVE AMERICAN, PRESENTATION was held, at which time all survivors present from that Infamous Day were presented the Warrior's Medal of Valor by Marshall Tall Eagle and Pastor Dave Gomez of The Jerusalem Center, Medford, Oregon.
This Presentation included the Ira H. Hayes, Sacaton Honor Guard, carrying the Eagle Staff and the Colors, Singers and Drums from the mainland from Oregon and Washington with their sacred ceremonial drum.
There on the grass, looking out at the watery grave-site of the U.S.S. Arizona and her crew, and the harbor and final resting place of many, of so much senseless carnage, Marhsall Tall Eagle called forth survivors that were gathered under the large canopy that had been set up for the 65th Anniversary, and presented each one with the Warrior's Medal of Valor. There were about 250 people in attendence, wives, children, grandchildren and of course the survivors of that fateful day.
Concluding the ceremony, a Victory Song was performed on the sacred drum, along with a second, memorial song. Then the Sacaton Honor Guard and Drum and Singers withdrew, folllowed by the Marine and Naval Honor Guard.
The Warrior's Medal of Valor Ceremony was conducted over a thirty to forty minute interval. There were approximately 58 survivors presented the Medal and each one wore it proudly, some in uniform, others in civilian attire.
This was an historic first for Native American participation of any kind in an official capacity, partaking in the celebrations of the annual anniversary of Pearl Harbor.
The Pearl Harbor Presentation, was one of several, that were presented while on the island of O'ahu, another large ceremony on the grounds of the "Punch Bowl Veteran's Memorial Cemetery" the "Arlington National Cemetery of the Pacific" where all whom were lost in that theater are resting. The first recipient of the Warrior's Medal of Valor was the Director for The National Cemeterys, William F. Tuerk
Another presentation was at the Tripler Army Base Hospital for disabled Veterans. Warriors Medal of Valor were also presented at the O'ahu Veteran's Center, O'ahu, Hawaii.
To wrap up that trip, all of us were guests of a Pacific Gathering of Nations, hosted by the Prime Minister of the Royal Family of Hawaii, Leon K. Siu, for a three day event with participants from Tonga, Fuji, Japan, the United States, and other countries and islands of the Pacific. There, a Native American Grand Entry was at the beginning of the three day meet, led in again by the Sacaton Honor Guard, The Eagle Staff, with singing and drums from the United States. At that time all Veteran's in attendence were awarded the Warior's Medal of Valor again by Marshall Tall Eagle and Pastor Dave Gomez.
I was deeply honored to have been a part of it, and allowed exclusive access during all of the ceremonies, as the recording photographer. The people I met will always be dear in my heart, especially the Warrior's Medal recipients, each of whom I had the privilege to do their portrature, as they were presented the Warrior's Medal of Valor.
Mickey Cox / The Right Image Photography
TO DOWNLOAD the Warrior's Medal of Valor, Windows WMV, files below,
RIGHT CLICK, CHOOSE "SAVE TARGET AS".
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For the story of the Warrior's Medal of Valor and other venue presentations, click here: The Story of the Medal
For the Pearl Harbor Warrior's Medal of Valor Presentation WMV file, click here:65th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor
For the Punch Bowl Presentation WMV file, click here:The Punch Bowl Warrior's Medal of Valor Presentation
For selected portraitures of recipients of the Warrior's Medal of Valor at various venues, click here: Survivors Recipient Portraits
WEAR IT PROUD!
Marshall Tall Eagle Serna is a 14 year veteran of the US Army and the US Air
Force. He is a Viet Nam Veteran who was given the vision of honoring our
veterans.He is the originator of the
Warriors Medal of
Valor.
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Committee to Award the Medal of Valor 2011
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Veterans Awardees, 2011
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This historic medal is accompanied by certificate.
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Certificate of Valor
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