Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice

Six red roses representing the six members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing who lost their lives on December 10th, 1993 were laid at the foot of the monument in their memory. A ceremony was held at the 128th Air Refueling Wing to honor their sacrifice. (USAF Photo By: SMSgt Jeffrey A Rohloff)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Remembering Those Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

Published Dec. 22, 2008
By Senior Airman Ryan Kuntze
128ARW Public Affairs

Milwaukee, WI -- Members of the 128th Air Refueling Wing gathered at General Mitchell Air Guard Station on the morning of Dec. 10, 2008, in remembrance of the six Guardsmen who lost their lives here 15 years ago.

The memorial service included speeches from Col. Murry Mitten and Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Phillip Boeve. An Honor Guard detail was also present and offered the fallen Guardsmen a 21-gun salute for their ultimate sacrifice.

Honoring the Ultimate Sacrifice