The 167th Fighter Squadron honored men who gave their lives for God so that all men might be free to follow and for country so that the American way of life might be preserved: Capt. Edwin K. Whittington, 1 Lt. Harry B. Kessler, Cpl. Columbus V.L. Hall, S.Sgt. Kenneth C. Amick, Cpl. Charles E. Cobb, Sgt. Richard F. Hazeltine, Pfc. James R. Lewis, Sgt. Winston A. Schoover, Cpl. Dennis I. Meeks, Cpl. John R. Price, S.Sgt. David E. Rollyson, Jr., Sst. James E. Creasey, 1st Lt. William J. Frank, 1st Lt. Charles R. Michaelson, 1st Lt. Hurman F. Winter, 1st Lt. Lyle L. Finley, Maj. Issac E. Bonifas, 1st Lt. Drexel E. Crites, Capt. Harry K. Blackhurst, Pfc. Jimmie Dolan, T.Sgt. William H. Shelton, 1st Lt. Lee A. Harper, Maj. Woodford W. Sutherland, 1st Lt. Roma C. Foglesong, and 1st Lt. Harold O. Keister. Their service is joined to the words “We guard the mountain skies” and to the spirit of the “Concord Hymn,” invoking heroes who dared to die and leave their children free.