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. Thomas Hamilton - Class of 1973 , CS-14

Deceased on March 25, 2004

Col (Ret) Steven Hansen - Class of 1973 , CS-04

Deceased on September 23, 2020 - Informed on September 28, 2020

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

Col (Ret) Steven Harman - Class of 1973 , CS-07

Deceased on November 21, 2011 - Informed on November 22, 2011

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A celebration of life was held at 1500 hrs at his home on 25 Nov 2011. Burial will be at the Air Force Academy at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the The US Special Operations Command Wounded Warrior Project at donorservices@woundedwarriorproject.org.

Mr. Walter Harveson - Class of 1973 , CS-29

Deceased on July 20, 1985

Mr. Dennis Haugh - Class of 1973 , CS-13

Deceased on October 24, 2023 - Informed on October 30, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service: No information at this time. Memorial donations: Donations may be made to a charity of your choice or to one of the many organizations Dennis supported. Tunnels to Towers; Prager University; Rocky Mountain Black Conservatives; Young Americans for Liberty and The Mike Rowe Foundation, among others. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/dennis-haugh-obituary?id=53460251

Mr. Michael Hay - Class of 1973 , CS-18

Deceased on October 7, 2024 - Informed on December 18, 2024

Interment: 1 November 2024 at Prescott National Cemetery, Prescott, AZ.

Lt Col (Ret) Dean Haylett - Class of 1973 , CS-14

Deceased on December 28, 2019 - Informed on January 2, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 11 Sep 2020 at 1300 hours at the USAFA Cemetery followed by placement of the urn in the ground.

Mr. John Hessney - Class of 1973 , CS-37

Deceased on October 7, 2010 - Informed on October 11, 2010

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 12 Oct 2010 from 1500-1800 hrs at the Miller Funeral Home ; 3325 Winton Rd S; Rochester NY 14623. A service will immediately follow at the funeral home. Memorial Donations: The Yaffe House; 3700 W 17th Ave; Denver CO 80204 (303) 405-4275 OR Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; 2141 Rosecrans Ave Ste 7000; El Segundo CA 90245

Capt Bradford Hirschi - Class of 1973 , CS-08

Deceased on November 12, 1980

Col (Ret) Leonard Jarman - Class of 1973 , CS-04

Deceased on February 3, 2024 - Informed on March 5, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: at 1230 hours on 26 Feb 2024 at Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 North Loop 1604 East, San Antonio, TX 78232. Graveside service: 1420 hours on 26 Feb 2024 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, TX 78209. Interment follows graveside service. Memorial donations: Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741, https://donate.cancer.org/. Obituary: https://www.porterloring.com/obituaries/Colonel-Leonard-Len-Jarman-USAF-Ret?obId=30671336

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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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