05/25/2026
Every year, we pause to honor those who answered the call to serve and never made it home, remembering the sacrifice carried not only by those individuals but also by the families they left behind.
One of those individuals is our family member, Roger Behnfeldt.
After graduating from Bowling Green State University and serving in the United States Air Force, Roger was killed at just 27 years old during a reconnaissance mission over North Vietnam in 1972.
Newly married and serving far from home, he made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his country.
In his last letter home to his mother, Behnfeldt said he had 15 to 20 days of leave and didn’t know if he could take them because “they needed good men out there.”
Today, Roger’s story remains a reminder of the dedication, selflessness, and courage shown by so many who served. We remember Roger and all those who gave their lives in defense of others and honor the legacy they left behind.
Read more about Roger at: herocards.us/hero109
