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Willie N. Rogers
1915 - 2016
Willie N. Rogers
1915 - 2016
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BORN
1915
DIED
2016
Willie Rogers Obituary
A longtime resident of St. Petersburg, Rogers died of stroke complications, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
The brave military men known as the Tuskegee Airmen became legendary for their service in World War II. The first African-American aviators in the U.S. armed forces, they fought valiantly for their country at a time when segregation still limited their lives and their rights.
In 1998, President Bill Clinton established the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site at Moton Field in Tuskegee, Alabama, to commemorate the airmen’s heroism. All African-American military pilots who trained in the United States did so at Moton Field, the Tuskegee Army Air Field. The aviators were educated at Tuskegee University.
Rogers, who was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1942, was a member of the 100th Fighter Squadron.
He received the Congressional Gold Medal from President George W. Bush in 2007.
St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman shared his condolences on Twitter:
"Rest in peace, our friend - St. Pete's 2015 Honored Veteran and Tuskegee Airman, 101 year-old Willie Rogers.
98 Entries
Doris Shell
January 19, 2017
airman rogers was not only a brave man he was the backbone of a true American
Michael John Boyd
December 27, 2016
Thank you, Mr. Willie Rogers for fighting in the air for the free world!!
D C
December 18, 2016
Family and Friends of Willie N Rogers, What a legacy, I am so sorry for your loss. May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you. I hope you find comfort during these difficult times. The Bible tells in 2 Thessalonians 2:16 that God loves us and gives us "everlasting comfort." From this, we know that God will provide comfort for you.
You are in my thoughts. Mr willie may be Gone from your sight, but never from your hearts.
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Marette Lewis
December 6, 2016
Rest easy sir, you deserve it and thank you for your service and my freedom.
Eugene Horton
December 3, 2016
Sir, no one can attest to your sacrifices nor your courage. Your fight was larger than the unforeseen battles which challenged America decades after you served. I can't imagine all your eyes have witnessed from both the land and the air. But I can imagine your visions of the Almighty's face as well as, His' Kingdom, to be something earthly eyes must wait to behold. Thank you for your greater service to us all,
The Judge
Sherman Falana, SMSgt, Ret, USAF
December 1, 2016
My condolences to the family of Tuskegee Airmen and fellow Logistian Mr Willie Rogers. I thank him for the tremendous sacrifices he endured for all of us but especially for us of color. It is an honor to have served in the Air Force he helped build.
marsha chesbro
November 29, 2016
your watch is done.a true hero.thank you.
wmc
November 29, 2016
Thank You
Estelle & Dennis Hyman
November 28, 2016
"Eternal Light"
Janet Austin
November 28, 2016
Thank you for your service to your country and my condolences go to your family may the Lord hold your hand as you go to the Golden Gate
November 28, 2016
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one .
John
November 27, 2016
My condolences to Mr. Rogers Family and friends. Willie was a member of the greatest genereration of Americans ever. My God bless his soul. Love and peace to you all.
Geraldine King Postell
November 26, 2016
Sending condolences to the bereaved family. May God Blessed, Comfort, Keep, and Strengthen each of you. Mr. Willie N. Rogers, thank you for your service and dedication. Sleep In Heavenly Peace.
Trish & Lash LeRoux
November 26, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rogers Family. Willie thanks for your service to our country! May the many wonderful memories of Willie bring you comfort during this time.
Adrian
November 26, 2016
I did not know Mr Rogers. But after hearing of his passing I just wanted to say the world was made a better place by men like him. God Bless and fare you well into the next life.
November 26, 2016
My condolences to Mr. Rogers' family and friends. May our Heavenly Father grant you the strength and comfort during this time of sorrow (Isaiah 2:4)
Debbie Rufer
November 26, 2016
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, and friends. May God bring you comfort, and peace at this difficult time. Thank you Willie, for your service. Rest now in the arms, of our Lord.
Qimmah Muhammad Sabir
November 25, 2016
My condolences to the family and all who loved and will miss Mr. Willie Rogers!
Vicki Foster
November 25, 2016
Rest in peace brave warrior. Our deepest condolences to family and friends. "Well done thy good and faithful servant - take your rest!!
DEREK DUNFORD
November 25, 2016
Thank You Willie
November 25, 2016
May the God of comfort give the family and friends of Mr Rogers the strength from above
Pres. Eisenhower's airplane I have flown.
James Fee
November 25, 2016
Master Sgt Willie Rogers service to God, Country, Community and Family made this world a better place for all. As a retired Army Major, WWII Vet and Native American I would have been honored to have served alongside him. Rest in peace Willie.
L
November 25, 2016
My deepest condolences.May the peace from God that surpasses all understanding comfort you.
CM
November 24, 2016
Salutations to a mighty Hero, Bravery was a hobby for these great Airman. Thank you Sir for your Valor. Fly high in heaven!
Jane Dowling
November 24, 2016
Thank you for your service ~ God bless you.
Paul Alan
November 23, 2016
THEN HE SAID, "JESUS, REMEMBER ME WHEN YOU COME INTO YOUR KINGDOM." AND JESUS REPLIED, "TODAY YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE." LUKE 23:42,43 ...On his journey to the Kingdom of God, May Willie also hear this reply from the Good Lord!
Pam Riley
November 23, 2016
Thank you for your service, Job well done.
P.A.
November 23, 2016
At a time when Nazi Germany and the Empire of Japan sent their armed forces to enslave the whole World...Willie N. Rogers stepped forward and stood with America and Freedom. "At Ease," Willie N. Rogers...May you Rest In Peace in the Kingdom of God.
Joanne
November 23, 2016
November 23,2016
Thank you for your service, you are truly a hero!
M J
November 23, 2016
To the Rogers family: A loved one lost can grieve the heart, and make us yearn for tomorrow. When God will keep the promise he made of no pain, no death, and no sorrow.
November 23, 2016
Truly saddened to hear about Willie Rogers. His fine legacy will surely be remembered. May he forever live in our hearts and in God's book of life.
The Harrell Family
November 23, 2016
You have fought a good fight and kept the Faith. Take your rest and be at peace, Mr. Willie Rogers. Thank you for your service.
To the family; rejoice and again I say rejoice. For he is safely in the arms of his Lord and Savior. Thank you for sharing a loving and sweet servant of God. Be blessed and strengthen.
Ronnie Sullivan
November 22, 2016
Thank you for your service,thank you for my freedom.god bless.
Dr. Sharon Vickers
November 22, 2016
Truly our world is a better place because of his life, courage, patriotism, historic legacy to those of us that didn't know him personally . To the family, I'm certain your world is better because of his love. As a veteran, I salute Mr. Rogers and send prayers to you all as you celebrate his homegoing.
Jeff Housand
November 22, 2016
Thank you sir for your service.
Wright's
November 22, 2016
To the Rogers family,friends,and neighbors: Thank you for sharing Mr Rogers with all of us,we are grateful for his accomplishments.Saddened by his death,our heartful prayers that you will be strong in the difficult days ahead.
Grace Patterson
November 22, 2016
Such a man of courage and strength. My sincere condolences to his family. With grateful appreciation for his acts of heroism and service to our country.
R. C.
November 22, 2016
To The Family Of Willie N. Rogers
My condolences to the family on the loss of your dear beloved one. May the God of all comfort,comfort you and strengthen you now and in the days ahead.
Maria Scruggs
November 22, 2016
Mr. Rogers,
The Master proclaimed....well done my good and faithful servant.
Dale Kasick
November 22, 2016
I didn't know you, but I will be forever grateful. Rest in Peace.
November 22, 2016
Dear Family of Willie N.
Rogers,we extend our heartfelt sympathy to you.So, "Thankful and appreciate Mr. Roger's service to our country
and for our liberty and freedom.
The Hall Family,S.C.
November 22, 2016
Please remember the good times you've shared with Willie and may God continue to comfort your family ~ Psalm 23:4.
November 22, 2016
My condolences to the family.
My father was in the Air force for 20 yrs.
I do remember hearing of Tuskeegee airmen as a teenager and the bravery they showed during the war, as did my father. There will come a time when we will see our fathers again and there will be war no more, Isaiah 2:4. Until then may the God of all Comfort be with you as you reflect on the life of your loved one.
P.A.
November 22, 2016
Because of the service of the Tuskegee Airmen and of all our World War II veterans when they were young men, we are able to say, here in America..."From every mountainside, Let Freedom Ring!"
November 22, 2016
May the Good Lord console the Family of Willie N. Rogers. "If they gave me a fortune, my pleasure would be small. I could lose it all, tomorrow, and never mind at all. But, if I should lose your love, Dear, I don't know what I'd do...For I know I'll never find another you!"
P.F.
November 22, 2016
We must always remember America's Heroes, our Veterans...Because Freedom is never Free!
Bob Brooks
November 22, 2016
I am sadden to hear of the passing of Mr. Willie Rogers. With your unwavering bravery with your fellow Tuskegee Airmen, you helped carve out a very important piece of American History. I hope future generations will always remember the sacrifices you made.
Thank you for your service to your country and may God bless you all.
November 22, 2016
We are so sorry for the passing of Mr Rogers. May God love and take care of your family.
Victoria Morris
November 22, 2016
I am very sorry to the friends and family for the loss.soon there will come a time when we will never have to grieve the loss of a loved one in death ever again. Ps 37:9-11
Celeta Duncan
November 22, 2016
God Bless you Sir. What a wonderful legacy you have given us. If we lived by "Treat everyone with dignity, pride and integrity" which you lived by, the world would be a wonderful place for all of mankind.
November 22, 2016
Please accept my sympathies. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorrow. Allow Isaiah 61:1,2 comfort you. It reads: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, ... and To comfort all who mourn, ..."
November 22, 2016
Rogers Family,
Sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with the family. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.-RO.15:33
November 22, 2016
RIP......
Dee Hardman
November 22, 2016
What a great service these men gave to each of us. We owe such a debt of gratitude to all who have served in armed conflicts. The Tuskegee airman opened a new chapter in military programs, as did the Japanese folks who served in Europe Thank you so much for your service. Condolences to the Rogers family.
November 22, 2016
My sincere condolences to your family. May you be comforted by the God of all comfort and the prayers of those who care.May this love and concern strengthen you and sustain you through this very sad time.
LBS
November 22, 2016
Thank you and God bless you Mr. Rogers. Wow what an honor for us as a people but served America as a whole. Take your rest. Majestic Legend.
November 22, 2016
Thank for your service. Memories of the Tuskegee Airmen will always be remembered.
November 21, 2016
God Bless You Sir....it was a great privilege to know of your incredible life story. You now fly with Angel Wings...
To the family of Mr. Willie N. Rogers...my deepest condolences to you and his extended family....you are in my prayers....
Steve
November 21, 2016
Thank you for your service to our country.You are a hero Sir! God Bless! My heartfelt condolences to your family. Rest in Eternal Peace Brave Man Mr.Rogers
Bob Howland
November 21, 2016
I salute you, Sir! May you rest in peace! TSgt. Bob Howland, USAF/USAFR
Leonard Overton
November 21, 2016
RIP Sir and thank you for your service.
Abner, Chislom family, Brothers and Sisters in Christ
November 21, 2016
Thank you Mr. Rogers for all your hard work. You now have earn the greatest reward up in Heaven. Your angel wings. you was a true blessing down here. You served your county well. But the best server you served was God. Heaven is now your reward. Rest in Peace. I know the work you have done speaks for you. The life you lived speak for you. Nothing more to be said. But Well done Good and Faithful Servant. Go on up to Heaven and get your reward. You are the Best of the Best.
Jesse and Lesia Lee and family
November 21, 2016
Man of Great Faith. 101 years old. What a blessing he was to God. If you live for Jesus. Do what you suppose to do for Jesus. Mr. Rogers did what said the Lord. He know the Lord is a great God, great King above all Gods. Now god has given Mr. Rogers a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He will remain in his love ones heart . He has showed peoples how they can live a long life, continue to trust in the Lord everyday and everything will be all right. He has receive his angel wings flying on to Heaven with Jesus. He sure is all right now. Home in Heaven where we all must go. May the Lord continue to watch over the Rogers family . Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
November 21, 2016
May it comfort you to know that God as well as others care about your loss at this time
November 21, 2016
May God bless Willie N. Rogers and all of his family. Let us remember that America is the Land of the Free...BECAUSE of the Brave!
Linda Small-Willis
November 21, 2016
Thank you Mr. Rogers. Through your sacrifice, the world is a little better place for people of color. With deep appreciation, pride and sincere sympathy,
Paul Alan
November 21, 2016
Why should we remember, honor, and thank Willie N. Rogers, the Tuskegee Airmen, and all of the Veterans of the Greatest Generation who answered the Call of Duty when America needed them? BECAUSE THEY LET COURAGE DO THEIR TALKING, WE ARE FREE TO SPEAK OUR MINDS. BECAUSE THEY FOUGHT AGAINST TYRANNY, WE ARE FREE TO WORSHIP AS WE PLEASE. BECAUSE THEY GAVE UP THE COMFORTS OF HOME, WE ARE FREE FROM WANT. BECAUSE THEY PUT THEMSELVES IN HARM'S WAY, WE ARE FREE TO LIVE WITHOUT FEAR.
Scott Chamberland
November 21, 2016
Rest in Peace
Deborah Gonzalez
November 21, 2016
I did not know Mr. Rogers, but I thank him and his family for his service to our country. May he rest in peace.
Donna Waligorski
November 21, 2016
Thank you for your service Mr. Rogers, enjoy your last flight home to the lord!
MaryAnn Morelli
November 21, 2016
Forever grateful for your galant service to our country. Rest in peace in the arms of God.
Conrad Jackson
November 21, 2016
My deepest thanks to Mr. Rogers for his remarkable service. He is an inspiration to me. I trust that his reward will be greater on the other side in the presence of our Lord.
Conrad Jackson
Tulsa, OK
Dawn Solomon
November 21, 2016
Mr. Rogers, thank you so very much for your bravery and courageous service. May you rest in peace. To the family, cherish your memories forever.
Sincerely,
L Smith
November 21, 2016
May you rest in the peace of the Lord, Mr. Rogers. Ours and all generations to come will forever be grateful to what you and your generation accomplished.
November 21, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Adrian Barnette
November 21, 2016
We'll miss you !
Robin Atwood
November 21, 2016
Rest in Peace Brave Warrior. Thank you for your service. Your bravery has paved the way for many to follow.
Harry Simpson
November 21, 2016
Rest Willie, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation.
Nancy Summers
November 21, 2016
Thank you for your service ! RIP Willie !
Pauline Lawhorn
November 21, 2016
REST IN PEACE YOU ARE WITH THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
November 21, 2016
Thank you sir for your service to our country, God Bless your family!!
November 21, 2016
These men were the bravest of the brave. THEY are the true heroes. Many of our young people seem to look up to those in the sports and entertainment industry when these are who they should look up to and emulate. Thank you for serving our country & setting an example for all Americans of what bravery and love of country is all about.
A grateful American
Terri & Mike Patillo
November 21, 2016
Rest easy, Hero. Your work here is done. May you sing with the angels, safe in the Arms of a Loving God.
Brave, courageous, fearless in flight: We owe you a debt we can never repay. Thank you for your service.
November 21, 2016
Dear Willie N. Rogers,
Your braveness paved the way not only for freedom but most off all for equality which is so very much appreciated. Be at peace with our Lord. Thank you.
A very grateful American. CT
Bambi McKibbon-Turner
November 21, 2016
My deepest condolences to your family and friends. Very proud of what you accomplished. Rest in peace.
S G
November 21, 2016
Thank you sir for your bravery for our people to serve in the military for equality. Sir, I salute you! May you rest in peace!
Lynn Ford
November 21, 2016
Thank you for your service to our country.
Anne Knese
November 21, 2016
Thank you for your service, Sir. May you be granted Eternal Rest.
November 21, 2016
Condolences to loved ones. May cherished memories of Mr. Rogers and prayers, comfort and strengthen you.
November 21, 2016
Fly high Willie and go with God
J C
November 21, 2016
Thank you, sir. May you rest in peace.
A. Crawley
November 21, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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