In Memory Of

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!