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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Maj Gen (Ret) Lawrence Day - Class of 1963 , CS-03

Deceased on July 17, 2019 - Informed on July 18, 2019

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 24 Jul 2019 from 1500-1800 hours at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home; 91 Long Sands Rd; York, ME 03909; (207) 363-3531; www.lucaseatonfuneralhome.com. A Funeral Mass will be said at St. Christopher's Catholic Church; 4 Barrel Ln; York, ME 03909; (207) 363-4177 on 25 Jul 2019 at 1300 hours. Burial will be private in First Parish Cemetery, York, ME.

Col (Ret) Robert Desanto , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-24

Deceased on June 20, 2015 - Informed on June 29, 2015

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No service information is available. Burial will be on 29 Jun 2015 at 1015 hours at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX.

Mr. David Dougan - Class of 1963 , CS-07

Deceased on December 19, 2013 - Informed on October 21, 2014

Memorial donations may be made to the St Francis Hospice; St Francis Healthcare Systen of Hawaii; PO Box 96820; Honolulu, HI 96820

Mr. John Dougherty - Class of 1963 , CS-07

Deceased on April 24, 2014 - Informed on April 28, 2014

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services were held on 27 Apr 2014 at the First Decatur United Methodist Church in Decatur, GA.

Col (Ret) Jerry Driscoll - Class of 1963 , CS-11

Deceased on February 20, 2016 - Informed on March 31, 2016

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services were held on 1 Mar 2016 at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Wayzata, MN. The family has suggested that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the USAFA Endowment; 3116 Academy Dr; USAFA, CO 80840 www.usafa.org or to the ALS Association; Gift Processing Center; PO Box 6051; Albert Lea, MN 56007 www.als.org

Capt Paul Drucker - Class of 1963 , CS-16

Deceased on July 29, 1968

Lt Col (Ret) Anthony Dunn - Class of 1963 , CS-18

Deceased on October 24, 2015 - Informed on May 24, 2016

No condolence information is available. Services were held at the time of his passing. He is interred in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX.

Maj (Ret) Thomas Durham , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-09

Deceased on March 4, 1997

Col (Ret) Danny Eckles - Class of 1963 , CS-08

Deceased on June 20, 2013 - Informed on June 24, 2013

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Private services will be held in Oregon on 24 June2013. He will be cremated and inurned in Willamette National Cemetery. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the following charities: Albany Veteran's Association - American Legion Post 10; 1215 Pacific Blvd SE; Albany, OR 97321 Albany Safe Haven Animal Shelter; 33701 Highway 34 SE; Albany, OR 97322 (541) 928-2789 www.safehavenhumane.org

Lt Col (Ret) John Elfers - Class of 1963 , CS-14

Deceased on July 2, 2016 - Informed on July 6, 2016

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be from 1400-1800 on 10 Jul 2016 at the Hoof Funeral Home; 312 N Park St; Reedsburg, WI 53959 (608) 524-2337 www.hooffuneralhome.com. A funeral service will be held on 11 Jul 2016 at 1100 hours at St John's Lutheran Church; 380 Walnut St; Logansville, WI 53943 (608) 727-2000. The family has suggested that memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made to St John's Lutheran Church.

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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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