Military Branch: Air Force; Rank: 1st L

Summary:

26 May 2006 - Upon graduation, he was commissioned a 2d Lt and was posthumously commissioned to 1st L.

Life Achievements/ Recognitions:

John was never able to meet his son John Harold Alley Jr., who was born after his passing, but becoming a father is John’s greatest achievement.

2000 - graduated from Air Academy High School with High Honors.

2006 - graduated from Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering.

John was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a missionary for the Church in the Venezuela-Barcelona Mission from 2002 to 2004.

He was accomplished athletically and was a NCAA Division IA wrestler at the Air Force Academy.

He was an Eagle Scout.

John met the love of his life, Emily Wilbur, in Bountiful, Utah. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the LDS Bountiful, Utah Temple on 14 July 2007.

Hobbies:

John loved wrestling, skiing, soccer, rugby, scuba diving, climbing, biking, and was just developing a passion for golf. He also never missed an opportunity to go camping, hiking, or mountain climbing.