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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Col (Ret) David Milam - Class of 1963 , CS-04

Deceased on September 11, 2014 - Informed on September 16, 2014

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. The family received friends on 15 Sep 2014 from 1700hrs-1900hrs at Southminster Presbyterian Church;7001 Far Hills Ave;Centerville, OH 45475 Services was held on 16 Sep 2014 at 1100hrs at the church listed. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville; P.O. Box 750492; Centerville, OH 45475-0492 http://www.centervillenoonoptimist.com/ Condolences may be sent to his family in care of his wife, Donna: Mrs. Donna Milam; 1179 Ripplecreek Ct.; Centerville, OH 45458-3229

Lt Col (Ret) Delbert Miller - Class of 1963 , CS-05

Deceased on July 14, 2016 - Informed on July 18, 2016

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Memorial Service will be held on 20 Jul 2016 at 1000 hours at the Bannockburn Baptist Church; 7100 Brodie Ln; Austin, TX 78745. Inurnment is pending at USAFA.

Maj (Ret) Jay Miller - Class of 1963 , CS-07

Deceased on October 25, 2018 - Informed on October 29, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 7 Dec 2018 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Cadet Protestant Chapel followed by a short service in the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Pavilion before he is placed in the Columbarium.

Maj Thomas Mitchell - Class of 1963 , CS-13

Deceased on May 22, 1968

Mr. William Mitchell - Class of 1963 , CS-20

Deceased on March 26, 2025 - Informed on March 27, 2025

A private service will be held for the family.

Lt Col (Ret) Charles Mordan - Class of 1963 , CS-22

Deceased on August 19, 2020 - Informed on August 24, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. The viewing will be held on 27 Aug 2020 from 0900-1000 hours at Bittiker Funeral Home; 1201 US-65; Carrollton, MO 64633; (660) 542-2011. A graveside service with full military honors and burial will follow at approximately 1030 hours at Big Creek Cemetery; Co Rd 306; Bosworth, MO 63423. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to any of the following charities: Covenant Presbyterian Church; 710 E Yerby St; Marshall, MO 65340; (660) 886-3474 Pence-Lovell-England VFW Post 1773; 104 Walnut Hills Dr; Carrollton, MO 64633; (660) 542-0700 American Legion Post 44; 309 Point Township Dr; Northumberland, PA 17857; (%70) 473-3331. His obituary may be viewed at https://www.bittikerfuneralhomes.com/obituary/charles-mordan or https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/mo/bosworth/charles-r-mordan-11329378.

Lt Col (Ret) David Morgan - Class of 1963 , CS-09

Deceased on October 24, 2022 - Informed on November 1, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graudates for condolence information. Funeral service: Private for family Memorial donations in lieu of flowers to a charity of your choice. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/iosconews/name/david-morgan-obituary?id=36934215

Maj (Ret) Harold Murk - Class of 1963 , CS-20

Deceased on June 2, 2004

Col (Ret) Robert Murphy - Class of 1963 , CS-14

Deceased on November 19, 2013 - Informed on November 25, 2013

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 25 Nov 2013 from 1200-2100 hrs at the Roller Funeral Home; Hwy 5 North; Mountain Home, AR 72654. A funeral mass will be said on 26 Nov 2013 at 1000 hrs. at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church; 249 Dyer St; Mountain Home, AR 72653. Entombment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the St Peter's Scholarship Fund; PO Box 298; Mountain Home, AR 72654.

Mr. Jesse Murray - Class of 1963 , CS-18

Deceased on July 20, 2022 - Informed on August 9, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral will be held 19-Aug-2022 1400 hours at the Memorial Pavilion at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery.

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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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