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) Clay Stewart - Class of 1973 , CS-02

Deceased on May 5, 2016 - Informed on May 10, 2016

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 13 May 2016 at 1400 hours at the USAFA Cadet Protestant Chapel. Inurnment will follow in the USAFA Cemetery.

Mr. Thomas Stilwell - Class of 1973 , CS-36

Deceased on December 23, 2015 - Informed on August 2, 2019

Services were held at the time of his passing. No further information is available.

Col (Ret) Robert Stratton - Class of 1973 , CS-15

Deceased on May 2, 2022 - Informed on June 3, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service was held at the time of his passing. A funeral service will be held on 9 Sept 2022 at 0900 hours at the Old Post Chapel, 204 Lee Ave, Ft Meyer, VA 22211 followed by a graveside service at 0945 in Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Ave, Arlington, VA 22211. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Air Force Academy Foundation/Association of Graduates, 3116 Academy Dr, USAF Academy, CO 80840, (719) 472-0300, www.usafa.org/give.

Mr. Douglas Strauss - Class of 1973 , CS-08

Deceased on October 7, 1993

Capt Allan Streib - Class of 1973 , CS-31

Deceased on May 18, 1980

Lt Col (Ret) Paul Stucky - Class of 1973 , CS-39

Deceased on May 8, 2022 - Informed on May 16, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held at the Church of Litchfield Park at a later date. The family has suggested in lieu of flowers donations be made to Southwest Lending Closet in Avondale, AZ. Southwest Lending Closet, 218 N. Central Avenue, Avondale, AZ 85323 or online at https://swlendingcloset.org/donate

Brig Gen (Ret) Robert Summers - Class of 1973 , CS-02

Deceased on June 22, 2018 - Informed on June 27, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 7 July 2018 at 1300 hours at the North Point Church; 1779 NE Hostmark St; Paulsbo, WA 98370; (360) 779-0800. A reception will follow at the Church. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the North Kitsap Fishline; PO Box 1517; Paulsbo, WA 98370; www.nkfishline.org. Updated 9/21/2023: Burial will be in the USAFA Cemetery on 28 Sep 2023 at 1030 hours. The service will be in the Memorial Pavilion before lowering his urn into the ground.

Lt Col (Ret) Robert Taft - Class of 1973 , CS-35

Deceased on February 25, 2017 - Informed on April 7, 2021

No further information is known.

Mr. James Tillinghast - Class of 1973

Deceased on March 8, 1970 - Informed on March 8, 1970

Col (Ret) Samuel Tota - Class of 1973 , CS-15

Deceased on May 14, 2021 - Informed on May 24, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services will be private for the family. Burial will be in America's Cemetery, Hermitage, PA. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society; PO Box 22718; Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718; (800) 227-2345; www.cancer.org

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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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