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) James Kalkman , Jr. - Class of 1973 , CS-22

Deceased on October 19, 2015 - Informed on October 21, 2015

Please Contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Funeral service will be held on 29 Oct 2015 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Cadet Protestant Chapel. Inurnment with graveside service will immediately follow at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather the graveside service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion.

Lt Col (Ret) Michael Kaufman - Class of 1973 , CS-30

Deceased on May 11, 2020 - Informed on May 13, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 14 May 2020 at 1100 hours at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home; 3800 N Big Spring St; Midland, TX 79710; (800) 284-2141; www.npwelch.com. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to The Field's Edge; PO Box 50068; Midland, TX 79710; www.thefieldsedge.org, University of Texas, MD Anderson Campus; Attn: Development Office; PO Box 4486; Houston, TX 77210; www.gifts.mdanderson.org, the First Baptist Church Benevolence Fund; 2104 W Louisiana; Midland, TX 79701; www.fbc-midland.org, or His Cherished Ones; 11307 Travelers Way Cir; Houston, TX 77065-4973; www.hischerishedones.org. UPDATE: A funeral service will be held on 22 July 2020 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Pavilion followed by placement of his urn in the Columbarium.

1st Lt Dean Kinder - Class of 1973 , CS-15

Deceased on July 12, 1975

Capt Kimet Koehn - Class of 1973 , CS-26

Deceased on June 19, 1983

Mr. John Lattner - Class of 1973 , CS-35

Deceased on August 20, 2024 - Informed on September 3, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation: 1600 until 1900 hours 28 August 2024 at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque, IA 52002. Prayer Service: 1900 hours, 28 August 2024 at Egelhof, Siegert & Casper Funeral Home and Crematory, 2659 John F. Kennedy Rd., Dubuque, IA 52002. Mass of Christian burial: 100 hours 29 August 2024 at St. Columbkille Catholic Church, 1240 Rush Street, Dubuque, Iowa 52003. Interment will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 10556 Military Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Dubuque Dream Center, https://dubuquedreamcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/207154-dream-center-2024-student-sponsorship-campaign-save-the-ddc. Obituary: https://www.telegraphherald.com/obituaries/article_5cdb44c0-63c3-11ef-ac9f-c729b01fa6ee.html

Mr. David Lutz - Class of 1973 , CS-33

Deceased on February 4, 1998

Col (Ret) George Machovina - Class of 1973 , CS-04

Deceased on December 2, 2012 - Informed on December 6, 2012

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. There will be a visitation on 14 Dec 2012 from 6-8 P.M. at Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home; 327 Cleveland St; Elyria, Ohio 44035. A funeral service will be held on 15 Dec 2012 at 1230 hrs at St Jude's Catholic Church; 590 Poplar St.; Elyria, OH 44035. Burial will immediately follow in St mary's Cemetery; 7284 Lake Avenue; Elyria, OH 44305

Maj (Ret) Harvey Mahood - Class of 1973 , CS-06

Deceased on June 10, 2021 - Informed on June 29, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. His obituary can be found at https://www.evanschapel.com/obituary/harvey-mahood. Funeral services are pending.

Mr. Paul Manley - Class of 1973 , CS-22

Deceased on September 27, 2023 - Informed on October 1, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial service: 8 Oct 2023 at 1200 hours at St. George's by the River, 7 Lincoln Ave, Rumson, NJ 07660. Interment: 1100 hours on 21 Jun 2024 at the USAFA Cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Fisher House at https://fisherhouse.org/programs/houses/current-houses/maryland-nsa-bethesda-home-of-walter-reed-national-military-medical-center-i-ii-iii-iv-v/ Obituary: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/29265466/paul-robert-manley/bethesda/maryland/robert-a-pumphrey-funeral-homes

COL. (Ret) Michael Mayer - Class of 1973 , CS-18

Deceased on August 25, 2000

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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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