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Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten

Honoring the memory of fallen comrades is a vital part of the AOG mission. We respectfully ask to be notified as soon as possible following the death of a graduate, cadet or air training officer so we can take appropriate and timely actions. The AOG has been informed of the following deaths within the past 90 days.

For best results when searching, use a last name (e.g., Smith), class year (e.g., 1959), or cadet squadron (e.g., CS-01). Please note that more complex searches may yield limited or no results.

Lt Col (Ret) Daryl Emerson - Class of 1972, CS-02

Deceased on 3/14/2026 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
Visitation will be held from 9 until 10 a.m. on June 5, 2026, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1099 Highspire Rd., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at 2 p.m. at the Indian Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville, Pennsylvania. Please arrive by 1:50 p.m. to join the procession. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Cornerstone Baptist Church at https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/ or Kairos Prison Ministry International at https://givebutter.com/kairosprisonministry. Obituary: https://bitnercares.tributecenteronline.com/obituaries/Daryl-Leroy-Emerson?obId=47755097

Brig Gen (Ret) Robert Baxter - Class of 1962, CS-24

Deceased on 10/28/2025 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Ave., Arlington, Virginia. Obituary: https://higginsfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/5159

Maj (Ret) John Gnall - Class of 1967, CS-01

Deceased on 2/17/2026 - Informed on 3/24/2026

Details
A farewell gathering was held on Feb. 21, 2026, at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown, Pennsylvania. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on April 17, 2026, at the USAFA Community Center Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Dr., USAF Academy, Colorado. A Burial Service will immediately follow at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado. Base access details to follow when available. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to The Association & Foundation at the U.S. Air Force Academy at https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/69977/donations/new?in_memory_of=Maj%20(Ret)%20John%20Gnall%20%2767& or Veterans' Medical Center of East Orange, New Jersey at https://www.va.gov/new-jersey-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/. Obituary: https://www.nauglefcs.com/obituaries/john-gnall

Mr. Leon Rausch - Class of 1965, CS-03

Deceased on 2/18/2026 - Informed on 3/13/2026

Details
A Funeral Service was held on Feb. 25, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church, Plano, Texas. A private graveside service followed at DFW National Cemetery. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Faith Lutheran Church and School at https://faithplano.org/, Lutheran Heritage Foundation at https://lhfmissions.org/donate/ or Luther College at https://www.lutherclassical.org/donate/just-give/. Obituary: https://obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/leon-rausch-obituary?id=60855392

Mr. Joseph Neumann - Class of 1979, CS-25

Deceased on 3/2/2026 - Informed on 3/12/2026

Details
A Funeral Service was held on March 9, 2026, at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral at https://www.stmarysoca.org/ or Focus MN at https://www.focusmn.org/. Obituary: https://obituaries.startribune.com/obituary/joseph-neumann-1093580803

Dr. Joseph Romett - Class of 1972, CS-33

Deceased on 2/21/2026 - Informed on 3/11/2026

Details
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on March 26, 2026, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, 6455 Brook Park Dr., Colorado Springs, Colorado. A burial service will be held at 1 p.m. on March 27, 2026, at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Life Network at https://www.ecfa.org/MemberProfile.aspx?ID=8543 or Fostering Hope Colorado Springs at https://co4kids.org/parent-partner-blog/fostering-hope/. Obituary: https://t.e2ma.net/webview/1b3hfj/f7656567b1376a29a1d802673bbcdcf9

Col (Ret) Thomas Rackley - Class of 1971, CS-39

Deceased on 10/5/2025 - Informed on 3/11/2026

Details
A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on May 1, 2026, at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado. Base access information to follow when available. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on May 2, 2026, at the Hotel Polaris-Generations Ballroom C, 8989 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colorado. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Gary Sinise Foundation at https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ or Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. Obituary: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://emma-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/ljagb/c7efedcff452036e716123ce2bc48fbf/Colonel_Thomas_Gwinn_Rackley_Obituary.pdf

Gen (Ret) Henry Viccellio - Class of 1962, CS-09

Deceased on 2/5/2026 - Informed on 3/4/2026

Details
A Memorial Service will be held on April 10, 2026, at the Memorial Pavilion at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado. A reception lunch will follow. Reservations are kindly asked and can be made by clicking the RSVP button located in the "Upcoming Services" section within the obituary. Base access details to follow when available. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at https://www.cff.org/. Obituary: https://www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/henry-viccellio-jr

Dr. Michael Heil - Class of 1975, CS-07

Deceased on 2/9/2026 - Informed on 3/3/2026

Details
Interment will be held at 2 p.m. on March 26, 2026, at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado. https://www.waitefuneralhome.com/obituary/michael-heil

Mr. Stephen Page - Class of 1970, CS-29

Deceased on 2/2/2026 - Informed on 3/3/2026

Details
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on March 16, 2026, at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado.
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