LCPL ROGER KIMO YAMANAKA

ROGER KIMO YAMANAKA

Garnet Jenkins
Grand Junction Co.
~ In Remembrance ~

In Remembrance of this Young Marine, with a Multitude of Thanks for his Courage, Service and Dedication to our Country and for Freedom. Rest well LCpl Roger Kimo Yamanaka and know that you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. I am the sister of such a young hero, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Vietnam 1967.....
OUR DEBT TO THE HEROIC MEN AND VALIANT WOMEN IN THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY, CAN NEVER BE REPAID, THEY HAVE EARNED OUR UNDYING GRATITUDE. AMERICA WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICES" ~ President Harry S. Truman ~
Nov 20, 2007

Fausteen AL PEARSON
pearson_al@sunny-net.ne.jp
MEMORIES FROM YOUR 81 MORTAR SECTION LEADER
I was Roger's Staff Sergeant in his 81 Mortar Section at Khe Sanh Combat Base the day he was KIA March 4th, 1968. We were in 3rd Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment. A sad day indeed. Roger was always friendly and smiling even though we were almost constantly under rocket, mortar and heavy artillery bombardment. I wrote his sister, she was serving as a teacher in the Philippines with the Peace Corps (I believe). She replied and then we went to 881 South for further combat against the NVA. I lost her address and have never heard from her again. I just hope she and her family were able to cope with Roger's death. I was med-evaced off hill 881 South. Marine, I never have forgotten you. I think of you and pray for your family and the repose of your soul regularly. Continue your rest in peace Marine. Semper Fidelis,
MGySgt. F. AL Pearson, USMC (Ret)
Served: 26Oct56 to 01Nov86. Loved then and now.
Oct 5, 2007

manny g.
Fellow Veteran 69-70 An Khe
Union Gap, WA. 98903
“You are Remembered”
Peace and condolence, to the family and friends. "He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace brave soldier, you have not been forgotten. (W.Shakespeare) May God Bless You for your Sacrifice!!!
Dec 29, 2006

Grateful American
Fellow Californian
American Hero
Thank you LCPL Yamanaka for your ultimate sacrifice. Rest well Marine and rest assured that you Sir, are not forgotten.
Friday, March 04, 2005

Viet-Nam Veteran 05/11/68 to 06/01/69
georgehonyara@erols.com
Fellow MARINE
Pottsville, Pa - Penn State
Now: Arlington, Va,
The Title "U.S. MARINE"
"The Title" - "It cannot be inherited. Nor can it ever be purchased. You and no one alive can buy it for any price. It is impossible to rent and it cannot be lent. You alone and our own have earned it with your sweat, blood and lives. You own it forever, The Title "UNITED STATES MARINE". Semper Fi!
Friday, November 29, 2002

Darrel May
dmay@archcoal.com
Was with him in Viet Nam
I was with Roger on that terrible day. There has not been one day in 37 years that I have not thought of Roger. I know there is not much you can say other than from my heart "you will never be forgotten". Semper Fi my friend.
Monday, December 12, 2005