04/09/2026
Never forget. My eyes still well up when I revisit mentally. Below are some of the comments left on the video from those that were there. This video was made as a presentation at a ceremony celebrating him a decade ago. One of my heros.
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8 years ago
I was 9 years old and about 150 yards away from where Captain Hauck went down. I remember my Dad knew something was wrong and had commented that he was coming in (worked AFB all his life). There were hundreds gathered at the south end of the runway, and it could have been a much different story without his selfless act of making sure the plane was down before ejecting. As we drove home I remember seeing the rest of the crew making a pass in missing-man formation. It was a very somber & profound experience."
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1 year ago
Me, my family and friends were among those he gave his life for. We were on the hill in the field where he downed his plane. Mere feet away. I thought he was coming down to see us. My dad ran to try to save him but there was nothing he could do. The flames were too intense. If his family sees this... Thank you! Thank you for this hero! 🙏"
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2 years ago
I was stationed at Hill AFB and on that day was working Crowd Control at the south end of the runway. Capt Hauck had a flameout and stayed with his aircraft to ensure it didnt land in the crowd. He fell short of the runway and crashed in the farm across the street from perimeter road. He didnt eject but chose to stay with the aircraft. A real Hero. RIP."
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2 years ago (edited)
​Capt. Hauck, it was a thrill beyond explanation to watch you and your team perform, and I pray that you're at peace. Your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed and a hero you will forever be."
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