Col. Michael Glass, 104th Fighter Wing commander, addresses the base personnel, alumni, families of the fallen and distinguished guests assembled around the F100 static display for the solemn ceremony on May 15 honoring the memory of its members who gave their lives in service.
Reminder Publishing photo by Marc St. Onge
WESTFIELD — The 104th Fighter Wing held its annual F100 rededication ceremony on May 15.
The event honored the 13 fallen airmen who have given their lives in aviation-related events in performance of their duties to the state and country.
Col. Michael Glass, 104th Fighter Wing commander, addressed personnel, alumni, families of the fallen, and distinguished guests assembled around the F-100 static display. A 21-gun salute was performed, and the laying of a memorial wreath occurred as the names of the fallen airmen were read.
Colonel Michael Glass places a wreath at the F100 static display during the 39th annual rededication ceremony. (Marc St. Onge/The Westfield News) 
The wreath placed on the F100 memorial during the Rededication ceremony. (Marc St. Onge/The Westfield News) 
Family members gather at the 104th Fighter Wing rededication ceremony May 15. (Marc St. Onge/The Westfield News) 
Family members of those memorialized are flanked by SrA Abigail Hartley, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Gardner, and at right, Colonel Michael Glass, 104th Fighter Wing Commander. (Marc St. Onge/The Westfield News) 
Family members and base personnel gather under the static F100 display after the rededication ceremony May 15. (Marc St. Onge/The Westfield News) 
A 21 gun salute was performed at the ceremony. (Marc St. Onge/The Westfield News)
