Imbler High School - Golden Reveries Yearbook (Imbler, OR)

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DEDICATION To Technical Sergeant Frank Hopkins, Jr., killed in action in the Philippines with machine gun fire hv our enemy, the Japanese, while leading his company against their positions on March 4. 1945. we dedicate this book. His untimely death cut short a career of early achievement and high promise for the future. From you, Frank, we take the torch. May we hold it as high in our turn as you have done in yours. It is with the deepest sorrow anil respect that the Imbler high school pauses to pay its tribute to Frank.

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CONTENTS F( )REWOHI) DEDICATION SUPERINTENI)ENT’S MESSAGI ADMINISTRATION FACULTY CLASSES STUI )ENT ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS CONTRIBUTt )RS

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TRIBUTES TO FRANK HOPKINS, JR. (Excerpts of Letters) Ben F. Hopkins: April 8, 1945. It is an unspeakable gift and the greatest of sacrifices Frank's mother and I have made to our country and to mankind in the death of our son. Technical Sergeant Frank Hopkins. Jr. I cannot but leave it to God alone to judge its merit and its worth. I cannot begin to determine it.” Staff Sergeant Duane E. Conner, Co. G. 186 Inf. 41 Division. March 25, 1945. We have lost a close friend and comrade over here in the Philippines in Frank Hopkins. Jr. He lost his life in action bravely leading his company against the Japanese. 1 shall miss his hearty greeting and warm and lasting friendship. Life is hard and unknown over here and youth serves at a terrific cost. Frank may receive a commission as an officer in the U. S. Army. I hope the honor will lx given him.” Major General Wm. E. Shedd: April 4, 1945. “It is a comfort and a consoling pride that Technical Sergeant Frank Hopkins Jr. gave his life to set man free. Mis name will be an honored one among all who were privileged to know him.” Major General J. A. Julio: March 28, 1945. The heroic service of Technical Sergeant Frank Hopkins. Jr. to his country, even unto death, should be a sustaining comfort to his family.” General Douglas MacArthur: March 25. 1945. My deepest sympathy goes to the family in the death of Technical Sergeant Frank Hopkins, Jr. The consolation for his loss may lx that he died in the service of his country in a just cause and for the lxmefit of all. Hon. Earl Snell. Governor of Oregon: April 13, 1945. The terrible maelstrom of war has claimed another of Oregon’s heroic sons. Technical Sergeant Frank Hopkins. Oregon and its people are deeply grieved. We shall long cherish the memory of Frank Hopkins and the supreme sacrifice that he made in order that freedom may prevail and peace come again to all the world.” Kex Putnam, Oregon State Superintendent of Public Instruction: April 17. 1945. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and other members of the family of Frank Hopkins. Jr., who died gallantly in the service of our country.” Captain W. E. Irelan, Jr., 41 Division, 186th Inf. Co. E: April 20. 1945. “The Adjutant General has informed you of the untimely death of your son. who was killed in action by enemy machine gun fire on March 4, 1945, near Puerto Princess. Palawan. Philippine Islands. 1 loppy”, as he was familiarly known by all members of this command, was a soldier of great leadership, admirable character and an unending devotion to duty. His pleasing ways will long be remembered and the loss of such a tine soldier regretted by all who knew him and served with him. He was aggressively leading his platoon in an attack against an enemy position near Iratag, Palawan. Philippine Islands. Frank was killed instantly, thereby being relieved of the suffering from wounds. It was Hoppy’s gallant leadership, and well-planned tactics that enabled his platoon so successfully to accomplish their mission. In an army cemetery, surrounded by coconut palms, overlooking the town of Puerto Princess. Palawan. P. 1., Frank's body was laid to rest. His burial was given full military rites by an army chaplain of his own faith. The officers and enlisted men of this organization with whom your son was so closely related, extend their heartfelt sympathy in this time of your bereavement.” Captain Frank Trayler, Chaplain, 186th Infantry, 41st Division: April 13. 1945. You will lx happy to know that I conducted appropriate services for your son. Frank, and others of his buddies at the same time. He is buried in a shady palm grove. This cemetery is in the loveliest setting 1 have seen in the Pacific Area. These men lived, played, worked, fought side by side for months.”