Roger William "Chopper" Lambert, son of Dale and Martha Lambert, was born July 24, 1961 in Hempstead, New York. He passed away on April 3, 2021 in his family home located in Locust Grove, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Joanne Lambert, his children, Roger William Lambert II, Erika Robin Lambert and his brothers Alan and Scott Lambert. He attended and was a graduate of MacArthur High School. At an early age he was a member of football, marching band (specifically a trumpet player), track and field, wrestling, swim team, and Boy Scouts. He was an "All American" football player, an Eagle Scout, and held a record in throwing discus for track and field. Roger attended the United States Military Academy Prep School (USMAPS) and graduated in 1980. Shortly after, he attended the United States Military Academy. Throughout his career at West Point, he played as a linebacker in football, was a member of the Airborne School, and was a member of the Equestrian Club and Finances Club. He graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He received his MBA from George Mason University and studies at Oxford.
Following his graduation, Roger was stationed in Germany and while he was there, became fluent in the language and deemed it as his second home. Roger later retired as a Captain. After his retirement, he married his loving wife, Joanne Lambert, in Oahu, Hawaii. Roger and his wife travelled the world before settling down in Herndon, Virginia and raising their two children, Roger and Erika Lambert. During his time in Northern Virginia, Roger Lambert worked as a Pacemaker Rep. , a Scout Master, a Great Falls Little League Baseball Coach, and a Reston Youth Football Coach. After his son, Roger Lambert II, graduated from high school, he moved to his lake house in Locust Grove, Virginia. He was a Sales Executive with Sales Force until his passing. In his spare time at Lake of the Woods community, he enjoyed fishing, bike riding, kayaking, hiking, gardening, grilling, swimming, among many other recreational activities. In addition to spending time with his wife and children, he loved spending time and playing with his rescue cats.
"Never hesitate to ask for more soup!!! Just ask nicely." - Friendly Persuader
A gathering will be held from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508. An inurnment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.
Following his graduation, Roger was stationed in Germany and while he was there, became fluent in the language and deemed it as his second home. Roger later retired as a Captain. After his retirement, he married his loving wife, Joanne Lambert, in Oahu, Hawaii. Roger and his wife travelled the world before settling down in Herndon, Virginia and raising their two children, Roger and Erika Lambert. During his time in Northern Virginia, Roger Lambert worked as a Pacemaker Rep. , a Scout Master, a Great Falls Little League Baseball Coach, and a Reston Youth Football Coach. After his son, Roger Lambert II, graduated from high school, he moved to his lake house in Locust Grove, Virginia. He was a Sales Executive with Sales Force until his passing. In his spare time at Lake of the Woods community, he enjoyed fishing, bike riding, kayaking, hiking, gardening, grilling, swimming, among many other recreational activities. In addition to spending time with his wife and children, he loved spending time and playing with his rescue cats.
"Never hesitate to ask for more soup!!! Just ask nicely." - Friendly Persuader
A gathering will be held from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508. An inurnment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.
Roger William "Chopper" Lambert, son of Dale and Martha Lambert, was born July 24, 1961 in Hempstead, New York. He passed away on April 3, 2021 in his family home located in Locust Grove, Virginia. He is survived by his wife Joanne Lambert, his children, Roger William Lambert II, Erika Robin Lambert and his brothers Alan and Scott Lambert. He attended and was a graduate of MacArthur High School. At an early age he was a member of football, marching band (specifically a trumpet player), track and field, wrestling, swim team, and Boy Scouts. He was an "All American" football player, an Eagle Scout, and held a record in throwing discus for track and field. Roger attended the United States Military Academy Prep School (USMAPS) and graduated in 1980. Shortly after, he attended the United States Military Academy. Throughout his career at West Point, he played as a linebacker in football, was a member of the Airborne School, and was a member of the Equestrian Club and Finances Club. He graduated in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. He received his MBA from George Mason University and studies at Oxford.
Following his graduation, Roger was stationed in Germany and while he was there, became fluent in the language and deemed it as his second home. Roger later retired as a Captain. After his retirement, he married his loving wife, Joanne Lambert, in Oahu, Hawaii. Roger and his wife travelled the world before settling down in Herndon, Virginia and raising their two children, Roger and Erika Lambert. During his time in Northern Virginia, Roger Lambert worked as a Pacemaker Rep. , a Scout Master, a Great Falls Little League Baseball Coach, and a Reston Youth Football Coach. After his son, Roger Lambert II, graduated from high school, he moved to his lake house in Locust Grove, Virginia. He was a Sales Executive with Sales Force until his passing. In his spare time at Lake of the Woods community, he enjoyed fishing, bike riding, kayaking, hiking, gardening, grilling, swimming, among many other recreational activities. In addition to spending time with his wife and children, he loved spending time and playing with his rescue cats.
"Never hesitate to ask for more soup!!! Just ask nicely." - Friendly Persuader
A gathering will be held from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508. An inurnment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.
Following his graduation, Roger was stationed in Germany and while he was there, became fluent in the language and deemed it as his second home. Roger later retired as a Captain. After his retirement, he married his loving wife, Joanne Lambert, in Oahu, Hawaii. Roger and his wife travelled the world before settling down in Herndon, Virginia and raising their two children, Roger and Erika Lambert. During his time in Northern Virginia, Roger Lambert worked as a Pacemaker Rep. , a Scout Master, a Great Falls Little League Baseball Coach, and a Reston Youth Football Coach. After his son, Roger Lambert II, graduated from high school, he moved to his lake house in Locust Grove, Virginia. He was a Sales Executive with Sales Force until his passing. In his spare time at Lake of the Woods community, he enjoyed fishing, bike riding, kayaking, hiking, gardening, grilling, swimming, among many other recreational activities. In addition to spending time with his wife and children, he loved spending time and playing with his rescue cats.
"Never hesitate to ask for more soup!!! Just ask nicely." - Friendly Persuader
A gathering will be held from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Johnson Funeral Home, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508. An inurnment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.
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