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Memorial Day…a reminder to each of us.
My cousin…a Marine was lost in Vietnam. It took years to recover his body. Thankfully, they recovered his body & were able to bring him back to American soil for a proper burial. I still remember the day of his funeral…it’s something that I will never forget.
I remember:
- Knowing Roger was lost in Vietnam
- Knowing they recovered his body
- Wearing his MIA bracelet until
- His funeral
- The Marines playing TAPS
- The 21 gun salute
- The emotions of that day
- The reality of that day
In honor & memory of Roger (& his family) & with deep awareness of that cost – I say thanks…
Roger Eugene Wilson
Major
VMA(AW)-224, CVW-15, 7TH FLEET United States Marine Corps Norfolk, Virginia June 30, 1947 to June 11, 1972 ROGER E WILSON is on the Wall at Panel 01W Line 041 See the full profile for Roger Wilson
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Roger Eugene Wilson
Major
Major
PERSONAL DATA Home of Record: Norfolk, VA Date of birth: 06/30/1947 This whole page © Copyright 1997-2012 www.VirtualWall.org, Ltd. MILITARY DATA Service: United States Marine Corps Grade at loss: O3 Rank: Major Note: Promoted while in MIA status ID No: 223622041 MOS: 7511: PILOT VMA (AW) (I) Length Service: 02 Unit: VMA(AW)-224, CVW-15, 7TH FLEET CASUALTY DATA Start Tour: Incident Date: 06/11/1972 Casualty Date: 06/11/1972 Age at Loss: 24 Location: Province not reported, North Vietnam Remains: 1972 status: Body Not Recovered. Found later. Repatriated: 07/13/1988 (Returned to US soil) Identified: 10/14/1988 Casualty Type: Hostile, died while missing Casualty Reason: Fixed Wing - Pilot Casualty Detail: Air loss or crash over land
I wanted to share his brief war story…and honor Roger as well as those that have made freedom possible…
Thanks to each & everyone one that has paid an incredible price…
Tell those in the military thanks & pray for them & their family – often.
peace…
b
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My cousin, Roger E. Wilson was a hero. He totally believed in protecting his country. I will always remember the day he was lost and the day he was found. I also will always remember growing up with him and his beautiful voice when he sang.
We love and miss you, Roger. I know you are in heaven with your mom & my mom & dad who loved you also. Thank you for protecting us!
Love, Janet
Thank you Bobby. What a nice tribute.
I think of Roger more than you might think, regarding dying for the country. I saw that Buddy posted this on fb, so I wanted to find it & say thanks as well. While also reminding the country of the real meaning of this weekend…
b