It is a sad day for me and TJ because one of our very favorite writers has passed away. Tony Hillerman wrote mysteries about Navajo tribal policemen Joe Leaphorn and Jimmy Chee. Although he was born in Oklahoma, he made New Mexico his adopted home and taught at the University of New Mexico for many years. TJ and I count ourselves privileged to have had the opportunity to meet Tony on several occasions and thank him for his books. He was a gracious, humble, and down to earth person.
The Navajo Tribal Council honored Hillerman with its Special Friend of the Dineh award in 1987. He also received the Golden Spur Award from Western Writers of America and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, which elected him its president. In 1993, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame.
The Navajo Tribal Council honored Hillerman with its Special Friend of the Dineh award in 1987. He also received the Golden Spur Award from Western Writers of America and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America, which elected him its president. In 1993, he was inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame.
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