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. Kenneth Har - Class of 1963 , CS-22

Deceased on June 18, 2006

Col (Ret) Kent Harbaugh - Class of 1963 , CS-21

Deceased on April 14, 2025 - Informed on April 14, 2025

Funeral Mass: 1100 hours on 21 April 2025 https://www.triple-h.org/donate1.htmlat St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 311 7th St., Bandera, TX 78003. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Triple H Equitherapy at https://www.triple-h.org/donate1.html, or the Zeroline Convoy Nightingale, https://zeroline.org/convoy. Obituary: https://www.ebensberger-fisher.com/obituaries/Kent-Erwin-Harbaugh?obId=42070080

Col (Ret) William Harley - Class of 1963 , CS-03

Deceased on June 3, 2021 - Informed on June 7, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Celebration of life will be held at the USAFA Cemetery on 14 Sep 2021 at 1300 hours. Burial will follow the service. A reception will follow at the USAFA Eisenhour Golf Club located across the street from the Cemetery.

Capt Eugene Hart II - Class of 1963 , CS-16

Deceased on December 2, 1976

Capt John Hathaway V - Class of 1963 , CS-08

Deceased on October 11, 1969

Maj (Ret) Dennis Haycraft - Class of 1963 , CS-15

Deceased on February 13, 1998

Col (Ret) Robert Heavner - Class of 1963 , CS-11

Deceased on April 12, 2009 - Informed on April 23, 2009

Condolences: Mrs Elaine Heavner C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: Services were held April 18, 2009 at El Montecito Presbyterian Church, Montecito CA. Memorial Donations: Santa Barbara Rescue Mission, 535 E Yanonali St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.

Col (Ret) Roger Hegstrom - Class of 1963 , CS-24

Deceased on October 19, 2017 - Informed on November 1, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Col Hegstrom graduated from CS-24. A funeral service will be held on 8 Nov 2017 at 1100 hours at the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Pavilion. Interment will immediately follow in the USAFA Cemetery.

Lt Col (Ret) John Heide - Class of 1963 , CS-04

Deceased on June 2, 2020 - Informed on June 3, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services are pending.

Lt Col (Ret) William Heinlein - Class of 1963 , CS-01

Deceased on May 20, 2024 - Informed on September 20, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral mass: 1030 hours on 11 June 2024 at St. Joseph Marello Catholic Church, 7200 Auburn Folsom Rd, Granite Bay, CA 95746. Reception to follow in the parish hall. Committal service: 1400 hours on 11 June 2024 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 7100 Verner Ave., Citrus Heights, CA 95621. Memorial donations: United States Air Force Academy Foundation: https://give.usafa.org/ or by mail Air Force Academy Foundation, ATTN: Gift Processing 3116 Academy Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840-4475 with a note stating in memory of Lt. Col. William Heinlein '63. Obituary: https://waltonsfuneral.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/5440640/Heinlein-William/index.php

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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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