Cherokee Nation Honors Veterans in August
TAHLEQUAH, Okla., Aug. 18 -- The Cherokee Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release:
The Cherokee Nation honored two World War II veterans and a U.S. Air Force veteran with the Medal of Patriotism at the August Tribal Council meeting on Tuesday.
Jack Shamblin, 90, of Roland; Wayne Kellehan, 92, of Claremore; and Darin McCarty, 51, of Owasso, were recognized by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker and Deputy Chief . . .
Julie Hubbard, 918/207-3896, julie-hubbard@cherokee.org
The Cherokee Nation honored two World War II veterans and a U.S. Air Force veteran with the Medal of Patriotism at the August Tribal Council meeting on Tuesday.
Jack Shamblin, 90, of Roland; Wayne Kellehan, 92, of Claremore; and Darin McCarty, 51, of Owasso, were recognized by Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Bill John Baker and Deputy Chief . . .