Originally Posted by F15Cricket

Swede -- died in F-16 crash '91
Eric -- died in A-10 mid-air '91
Rabbit -- died in F-15C crash '92
Zane -- died in F-15C crash '92
Mac -- died in F-16 crash '94
Crew of Yukla 27 (E-3 AWACS) -- died in crash '95
Buster & Jammer -- died in F-15Cs when they ran into a mountain in Scotland '01
Moses -- died in F-15C crash '08
Bong -- died in F-22 crash '10

Several squadrons I've been in have used this toast to honor men like these:

Here's a toast to those who've gone before,
Who've given their lives in both peace and war,
Defending the freedom others take for granted.
May we never forgot to toast those who can no longer toast with us.

Finally, take a moment to read the following:
Still the Noblest Calling - JD Wetterling