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Roger C. Ling Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 28, 2005.

When Spc. Roger G. Ling''s Humvee was struck by a homemade bomb in October, he survived the attack, and he worked to keep his superior officer alive. "It almost killed me. From what I''ve been told, (Roger) helped keep me awake until my medic arrived," said Lt. Matt Homa. "Ling was a good kid. You could count on him to do anything." The 20-year-old from suburban New York City was killed Feb. 19 by hostile fire in Khalidiyah, Iraq. He was stationed at Fort Riley, Kan. Leona Ling said she was grateful her brother came home in August just before leaving for Iraq. "He had to have his tonsils taken out," she said. "It was a blessing in disguise because we got to see him again." In phone calls home, the soldier spoke wistfully of returning to New York and going to college. "He wanted to hear about what was going on at home and all the latest family gossip," Leona Ling recalled. Survivors include his father, Wai Ling, a U.S. Army veteran.

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April 14, 2013

Charlie Gili posted to the memorial.

February 21, 2012

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

February 19, 2011

Peggy Childers posted to the memorial.

17 Entries

Charlie Gili

April 14, 2013

Hello,
We would like to express our deepest condolences and also let the Ling Family know that we recently sent Care Packages to American troops in the war zones. Each box carried a dedication sheet that includes the name, service information and a photo of your loved one. We recognize that this is a humble tribute, but we wanted you to know that it is heartfelt and made possible by thousands of like-minded individuals in the youth hockey community and beyond. We will not forget. May God Bless you and keep you strong.
Sincerely,
Charlie Gili & Family
On Behalf of the US Hockey Players Support Our Troops Campaign

Peggy Childers

February 21, 2012

February 19, 2012
To the family and friends of Spc. Roger C. Ling:
Always remembering Roger. "Some gave all."

Peggy Childers

February 19, 2011

To the family and friends of Spc. Roger C. Ling:
Please accept my remembrance of Roger on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

Peggy Childers

February 19, 2010

To the family and friends of Spc. Roger C. Ling:
Remembering Roger on the anniverary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

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Peggy Childers

February 19, 2009

To the family of Spc. Roger C. Ling:
Roger gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org

R Collis

July 25, 2008

It is difficult to know what to say since I want to express my sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Spc Ling. Please know that your loved one is not forgotten. I wish everyone impacted by this tragic loss strength and peace. I hope that Spc Ling knew that there are people in America who respect his great courage in serving as a member of the US military. Although I did not know him, I know that he must have been a very special person to be willing to do something that most Americans will never experience, and for that we can never say thank you enough.
Thank you Spc Ling!

March 23, 2008

You are remembered and respected. Thank you Spc Ling!

December 9, 2007

Remembering you today. you are not forgotten.

Althea

July 26, 2007

Thank you for your willingness to defend the United States of America and all that we hold sacred. Though tears can never bring you back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that you made and our sorrow at your passing. You are truly a hero and your sacrifice will never be forgotten. Your mission on earth is complete. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the heroes who have passed before.

July 9, 2007

Thank you for the sacrifice made by Spc Ling and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!

Tom Gugliuzza

June 13, 2007

To the Ling family; I previously signed Roger's guest book. I continue to visit/honor Roger each time I am at ANC. Roger you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten.
Gug

Q. Zeng

May 28, 2007

Spc. Roger C. Ling is sincerely thanked and will be sadly missed!

Garnet Jenkins

February 19, 2007

In Remembrance of Spc. Roger C. Ling, on the 3rd anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.

May this Brave Young Soldier, rest safely in God's Care and know that he is a True American hero, that shall Never Be Forgotten.
May the Peace of the Lord continue to be with the Ling family.
There will Never Be Enough Ways, to Humbly Thank these Heroes, for their Supreme Sacrifice, my brother among them. KIA-Vietnam 1967.

"And God shall wipe away every tear from their eyes,
there shall be no more death,
nor sorrow, nor crying,
there shall be no more pain.
For the former things have have passed away."
Revelations 21:4

May you find peace in knowing the love and memories you have of Roger, will remain in your heart forever and that this Country Remembers his sacrifice.
I am So Deeply Sorry for your loss.

Tom Gugliuzza-Smith

June 15, 2006

My heartfelt sympathy to the Ling family in the loss of Roger. I did not know Roger, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers. Roger you are my hero and you will NEVER be forgotten. I live close to Arlington National Cemetery and I go there often. I stopped and visited/honored Roger today.

I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.

Love and Peace

Tom

To live in the hearts

of those you leave behind

is never to die"

~Robert Orr~