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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1st Lt Stephen Gravrock - Class of 1970 , CS-20

Deceased on July 23, 1972

Mr. Stephen Guenard - Class of 1970 , CS-11

Deceased on December 23, 2018 - Informed on December 26, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Funeral Mass will be said on 12 Jan 2019 at 1530 hours at St. Patrick Church; 207 Scarborough St; Lake Providence, LA 71254; (318) 559-1276. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Commemorative Air Force, Utah Wing; PO Box 507; Heber City, UT 84032; https://www.cafutahwing.org/wingdonate.html.

Maj (Ret) Gary Gumbert - Class of 1970 , CS-40

Deceased on February 19, 2012 - Informed on February 21, 2012

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation: 25 Feb 2012 from 1400 to 1600 hrs at the Beck Funeral Home; 15709 Ranch Rd 620; Austin, TX 78717. Burial will be private for family only at USAFA. The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project; 4899 Belfort Rd ste 300; Jacksonville, FL 32256 www.woundedwarriorproject.org (877) 832-6997.

Maj Wayne Hagan - Class of 1970 , CS-33

Deceased on November 2, 1982

Mr. Richard Haines - Class of 1970 , CS-15

Deceased on March 2, 1975

Maj (Ret) Dennis Hall - Class of 1970 , CS-09

Deceased on July 3, 2021 - Informed on July 15, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 21 Jul 2021 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Community Center Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Dr, USAFA, CO 80840; (719) 333-3300. Burial will immediately follow in the USAFA Cemetery.

Mr. Brad Hansen - Class of 1970 , CS-40

Deceased on February 5, 2022 - Informed on February 14, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service information is currently not available.

Capt Arthur Hardy - Class of 1970 , CS-16

Deceased on March 14, 1972

1st Lt William Hargrove - Class of 1970 , CS-37

Deceased on September 21, 1972

1st Lt John Haselton - Class of 1970 , CS-30

Deceased on May 11, 1972

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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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