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Bryan "Jake" chanate

United States Army
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         Private First Class Bryan “Jake” Chanate was selected for the Military and Veteran Honor
Banner because he was a role model, mentor for Native Americans and Veterans, and a man
that I greatly admired, loved and respected. A full-blood Kiowa, he was drafted into the U.S.
Army in 1969 and on January 14, 1971 his unit was ambushed in Vietnam. Despite being shot
six times in his legs, he was able to order in support and save his unit. He left the military as an
Airborne Ranger with Company H Rangers, 75 th Infantry Airborne and 1 st Calvary Division
receiving the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and a Presidential Citation Award. From Cherokee
Nation to dedicating 35 years of service to Northeastern State University, he served Native
Americans and Veterans. He impacted me through Native American culture in dance troops, as
lead singer of the Drumbusters Southern drum group, and as a teacher by influencing me on
how to respect people, our culture, Veterans, and the country.




Tahlequah Proudly honors Bryan "Jake" Chanate who served as a PFC in the United States Army. 
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
    • About
    • Meet the Team
    • The Downtown Lowdown
    • Downtown Property
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Downtown Tahlequah Clean up days
    • OksWagen
    • Ladies Night Out
    • Cookie Stroll on Main
  • Red Fern Festival
    • Map and Schedule of Events
    • Hound dog trials and hunt
    • Vendors
    • Duck Race
  • Things To Do
    • Shopping and Dining >
      • Tahlequah Dining
      • Tahlequah Shopping
      • Tahlequah Art & Entertainment
      • Downtown services
      • Stay Downtown
  • Programs
    • Deck the Halls
    • Class of 2023 Senior banner program
    • Military and Veterans Banner Program
    • The Big Impact
    • Downtown Walking Tours
  • Volunteer
  • Partnerships
    • Become a Partner
    • 2023/2024 Partners
    • 2022 Partners