OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

[Pages:11]OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES

President/Chairman Secretary Executive Vice PrcsidentlTreasurerLt

Mr. Eric M. Thorson, ~67 ColGeorge P. Milne, '67 Col (Ret) Richard M. Coppock '61

THE CADET/GRADUATE MEMORIAL

CEREMONY

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. Public address announcements will be made by Command Post.

UNIFORM Graduates and other active duty personnel: Service dress with service cap Nonactive duty members: Appropriate civilian attire Reviewing 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 classes of the Air Force Academy, is mounted on the east retaining wall of the Cadet Chapel. The gallery is "dedicated by the classes which have gone before to those that will follow, in recognition of our common commitment to excellence."

Each graduating class has a distinctive crest as part of its class ring. For display, these crests have been enlarged over 600 times and are solid-cast as part of 28" x 32" cast aluminum plaques. The Southwell Company of San Antonio, 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 the importance 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 the plaque of the incumbent cadet officer (senior) class. During the Graduation Parade each year, the plaque of the new "incumbent cadet officers" will be mounted in the place of honor and that of the graduating class will join the ranks of "those which have gone before."

THE CADET/GRADUATE MEMORIAL CEREMONY

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

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

Cadets/graduates may be memorialized in several different locations at the Academy. The names of those who die on active duty may be placed on plaques just outside the Cadet Catholic Chapel. Names of deceased members may also be placed on the plaque at the Memorial Tree Grove, located just west of the Cadet Chapel or in the Memorial section of the Academy cemetery. Graduates who 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, contains the names of graduates killed as a result of hostile action during a state of military 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 1967 before seeing the Memorial completed. Fund raising efforts among graduates and parents of graduates began in May 1968 and construction of the $24,000 Memorial commenced in Spring 1970. Monumental Services of Colorado Springs was the contractor while the Guardian Monument Company of Vermont was the manufacturer. On 10 October 1970, during Homecoming, the Association of Graduates presented the War Memorial to the Air Force Cadet Wing.

The War Memorial stands on the terrazzo on the north end of the Air Gardens and faces the American flag for which those deceased graduates listed on the Memorial died. The Memorial is a striking curved monolith constructed of three 7' x 21' slabs of black starlite granite. The inscription "In memory of our fellow graduates who have fallen in battle . . . " is a simple but eloquent statement of criteria for a name to be included on the Memorial. The actual determination of those graduates who are remembered on the War Memorial follows the circumstances listed below:

(1) Graduates killed in direct hostile action.

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

(3) Graduates killed outside an area of conflict while directly supporting the activities within that area of conflict will be considered on an individual basis 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 home with the following words:

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

There are presently 151 graduates listed on the War Memorial.

WAR MEMORIAL

JAMES DICKSON Class of 1961 12th Squadron

Mr. James Dickson, Class of 1961, died on 13 March 1989, from complications arising from cancer. At the time of his death he was president of Dickson Enterprises, Inc., a metallurgical consulting firm that he founded in 1982. After graduation he served as a navigator in the 7th Logistics Squadron until he resigned in 1965 to pursue his interest in science. He went on to earn his doctorate in material science from Rutgers University and authored several patents in powdered metals technology. In addition to his scientifIc contributions, Jim will be remembered for his patriotism and concern for his community. He is survived by his wife, Jackie and his sons, James, Taylor and Stewart.

WILLIAM THOMAS MOULTON Class of 1961 18th Squadron

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) William T. Moulton, Class of 1961, died on 11 October 1988, after a spirited battle against cancer. At the time, Mr. Moulton, who had retired in 1983, was employed as a medical social worker and actively involved in supporting several other worthy causes. Although medically disqualified from flying as a cadet, he spent his career supporting flying operations as II supervisor and commander of numerous maintenance units around the world. Throughout his life, Bill led by example in a number of Boy Scout troops and other youth activities. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn and two sons, Tommy and Robert.

JOHN RICHARD BUSCHER Class of 1965 9th Squadron

Dr. John R. Buscher, Class of 1965, died on 28 March 1989, after a long illness. He was director of laboratory medicine at Sewickley Valley Hospital in Aspinwall, PA. In the first group of Academy graduates to be admitted to medical school, Dr. Buscher served as an Air Force pathologist in a number of assignments including exchange duty with the U.S. Army and Royal Air Force. A Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force Reserve at the time of his death, John is survived by his wife, Julie; his sons, John Jr. and Cass; and his parents, Colonel (Ret) and Mrs. Kenneth L. Buscher.

CHARLES SHEPARD L'HOMMEDIEU Class of 1967 17th Squadron

Dr. Charles S. L'Hommedieu, Class of 1967, died of cancer on 17 January 1989. Following graduation from the Academy, he went to medical school at Vanderbilt University where he earned his M.D. in 1971. A pediatrician, he served at Kirtland AFB, NM until he left the service in 1975 to return to school to study anesthesia. He eventually went on to become associate professor of Anesthesia and chief of Anesthesia at Oklahoma Childrens Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charles L'Hommedieu and his mother, Mrs. Hope F. L'Hommedieu.

MICHAEL ROGER CARTWRIGHT Class of 1968 24th Squadron

Mr. Michael R. Cartwright, Class of 1968, died on 7 April 1989after a long illness. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Millie Cartwright.

KENNETH CLAYTON NUSS Class of 1969 11th Squadron

Mr. Kenneth C. Nuss, Class of 1969, died on 13 July 1988. He bad moved !O Huntsville, AL three months earlier to ll)ll!Iage the General DyqiUllic5 Liquiti Rocket Booster Program. After serving as a ~C-13S aircraft colMUll1derin both the Ullited States and Soutlteast Asia, he resigned to pursue his intemt in space. While working as chief of spaceflight opel'3tiQllSfor Geperal Dynamics ~ alw taughf at

N.uonai University in San Diego ~ WIQteseveral books, ~ is survive4 by his twin daugb~ ~ SOD, Iamey ud Iasoo; his former wife, Kitt N,5S S~~hi!lCl_le_r;bi$ lIUloJehncr,. Wilbormoa NUBS; foUr

ARVID BRUCE MAL VIK Class of 1971 39th Squadron

Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Arvid B. Malvik, Class of 1971, died on 30 June 1988, after a tough battle with cancer. After graduating at the top of his pilot training class, he went on to a successful career in fighters, flying the A-7, 0-2, F-I04 and F-16 in the United States and Southeast Asia. At the time he became ill he was serving as a faculty instructor and squadron commander at Air Command and Staff College. Chip is survived by his wife, Shirley; his sons, Lee and Arvid; daughter, Lisa; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Malvik; two brothers and a sister.

CLYDE ALLEN SMITH, JR. Class of 1971 15th Squadron

Major Clyde A. Smith, Class of 1971, died on 11 April 1989 in an automobile accident in Woodbridge, VA. At the time of his death, Major Smith was chief, National Security Law Branch of the General Counsel of the Air Force. Following graduation from the Academy he went to Sheppard AFB, TX for pilot training where he stayed on as an instructor pilot for four years. In 1976 he left the Air Force to attend the University of Alabama Law School graduating in 1979. He then returned to the Air Force as a judge advocate. Prior to his assignment to the Pentagon, Major Smith served around the world as a judge advocate and earned an L.L.M. degree in international l~w from Southern Methodist University. Clyde is survived by his wife, Lynda; son, Clyde A. Smith ill; sisters, Rebecca A. Eddy and Marsha L. Smith; and his father, Colonel (Ret) Clyde A. Smith, Sr.

JAMES GREGORY HAZEN Class of 1974 1st Squadron

Major James G. Hazen, Class of 1974, died on 8 November 1988 when his F-15 crashed near Kodiak Island, AK. He had recently served as a flight commander in the 43rd and 54th Tactical Fighter Squadrons and as chief of training and chief of . Scheduling for the 21st Tactical Fighter Wing. Trained as a navigator following graduation, Jim's outstanding performance in the F-4? led to his selection for pilot training. Distinguished graduate of Class 80-06 at Williams AFB, AZ, he earned the F-15 Eagle assignment that he had wanted so much. He will be remembered as a fighter pilot's fighter pilot, a devoted family man an~ d~voutchristian. Jim is survived by his wife, Mariannersons, Michael and Daniel; his mother, Constance Hazen; two brothers and a sister.

PATRICK JOSEPH LYNCH Class of 1974 12th Squadron

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

MARK ALLEN SIZEMORE Class of 1977 39th Squadron

Captain (ANG) Mark A. Sizemore, Class of 1977, died on 5 July 1988in the crash of an A-7 aircraft near Arivaca, AZ. At the time, he was a pilot for the 162nd Tactical Fighter Group, Arizona Air National Guard. Following pilot training at Reese AFB, TX he flew the F-4 at Hahn AB, Germany and at Keflavik, Iceland. In 1982 he was assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron, Nellis AFB, NY, where he flew the F-5E. Transferring to the Air National Guard, he moved to Seymour-Johnson AFB to fly the F-4 before moving to Tucson and the 162nd TFG in 1987. Mark is survived by his wife, Sherri; his son, Scott; and his parents, Romayne and Elaine Sizemore.

MICHAEL PATRICK FOSTER Class of 1978 33rd Squadron

Major Michael P. Foster, Class of 1978, died on 8 December 1988, when his A-10 crashed during an exercise in Germany. At the time he was assigned to the 92nd Tactical Fighter Squadron, RAF Bentwaters, United Kingdom. Following pilot training, he flew RF-4Cs at Kadena AB, Japan before training in the A-10. After one tour at RAF Bentwaters he was assigned as the Air Force liaison officer with the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division in Kitzingen, Germany. In August 1988 he returned to England and the A-I O.He will be remembered for his unwavering sense of purpose, integrity, love of the Air Force and flying. Mike is survived by his wife, Peggy and their three children; his parents, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) and Mrs. Joseph J. Foster ill and six brothers and sisters.

MICHAEL ANGELO CRANDALL Class of 1979 38th Squadron

Captain Michael A. Crandall, Class of 1979, died

on 29 June 1988, in an F-16 midair collision near

Mainz, West Germany. After excelling in navigator

training he was assigned to F-4s at Spangdahlem AB, Germany. His hard work and outstanding performance allowed him to achieve his life-long dream-pilot training. Graduating first in his class

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with numerous honors, Mike returned to fighters and

Germany in an F-16. He upgraded to flight lead and

instructor pilot almost immediately and was serving

as a flight commander in the 313th Tactical Fighter

Squadron at the time of his death. He will be

remembered for his commitment and dedication both

in his personal and professional lives. Mike is

survived by his wife, Leanne; daughter, Nicole; his

mother, Phyllis Skowronski; three sisters, a brother

and his grandmother, Catherine Regan.

GEORGE HERMAN GORDY JR. Class of 1979 11th Squadron

Captain (Ret) George H. Gordy, Jr., Class of 1979, died on 1 April 1989 of cancer at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews AFB, MD. After graduating with honors from the Academy, he went to pilot training at Columbus AFB, MS. First in his UPT class, he earned numerous honors including the ATC Commander's Trophy, the Flying and Academic Excellence Awards, and the Orville Wright Achievement Award. He then flew the F-16 at bases in the United States and Korea until he was diagnosed with cancer and medically retired. His continued concern and community involvement won him the Gene Frye Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in November 1988. George is survived by his wife, Julie; father, George H. Gordy, Sr.; mother, Joyce Ehinger; three brothers and a sister.

TIMOTHY JOEL KITT Class of 1980 20th Squadron

Captain Timothy J. Kitt, Class of 1980, died on 25 October 1988 in a midair collision between two U.S. Marine Corps helicopters near Dateland, AZ. At the time of his death he was serving as an exchange officer with the Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron. Following graduation from the Academy, Tim went to Fort Rucker, AL, for helicopter training and then to Hill AFB, VT, where he served as a UH-l instructor pilot. After attending the Defense Language lIi.stitute,he was assigned to Air Force Special Operations and served in Panama until his assignment as an exchange officer. Tim is survived by his parents, Henry and Thelma Kitt; seven brothers and four sisters.

GURNIE CORNELIUS GUNTER, JR. Class of 1981 6th Squadron

Captain (Ret) Gurnie C. Gunter, Jr., Class of 1981, died on 15 December 1988 after a yearlong battle with leukemia. After graduation he remained at the Academy as an admissions advisor before moving on to Keesler AFB, MS, for training as a communications-electronics officer. During his first assignment at McDill AFB, FL, he was named maintenance officer of the year two years in a row. Gurnie then served as deputy site chief at Shemya AFB, AK and returned to Colorado Springs in 1986 as a space communications officer. He had just received notice of his nomination for promotion to major, three years below the zone, when his illness was discovered. He is survived by his wife, Charalotta; his parents, Colonel (Ret) Gurnie C. and Margaret Ann Gunter; brothers, Geoffrey and Josef; and grandmother, Mrs. Mildred Brown.

CURTIS BLAKE IOTT Class of 1982 7th Squadron

Captain Curtis B. lott, Class of 1982, was killed in an AT-38 accident near Alamogordo, NM, on 18 April 1989. Just prior to his death he had transferred from the 436th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron to the 465th TFTS at Holloman AFB, NM. While at the Academy, Curt was a soaring program instructor pilot and member of the Drum and Bugle Corps. He went to Williams AFB, AZ for pilot training and then on to service as an A-lO pilot at Eielson AFB, AK. Prior to being selected for instructor duty at Holloman, he also served as an A-I0 flight commander at Myrtle Beach, AFB. His family, friends and fellow airmen will miss Curt and remember him as a quiet and unassuming, but highly competitive professional. Curt is survived by his wife, Kimberly; his parents, Charles M. and Marilyn lott; and his sister, Cynthia Abbatiello.

JOHN FREDERICK YOUNG Class of 1982

32nd Squadron

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

JEFFREY SCOTT GILES Class of 1983 38th Squadron

Captain Jeffrey S. Giles, Class of 1983, died on II October 1988, in a KC-135 accident at Wurtsmith AFB, 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. After graduation, 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 a Standardization-Evaluation copilot prior to upgrading to aircraft commander. His crew was selected to participate in the 1987 SAC Bombing and Navigation Competition. At the time of his death, Jeff had been at Wurtsmith for just a few months and had been married three weeks earlier. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine; his parents, Paul and Janita Giles; a brother and two sisters.

MICHAEL ALLEN FREDERICKSON Class of 1984 21st Squadron

Captain Michael A. Frederickson, Class of 1984 died on 15 November 1988, when his A-lO crashed near Shaw AFB, Sc. At the time of his death he was assigned to the 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Myrtle Beach, SC. Entering the Academy in 1979, he was permitted to spend the 1981-82 academic year at Georgetown University. Following graduation from the Academy he went to pilot training at Williams AFB, AZ. Mike will be remembered for his exuberance for life by all those that met him. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Marilyn Frederickson; three brothers; his grandmother, Mary Osborne and his fiance, Pamela Griffin.

ROBERT LOWREY BOLAND JR. Class of 1985 24th Squadron

Captain Robert L. Boland Jr. , Class of 1985, died on 5 April 1989 in the crash of his F-IIIF near Nellis AFB, NV. At the time of his death his unit, the 494th Tactical Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenbeath, United Kingdom, was participating in Red Flag exercises. Afte: graduating from the Academy he went to pilot training at Sheppard AFB, TX. While in fighter lead-in training he earned top-gun honors in January 1987. 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 his sister, Luanne Boland.

JAMES KEVIN DOOLEY Class of 1985 11th Squadron

First Lieutenant James K. Dooley, Class of 1985, died on I September 1988, while a passenger aboard an HH-3 helicopter supporting a search and rescue mission near Barstow, CA. At the time of his death he was an OV-1O pilot stationed at George AFB, CA. He will be remembered as a man who walked to the beat of a different drummer, but had the skill and perseverance to achieve his goals. Jim is survived by his wife, Elaina; parents, Tim and Pat Dooley; two sisters and two brothers.

DANIEL RALPH JOHNSON

Class of 1985 15th Squadron

Captain Daniel R. Johnson, Class of 1985, was killed on 14March 1989, when his F-16 was involved in a midair collision over Spain. At the time of his death he was assigned to the 612th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Torrejon Air Base, Spain. Co-captain of the hockey team as a cadet, he went on to Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program after graduation. Continuing a family tradition, Dan excelled at pilot training and earned the F-16 assignment that brought him to Torrejon. Dan lived his dream, but still took the time to touch the lives of others in countless ways. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Judy Johnson; his brother, Michael; and two sisters, Elizabeth and Kristen.

JOHNNIE JOEL GRAVES Class of 1986 7th Squadron

First Lieutenant Johnnie J. Graves, Class of 1986,

died on 13 November 1988, after being struck by a

train in Comiso, Italy. At the time of his death he was

a Ground Launched Cruise Missile Launch Control

instructor/evaluator at Comiso Air Base. 'After

graduation from the Academy he went to Hruise

missile training at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ, and

was subsequently assigned to?'Comiso.He was then

assigned to Woensorchet Air Station, the

Netherlands, but when the base was closed he

volunteered to return to Comiso. ,A brilliant student,

outstanding athlete, and talented Iinguist, he will be

remembered as the epitome of Air Force

professionalism. LI. is sUl:~i.l!edby his parents,

Clyde Sr. and Maxine L. Graves; two brothers and a

nephew.

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