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 David Wax - Class of 1963 , CS-06

Deceased on December 20, 1965

Col (Ret) James Weaver - Class of 1963 , CS-15

Deceased on September 21, 2005

Maj (Ret) Hugh Webb - Class of 1963 , CS-15

Deceased on October 15, 2014 - Informed on October 21, 2014

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation was held on 17 Oct 2014 at 1600hrs at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home; 2898 North Morton St; Franklin, IN 46131 A Celebration of Life & Military Honors was held on 18 Oct 2014 at Second Mt. Pleasant Church; 1540 N 800 East; Franklin, IN 46131 The family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the American Cancer Society; P.O. Box 22718; Oklahoma City, OK 72123-1718 (800) 227-2345 https://donate.cancer.org

Mr. Carlton West , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-22

Deceased on March 15, 2015 - Informed on March 16, 2015

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 17 Mar 2015 from 1500-1700 hrs. and from 1800-2100 hrs. at the Dahlonega Funeral Home; 20 Gibson Rd; Dahlonega, GA 30533 (706) 864-3683 www.Dahlonegafuneralhome.com. The funeral service will be held on 18 Mar 2015 at 1400 hrs. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cavender Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family has suggeted that donations be made in lieu of flowers to the American Heart Association; PO Box 840692; Dallas, TX 75284 (800) 242-8721 www.heart.org.

Mr. Clyde Wetherington - Class of 1963 , CS-12

Deceased on October 5, 2016 - Informed on October 11, 2016

Please contact the Associtation of Graduates for condolence information. No service information is available. He will be buried in Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI. The family has suggested that donations in memory of his grandson Orion Strong be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; Donor Services; PO Box 4072; Pittsfield, MA 01202 www.lls.org (800) 557-7177

Mr. Wesley White - Class of 1963 , CS-03

Deceased on November 26, 2006 - Informed on November 28, 2006

Place: Arlington, TX Condolences: Mr Brian White & Ms Sherry White Moore, C/O Association of Graduates

Mr. David Wilson - Class of 1963 , CS-23

Deceased on December 1, 2022

Col (Ret) Harry Wilson , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-14

Deceased on January 17, 2011 - Informed on January 18, 2011

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services will be held on 22 Jan 2011 at 1100 hrs at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Cross; 2455 Gallows Road; Dunn Loring, VA 22027. Interment will be in Arlington Cemetery on 26 May 2011. Please meet at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Meyer VA at 1100. The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in memory of Col Wilson to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; 1500 Rosecrans Ave Suite 200; Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. www.pancan.org.

Maj Patrick Wynne - Class of 1963 , CS-10

Deceased on August 8, 1966

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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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