Gail Snowden has created a photo gallery from the pictures of the memorial service that was held for Dr Goff in Wisconsin; click here to view them, and then click on "View Slideshow."

Lt Col Steven P. Goff passed away on Monday, September 4, 2006. At the time of his death, Dr Goff served as the Chief of Aeromedical Services at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana. Prior to his service at Malmstrom, he also served at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota; Andersen Air Force Base in Guam; and Spangdahlem Air Base in Germany. As a Senior Flight Surgeon, Dr Goff risked his life regularly performing search-and-rescue missions in helicopters in harsh blizzard conditions throughout Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming, saving hikers, hunters, skiiers, and others who got lost or stranded in the wilderness. Dr Goff was assigned to the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia when terrorists bombed the barracks in 1996, and despite suffering serious wounds, Dr Goff immediately jumped into action and began providing life-saving medical care to his fellow Airmen. For his actions, Dr Goff was presented the Airman's Medal by then-Chief of Staff General Fogleman (pictured above). Prior to his service in the US Air Force, Dr Goff also served in the US Marines. Dr Goff was born and raised in Wisconsin, loved the outdoors and reading, and is survived by his parents and two sisters.

The Flight Surgeon's Oath:
"I will at all times remember my responsibility as a physician in the field of aviation medicine. I will accept the sacred charge to assist in the healing of the mind as well as the body. I will bear in mind that in the understanding and performance of my daily tasks may lie the future usefulness to countless airmen whose training has been difficult and whose value immeasurable. What I learn by my experiences may influence the world. What I learn and practice may turn the tide of battle. It may send back to a peaceful world the future leaders of this country. I will regard disease as the enemy. I will keep the faith of the men and women entrusted to my care. My obligation as a physician is to practice the medical art with uprightness and honor. My pledge as an airman is devoted to duty, honor, and country. I do solemnly swear these things by the heavens in which our aviators fly."

Here is the memorial that we placed in the lobby of the clinic; on the table are Doctor Goff's medals, his helment, a picture of him from his time as a Marine, and a picture of his parents. His flight-suit hangs behind the table, and the Flight Surgeon's Oath is displayed to the side.