4th Fighter Wing loses an Airman Published Oct. 5, 2010 SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. (AFNS) -- An Airman assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing was found dead Oct. 4. Deceased is Senior Airman Ross Merrit Horton, a lodging customer service representative of the 4th Force Support Squadron. Airman Horton is from Chico, California. The cause of death is under investigation. "The 4th Fighter Wing extends our deepest condolences and prayers to the family as we grieve the loss of a treasured member of the Air Force. Team Seymour will embrace and comfort family and friends as our leaders focus on helping those affected by this tragedy," said Col. Patrick Doherty, the 4th Fighter Wing commander. For more information, contact the 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at 919-722-0027. (Courtesy of 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)