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. Timothy Karnowski - Class of 1970 , CS-35

Deceased on October 7, 2012 - Informed on October 9, 2012

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services at USAFA are pending for next summer. Further information is unavailable at this time.

Mr. Theodore Keefer III - Class of 1970 , CS-12

Deceased on August 4, 2016 - Informed on January 13, 2017

No further information is available.

Lt Col (Ret) Gerald Lands - Class of 1970 , CS-37

Deceased on September 2, 2006 - Informed on September 5, 2006

Place: Prescott, AZ Condolences: Mrs Carol Lands, C/O Association of Graduates Memorial Donation: Class of 1970 Memorial Project, Association of Graduates, 3116 Academy Dr, USAFA, CO 80840

Lt Col (Ret) David Lyons - Class of 1970 , CS-19

Deceased on August 9, 2021 - Informed on August 10, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services will be held on 23 Aug 2021 with visitation beginning at beginning at 0900 hours at St. Peter's Catholic Church; 55 N Jefferson St; Monument, CO 80132. The funeral mass will begin at 1000 hours and a reception will follow the mass at 1100 hours. Graveside service and burial will be held on 23 Aug 2021 at 1330 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; Donor Services; PO Box 4072; Pittsfield, MA 01202; (888) 557-7177; donate online here <https://givenow.lls.org/give/342076/> or to Tunnels to Towers Foundation; 2361 Hylan Blvd; Staten Island, NY 10306; (718) 987-1931; donate online here <https://t2t.org/>.

Col (Ret) Richard Mac Isaac - Class of 1970 , CS-35

Deceased on January 24, 2025 - Informed on March 3, 2025

Service details: Interment will be held at a later date at the USAFA Cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Folds of Honor - https://foldsofhonor.org/. Obituary: https://www.frenchfunerals.com/obituaries/richard-macisaac

Lt Col Robert Marshall - Class of 1970 , CS-04

Deceased on September 14, 1986

Mr. Marcel Mayer - Class of 1970 , CS-17

Deceased on February 13, 2019 - Informed on February 25, 2019

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 1 Mar 2019 at 1300 hours at St. Paul's Piney Church Cemetery; 4535 Piney Church Rd; Waldorf, MD 20604. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the American Battlefield Trust; 1140 Professional Court; Hagerstown, MD 21740; (888) 606-1400; www.battlefields.org.

Lt Col (Ret) William McClelland - Class of 1970 , CS-15

Deceased on November 23, 2003

Mr. Robert McCowen - Class of 1970 , CS-27

Deceased on April 14, 2022 - Informed on April 25, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No service information is available.

Mr. Steven Minneman - Class of 1970 , CS-22

Deceased on December 12, 1993

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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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