James Riley Day.
Staff Sergeant James Day was killed in an ATV collision while he was patrolling an area of Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, which had been damaged by a tornado.
The part of the base where Sergeant Day was patrolling had lost a portion of the perimeter fence. As Sergeant Day topped a hill in the dark, he struck a dark brown, unmarked trash dumpster. He suffered severe head and chest trauma in the crash.
The tornado devastated a large part of Oklahoma and resulted in the deaths of almost 50 people.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Staff Sergeant Day gave the United States Air Force Security Forces 2 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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