Gone But Not Forgotten

Honoring fallen comrades is an important part of the AOG mission and we ask to be notified as soon as possible of the death of any graduate, Air Training Officer or cadet so that we can take appropriate actions. The AOG has learned of the following deaths within the past 90 days.

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1st Lt Harold Knudsen , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-18

Deceased on September 14, 1966

Mr. Sherwin Kraye - Class of 1963 , CS-07

Deceased on May 14, 2011 - Informed on July 22, 2011

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services were held in Albuquerque NM on 3 June 2011. Mr Kraye was cremated. The Family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the University of New Mexico Cancer Center or the Big Brothers & Sisters. UNM Cancer Center ; Development Office; MSC07 4025, 1 University of New Mexico; Albuquerque NM 84131-0001. Big Brothers & Sisters of Central New Mexico; 5400 Phoenix NE, suite 200; Albuquerque NM 87112 www.bbbs-cnm.org <http://www.bbbs-cnm.org>

Capt Edward Kubat - Class of 1963 , CS-08

Deceased on August 11, 1967

1st Lt David Leveritt - Class of 1963 , CS-19

Deceased on June 7, 1964

Col (Ret) Frederick Lindahl - Class of 1963 , CS-10

Deceased on October 27, 2018 - Informed on November 2, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be on 10 Nov 2018 from 1400-1600 hours at the Everly-Wheatley Funeral Home; 1500 W Braddock Rd; Alexandria, VA 22302; (703) 998-9200; www.everlywheatley.com <http://www.everlywheatley.com>. His obituary may be viewed at the funeral home website. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery on a date still to be determined. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to any of the following charities: Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation (to benefit those affected by Agent Orange); 406 W 34th St, suite 920; Kansas City, MO 64111; (816) 756-3390; <https://www.vfw.org/foundation/> Daedalians Foundation; PO Box 249; JBSA-Randolph, TX 78148; (210) 945-2111; <https://www.daedalians.org/programs/cfip/> Shenandoah National Trust Fund; PO Box 2977; Charlottesville, VA 22902; (434) 293-2728; <https://snptrust.org>

Mr. Michael Lloyd - Class of 1963 , CS-22

Deceased on July 30, 2021 - Informed on August 2, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services are currently pending. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the following charities: The Air Force Academy Foundation; 3116 Academy Dr; USAF Academy, CO 80840; (719) 472-0300; www.usafa.org then click GIVE NOW. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 501 St. Jude Pl; Memphis, TN 38105; (800) 805-5856; www.stjude.org/donate. His obituary can be found at https://www.fullernaples.com/tributes/Michael-Lloyd.

Maj (Ret) Keith Lockhart - Class of 1963 , CS-08

Deceased on August 17, 2024 - Informed on October 21, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 1100 hours on 26 August 2024 at the Flower Mound Family Funearl Home, 3550 Firewheel Dr., Flower Mound, TX 75028 Interment: Interment will be held at a later date at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery with full military honors. Obituary: https://www.daltonandson.com/obituaries/Keith-Edwin-Lockhart?obId=32823440

Mr. Robert MacFarlane - Class of 1963 , CS-21

Deceased on August 4, 2008 - Informed on August 8, 2008

Condolences: Mrs Dorothy K. MacFarlane C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: The family has honored Mr MacFarlane's request that there be no services held.

Lt Col (Ret) Edward Maher , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-14

Deceased on August 29, 2021 - Informed on September 15, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services are currently pending. Burial will be in Mililani Memorial Park in Hawaii at a later date still to be determined. His obituary can be found at https://oconnormortuary.com/obits/edward-alexander-maher/. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center; 1500 E Duarte Rd; Duarte, CA 91010; (866) 683-4673; https://www.cityofhope.org/location/duarte

Mr. Robert Mahoney - Class of 1963 , CS-01

Deceased on June 26, 2009 - Informed on July 1, 2009

Condolences: Mrs Janice Mohoney C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: July 7, 2009, 2:00 p.m., Main Post Chapel, Building 130, Fisher Loop, Presidio of San Francisco, CA.

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Next of Kin

For Next of Kin support resources please visit: https://www.usafanextofkin.org/

Frequently Asked Questions

Here’s A Toast: Gone But Not Forgotten annual publication

The Association of Graduates and Air Force Academy Foundation has introduced a new benefit to better memorialize USAFA graduates and support their families.

Gone But Not Forgotten, which appeared in Checkpoints magazine for decades, has transitioned to a dedicated, annual publication. The inaugural edition of Here’s A Toast: Gone But Not Forgotten published in March 2025.

A: As the Academy’s graduate population ages, Checkpoints has become increasingly insufficient in accommodating the growing number of submitted memorial articles.
A: The new Here’s A Toast: Gone But Not Forgotten publication honors the Long Blue Line by sharing the personal stories of graduates, cadets, Air Training Officers and AOG Honorary Members. It reflects our mission to support the Academy, serve graduates and preserve the heritage of the institution and Long Blue Line.
A: We considered several cost-effective, impactful options and consulted with our peers at the U.S. Military Academy and the U.S. Naval Academy. West Point’s TAPS publication provided an excellent model for this new publication.
A: One complimentary copy is provided to a loved one of the deceased memorialized in the publication. Additional printed copies are available for a nominal fee of $25 each. The digital version is available at no cost to all AOG members.
A: AOG members can access the digital issue at usafa.org. If you are not a member but wish to join and access this benefit and others, membership is available at no cost to all USAFA graduates here.
A: Here’s A Toast: Gone But Not Forgotten is available for $25 here or by calling 719-472-0300. The fee supports providing one complimentary copy to families of those memorialized.
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A: Past memorial articles printed in Checkpoints are available as a commemorative keepsake for $15 each. These keepsakes include the photo that ran with the tribute and are printed on sturdy paper, suitable for framing. Articles come enclosed in a blue linen folder and can be ordered here or by calling 719-472-0300. Commemorative keepsake orders will ship or be available for pickup within two weeks of the order date.
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A: A major benefit of transitioning to an annual publication is that 2025 memorial articles may run up to 800 words — double the current limit. In the 2026 Here’s A Toast: Gone But Not Forgotten memorial publication — which will include deaths in 2025 — each article will be presented on its own full page.
A: Email a recent favorite photo of the deceased. The photo (head and shoulders, color preferred) should be emailed as a high-resolution .jpg. Low-resolution image submissions may be declined in favor of a cadet yearbook photo.
A: Submit a memorial article and photo through a form at usafanextofkin.org or email deceasednotifications@usafa.org.
A: One of the major benefits of transitioning to a dedicated, annual publication is that memorial articles can now be up to 800 words. In the 2026 Here’s A Toast: Gone But Not Forgotten memorial publication — which will include deaths in 2025 — each article will be presented on its own full page.
A: Memorial articles for deaths in 2025 should be emailed when ready to ensure the Association and Foundation can post the tribute on usafa.org/heritage/gbnf.
A: The last issue memorial articles appeared in Checkpoints was in December 2024, but death notices will continue to be published in Checkpoints.
A: Death notices will be printed in each issue of Checkpoints.
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A: Memorial articles for deaths in 2025 will be printed around March 2026.
A: Call 719-472-0300 or email Terri Davis, next-of-kin support specialist, at deceasednotifications@usafa.org.

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