THE WALL OF FACES

Sergeant Roger Allen De Die, Served with Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 17th Artillery Regiment, 41st Artillery Group, First Field Force, United States Army Vietnam.

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from your high school friend D Carvell is touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us.

Dear Sgt Roger De Die,
Thank you for your service as a Cannon Crewmember. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear SGT Roger Allen De Die, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

- Sgt. Roger A. DeDie, a 21-year-old artillery section chief was killed in Vietnam combat November 24.
His wife, Sally DeDie and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam DeDie all of Vicksburg were informed of the death last weekend.
DeDie had been a section chief in an artillery battalion since arriving in Vietnam in March of this Year.
He was killed in an action at the unit's base camp at Ban Me Thot, but exact details were not available.
DeDie was born August 13, 1948 in Kalamazoo and lived all his life in the Vicksburg area. He was active in Boy Scout and Explorer and member of a 4-H club. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1966 and attended Kellogg Community College for a year before being drafted.
DeDie married the former Sally Salisbury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salisbury in August 1968
The Rupert Durham Funeral Home in Vicksburg is in charge of arrangements.

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