Homecoming Memorial Ceremony
Over 100 Air Force Academy Cadets and Graduates who passed away between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017 were honored during this annual Memorial Ceremony.
During the ceremony the names of the deceased are read squadron by squadron. After all the names are read for each respective squadron a member of each squadron responds with "Absent Sir!" until all 40 squadrons and their deceased have been recognized.
Not only was the entire Cadet Wing present during this ceremony but the Prep School was also in formation on the Terrazzo to remember and honor those deceased who also attended the Prep School prior to arriving at the Academy.
The ceremony also included the playing of Taps, a 21-gun salute, a memorial wreath placed by Commandant of Cadets Brig. Gen. Kristin Goodwin '93 and Association of Graduates Board Chair Cathy McClain '82 near the conclusion of the ceremony, and a Fly Over to honor the deceased.
Credit: Assocation of Graduates Communications Department
Credit: Assocation of Graduates Communications Department
To view the rest of the pictures from our glimpse into the Homecoming Memorial Ceremony go to; Galleries - Military Training - Cadet Wing Military Training. Or click the link below. Our pictures start on page 9. The pictures that the AOG Communications Department provided start on page 13 with the second to last and last picture on the page and continuing through page 15.