THE WALL OF FACES

I met Roger when I transferred to Valparaiso my sophomore year. Roger took me under his wing and treated me like a brother. He then actually gave me the invitation to become a fraternity brother. I was stunned to learn of his death 2 years after the fact and wrote a letter to his parents. I later visited the wall, traced his name and could hardly walk away. I remember him every year at this time

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sun on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.

As long as you are remembered you will never truly die....

Lt. Roger Wilbur Anderson, Jr. was awarded the Silver Star Medal for his conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action. He served as an Infantry Unit Commander and was assigned to C CO, 1ST BN, 7TH CAVALRY, 1ST CAV DIV.
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I just discovered this site. Had been using "The Wall". I am pretty sure Roger was in my Basic and AIT companies at Fort Dix starting 1 Oct '68. He was definitely with me mid-Feb '69 as we started OCS at Benning 61st company, 6th battalion, 2nd brigade. He was an outstanding candidate in all respects. After graduation he was assigned to the 5th battalion as a TAC, I went to the 9th in the same role. I arrived in Viet Nam 7/1970, did not know of his passing for many years. Sincerest condolences to his family and many friends.

First Lieutenant Roger Wilbur Anderson Jr., Served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Army Vietnam.