Sam enjoyed a long and distinguished 32 year career as an Air Force fighter pilot and he served with honor in a host of world-wide command and staff positions spanning the Korea and Vietnam War eras. His career started in the Army Air Corp and over his many years of dedicated service he flew a multitude of military aircraft ranging from propeller driven to supersonic jets.
He loved to spend time working on the family ranch in Sonora, Texas and always liked to end his work day on the porch watching the west Texas sunset. Family and friends were undoubtedly the most important part of Sam's life and he will be sorely missed by all those that knew him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Chrystella Hollenbeck; and his proud sons, Joe Hollenbeck and Scott Hollenbeck.
Services will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
