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.

For best results, try searching by Last Name (e.g. Smith), Class Year (e.g. 1959), or Cadet Squadron (e.g. CS-01). More complex searches may not return desired results.

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Mr. James Manuel - Class of 1963 , CS-20

Deceased on August 2, 2005 - Informed on January 25, 2008

Maj (Ret) Richard Martin - Class of 1963 , CS-19

Deceased on January 24, 2003

Dr. Robert Mazet III - Class of 1963 , CS-03

Deceased on April 15, 2013 - Informed on April 15, 2013

Visitation will be held from 1300-1400 hrs on 19 Apr 2013 at Hansen Mortuary, 6500 E Bell Rd; Scottsdale, AZ 85254 (480) 991-5800.  A memorial service will begin at 1400.  A Graveside service will be held on 25 Apr 2013 at 1100 hrs at the USAFA Cemetery with full military honors. Dr. Mazet has no next of kin.  His family has preceded him in death.

Mr. Daniel McDonald , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-22

Deceased on July 8, 2010 - Informed on July 13, 2010

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial Service: 11 Jul 2010 at the Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Raleigh NC. Interment will be private at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society; 8300 Health Park suite 10; Raleigh NC 27615

Mr. James McKean - Class of 1963 , CS-09

Deceased on July 17, 2012 - Informed on August 6, 2012

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Private services were held in Texas.

Mr. Lloyd McKnight - Class of 1963 , CS-11

Deceased on January 27, 2012 - Informed on January 30, 2012

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial donations may be sent to either of the following charities: Wounded Warrior Project: 4899 Belfort Rd Ste 300; Jacksonville FL 32256 www.woundedwarriorproject.org (877) 832-6997. ASPCA Attn: Linda Tiramani; 520 8th Ave &th Floor; New York NY 10018 www.aspca.org (800) 628-0028

Capt Stephen Meadows - Class of 1963 , CS-06

Deceased on November 10, 1969

Lt Col (Ret) Jon Medina - Class of 1963 , CS-11

Deceased on October 4, 2017 - Informed on October 11, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A gravesdie service was held on 17 Oct 2017 at 1300 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project; PO Box 758517; Topeka, Kansas 66675; (877) 448-3997; www.woundedwarriorproject.org or to the Marine Toys forTots Foundation: Gift Processing Administrator; 18251 Quantico Gateway Dr; Triangle, VA 22172; www.toysfortots.org.

Lt Col (Ret) Thomas Meier - Class of 1963 , CS-21

Deceased on August 3, 2013 - Informed on August 13, 2013

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services were held on 10 Aug 2013 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Salem, OR. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Marion Polk Food Share; 1660 Salem Industrial Dr NE; Salem, OR 97301; (503) 581-3855 ext 310 www.marionpolkfoodshare.com.

Mr. William Meyer - Class of 1963 , CS-24

Deceased on July 18, 2024 - Informed on July 24, 2024

Please contact the Assocation of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 1000 hours on 20 July 2024, at the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Pineywoods Fine Art Association, P. O. Box 1213, Crockett, TX 75835. Obituary: https://www.callawayallee.com/obituaries/Larry-Meyer?obId=32388166

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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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