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A life-long resident of Sasakwa, Seminole County, Oklahoma, Tony Palmer was a highly decorated veteran of World War II and one of the few renowned Native American “Code Talkers”. He joined the army in late 1942 with two other Seminoles - William Melton of Wewoka and Richmond Harjo of Konawa. During the Southern Philippines Campaign of 1944, they used their native Maskoki tongue to outwit Japanese forces. He once stated that he wondered what the Japanese thought when they heard him speaking his Seminole dialect relaying the message, “It is good to climb and see.” Mr. Palmer was awarded many medals for valor and good conduct, including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and the Philippine Liberation Medal. Palmer was a proud member of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, serving as a representative for the Fushacchee (FUS HVCCE/Bird Creek) Band. He was a respected elder of Spring Baptist Church and accomplished musician on the guitar, piano, drums and violin. He retired as a skilled carpenter, plumber and electrician. Tony Palmer passed away in 2008 at the age of ninety after a lifetime of service to his people and his country.
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Jacob Blalock, rank E4 in the Oklahoma National Guard, for almost 8 years now. He has been a lifelong Seminole resident. He was deployed to Kuwait with the 1245 Transportation Company back in June 2018 and returned May 2019.
Read moreIf you are reading this, then you have survived Election Day! While there might be states with some issues unresolved with their final count, I hope civility will prevail. Our country must honor and stand united behind the final result as the winners transition to governing.
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The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced that Jimcy McGirt, age 71, was found guilty by a federal jury of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Abuse In Indian Country, and one count of Abusive Sexual Contact i
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District 28 State Senator Zack Taylor (R-Seminole) and newly-elected State Representative Danny Williams (R-Seminole) will be the guest speakers at the Seminole Chamber of Commerce monthly forum meeting on Thursday, November 12.
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