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) Grover Musselwhite - Class of 1963 , CS-22

Deceased on January 24, 2013 - Informed on January 28, 2013

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A celebration of life service will be held on 28 Jan 2013 at 1400 hrs at the Frist Presbyterian Church; 234 E Main St; Rock Hill, SC 29730. Visitation in the chruch's parlor will follow the ceremony. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Col Musselwhite's memory may be made to: First Presbyterian Church; 234 E Main St; Rock Hill, SC 29730 Hospice Care of South Carolina; 1230 Ebenezer Rd; Rock Hill, SC 29732 Alzheimer's Association; PO Box 96011; Washington, DC 20090-6011 www.alz.org (800) 272-3900

Lt Col (Ret) George Nacrelli - Class of 1963 , CS-16

Deceased on June 30, 2018 - Informed on July 2, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A mass of thanksgiving for his life and love will be celebrated at St. Gabriel Archangel Church in August at a time and date to be determined.

Mr. Andrew Nassir - Class of 1963 , CS-04

Deceased on September 10, 2024 - Informed on September 19, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service: 1000 hours on 10 September 2024 at the USAFA Cemetery. Additional information is not available at this time.

Mr. Calvin Nay - Class of 1963 , CS-22

Deceased on December 11, 2006 - Informed on December 12, 2006

Condolences: Mrs Rosemary Nay, C/O Association of Graduates Memorial Service: December 18, 2006, 10:00, USAFA Cadet Protestant Chapel, Graveside to follow

Col (Ret) John Nehring - Class of 1963 , CS-16

Deceased on March 19, 2008 - Informed on March 20, 2008

Condolences: Mr Jonathan W. Nehring C/O Association off Graduates. Memorial Services: April 14, 2008, 11:00 a.m., Bethany Lutheran Church, 1401 South 8th St, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. Col Nehring will be cremated. Memorial Donations: Can be made to any Air Force Academy related endeavor or the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301, www.DAV.org.

Capt Wayne Newberry - Class of 1963 , CS-12

Deceased on September 29, 1968

Lt Col (Ret) John Newhouse II - Class of 1963 , CS-07

Deceased on January 31, 2022 - Informed on February 18, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No further infomation is available.

Col (Ret) David Nuss - Class of 1963 , CS-15

Deceased on October 17, 2022 - Informed on November 2, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 4 Nov 2022 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Service: 5 Nov 2022 at 1330 hours at St. George's Anglican Church, 217 Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Obituary: https://www.shrineofremembrance.com/david-arthur-nuss-october-17-2022/

Col (Ret) Marvin Odefey - Class of 1963 , CS-06

Deceased on January 21, 2024 - Informed on February 9, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No service details are available at this time. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to be made in memory of Colonel Marvin Odefey. Contributions can be made to St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, 1000 Country Acres Drive, Johnstown Colorado 80534. To make a donation online, please visit https://www.sjbjohnstown.org/. Obituary: https://www.romerofuneralhome.com/obituaries/Marvin-LeRoy-Odefey?obId=30606647

Capt Carl Oliver - Class of 1963 , CS-16

Deceased on October 8, 1969

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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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