United States Air Force Security Forces, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 1986
Reflections for Airman First Class Barry Philip Holmes
Barry and I was on camper teams together and then we moved to airborn.
We triped out to the feild many times together. We spent many hours together, we laughed, we talked and we spent many good times together.
Barry had a good soul and was a good friend to all that new him.
Sgt. Timothy L. Weeks
45th MSS
October 14, 2025
I was the on duty A.R.T leader for Delta Minute Man Missle flight on this day in 1986, when told to respond to a helio crash near Bear Butte (a few miles outside Sturgis SD). My partner and I relieved a State Trooper to control access of a dirt road off of Rt. 79 within sight of Bear Butte. It wasn't till a few days later that I got the news that my very new but, good friend Berry Holmes, also from south Florida was in the helicopter that was just down the dirt road that I was controlling access to. Berry was 45th missiles, and I was 44th... so our schedules made it hard to hangout with, and get to know my new compadre better but, he was always super upbeat and positive when we did. Thank you to whomever created this forum, and Godspeed to my Security Police/South Fla. friend, and the other airmen that perished in the line of duty on that day in 1986.
Sgt. Richard S Beardsworth Jr
44th Minute Man Missle Squadron, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
May 24, 2025
I was involved in the post-mortem examination medical imaging of this crew. They were handled with the most careful and gentle respect. All met extremely quick demise as evidenced by their injuries. We all went about our work in mostly silent, efficient care. My condolences. I will never forget that long night and the deep feeling of loss caring for those gentlemen.
SRA Kurt P
USAF
April 23, 2025
My father just told me the story of Airman First Class Barry Holmes. Thank you for your service. My father was the security escort for Barry’s family.
Emily Ingwersen
May 26, 2023
Thank you for your service and please know that your sacrifice is one that will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
May 29, 2021
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 23, 2019