Col. Roy-Knight, Jr.-Obituary

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Col. Roy Abner Knight, Jr.

Weatherford, Texas

Feb 1, 1931 – May 19, 1967

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BORN
February 1, 1931
DIED
May 19, 1967
LOCATION
Weatherford, Texas

Obituary

White's Funeral Home - Weatherford Obituary

 

On May 19, 1967, Maj. Roy A. Knight, Jr., USAF, was shot down while attacking a target on the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos. He was initially listed as Missing in Action until being declared Killed in Action in 1974. During that time, he was promoted to Colonel. Fifty-two years later, in...

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I acquired an MIA bracelet for Roy very soon after he was listed. I wore it 24/7 until the day I was married (9/30/78) when I gave myself 100% to another. We are still married and I have the bracelet with my keepsakes. Over the years, I have thought of him often but only now realized I could search on line for information. It was comforting to read of his family. As a husband, father and grandfather I appreciate forever his contributions.

I Did Not Serve with Col Knight, but Served In A Company Of Heros

I DIDN'T KNOW COL KNIGHT , I AM PROUD OF WHAT HE DI AND THE WAY HE DID IT , WE SHOULD ALL BE PROUD OF THE MEN&WOMEN WHO SERVE OUR COUNTRY. R.I.P COLONEL I joined a local chapter of the VIETNAM VETS in Rochester NY , i was proud to do so and so humbled to part of them and support them THANK YOU

Thank you for your service sir. You’re a true hero.

Tremendous. Moved to tears.

Thank You for your Ultimate Sacrifice. God Bless you and your family Sir.

I'm so very sorry for your long long grieving but elated that you are together finally with one of America's best , your loved one .

Welcome home Col Roy Knight.

On this cold & snowy Veterans Day, I couldn't forget to think about Colonel Knight & his family. So much to be thankful for this year. Blessings & Prayers for Colonel Knights family & friends. And Colonel Knight, you can rest now b/c you are HOME where U belong on this Thanksgiving Day!