Charles Chibitty

WhoMe · 07-21-2005, 11:50 AM

Comanche elder, historian and last remaining WWII Comanche Code Talker passed away yesterday, July 20, 2005.

If anybody has more information, please post.

Kio-Manche · 07-21-2005, 12:28 PM

Charles Chibitty, Last Surviving Comanche Code Talker, Dies

Thursday July 21, 2005 10:29am Posted By: Kevin King

Tulsa - The last surviving member of the elite Comanche Code Talkers from World War Two has died.

Charles Chibitty died Wednesday following a long illness. He was 83. Chibitty was born in Medicine Park, Oklahoma in 1921, but raised his family in Tulsa following the war.

He was one of sixteen other Comanche Indians that were known as the Code Talkers. They were a part of the Army's 4th Signal Company and used their unique language to keep enemies from intercepting allied messages during World War II, especially during the Normandy invasion.

He earned several medals for his service, including the World War II Victory Medal, the European Theater of Operations Victory Medal, the Europe African Middle East Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal.

Chibitty and the Comanche Code Talkers were honored by the French Government in 1989, where they were presented with the Chevalier of the National Order of Merit.

In 1999, he was recognized at a Pentagon Ceremony, where he received the Knowlton Award, which recognizes those who have contributed significantly to Army Intelligence.

Plenty Fox · 07-21-2005, 12:45 PM

We've lost another treasure. My thoughts and prayers go to his family....

txsndn7 · 07-21-2005, 01:09 PM

My thoughts, prayers and smoke are sent out to the Chibitty family.

Kio-Manche · 07-21-2005, 01:22 PM

Heres a link with more info and a picture. My Great Uncle is in the front row, second from right....
http://www.comanchelanguage.org/code_talkers.htm

ogapahndn · 07-21-2005, 01:48 PM

My prayers go to his family. He will be missed.

Str8Dancer49 · 07-21-2005, 01:56 PM

It is truly a sad day.... my prayers to his family and friends.

On a related note, what's the status of the bill making its way through congress to honor ALL native code talkers, not just the Navajos? Mr. Chibitty's passing just demonstrates the urgent need for this bill to recognize these brave men who were not only committed to this country, but also to their peoples and cultures.

CHEROSAGE · 07-22-2005, 08:44 PM

For all of us that new Charlie and for all of those that met him; in no way can anyone I now say he didn't touch us in some way or another. I have fond memories of talking to Charlie at a dance here and there. I remember my first dance at Cache OK, a contest, I was late getting in and wanted to contest. The regestry ladies didn't want to let me until Charlie and Woogie came over to intercede for me. I didn't win nor come close but I still got to dance.

Thanks Charlie, for everything and those kind words. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest well and peaceful. Your friend.

**bahnisiain** · 07-24-2005, 11:20 AM

i saw an obituary for him in a local paper about Charles here in Connecticut. my condolances to his family.

Blackbear · 07-25-2005, 04:37 AM

I did'nt really know him.. was introduced to him 4 years ago and did understand when I met him what a gem he was. It saddens me to think that a man such as himself is gone. My most sincere condolences to his family, friends and community.

suthernwaterbird · 07-26-2005, 01:05 PM

All I know is his funeral is today in Tulsa.

**kiyaanii mom** · 07-26-2005, 08:01 PM

When I first moved to Oklahoma years ago. Mr. Chibitty was one of the first people to speak to me at a powwow. He was always so friendly and always said hi to me like I was an old friend. I pray that he has found peace and is happily reunited with his loved ones who have gone before him.

**saukpuppet** · 07-27-2005, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEROSAGE

For all of us that new Charlie and for all of those that met him; in no way can anyone I now say he didn't touch us in some way or another. I have fond memories of talking to Charlie at a dance here and there. I remember my first dance at Cache OK, a contest, I was late getting in and wanted to contest. The regestry ladies didn't want to let me until Charlie and Woogie came over to intercede for me. I didn't win nor come close but I still got to dance.

Thanks Charlie, for everything and those kind words. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest well and peaceful. Your friend.

I remember when I was about 15 yrs old and I was it was my first time being princess and he gave me some encouraging words. Everytime I saw him at a powwow, he always hugged me like an old friend and had a warm smile.
He will be deeply missed.

NativeYouthAlliance · 07-27-2005, 09:46 PM

We had the honor of meeting Charles Chibitty when he was guest speaker at a Native American Heritage Month event in Washington, DC; we were the drum and dancers for the event. He joined us at the drum for a veterans song, and spoke with us during the meal which followed. He was a very kind man, and we appreciate that our youth had the opportunity to meet such a great man. We will all suffer the loss of his kindness, experience and wisdom.

KeenKiowaBabe4Ever · 02-28-2006, 02:14 PM

I Sure Loved My Grandfather... He Was An Inspiration To All Of Us Back Home...

07-21-2005, 11:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
WhoMe PauWau Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Land of 370 Broken Treaties Posts: 5,559	Charles Chibitty Comanche elder, historian and last remaining WWII Comanche Code Talker passed away yesterday, July 20, 2005. If anybody has more information, please post. __________________ "Today, recognizing and respecting the origins of powwow aids in our Cultural Survival. If enough people break the rules because they are not satisfied...."We will have no culture." WhoMe

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Kio-Manche a.k.a Numunu1971 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ponca City, Ok. Born and Raised in Lawton Ok. Posts: 1,603	Charlie Chibitty Charles Chibitty, Last Surviving Comanche Code Talker, Dies Thursday July 21, 2005 10:29am Posted By: Kevin King Tulsa - The last surviving member of the elite Comanche Code Talkers from World War Two has died. Charles Chibitty died Wednesday following a long illness. He was 83. Chibitty was born in Medicine Park, Oklahoma in 1921, but raised his family in Tulsa following the war. He was one of sixteen other Comanche Indians that were known as the Code Talkers. They were a part of the Army's 4th Signal Company and used their unique language to keep enemies from intercepting allied messages during World War II, especially during the Normandy invasion. He earned several medals for his service, including the World War II Victory Medal, the European Theater of Operations Victory Medal, the Europe African Middle East Campaign Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Chibitty and the Comanche Code Talkers were honored by the French Government in 1989, where they were presented with the Chevalier of the National Order of Merit. In 1999, he was recognized at a Pentagon Ceremony, where he received the Knowlton Award, which recognizes those who have contributed significantly to Army Intelligence. __________________ Kio-Manche Oklahoma Proud!!!

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Plenty Fox meeeeeeeeeeee Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstairs Posts: 951	We've lost another treasure. My thoughts and prayers go to his family.... __________________ Damme ape’semmai, "Andabichidaiboonee’ gimmadu’i.Wihyu memme hainjinee’ nahandu’i. Enne wizha sudei’ tsaangu mabizhiahkande," mai. The Creator said, "A foreign race of white people will come, who will become your friends. You should treat them well." The Creator sure had a strange sense of humor!

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Kio-Manche a.k.a Numunu1971 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Ponca City, Ok. Born and Raised in Lawton Ok. Posts: 1,603	Heres a link with more info and a picture. My Great Uncle is in the front row, second from right.... http://www.comanchelanguage.org/code_talkers.htm __________________ Kio-Manche Oklahoma Proud!!!

07-21-2005, 01:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Str8Dancer49 Some Kinda Monster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the 505 Posts: 221	It is truly a sad day.... my prayers to his family and friends. On a related note, what's the status of the bill making its way through congress to honor ALL native code talkers, not just the Navajos? Mr. Chibitty's passing just demonstrates the urgent need for this bill to recognize these brave men who were not only committed to this country, but also to their peoples and cultures. __________________ Functionless art is simply tolerated vandalism.

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txsndn7 Pow Wow Mama Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 270	My thoughts, prayers and smoke are sent out to the Chibitty family.

07-21-2005, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
ogapahndn Downstream People Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: ok Posts: 511	My prayers go to his family. He will be missed.

07-22-2005, 08:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
CHEROSAGE Pow Wow Committee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: , mo Posts: 1,341	For all of us that new Charlie and for all of those that met him; in no way can anyone I now say he didn't touch us in some way or another. I have fond memories of talking to Charlie at a dance here and there. I remember my first dance at Cache OK, a contest, I was late getting in and wanted to contest. The regestry ladies didn't want to let me until Charlie and Woogie came over to intercede for me. I didn't win nor come close but I still got to dance. Thanks Charlie, for everything and those kind words. My thoughts are with you and your family. Rest well and peaceful. Your friend. __________________ BOB

07-24-2005, 11:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
bahnisiain Eastern Blanket Dancer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CT Posts: 1,798 Blog Entries: 2	i saw an obituary for him in a local paper about Charles here in Connecticut. my condolances to his family. __________________ Bahnisiain www.myspace.com/bahnisiain

07-25-2005, 04:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,621	I did'nt really know him.. was introduced to him 4 years ago and did understand when I met him what a gem he was. It saddens me to think that a man such as himself is gone. My most sincere condolences to his family, friends and community. __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

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suthernwaterbird nobody Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: atl, ga Posts: 1,004	All I know is his funeral is today in Tulsa. __________________ WhY yOu AsK? bEcUz We CaN!

07-26-2005, 08:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
kiyaanii mom We'll See.... Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Down the street from Walmart....Yippee! Posts: 3,390	When I first moved to Oklahoma years ago. Mr. Chibitty was one of the first people to speak to me at a powwow. He was always so friendly and always said hi to me like I was an old friend. I pray that he has found peace and is happily reunited with his loved ones who have gone before him.

07-27-2005, 09:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
NativeYouthAlliance Pow Wow Visitor Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1	Saddened by the loss We had the honor of meeting Charles Chibitty when he was guest speaker at a Native American Heritage Month event in Washington, DC; we were the drum and dancers for the event. He joined us at the drum for a veterans song, and spoke with us during the meal which followed. He was a very kind man, and we appreciate that our youth had the opportunity to meet such a great man. We will all suffer the loss of his kindness, experience and wisdom.

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KeenKiowaBabe4Ever FryBread Grease Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: RIGHT NOW BAMBERG GERMANY Posts: 17	Lovely Elder I Sure Loved My Grandfather... He Was An Inspiration To All Of Us Back Home... __________________