Captain Lyon laid to rest
Lyon was part of the 21st Logistics Readiness Squadron and was killed in action December 27 when the enemy attacked his convoy in Afghanistan. Lyon was working with Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, performing a combat advisory mission with Afghan National Army Commandos.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Capt. Lyon during this difficult time," said Colonel John Shaw, 21st Space Wing commander. "The Air Force and our nation lost one of our very best. We will never forget him or his sacrifice."
During his time in the 21st LRS, Lyon served as the director of operations as well as the 21st mission support group executive officer.
"Capt. Lyon was a model officer and exemplary young leader," said Colonel Chuck Arnold, 21st MSG commander. "Dave was special -- he was an intelligent, charismatic, natural leader who was widely respected by senior leaders, his peers and the airmen he led."
Members of Team Pete lined the streets to honor Lyon as he departed Peterson Air Force Base for the final time.
Lyon's funeral was held today at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs. Lyon, a 2008 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy, was interred at the USAFA cemetery.
The Sandpoint community will be gathering along the Pedestrian Long Bridge, First Avenue and Cedar Street ,between 4 and 4:30 p.m., Saturday, January 11, to honor Captain Lyon.
Lyon's family will be returning to Sandpoint from Colorado.
Everyone is welcome to attend, and residents are encouraged to wear red, white and blue.
The Lyon family will be riding in a Suburban loaned by Taylor Parker Chevrolet for the occasion, which will be driven by David DeMers of Sandpoint Middle School.
Event organizers wish to thank the numerous municipalities and government entities who are responding to the gathering with generosity and kindness.
Law enforcement personnel and a local veterans group will be accompanying the family as they make their way through town.