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) George Frederick , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-11

Deceased on April 25, 2023 - Informed on July 19, 2023

Plase contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Service: 17 May 2023 at 1100 hours Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church, 6571 FM 970, Florence, TX 76527 Burial: Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen, TX Memorial Donations: to Santa Rosa de Lima Catholic Church https://srdl-cc.org/donate. His family has requested once on the website use the pull down menu to choose either the "Food Pantry and Outreach" or "SVdP" for the society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Obituary: https://www.ramseyfuneral.com/obituary/george-frederick-jr

Mr. Allen Fullerton - Class of 1963 , CS-10

Deceased on April 11, 2022

Col (Ret) William Gabel - Class of 1963 , CS-21

Deceased on December 22, 2021 - Informed on December 29, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. The Gabel family will receive friends on 6 Jan 2022 from 1600-1900 hours at the Schoedinger Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1740 Zollinger Rd, Columbus, OH 43221. A Celebration of Life service and burial are currently pending for a date still to be determined. His obituary can be found at https://www.schoedinger.com/obituaries/William-Gabel-Usaf-Ret/#!/Obituary

Maj (Ret) Grady Gaulke - Class of 1963 , CS-07

Deceased on August 17, 2024 - Informed on November 26, 2024

Celebration of Life: 1100 hours on 28 September 2024, at First Baptist Church of La Vernia, 201 S. Crews St., LaVernia, TX 78121. Inurnment: At the USAFA Cemetery at a later date. Obituary: https://www.finchfuneralchapels.com/memorials/grady-gaulke-maj-usaf-ret/5474731/index.php

Mr. Louis Gavin III - Class of 1963 , CS-02

Deceased on June 10, 2011 - Informed on June 14, 2011

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial Service: 18 June 2011 at 1000 hrs at St. Paul Cathedral, 1208 W. Chestnut Ave., Yakima, WA 98902. Reception: 18 June 2011 at 1500 hrs at the Yakima Country Club, 500 Country Club Dr., Yakima, WA 98901. (509) 453-0363. Graveside services will be held 11 July 2011 at 1000 hrs. at the USAFA Cemetery.

Mr. Michael Gibbons - Class of 1963 , CS-20

Deceased on August 15, 2017 - Informed on August 17, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A service will be held on 25 Sept 2017 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Cemetery.

Maj Robert Gilchrist - Class of 1963 , CS-23

Deceased on October 7, 1966

1st Lt James Goodman - Class of 1963 , CS-15

Deceased on January 9, 1967

Lt Col (Ret) Donald Gordon - Class of 1963 , CS-16

Deceased on August 24, 2008 - Informed on August 28, 2008

Condolences: Mrs Gail Gordon C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: A private ceremony will be held at a later date. Memorial Donations: Manatee Sailing Association, In Memory of Don Gordon, PO Box 14482, Bradenton FL 34280.

Mr. John Goutas - Class of 1963 , CS-08

Deceased on October 26, 2000

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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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