The Hand Trembler
Jan. 18, 2007 - Twentynine Palms, California, USA - While on leave from the military, Marine Pvt. Ronnie Tallman, a Navajo, learns that he has what his community considers a sacred gift. He is a hand trembler, an extremely rare healer who has the power when in a trance to determine what is wrong with someone physically, emotionally or spiritually. Tallman requested but was denied conscientious objector status. Today the Marines reversed course and approved the discharge application.
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