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ROGER B. NEIGHBORGALL, SR.
On his 93rd birthday, September 13, 2016, after a brief illness, Roger B. Neighborgall, Sr. of Falls Church, VA died with his family by his side. A graduate of Duke University, Roger was a member of the greatest generation, a US Army Ranger who fought in Europe including the Normandy invasion and Battle of the Bulge. At the end of the war in Europe he applied his munitions expertise to help recover stolen Jewish treasure stored in German bank vaults. His military awards include the Silver and Bronze Stars and a Presidential Unit Citation. He was recalled to service during the Korean War and spent his civilian career as an executive in the defense industry.Roger's war experience imparted a profound love of life and a can-do determination to give back to his family, community and country. A community activist and perennial volunteer, he was active in the Lions Club, the American Legion and various city government organizations. He spoke extensively about his experiences to community and school groups, and particularly enjoyed teaching middle schoolers about the War, life and the qualities of leadership. He was founder and President of the N. VA Tennis League and President of the Friends of the W&OD Trail. He was active in veterans' organizations and was a USO volunteer and a greeter of Honor Flights bringing his fellow vets to visit the WWII Monument.Roger is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda; children, Roger, Jr., Lisa Mathieu (Stephen), Christa Hyland and daughter-in-law, Rebecca Neighborgall; eight beloved grandchildren and one glorious great-granddaughter.The family will receive friends at the National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Hwy., Falls Church, VA 22042 from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, September 23, 2016. A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 543 Beulah Rd., Vienna, VA 22180 on Saturday, September 24 at 1 p.m. Private interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Roger requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory be directed to the US Army Ranger Association, Ranger Assistance Fund, PO Box 52126, Ft. Benning, GA 31995, note as Roger Neighborgall memorial donation, the USO, PO Box 96860, Washington, DC 20077-7677 or Capital Caring, 2900 Telestar Ct., Falls Church, VA 22042. Share a memory at: NationalFH-MP.com
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Roger & his famous flag with the 2nd & 5th Rangers Historical Living Historians at Fort Indiantown Gap, January 2015
December 12, 2017
Tom Arena
December 12, 2017
Roger was a true American hero! It was an honor and a privilege to have met him. He spoke to my WWII US Rangers Living Historian group when he visited Fort Indiantown Gap in January of 2015. He shared his experiences from the war and his passion for life. We have shared and will continue to share his stories with the public so future generations will understand the sacrifices that Roger and his generation made to keep us all free and safe. God bless.
Damian Blazy
November 9, 2016
Roger was a true American. I had the privilege of knowing him late in his life, and am grateful for his efforts to help me become a Naval Officer
Rich & Irene Martin
September 26, 2016
We had the pleasure of knowing and working with Roger. We will miss him dearly. Our prayers are with his family.
Shirley Dewey (Ms. Donald Dewey)
September 24, 2016
My sincere condolences to Linda and family. My husband Don and I spent time with Roger and Linda when we lived in Vienna. Don and Roger were friends and tennis buddies for several years.
Kathleen Wall
September 24, 2016
We had the privilege of going on a trip with Roger 5 years ago to the Magnificent Cities of Europe tour - he was a HUGE part of that trip sharing his WWII stories and the history of his Army service!! What a truly remarkable person he is/was!! My daughter Brianna Wall just fell in love with him and his stories - she is a HUGE WWII history buff and just would sit and listen to his fascinating accounts of his travels through Europe during the war - he brought the history to life and the present! He will be TRULY missed by our family!!
John Mohre
September 23, 2016
Roger was a great person and a great supporter to the Garrett Historical Society in Garrett Indiana, He will be truly missed.
Sarala Pandey
September 23, 2016
RIP, True hero, great honor to know him. Our prayers are with his family in this difficult time.
Robert Smith
September 23, 2016
America, and especially Falls Church, has lost one of its greatest citizens - a true American hero. Roger served as Vice Chairman of the Greater Falls Church Veterans Council. He was an inspiration to all. RIP, Roger. You made many lives more meaningful.
Phil. 4:6, 7
September 22, 2016
May the peace of God be with you 5
John McDiarmid
September 21, 2016
I met Mr Neighborgall when I was working to save Madison Park in Falls Church a few years ago. He was immediately recognizable as a real original, an astute and righteous man. I enjoy his memory.
Beau Fay
September 21, 2016
Roger, thank you for your friendship and for being a wonderful inspiration to my history students. Your greatest gift was your willingness to share the tales of your amazing life to educate later generations. They will never forget you, and nor will I. Until we meet again, Rest in Peace.
Jason Poe
September 21, 2016
Roger was truly one of the great ones. It was an honor to know and a privilege to work for Roger and his family. True America hero and beloved person by all who knew him.
james waters
September 21, 2016
Rest in Peace, Ranger Neighborgall!
Beth Auerbach
September 20, 2016
It was a privilege and a delight to know Roger. We will miss him tremendously. Our hearts go out to Linda and family.
Beth and Norm
David Shelby
September 20, 2016
Roger was a wonderful friend and an inspiration to all. His devotion to helping others and improving our community were key missions throughout his life.
David Shelby
September 20, 2016
Roger was a wonderful friend who was an inspiration to all. His constant devotion to helping others and improving our community were key missions in his life.
Keith Tomlinson
September 19, 2016
An absolute privileged to know you Roger. Thanks for all your work on the W&OD. Rangers Lead the Way.
Line & David Kerr
September 19, 2016
Roger was a bright shining star who gave wholeheartedly of himself and inspired all whom he came in contact with. It was such a pleasure to see you at the USO or Honor Flights and you will be dearly missed. Our most heartfelt condolences to your family.
Tom Swean
September 19, 2016
All of us who are tennis fans in Northern Virginia owe a great debt to Roger. He was tireless in his advocacy of the game, and a great great friend to all of us.
Dennis Szymanski
September 18, 2016
Peaceful Rest, Roger. Thank you for being such a good friend and neighbor. But most of all, I thank you for your visits to my dear Jessica. In Friendship, Dennis.
Bill, Emmy and Luna Michael
September 18, 2016
We are so sorry to learn of Roger's passing. Roger was a kind soul, who welcomed us warmly into the neighborhood, and especially made our daughter feel as if she had another grandfather. Our deepest condolences to Linda and all of Roger's family.
Chris Braunlich
September 18, 2016
There are reasons they call yours "The Greatest Generation," ... and you are one of those reasons. I am honored and privileged to have known you.
Barry Buschow
September 18, 2016
Roger was a wonderful friend, tennis partner, Falls Church Lion and a BIG friend to the W&OD. You will be missed but Not Forgot my friend.
Barry
September 17, 2016
Rest in Peace, Roger. You were the definition of a "hero." We will miss you at Friends of the W&OD Trail. Thank you for your tireless volunteer work in the community. Condolences to all your family and friends. - Anne P.
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