LT James Surch, USN

LT James Surch originally from Lompoc, CA was killed in action during a suicide bombing in Beirut in 1983 while serving as the Naval Gunfire Liaison Officer.  Jim led the 1977 team in scoring as a winger and was an inspirational leader.  Jim was a highly respected teammate who left a lasting impression on generations to follow.  In 2009, Jim was inducted into the Lompoc HS Hall of Fame and since 1983, Lompoc HS has been awarding the Jim Surch Memorial Award for Courage.