Remains of Wyoming airman laid to rest after 54 years Wyoming airman missing in action in Vietnam War laid to rest at home and last updated 2021-07-21 22:31:21-04 WORLAND- â Hundreds attended the funeral services for Airman Alva Ray Krogman, who was shot down during the Vietnam War, Wednesday in his hometown of Worland, Wyoming on Wednesday. Krogmanâs plane was shot down 54 years ago over Laos, and his remains werenât found and recovered until February of 2019. A scientific recovery expert working at the crash site reported the possible recovery of remains and evidence, which were identified as those of Krogman in July of last year.