Alfred Langford Woodill was a true patriot he joined the Army as a volunteer leaving UCLA in 1941 to serve in the Army Air Force He flew more than 40 missions in the the B-26 bomber over enemy territory. he then became a flight instructor for the B-17 and B-29 for two years. After his discharge, he returned to UCLA and graduated with a Bachelor of Science. In 1947 he became the Executive Director of the American Gem Society for the net 40 years, retiring in 1987. Goodill was a humble man who rarely discussed his tour of duty, but when asked he was more than willing to share his experiences, he was not only a great friend but a person who loved his country and his family. He was a leader, a gentleman and a man of principles.