“We lost an incredible teammate,” said Air Force Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind in a poignant statement.
Avery had already had a significant influence on her class, her squadron, and her track team.
The Honors of a Family to Their DaughterÂ
Avery’s family released a statement via the Academy expressing their love and sorrow:
“In this broken world, our daughter, Cadet Avery Koonce, was a tremendously bright light.” Because of her absence, our lives will never be the same.
Many people genuinely love Avery. Knowing that Avery is in the arms of her Heavenly Father and that we shall see her again gives us serenity.
