Roger was always smiling and loved by all. He left his wife, Teresa, and their 4 sons. He was a family man and his family always came first. Roger started his military career with the Marines in Camp Lejeune, NC, where he served 13 years. He was serving his last 7 years with the Army National Guard at the time of his death.
While serving as a Marine, Roger also served as a firefighter on base. He was a member of the Half Moon Volunteer Fire Dept in Jacksonville, NC, where he was a firefighter and EMT. He volunteered at Half Moon with his wife, Teresa.
Roger was KIA 6/29/2009 in Baghdad, along with 3 other men–Rober Bittiker, Edward Kramer and Carlos Baldeosingh, when their Humvee drove over an IED. Forever in our hearts and minds. Forever our heroes.
Roger is my brother, my hero and I miss him each and every day.
The Readiness Center Armory in Benson, NC was renamed after him.
Roger Adams Jr.
- SGT, National Guard