Tank McNamara had a chance to visit with Roger Lomstrom at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial on day 2 of the Honor Flight. 

Roger F. Lomstrom
US Army
SP5

I grew up in Zim, Minnesota. I now call Henning home. I was drafted by the Army and served from 1965 through 1967 and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and specialized training at Camp Zama, Japan. I was a medic, taking care of the wounded coming out of Vietnam.  Earning a letter of Commendation during the Tet Offensive and promoting to SP5 in record time were both very proud moments for me.  

After my time in the Army, I drove over-the-road trucks for 14 years, then went back to college, earned my RN degree, and then went into the medical field to take care of patients.

I married my sweet wife, Sandy, as soon as I got my orders for Japan. It was the smartest thing I ever did! I also have a brother who served in the 101st Airborne and nearly was killed after I discharged.

I am a ride captain in the Patriot Guard Riders, Alexandria chapter.

Tank McNamara had a chance to visit with Roger Lomstrom at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial on day 2 of the Honor Flight.&nbsp;
Roger F. Lomstrom US Army SP5
I grew up in Zim, Minnesota. I now call Henning home. I was drafted by the&nbsp;Army and served from 1965 through 1967 and completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and specialized training at Camp Zama, Japan. I was a medic, taking care of the wounded coming out of Vietnam.&nbsp; Earning a letter of Commendation during the Tet Offensive and promoting to SP5 in record time were both very proud moments for me.&nbsp;&nbsp;
After my time in the Army, I drove over-the-road trucks for 14 years, then went back to college, earned my RN degree, and then went into the medical field to take care of patients.
I married my sweet wife, Sandy, as soon as I got my orders for Japan. It was the smartest thing I ever did! I also have a brother who served in the 101st Airborne and nearly was killed after I discharged.
I am a ride captain in the Patriot Guard Riders, Alexandria chapter.

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