Texas Tech adds three names to Wall of Honor ahead of Celebrate America game

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Texas Tech University added three new names to its Wall of Honor at Memorial Circle ahead of Saturday’s “Celebrate America” game.

The university will recognize each branch of the military throughout Saturday’s game, along with the university’s ROTC and veterans’ programs.

Lieutenant Al Kincer attended Texas Tech before he commissioned into the Army. He died in Vietnam, and there is a scholarship in his name.

Major General Ross Ayers served in the military for 40 years, including invading Italy during World War Two. He went on to command the Select Reserve Force during Vietnam.

Major Samuel Cornelius played football at Tech before joining the Air Force. He was a fighter jet pilot during the Vietnam War and was shot down over Cambodia.