I met and worked with Roger at Gus Pech in LeMars. He was in the hydraulics department. Roger had his own opinion and he stood by it. He was the kind of guy who would back you if you asked him to. He was a friend of mine. He served in Viet Nam as a tank driver I believe. He told me these things and he would enjoy telling someone about these things he experienced. Some guys like to tell these things because they take pride in their service to their country. Roger had a good heart too. He came to me one day at work with a big box of cookies that his girlfriend and he had bought. He said we thought your kids would enjoy these. Well they sure did. He was a good worker too. He was himself.He liked to hunt, fish and bow hunt I believe. He'd tell me how he'd like to go fishing in his raft boat in a farm pond at night. He said the bass would bite good if they were biting and he liked the quietness out there on the water and be under the clear skies with the stars shining. Some guys who were in a war are like that. It gives them solace and comfort. He was a good guy to have as a friend. He had a sense of humor too. Roger had his own opinions and so do we. Sometimes your're right, sometimes you're wong. So goes life. Thanks for being a friend, Roger. Dave Sneller