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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Mr. William Green - Class of 1963 , CS-16

Deceased on July 6, 2021 - Informed on April 21, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No obituary information is available. Mr. Green and his wife Lisa, who passed away on 10 Aug 2020, will be buried in the USAFA Cemetery on 19 May 2020 at 1300 hours.

Lt Col (Ret) Lynn Gulick - Class of 1963 , CS-09

Deceased on December 17, 2010 - Informed on January 11, 2012

We are sorry but no further information is known

Mr. Daniel Habura - Class of 1963 , CS-02

Deceased on July 22, 2002 - Informed on August 29, 2007

Mr. Gregory Halley - Class of 1963 , CS-07

Deceased on July 10, 2008 - Informed on July 16, 2008

Condolences: Mrs June Halley C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: Was held on 13 July 2008 at the New Bridge Grange in Oregon.

Col (Ret) John Haluska , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-20

Deceased on March 15, 2022 - Informed on March 15, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services will be held 24 Jun 2022 at 945 hrs at the Community Capel with burial following the service on the Air Force Academy Cemetery.

Col (Ret) Raymond Hamilton II - Class of 1963 , CS-22

Deceased on February 16, 2013 - Informed on February 20, 2013

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 22 Feb 2013 at 1900 hrs at the Shades Crest Baptist Church;452 Park Ave; Birmingham, AL 35226. Visitation will begin at 1700 hrs at the church. Burial will be at USAFA; details are pending. The family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association; PO Box 96011; Washington, DC 20090-6011 (800) 272-3900 www.alz.org

Mr. Ralph Hammerton - Class of 1963 , CS-24

Deceased on March 18, 2002

Lt Col (Ret) Joseph Hanes - Class of 1963 , CS-01

Deceased on December 26, 2022 - Informed on December 30, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No services will be held. Obituary: https://www.wrightfs.com/obituary/Joseph-Hanes Memorial Donations: Gaston Hospice, PO Box 3984, Gastonia, NC 28054 https://caromonthealth.org/our-community/foundation/donate/

Mr. Clifford Haney , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-01

Deceased on September 1, 1984

Capt Robert Hanneken - Class of 1963 , CS-01

Deceased on February 8, 1968

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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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