THE WALL OF FACES

1LT. LENNART G LANGHORN was born in Denmark, he came to the USA as a student. He grew to love this country and the great freedoms it gave it's citizens. He voluntarily joined the USAF, and served in the Vietnam War on his own. He gave his life in service of this country. May he and CAPT. Thomas A Mravak, live forever in God's eternal love and peace.

Lenny, you and I were the only two of our RTU class at Davis Monthan AFB to be assigned to Udorn RTAFB, and arrived on the same C130 Klong. You went to Nickel and I to Panther Pack. we talked all the time, and I remember the day you went in vividly. I missed you the rest of my tour and you are still always in my thoughts to this day on the what ifs, why? Rest in Peace, my friend, Yosh

Dear Lt Lennart Langhorne, Thank you for your service as a Navigator. I researched you on your 77th birthday, happy birthday. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. For many of us, we have begun Lent. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

On February 3, 1971, a USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II (#66-0263) from the 555th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 7th Air Force, was returning from an operational mission to Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base (Udorn RTAFB) when a misaligned GCA Glideslope Indicator caused the aircraft crash and burn about eleven nautical miles from the end of the runway. The pilot, CAPT Thomas A. Mravak, and his rear seater, 1LT Lennart G. Langhorne, were killed in the incident. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org, togetherweserved.com, and thewall-usa.com]

Dear 1LT Lennart G Langhorne, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter