An astronomer in his own right, Roger spent countless hours studying the universe. His eyes would light up each time he shared something new he discovered. Born with a gifted voice, he broadcasted on radio while attending UCLA. He wasn’t shy about his opinions regarding politics, warfare and evolution. He wrote many responses to the San Diego Union Tribune’s editor on various articles. Here is an opinion he wrote sometime back in the 80’s titled “Don’t Forget Lesson”.
“With escalating tensions and talk of armed conflict between Iran and the U.S. Navy, we would be wise not to forget a lesson learned during the Vietnam fiasco: “Limited warfare”, in which the rules of engagement prohibit total and decisive victory, is not a viable military option for a superpower. Such warfare has several undesirable consequences. Tactics and eventually, strategy become “goal-less”, producing a self-perpetuating conflict in which the morale of fighting men becomes all but impossible. Since any strategy designed to produce decisive victory over Iran is really unthinkable, I suggest we would be wise to avoid conflict altogether. Isn’t it ironic that as we become more able to end an armed conflict with modern weapons, we become less willing to do so?”
A gifted writer he was.
He traveled the world both with his military family growing up and while working as a software engineer. Some of his fondest memories took place in Naples, Italy, Australia and Bratislava. When Roger wasn’t traveling, he loved golfing and spent many days biking around San Diego and taking in all of its beauty and many attractions. His simple pleasure was engaging in a deep intellectual conversation with a good friend over a fine craft brew.
Respected by his peers and his family, he was an icon of the Hillcrest area having lived there 42+ years and many will miss him.
Roger is survived by his sister Diane Eiler (nee Moshgat), brother-in-law Dale Eiler, nephew Todd Eiler, niece Andrea Eiler, great nephews Mason and Dillon, great niece Hailey and various 1st, 2nd & 3rd cousins, aunt and uncle.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.merkleymitchell.com for the Moshgat family.
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