Cherokee Nation Veterans Color Guard Inc

09/09/2026

Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs

Community Invited to Join POST 22: One Mission – Prevent Veteran Su***de

Post 22
ARDMORE, OK - The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) invites you to join us for POST 22: One Mission – Prevent Veteran Su***de, an important day-long community event aimed at honoring veterans and addressing the urgent crisis of veteran su***de. Hosted by the Memorial Affairs Division, this impactful event will take place at Central Park in Ardmore.

From sunrise to sunset, community volunteers will stand post at a flag-draped casket in 22-minute shifts. This serves as a solemn reminder that approximately 22 veterans die by su***de each day in the United States.

The event aims to unite veterans, their families, civic leaders, and community members in a collaborative effort to:

- Remember the lives lost to veteran su***de

- Facilitate opportunities for fellowship, camaraderie, and community connection

- Provide on-site information about crisis-related resources and veteran services

- Introduce various hobbies, clubs, and activities available throughout the state

The silent watch will start at 7:00 AM with the first volunteers standing post. Every 22 minutes, new participants will take their place, maintaining a continuous vigil until 7:00 PM, when the day concludes with the playing of Taps.

“This is our commitment to ensuring that no veteran stands alone. POST 22 is a call for our community to unite, remember those we've lost, and assist in connecting veterans and their families to necessary resources,” said Jamee Cassity, Director of Memorial Affairs.


EVENT DETAILS AND FLYER FOR SHARING

POST 22: One Mission – Prevent Veteran Su***de
Date: Monday, September 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Central Park, 14 E Street SW, in Ardmore.

Media Contact:
Sandra Shelton, Director of Strategic Communications & Legislative Affairs
Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
Central Office | 2132 NE 36th Street | OKC, OK 73111
Desk: (405) 523-4094
[email protected]

08/28/2026

08/20/2026

Our condolencesnces to this Cherokee Veteran’s family, friends and community.

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Earl Von Harrell, born May 19, 1975, in Killeen, Texas. He passed away on August 14, 2026, at 51 years old. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Lavon Harrell; his devoted mother, Helen Harrell; and his brother, Ronald T. Harrell.
Earl was a loving father, grandfather, brother, Army veteran, uncle, and friend. He leaves behind a legacy of strength, stubbornness, sarcasm, and a personality that was impossible to forget.
He is survived by his sister, Alberta Oates and brother in law Vince Oates, and his children, Randy Harrell and wife Kayte, and Madysen Harrell.
Earl’s greatest joy was his granddaughter, Oaklynn Harrell, who brought him endless pride and gave him yet another person to spoil, tease, and probably embarrass.
Earl was a retired Army veteran, who proudly served his country. When he wasn’t serving or sharing his unsolicited opinions, he could often be found indulging in his passion for the outdoors, whether it was hunting or fishing.
Earl was the wild child of the family and had absolutely no intention of changing. He had no filter, was stubborn as stubborn could be. He was sarcastic, blunt, and never one to hold back.
For Earl, picking on you, calling you a name, or pointing out your biggest insecurity wasn’t an insult—it was his way of saying “I love you.”
He had a way of making people laugh, shake their heads, and occasionally wonder why they continued answering his phone calls. But underneath the sarcasm and stubbornness was a man who loved his family in his own unmistakable way.
Earl will be remembered for his military service, his love of hunting and fishing, his love of racing, mechanics, his stubborn streaks, his sharp tongue, his wild spirit, and most of all, the way he made sure nobody around him was ever left wondering what he was thinking.
A graveside service celebrating Earl’s life will be held at Fort Gibson Cemetery in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, on August 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
In true Earl fashion, he would probably prefer that everyone skip the long, sad faces, tell a few stories, laugh at his expense, and remember him exactly as he was—stubborn, sarcastic, unfiltered, and loved.

Today's Events
Graveside Service

AUG 20. 10:00 AM (CT)
Fort Gibson National Cemetery
1423 Cemetery Road
Fort Gibson, OK 74434
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08/09/2026

Cherokee Veteran Spotlight:

Our condolences to his family and friends. I know he’ll be missed

Celebrate the life of Danny Cornsilk, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Reed-Culver Funeral Home.

08/01/2026

REMINDER for our Cherokee veterans: Join us for the Cherokee Nation Veteran Family Fun Day this coming Monday from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Wilma P. Mankiller Cherokee Capitol Park in Tahlequah! ❤️

07/16/2026

Rescheduled event.

UPDATE: Our Veteran Family Fun Day has been rescheduled to August 3! We can't wait for all of our veterans to join us!
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📢 Veterans: Mark your calendars! Join us for the Cherokee Nation Veteran Family Fun Day on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Wilma P. Mankiller Cherokee Capitol Park in Tahlequah!

07/07/2026

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UPDATE: Our Veteran Family Fun Day has been rescheduled to August 3! We can't wait for all of our veterans to join us!
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📢 Veterans: Mark your calendars! Join us for the Cherokee Nation Veteran Family Fun Day on Friday, July 24, from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. at the Wilma P. Mankiller Cherokee Capitol Park in Tahlequah!

06/09/2026

To the family and friends of James Hammer, USMC Vietnam Veteran. In deepest sympathy on your loss. A grateful nation shares in your grief.

Obituary
James Andrew Hammer, 76, a resident of Greenland, Arkansas, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026 at the Circle of Life Hospice Home. He was born April 27, 1950 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the son of Jimmie and Ida Mae (Watt) Hammer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, one son, Jason Hulse and five siblings, Lonnie Hammer, Larry Hammer, Edward Hammer, Wanda Hammer, and Shirley Stroud.

He is survived by his wife Janet Hammer; one son, James Hulse; five grandchildren, Delaney Hulse, Dylon Hulse (Kyla), Denver Hulse, Michael Lindsey, and Lillie Moon (Maverick); two great-grandchildren, Tatum Hulse and Josie Hulse; and five siblings, Steve Hammer (Melva), John Hammer, Jimmie Hammer (Brenda), Terry Hammer, and Mary Hammer-Neal (Bedford).

The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 10, 2026, 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM at the Three Crosses Cowboy Church.

Funeral Service will be held 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 10th, 2026, at Three Crosses Cowboy Church in Westville, Oklahoma. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

In lieu of flower memorials may be made to Northwest Arkansas Patriot Guard Riders C/O Jim Kribs - 2875 N Charleston Crossing - Fayetteville, AR 72703

06/02/2026