Laughlin Honor Guard renders final salute for retiree

Photo By Airman 1st Class Brandon May | Senior Airman David Lucas, 47th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, ejects a round in Eagle Pass, Texas, Oct. 28, 2015. Historically, three volleys of rifle fire were fired to indicate that the casualties had been cared for in a combat environment, and that the fighting could resume. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)(Released)  

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, TX, UNITED STATES

11.02.2015

Story by Airman 1st Class Brandon May 

47th Flying Training Wing

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - The Laughlin Air Force Base Honor Guard rendered military honors at the Maverick County Cemetery in Eagle Pass, Texas, Oct. 28.

The funeral honored retired Maj. Gen. Homer I. Lewis who passed away at his home in Eagle Pass on Oct. 21 at the age of 96.

On March 8, 1971, Lewis was nominated by the president of the United States to serve as chief of Air Force Reserve. The nomination was confirmed by the Senate on April 5, 1971, and he was ordered to extended active duty for four years. On March 16, 1972, Lewis assumed the additional duty as Air Force Reserve commander, where he would retire on April 7, 1975.

His military decorations and awards include the Legion of Merit, Air Medal and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon.

Lewis is survived by his three sons: Peter Lewis, Stephen Lewis, William Lewis, and his wife Ingrid Lewis.

• Date Taken: 11.02.2015
• Date Posted: 11.02.2015 16:50
• Story ID: 180666
• Location: LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, TX, US
• Hometown: ASHEVILLE, NC, US
• Hometown: EAGLE PASS, TX, US