THE WALL OF FACES

Roger and I were friends during our junior years at Western High School in Las Vegas Nevada, before his family moved to California where he finished his senior year. I saw Roger by happenstance after we had both graduated, while I was on my way to the Riverside Gran Prix. I spotted him driving an Austin Healey Sprite and we spent the day together in Newport Beach. He told me he was joining the Marines and I told him I was joining the Navy. I was serving a tour as a hospital corpsman at the Naval Support Activity Station Hospital, Da Nang, when Roger was killed. I was lucky. Roger was a talented, budding artist.

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POSTED ON 2.24.2024

POSTED BY: John Fabris

we will remember them.....

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

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POSTED ON 3.4.2023

POSTED BY: Lucy Micik

Thank You

Dear Lcpl Roger Yamanaka, Thank you for your service as a Mortarman. Today is your 55th anniversary, sad. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. Lent has begun. Time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance, and faithfulness, especially now. Rest in peace with the angels.

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POSTED ON 3.13.2022

POSTED BY: MGYSGT Al Pearson

I still miss you Brother Roger. I’m your SSGT Al Pearson

I have thought of you since that unfortunate day in your life.

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POSTED ON 9.26.2018

POSTED BY: Edward "Ted" Burgnon

Very cool guy

I had the privilege of knowing Roger in high school in Costa Mesa California. I titled this "cool guy" because he was the guy that his parents let him have Playboy magazines in his room. Over the years I have often thought of him and during my times as a politician on my visits to DC I would always go by the wall and visit. Still brings tears to my eyes thinking of him.

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