Lt Col John H. Hodge, 85, U.S. Air Force, born in California September 22, 1923, passed away on June 14, 2009. Hodge first served in the Army Air Corps as a Pilot with 403rd Troop Carrier Group, bringing soldiers and cargo to our forces in the Pacific in WWII. After the war, Hodge served as a Flight Instructor and several other positions in the Air Force with 9357th Air Reserve Squadron until retiring in 1966. Hodge was a family man of faith. He is remembered for his big heart, compassion, and devotion to his loved ones. Fly high, Airman! Til Valhalla, Brother!