Trooper Billy G. Young, 51, was killed in the line of duty on May 26, 1978, while searching for two escaped convicts wanted in a string of murders. Young and fellow Trooper Houston Pappy Summers, 62, encountered the suspects in a stolen truck while patrolling a county road near Kenefic. A fierce gun battle erupted; both troopers were fatally wounded. Young had served with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for 25 years.

Second Lieutenant James Pat Grimes, 37, was later guided by aircraft into the area to assist and was ambushed; he was also killed and his partner injured. The two escapees were shot and killed later that same day in Caddo when confronted by other officers.

Are there memories of Trooper Young or details about the patrol near Kenefic that could help document his service and sacrifice?