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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2d Lt Lanny Ewert - Class of 1973 , CS-17

Deceased on September 8, 1978

Maj Ronald Faris - Class of 1973 , CS-07

Deceased on February 11, 1986

Mr. Hugh Gammon , Jr. - Class of 1973 , CS-31

Deceased on December 21, 2022 - Informed on December 29, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: intended at USAFA early 2023 Obituary: https://www.brewerfuneral.com/obituaries/Hugh-Henderson-Gammon-Jr?obId=26717187

Maj (Ret) John Garrard - Class of 1973 , CS-31

Deceased on April 9, 2008 - Informed on May 12, 2008

Condolences: Mrs Ann Cole Garrard C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: Were held on 12 April 2008 in Roxboro NC and he was buried in the Mount Lebanon Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial Donations: Long Memorial Methodist Church Endowment Fund, PO Box 310, Roxboro NC 27573.

Maj (Ret) Terry Geers - Class of 1973 , CS-13

Deceased on January 12, 2022 - Informed on March 17, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence infomation. Services were held 20 Jan 2022 at Knox Presbyterian Chruch, 1105 Catapla LN, Naperville, IL 60540. In lieu of flowers memorials in Terry's name may be made to Knox Presbyterian Church, Knox Ministries & Missions, <https://knoxpres.org/give/> 1105 Catalpa Ln, Naperville, IL 60540.

Maj (Ret) Marc Gober - Class of 1973 , CS-20

Deceased on February 1, 2016 - Informed on August 9, 2016

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

Maj (Ret) Alan Grayson - Class of 1973 , CS-29

Deceased on January 26, 2021 - Informed on January 29, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 30 Jan 2021 at 1100 hours at Harts at the Cupola; Harts Mortuary and Cremation; 6324 Peake Rd; Macon, GA 31210; (478) 746-4322; www.hartsmort.com. The family will begin receiving friends at 1000 hours. His obituary can be found at the mortuary's website. Burial will be in Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA.

Mr. Tom Grayson - Class of 1973 , CS-07

Deceased on November 13, 2021 - Informed on November 16, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 3 Dec 2021 at 1300 hours at the USAFA Cemetery.

Maj (Ret) Larry Greathouse - Class of 1973 , CS-14

Deceased on December 17, 2023 - Informed on May 3, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No additional information is available. Obituary: https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/memorialpage-print-new2.asp?id=67896&locid=24

Mr. Barry Haddock - Class of 1973 , CS-06

Deceased on June 22, 2006 - Informed on September 20, 2006

Place: Tucson, AZ Condolences: Mrs Debra Haddock, C/O Association of Graduates

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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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