OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

President/Chairman Mr. Eric M. Thorson, ~67Secretary ColGeorge P. Milne, '67Executive Vice PrcsidentlTreasurerLt Col (Ret) Richard M. Coppock '61

THE CADET/GRADUATE MEMORIALCEREMONY

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

*Assembly

Honors for the Reviewing Officer

Roll Call of Deceased Graduates and Cadets

Wreath Presented at War Memorial

Rifle Volley

Taps

Dismissal of Colors

Graduates and Cadets are Dismissed

*Graduates will assemble in formation to the east of the Class Wall.

In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in Arnold Hall. Publicaddress announcements will be made by Command Post.

UNIFORM

Graduates and other active duty personnel: Service dress with service capNonactive duty members: Appropriate civilian attireReviewing Party: Same as active duty personnel to include gray gloves

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DEDICATION OF CRESTS TO"CLASS WALL"

The Class Wall, a gallery of the crests (coats-of-arms) of graduating classesof the Air Force Academy, is mounted on the east retaining wall of the CadetChapel. The gallery is "dedicated by the classes which have gone before tothose that will follow, in recognition of our common commitment toexcellence."

Each graduating class has a distinctive crest as part of its class ring. Fordisplay, these crests have been enlarged over 600 times and are solid-cast aspart of 28" x 32" cast aluminum plaques. The Southwell Company of SanAntonio, Texas was selected as the contractor for the plaques and lettering.They have donated the Dedicatory Plaque to the Academy.

The Association of Graduates, in support of the project, and realizing theimportance of the Academy itself as a common bond among graduates,purchased the Academy seal as the focal point of the display.

The "place of honor" (just below the Academy seal) is reserved for theplaque of the incumbent cadet officer (senior) class. During the GraduationParade each year, the plaque of the new "incumbent cadet officers" will bemounted in the place of honor and that of the graduating class will join the ranksof "those which have gone before."

THE CADET/GRADUATEMEMORIAL CEREMONY

The Memorial Ceremony is conducted each year as part of Homecoming,and provides an opportunity for the Cadet Wing and the graduate community tohonor and remember those cadets and graduates who have passed away duringthe previous year.

The first ceremony of this type occurred in 1964 with a memorial service inthe Cadet Chapel. In 1965, the ceremony was changed to a formation on theterrazzo, where it has been conducted each year since. Both the Cadet Wingand the graduates, comprised of civilian and military members and commandedby the senior military graduate, form on the terrazzo. The ceremony ishighlighted by a roll call of deceased individuals accompanied by a muffleddrum roll. As each deceased class member's name and squadron are called out,a cadet currently in that squadron responds "ABSENT." This cadet responseto the roll call represents the continuing bond the Cadet Wing and graduateshave with our departed comrades-in-arms. Following the roll call, theceremony is closed by a prayer, a rifle volley, an aircraft flyover in the missingman formation and taps.

Cadets/graduates may be memorialized in several different locations at theAcademy. The names of those who die on active duty may be placed on plaquesjust outside the Cadet Catholic Chapel. Names of deceased members may alsobe placed on the plaque at the Memorial Tree Grove, located just west of theCadet Chapel or in the Memorial section of the Academy cemetery. Graduateswho die as a result of combat action are memorialized on the War Memorial,discussed on the following page.

THE WAR MEMORIAL

The War Memorial, standing on the north end of the Air Gardens, containsthe names of graduates killed as a result of hostile action during a state ofmilitary conflict.

The idea of the War Memorial was conceived by Captain Richard T.Mathews (Class of '60) the first Alumni Secretary, who died on 8 April 1967before seeing the Memorial completed. Fund raising efforts among graduatesand parents of graduates began in May 1968 and construction of the $24,000Memorial commenced in Spring 1970. Monumental Services of ColoradoSprings was the contractor while the Guardian Monument Company ofVermont was the manufacturer. On 10 October 1970, during Homecoming, theAssociation of Graduates presented the War Memorial to the Air Force CadetWing.

The War Memorial stands on the terrazzo on the north end of the Air Gardensand faces the American flag for which those deceased graduates listed on theMemorial died. The Memorial is a striking curved monolith constructed ofthree 7' x 21' slabs of black starlite granite. The inscription "In memory of ourfellow graduates who have fallen in battle . . . " is a simple but eloquentstatement of criteria for a name to be included on the Memorial. The actualdetermination of those graduates who are remembered on the War Memorialfollows the circumstances listed below:

(1) Graduates killed in direct hostile action.

(2) Graduates killed within an area of conflict as the result of an incidentwhich is in direct support of the activities therein.

(3) Graduates killed outside an area of conflict while directly supportingthe activities within that area of conflict will be considered on an individualbasis by the Board of Directors of the Association of Graduates.

At the dedication ceremony in 1970, Brigadier General Robin Olds,Commandant of Cadets, brought the essence of the Memorial forcefully homewith the following words:

This monolith of simple beauty contains the names of graduates ofthe Air Force Academy who have given their lives in combat. Eachwas a gallant man, devoted to his country and proud of his heritage.Each died bravely, as one's country sometimes calls upon her sonsto do. Remember these names. Honor them. They are a part of you,the Wing. They represent your past, as you today represent ourfuture. Reflect on their example of selfless devotion to duty, andgain courage so that when you face your test you may add honorand glory to the annals of the Wing-and of the Air Force-and ofour country.

WAR MEMORIAL

There are presently 151 graduates listed on the War Memorial.

JAMES DICKSONClass of 1961

12th SquadronCHARLES SHEPARD L'HOMMEDIEU

Class of 196717th Squadron

Mr. James Dickson, Class of 1961, died on 13March 1989, from complications arising fromcancer. At the time of his death he was president ofDickson Enterprises, Inc., a metallurgical consultingfirm that he founded in 1982. After graduation heserved as a navigator in the 7th Logistics Squadronuntil he resigned in 1965 to pursue his interest inscience. He went on to earn his doctorate in materialscience from RutgersUniversity and authored severalpatents inpowdered metals technology. In addition tohis scientifIc contributions, Jim will be rememberedfor his patriotism and concern for his community. Heis survived by his wife, Jackie and his sons, James,Taylor and Stewart.

Dr. Charles S. L'Hommedieu, Class of 1967, diedof cancer on 17 January 1989. Following graduationfrom the Academy, he went to medical school atVanderbilt University where he earned his M.D. in1971. A pediatrician, he served at Kirtland AFB, NMuntil he left the service in 1975 to return to school tostudy anesthesia. He eventually went on to becomeassociate professor of Anesthesia and chief ofAnesthesia at Oklahoma Childrens Hospital. He issurvived by his wife, Mrs. Charles L'Hommedieuand his mother, Mrs. Hope F. L'Hommedieu.

WILLIAM THOMAS MOULTONClass of 1961

18th Squadron MICHAEL ROGER CARTWRIGHTClass of 1968

24th Squadron

Mr. Michael R. Cartwright, Class of 1968, died on7 April 1989after a long illness. He is survivedby hismother, Mrs. Millie Cartwright.

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) William T. Moulton,Class of 1961, died on 11 October 1988, after aspirited battle against cancer. At the time, Mr.Moulton, who had retired in 1983, was employed as amedical social worker and actively involved insupporting several other worthy causes. Althoughmedically disqualified from flying as a cadet, hespent his career supporting flying operations as II

supervisor and commander of numerous maintenanceunits around the world. Throughout his life, Bill ledby example in a number of Boy Scout troops andother youth activities. He is survived by his wife,Carolyn and two sons, Tommy and Robert.

JOHN RICHARD BUSCHERClass of 19659th Squadron

KENNETH CLAYTON NUSSClass of 1969

11th SquadronDr. John R. Buscher, Class of 1965, died on 28

March 1989, after a long illness. He was director oflaboratory medicine at Sewickley Valley Hospital inAspinwall, PA. In the first group of Academygraduates to be admitted to medical school, Dr.Buscher served as an Air Force pathologist in anumber of assignments including exchange duty withthe U.S. Army and Royal Air Force. A LieutenantColonel in the Air Force Reserve at the time of hisdeath, John is survived by his wife, Julie; his sons,John Jr. and Cass; and his parents, Colonel (Ret) andMrs. Kenneth L. Buscher.

Mr. Kenneth C. Nuss, Class of 1969, died on 13July 1988. He bad moved !O Huntsville, AL threemonths earlier to ll)ll!Iage the General DyqiUllic5Liquiti Rocket Booster Program. After serving as a~C-13Saircraft colMUll1derin both the UllitedStatesand SoutlteastAsia, he resigned to pursue his intemtin space. While working as chief of spaceflightopel'3tiQllSfor Geperal Dynamics ~ alw taughf atN.uonai University in San Diego ~ WIQteseveralbooks, ~ is survive4 by his twin daugb~ ~ SOD,

Iamey ud Iasoo; his former wife, Kitt N,5SS~hi!lCller;bi$ lIloJhcr, Wilbormoa NUBS; foUr~ __ Uen.

ARVID BRUCE MAL VIKClass of 1971

39th Squadron

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Arvid B. Malvik, Classof 1971, died on 30 June 1988, after a tough battlewith cancer. After graduating at the top of his pilottraining class, he went on to a successful career infighters, flying the A-7, 0-2, F-I04 and F-16 in theUnited States and Southeast Asia. At the time hebecame ill he was serving as a faculty instructor andsquadron commander at Air Command and StaffCollege. Chip is survived by his wife, Shirley; hissons, Lee and Arvid; daughter, Lisa; parents, Mr.and Mrs. Arvid Malvik; two brothers and a sister.

CLYDE ALLEN SMITH, JR.Class of 197115th Squadron

Major Clyde A. Smith, Class of 1971, died on 11April 1989in an automobile accident in Woodbridge,VA. At the time of his death, Major Smith was chief,National Security Law Branch of the GeneralCounsel of the Air Force. Following graduation fromthe Academy he went to Sheppard AFB, TX for pilottraining where he stayed on as an instructor pilot forfour years. In 1976he left the Air Force to attend theUniversity of Alabama Law School graduating in1979. He then returned to the Air Force as a judgeadvocate. Prior to his assignment to the Pentagon,Major Smith served around the world as a judgeadvocate and earned an L.L.M. degree ininternational l~w from Southern MethodistUniversity. Clyde is survived by his wife, Lynda;son, Clyde A. Smith ill; sisters, Rebecca A. Eddyand Marsha L. Smith; and his father, Colonel (Ret)Clyde A. Smith, Sr.

JAMES GREGORY HAZENClass of 19741st Squadron

Major James G. Hazen, Class of 1974, died on 8November 1988 when his F-15 crashed near KodiakIsland, AK. He had recently served as a flightcommander in the 43rd and 54th Tactical FighterSquadrons and as chief of training and chief of

. Scheduling for the 21st Tactical Fighter Wing.Trained as a navigator following graduation, Jim'soutstanding performance in the F-4· led to hisselection for pilot training. Distinguished graduate ofClass 80-06 at Williams AFB, AZ, he earned theF-15 Eagle assignment that he had wanted so much.He will be remembered as a fighter pilot's fighterpilot, a devoted family man an~d~voutchristian. Jimis survived by his wife, Mariannersons, Michael andDaniel; his mother, Constance Hazen; two brothersand a sister.

PATRICK JOSEPH LYNCHClass of 1974

12th Squadron

Mr. Patrick J. Lynch, Class of 1974, died on 28April 1989after a long illness. Following graduationhe served as a procurement officer at HeadquartersMAC, before earning his master's in logisticsmanagement at the Air Force Institute ofTechnology. From there, he went on to becomedeputy chief of Procurement at Rhein-Main AB,Germany, before returning to AFIT in 1979 tobecome an instructor. He is survived by his mother,Margaret Lynch.

MARK ALLEN SIZEMOREClass of 1977

39th Squadron

Captain (ANG) Mark A. Sizemore, Class of 1977,died on 5 July 1988in the crash of an A-7 aircraft nearArivaca, AZ. At the time, he was a pilot for the 162ndTactical Fighter Group, Arizona Air National Guard.Following pilot training at Reese AFB, TX he flewthe F-4 at Hahn AB, Germany and at Keflavik,Iceland. In 1982 he was assigned to the 64thAggressor Squadron, Nellis AFB, NY, where heflew the F-5E. Transferring to the Air NationalGuard, he moved to Seymour-JohnsonAFB to fly theF-4 before moving to Tucson and the 162nd TFG in1987. Mark is survived by his wife, Sherri; his son,Scott; and his parents, Romayne and ElaineSizemore.

MICHAEL PATRICK FOSTERClass of 1978

33rd Squadron

Major Michael P. Foster, Class of 1978, died on 8December 1988, when his A-10 crashed during anexercise in Germany. At the time he was assigned tothe 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, RAFBentwaters, United Kingdom. Following pilottraining, he flew RF-4Cs at Kadena AB, Japan beforetraining in the A-10. After one tour at RAFBentwaters he was assigned as the Air Force liaisonofficer with the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division inKitzingen, Germany. In August 1988 he returned toEngland and the A-I O.He will be remembered for hisunwavering sense of purpose, integrity, love of theAir Force and flying. Mike is survived by his wife,Peggy and their three children; his parents,Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) and Mrs. Joseph J. Fosterill and six brothers and sisters.

MICHAEL ANGELO CRANDALLClass of 1979

38th Squadron

Captain Michael A. Crandall, Class of 1979, diedon 29 June 1988, in an F-16 midair collision nearMainz, West Germany. After excelling in navigatortraining he was assigned to F-4s at SpangdahlemAB,Germany. His hard work and outstandingperformance allowed him to achieve his life-longdream-pilot training. Graduating first in his classwith numerous honors, Mike returned to fighters andGermany in an F-16. He upgraded to flight lead andinstructor pilot almost immediately and was servingas a flight commander in the 313th Tactical FighterSquadron at the time of his death. He will beremembered for his commitment and dedication bothin his personal and professional lives. Mike issurvived by his wife, Leanne; daughter, Nicole; hismother, Phyllis Skowronski; three sisters, a brotherand his grandmother, Catherine Regan.

GEORGE HERMAN GORDY JR.Class of 197911th Squadron

Captain (Ret) George H. Gordy, Jr., Class of1979, died on 1 April 1989 of cancer at MalcolmGrow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD. Aftergraduating with honors from the Academy, he wentto pilot training at Columbus AFB, MS. First in hisUPT class, he earned numerous honors including theATC Commander's Trophy, the Flying andAcademic Excellence Awards, and the OrvilleWright Achievement Award. He then flew the F-16at bases in the United States and Korea until he wasdiagnosed with cancer and medically retired. Hiscontinued concern and community involvement wonhim the Gene Frye Award for Outstanding VolunteerService in November 1988. George is survived by hiswife, Julie; father, George H. Gordy, Sr.; mother,Joyce Ehinger; three brothers and a sister.

TIMOTHY JOEL KITTClass of 1980

20th Squadron

Captain Timothy J. Kitt, Class of 1980, died on 25October 1988 in a midair collision between two U.S.Marine Corps helicopters near Dateland, AZ. At thetime of his death he was serving as an exchangeofficer with the Marine Aviation Weapons andTactics Squadron. Following graduation from theAcademy, Tim went to Fort Rucker, AL, forhelicopter training and then to Hill AFB, VT, wherehe served as a UH-l instructor pilot. After attendingthe Defense Language lIi.stitute,he was assigned toAir Force Special Operations and served in Panamauntil his assignment as an exchange officer. Tim issurvived by his parents, Henry and Thelma Kitt;seven brothers and four sisters.

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GURNIE CORNELIUS GUNTER, JR.Class of 19816th Squadron

Captain (Ret) Gurnie C. Gunter, Jr., Class of1981, died on 15 December 1988 after a yearlongbattle with leukemia. After graduation he remained atthe Academy as an admissions advisor before movingon to Keesler AFB, MS, for training as acommunications-electronics officer. During his firstassignment at McDill AFB, FL, he was namedmaintenance officer of the year two years in a row.Gurnie then served as deputy site chief at ShemyaAFB, AK and returned to Colorado Springs in 1986as a space communications officer. He had justreceived notice of his nomination for promotion tomajor, three years below the zone, when his illnesswas discovered. He is survived by his wife,Charalotta; his parents, Colonel (Ret) Gurnie C. andMargaret Ann Gunter; brothers, Geoffrey and Josef;and grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Brown.

CURTIS BLAKE IOTTClass of 19827th Squadron

Captain Curtis B. lott, Class of 1982, was killed inan AT-38 accident near Alamogordo, NM, on 18April 1989. Just prior to his death he had transferredfrom the 436th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron tothe 465th TFTS at Holloman AFB, NM. While at theAcademy, Curt was a soaring program instructorpilot and member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. Hewent to Williams AFB, AZ for pilot training and thenon to service as an A-lO pilot at Eielson AFB, AK.Prior to being selected for instructor duty atHolloman, he also served as an A-I0 flightcommander at Myrtle Beach, AFB. His family,friends and fellow airmen will miss Curt andremember him as a quiet and unassuming, but highlycompetitive professional. Curt is survived by hiswife, Kimberly; his parents, Charles M. and Marilynlott; and his sister, Cynthia Abbatiello.

JOHN FREDERICK YOUNGClass of 1982

32nd Squadron

Captain John F. Young, Class of 1982, died on 20February 1989, in the crash of a C-141 at Eglin AFB,FL. At the time of his death he was a pilot assigned tothe 52nd Military Airlift Squadron, Norton AFB,CA. He is survived by his father, Mr. John Young.

JEFFREY SCOTT GILESClass of 1983

38th Squadron

Captain Jeffrey S. Giles, Class of 1983, died on IIOctober 1988, in a KC-135 accident at WurtsmithAFB, MI. He and his crew were returning from K.I.Sawyer AFB with a visiting inspection team when,on landing, the plane crashed and caught fire. Aftergraduation, Jeff attended pilot training at Reese AFB,TX, followed by an assignment to Dyess AFB, TX,flying the KC-135. While at Dyess he served as aStandardization-Evaluation copilot prior toupgrading to aircraft commander. His crew wasselected to participate in the 1987SAC Bombing andNavigation Competition. At the time of his death,Jeff had been at Wurtsmith for just a few months andhad been married three weeks earlier. He is survivedby his wife, Lorraine; his parents, Paul and JanitaGiles; a brother and two sisters.

MICHAEL ALLEN FREDERICKSONClass of 198421st Squadron

Captain Michael A. Frederickson, Class of 1984died on 15 November 1988, when his A-lO crashednear Shaw AFB, Sc. At the time of his death he wasassigned to the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron,Myrtle Beach, SC. Entering the Academy in 1979, hewas permitted to spend the 1981-82academic year atGeorgetown University. Following graduation fromthe Academy he went to pilot training at WilliamsAFB, AZ. Mike will be remembered for hisexuberance for life by all those that met him. He issurvived by his parents, Richard and MarilynFrederickson; three brothers; his grandmother, MaryOsborne and his fiance, Pamela Griffin.

ROBERT LOWREY BOLAND JR.Class of 1985

24th Squadron

Captain Robert L. Boland Jr. , Class of 1985, diedon 5 April 1989in the crash of his F-IIIF near NellisAFB, NV. At the time of his death his unit, the 494thTactical Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenbeath, UnitedKingdom, was participating in Red Flag exercises.Afte: graduating from the Academy he went to pilottraining at Sheppard AFB, TX. While in fighterlead-in training he earned top-gun honors in January1987. He was known for his love of flying and~agging patriotism. He is survived by his parents,Major (Ret) Robert L. and Ivy L. Boland and hissister, Luanne Boland.

JAMES KEVIN DOOLEYClass of 198511th Squadron

First Lieutenant James K. Dooley, Class of 1985,died on I September 1988, while a passenger aboardan HH-3 helicopter supporting a search and rescuemission near Barstow, CA. At the time of his death hewas an OV-1Opilot stationed at George AFB, CA.He will be remembered as a man who walked to thebeat of a different drummer, but had the skill andperseverance to achieve his goals. Jim is survived byhis wife, Elaina; parents, Tim and Pat Dooley; twosisters and two brothers.

DANIEL RALPH JOHNSONClass of 198515th Squadron

Captain Daniel R. Johnson, Class of 1985, waskilled on 14March 1989, when his F-16 was involvedin a midair collision over Spain. At the time of hisdeath he was assigned to the 612th Tactical FighterSquadron at Torrejon Air Base, Spain. Co-captain ofthe hockey team as a cadet, he went on toEuro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program aftergraduation. Continuing a family tradition, Danexcelled at pilot training and earned the F-16assignment that brought him to Torrejon. Dan livedhis dream, but still took the time to touch the lives ofothers in countless ways. He is survived by hisparents, Robert and Judy Johnson; his brother,Michael; and two sisters, Elizabeth and Kristen.

JOHNNIE JOEL GRAVESClass of 19867th Squadron

First Lieutenant Johnnie J. Graves, Class of 1986,died on 13 November 1988, after being struck by atrain in Comiso, Italy. At the time of his death he wasa Ground Launched Cruise Missile Launch Controlinstructor/evaluator at Comiso Air Base. 'Aftergraduation from the Academy he went to Hruisemissile training at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, andwas subsequently assigned to·'Comiso.He was thenassigned to Woensorchet Air Station, theNetherlands, but when the base was closed hevolunteered to return to Comiso. ,A brilliant student,outstanding athlete, and talented Iinguist, he will beremembered as the epitome of Air Forceprofessionalism. LI. is sUl:~i.l!edby his parents,Clyde Sr. and Maxine L. Graves; two brothers and anephew. :,.... ~'.

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SEAN PATRICK MURPHYClass of 1987

28th SquadronCARLOS O'MAR PARKS

Class of 199040th Squadron

First Lieutenant Sean P. Murphy, Class of 1987,died on 1 May 1989 when his F-15 crashed into theGulf of-Mexico. At the time he was an F-15 pilotassigned to the 95th Tactical Fighter TrainingSquadron, Tyndall AFB, FL. He was in training forhis first operational assignment: F-15s at Bitburg AB,Germany. Following graduation from the Academyhe wentto pilot training at Reese AFB, TX, where hewas T-38 Top Stick and Academic Ace in his class.Sean is survived by his wife, Beverly and his parents,Robert P. and Gayle J. Murphy.

Cadet Second Class Carlos O. Parks, Class of1990, died on 5 April 1989 as a result of injuriessustained in a car accident on Academy grounds.C2C Parks was a member of Cadet Squadron 40 at thetime of his death. Named in Who's Who AmongAmerican High School Students (1983-84), hegraduated with honors from Benjamin E. Mays HighSchool in Atlanta, GA. From there he went to the AirForce Academy Preparatory School and entered theAcademy in 1986. Carlos is survived by his parents,Mr. Lamar Parks, Sr. and Ms. Olivia Sanders Parks.

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THOR RYAN JAQUESClass of 19883rd Squadron

Second Lieutenant Thor R. Jaques, Class of 1988,died on 6 February 1989 in Fort Walton Beach, FL.At the time of his death he was assigned to Eglin AFBas a systems acquisition officer. An academic andathletic standout in high school, he continued hisefforts at the Academy resulting in eight semesters onthe Dean's list and number one ranking on both thesquash and racquetball teams. Thor will beremembered as a perfectionist who strove ~o be thebest in everything he did. He is survived by his father,Armand; mother, Donna; sister, Jodi; and brother,Jason.

LAWRENCE KARL MCNEELClass of 1989

28th Squadron

Cadet First Class Lawrence K. McNeel, Class of1989, died on 5 September .988 in the crash of hisglider neer S~ida, CO. He w~ Ii member of Cadet

. Sq~n Z8 tmd lIP imtJ\l!lfQ~.m tile soaring programat the nme of bis !leith. Oeale~ to becoming anaviator from the age of dIfee, Lmy pursued hisdream relenflesslY. Joining tile Air Force in 1983, hereceived his :appointment to the U.S. Air Force~"my Pn:pmtoJy SeMPI wltm in OcnJWIy jp1935.H, is JlD'Vivld I;Iy bi$ modIcr. MaryannllMcN~1. '.

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We, the members of the classes of 1969 and 1979, take time to remember ourclassmates who have given their lives in service to their country.

One. More Roll CLASS OF 1969

CADETWe toast our hearty Comrades SQ NAME DATE CAUSE AND LOCATIONWho have fallen from the skies,And were gently caught by God's own hands 16 Cpt Robert D Alexander 30 Nov 73 Acft acdt/nr Gail TXTo be with Him on high. 01 2Lt Allison S Berry 24 Jan 70 T-37 crash/nr Randolph AFB TX

28 Mr Brandon P Blonshine 02 Sep 83 Heart problem/Fairfax County VATo dwell among the soaring clouds 01 Cpt Ronald L Bond 30 Sep 71 F-4E crashlLaosThey've known so well before, (carried as MIA til 6 Feb 79)From victory roll to tail chase 28 Cpt Michael D Burmeister 26 Nov 72 Acft acdtfHarnilton AFB CA

At Heaven's very door. 20 Cpt George C Cameron 06 Sep 74 0-2A crash/Germany14 Mr Gary D Combs 19 Sep 78 Brain tumor/Minneapolis MN28 2Lt Gary K Davis 25 Sep 69 T-37 crashIWilliams AFB AZ

As we fly among them there 06 LTC John M Dezonia 12 Feb 88 T-38/m Holloman AFB NMWe're sure to hear their plea, 29 Cpt Ronald L Diehl 23 Aug 79 F-4 crash/Nellis AFB Bomb RangeTake care my friend, watch your six, 15 lLt Elmo A Evans Jr 03 Jun 71 Acft acdtJSpainAnd do one more roll for me. 10 2Lt Richard J Haas Jr 16 May 70 Auto acdt/nr Laredo AFB TX

Commander Jerry Coffee, in Hanoi, 1968 06 Mr Peter P Halvonik Jr 28 Dec 74 Auto acdtJCA07 Cpt William T Jenkins 21 Aug 78 Acft acdt/nr Aalborg AS Denmark08 Cpt Thomas D Jones 30 Apr 73 Acft acdtJSan Angelo TX20 lLt George W Kamenicky 30 Sep 71 A1-E crashILaos

Lord Guard And Guide 22 Cpt Robert A Kohn 21 Nov 72 EC-47 crash/ThailandThe Men Who Fly 08 Mr Martin J Lesberg 29 Apr 72 Unknown!

16 Cpt George B Lockhart 21 Dec 72 B-52 crashIN VietnamLord guard and guide the men who fly (carried as MIA til 30 Sep 77)

Through the great spaces of the sky; (Remains returned Dee 88)32 Cpt Gerald D Luallin 22 Jul 78 Drowning/Lake Champlain NY

Be with them traversing the air 13 Cpt Douglas K Martin 18 Apr 73 F-4 crash/CambodiaIn darkening storms or sunshine fair. (carried as MIA til 11 Jan 78)

28 Cpt Mark A Mraz 27 Oct 74 Civ acft acdtJCAYou who support with tender might 26 Cpt David G Noltensmeyer 15 Oct 73 C-130 crash/Arkansas

The balanced birds in. all their flight, 11 Mr Kenneth Nuss 13 Jul 88 lllness/Huntsville ALLord of the tempered winds, be near, 23 Cpt Craig A Paul 20 Dee 72 B-52 crashIN Vietnam

That, having you, they know no fear. (carried as MIA til 27 Oct 77)15 Cpt Peter R Platt 28 Apr 75 OV-10 crash/Germany

Control their minds with instinct fit 14 lLt Henry S Raab 27 Jun 71 T-38 crash/off CA coast

Whene'er, adventuring they quit .02 lLt Robert E Ryan 30 Oct 71 0-2 crashILaos24 lLt John M. Rydlewicz 12 Aug 71 OV-lO crash/S Vietnam

The firm security of land; (carried as MIA til 16 Aug 71)Grant steadfast eye and skillful hand. 09 CIC James EScott 23 Feb 69 Auto acdt/nr Castle Rock CO

31 Mr James R Simons 24 May 86 Civ acft acdt/nr Houston TXAloft in solitudes of space, 01 Mr Jeffrey L Smiley 04 Feb 88 Leukemia/Gaithersburg MD

Uphold them with your saving grace. 29 Mr James G Telizyn lOJan 77 Auto acdtJo God, protect the men who fly 31 Cpt George H Tousley III 08 Feb 72 0-IF crashILaos

Through lonely ways beneath the sky. Amen. 26 CIC Henry M Turner Jr 27 May 69 Auto acdt/nr USAFA CO30 CIC Stephen V Turner 26 Jan 69 Auto acdt/nr Colo Spgs CO

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CLASS OF 1979

38 Cpt Michael A Crandall11 Mr George H Gordy Jr34 Cpt Ronald L Gray38 Cpt Bobby D Henry21 2Lt Robie J Hill39 Cpt Charles D Iott23 Cpt Paul M Kelly30 2Lt William L Lewis Jr01 lLt Michael A Mattson06 lLt Vinson K Perdue08 Cpt Richard S Ryan (USMC)01 Mr Thomas J Savala11 2Lt Frederick E Schulz40 Cpt Lawrence J Shunk36 lLt Jeffrey G Snyder22 Mr Frank Walker (Med Ret)35 Cpt Lawrence J White18 Cpt Avyn Yata (Med Ret)

29 Jun 88 F-16 midair/Germany01 Apr 89 Cancer/Andrews AFB MD10 Feb 83 F-16 crashlLeach Lake CA01 Aug 86 F-4 crash/Clark AFB Philippines24 Sep 79 Ft Rucker AL09 Jul 85 Auto acdt/nr Panama City FL15 Sep 83 Avalanche/Switzerland28 Nov 80 Auto acdtlMather AFB CA18 Dec 81 Mil acft acdt/nr Charleston AFB SC25 Aug 81 Mil acft acdt/nr Charleston AFB SC

Sep 85 AH-IT crash/off coast ofItaly28 Dec 87 Unknown!22 Apr 81 Mil acft acdt/nr Howard AFB PA23 May 85 Auto acdt/AZ29 Sep 81 Mil acft acdt/nr Tonopah NV14 May 86 Cancer/Dayton OH14 Jul 84 Drowning/Phoenix AZ28 Aug 86 CancerlTripler Hospital HI

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FALLEN WARRIOR

(Dedicated to Maj Richard C. Brims, '71)

Oh, how I ache for you fallen warriorI look for you everywhere and only stare in air . . .

A white butterfly appeared in your placeflying by me gayly-as happy as can be . . .

Free ...Telling me somehow to have faiththis sorrow will pass in time

You stood for everything that was right with foresight . . .Can I measure up to your standards?Even in death you showed us the wayYou went down with your shi~a broken bird,A broken bird, with hardly a word.

Those who survived knew of your deed . . .Your death couldn't be in vainAlthough nothing would remain . . .Your spirit lives on in us who knew you.

Oh fallen warrior, we miss you . . .Send the white butterfly gayly flying as you did so many times ...

My tears try to wash away the hurt of your death,I wish my breath could be yours . . .o fallen warrior.

by James F. Orff

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