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NEWS | Dec. 3, 2008

Honor Guard Spotlight: Airman William Heaton

437th Civil Engineer Squadron

Name: Airman William Heaton

Hometown: Dixon, Ill.

Squadron and job title: 437th Civil Engineer Squadron structures specialist

Time in the Air Force: one year

Time in the honor guard: three months

What inspired you to join the honor guard? To be completely honest, I was advised to join. Now knowing what it is like, I would have definitely joined.

What is your favorite aspect of the honor guard? My favorite aspect is being able to be a part of a family's last moments with their loved one.

What are your future career goals? My future goals are to attend college full-time, and hopefully get my bachelor's degree in business.

Who is your role model and why? My father is my role model. He has made so many sacrifices while my sister and I were growing up, and I hope that one day I can be half the person he is.