Samuel Billison was born in Ganado, Arizona. He was a person that was in a traditional family. His father was an healer to the tribe in other words a Doctor. He graduated from Albuquerque Indian school and he had received an associate arts degree from Bacone college in Bacone. Samuel was a teacher to Navajo children, he was also a principle , and a superintendent. He was also a member of Navajo council. What was really interesting is that Samuel Billison was president of the Navajo code talkers association. Samuel was a member of the Marine corps. Samuel had a wife Patsy Billison and had 5 sons and 7 grandchildren. it was a horable tradgety for the Navajo people because he was a hero to them because he was a code talker. He died on November 18,2004 of a heart disese that he had. Many people will remember him for his effort and courage for his people.
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