Cherokee Nation Warriors Society facts for kids
The Cherokee Nation Warriors Society is a special group for members of the Cherokee Nation who have served in the military. To join, a person must be a veteran and have left the military with an honorable discharge. This means they completed their service well.
The society is based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, which is the capital of the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee Nation Office of Veterans Affairs helps manage the society. Many members of the Warriors Society also take part in the Gourd Dance, which is a traditional Native American dance.
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What is the Cherokee Nation Warriors Society?
The Cherokee Nation Warriors Society is a group that brings together Cherokee people who have served in the armed forces. It's a way for these veterans to connect, support each other, and continue their service to their community. The society helps keep alive the strong tradition of military service among the Cherokee people.
Who can join the Warriors Society?
Anyone who is a veteran and a member of the Cherokee Nation can join the Warriors Society. It doesn't matter which branch of the military they served in, whether it was the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard. The main requirement is that they served honorably.
Honoring Cherokee Veterans
The Cherokee Nation has a special place to honor its veterans. It's called the Cherokee Nation Warriors Memorial and Pavilion. This memorial is located at the Cherokee Nation Headquarters in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.
The Warriors Memorial Bricks
At the memorial, you can see bricks with names carved into them. These bricks honor members of the Cherokee Nation Warriors Society. They also remember veterans who bravely gave their lives while serving in the military. Each brick represents a Cherokee citizen who served their country.
What is the Memorial dedicated to?
The Cherokee Nation Warriors Memorial is a place of respect and remembrance. It is dedicated to all Cherokee citizens and their families who served honorably in the United States Military. It also honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives to protect the United States and the Cherokee homeland. It shows how much the Cherokee Nation values the service and bravery of its people.
