Darkwood, I like your idea.
Back a few years ago, before I created a new BB account, I used to join in 'non-combat' fly overs. Typically just long range missions from one airbase to another or an occasional meetup in the middle of the map at a designated waypoint with other country members ... no combat in respect and sharing memories of those.
guncrasher has a good point about it being left to their squadies and friends.
However, I really like CAV's suggestion here.
We would have to work with Hitech and figure out either how to help him do this or document how to do something like this, if possible.
Or, a custom skin for an aircraft or vehicle with their name included in the skin? That might be more adaptable and more flexible.
World War II online as monuments and plaques to fallen players inside of towns.... something like maybe?
CAV