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Updated: 6:18 PM Feb 5, 2010
Former Choctaw Chief Phillip Martin Has Died
The longtime leader of the Mississippi Choctaw, former chief Phillip Martin, has died at the age of 83.
Posted: 10:30 PM Feb 4, 2010Reporter: Wade Phillips Email Address: wade.phillips@wtok.com |
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Many condolences and blessings from the Timbes family
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Someone sent me this story to my Facebook email account. I am very thankful. I am mixed with Choctaw Indian, so I have a connection and feel very good that one of my own was a great man & leader in the Choctaw Nation, and was a huge influence on the culture. I would love to visit the reservation one day. Rest in Peace, Chief!!
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Chief Martin was truly one of the most remarkable men I have ever met. It was a sad day when he lost the position of Chief; his people will someday live the loss of that man; Miko Denson cannot keep things together, as he has already begun to show the downhill sliding of the "palace" Chief Martin left him. The Phillip M Restaurant needs to be renamed after Chief Martin in honor of all the man did for his people; it was a true lack of respect to change it to Miko's to begin with; I will NEVER eat in there again as long as it is named Miko's...
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you will be dearly missed. my condolences to the family. no one will ever be the man and leader that he was. not only did he do amazing things for the choctaws, he helped many many more people in the outlaying communities. may he rest in peace
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Chief was the only true Chief. He brought pride and dignity to his people. He should always be remembered for what he did for Philadelphia also. The so called Miko is a joke. Rest in peace Phillip knowing you did your very best.
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Our thoughts are with the family of Chief Martin!
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I briefly met Chief Martin many years ago at a Self-Determination Conference and was very impressed with his belief and confidence. He laid an excellent pathway for those following him. My condolences to the family and tribal members. He has won his race and is now resting. God Bless.
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met Chief Martin while working at the Silver Star Casino and he was an awesome man. He has done alot for the tribal nation. No one will ever be able to add up to the man and leader that Chief Martin was. God be with Mrs. Bonnie and the Martin family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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our thoughts and prayer goes to the family of chief martin. Chief was truely the one great chief to the choctaw people. he has done so many wonderful things for his people. his legacy will truly be remember.
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You laid the groundwork for future Choctaw leaders to build upon & look forward to. Thank you Phillip Martin for all you've done for your people. Friend or presumed foe, rest assured you had respect amongst many people from all walks of life. Condolences to your family.. from a relative.
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Chief Martin, has been an insperation to many native american Indians, which benifited from his works and will continue. rest well.
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there is a gloom over philadelphia and especially over the tribal departments...friend or presumed foe, we've all been influenced by this man and we're grieving. pray for us all as a tribe that our hope may be in the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Now that Chief Martin Has Gone To Be With GOD,He Will Be Truly Missed By All Who Knew Him Especially The Choctaw People,He Has Led The Choctaw People So Far During His Leadership As Chief And Will Be Greatly Missed.
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May GOD now have one of the finest humans that ever lived i had the pleasure of meeting cheif martin a few years ago at the choctaw indian fair and i could tell that he was opened armed to everyone he met and i liked that in him and i know that i will truly miss him as well all his family and friends.. May GOD watch and protect his family.. R.I.P. Chief Martin We Love You
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Chief Martin had a vision. That vision was "Self-Determination". Imagine that, getting educated and taking responsibility for your life and your people. He only wanted the best for the people he loved. We will not see another like Phillip Martin for a long time. Rest in peace Chief, your work is done here and you did it well.
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