LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission honored Maj. John “Alex” Klinner on March 30 with a resolution recognizing his service in the U.S. Air Force and his sacrifice after he lost his life during Operation Epic Fury on March 12.
Klinner, a former Auburn resident and Auburn University student, left behind his wife and three young children.
Auburn, Lee County and the state of Alabama have mourned Klinner, with Gov. Kay Ivey ordering the flags to be flown at half-mast and Lee County quickly following suit…