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) Gregory Lockhart - Class of 1977 , CS-20

Deceased on April 14, 2015 - Informed on April 24, 2015

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 25 Apr 2015 at 1400 hours at the Pierce-Price Funeral Home; 9609 Center St; Manassas, VA 20110 (703) 257-6028 The family has suggested that donations in lieu of flowers be sent to the American Diabetes Association; PO Box 11454; Alexandria, VA 22312 (800) 342-2383 www.diabetes.org

Lt Col (Ret) Lorin Long - Class of 1977 , CS-16

Deceased on May 6, 2021 - Informed on June 2, 2021

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

Maj (Ret) Martin Maier - Class of 1977 , CS-21

Deceased on February 26, 2024 - Informed on March 11, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Celebration Life service: 1500 hours, 2 Mar 2024 at Trinity Fellowship Church, 301 Leisure Lane, Friendswood, Texas 77546. Memorial donation: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to MD Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210 or https://gifts.mdanderson.org/Default.aspx?tsid=8443. Obituary: https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/league-city-tx/martin-maier-11678476

Mr. Ernest Manglicmot - Class of 1977 , CS-15

Deceased on December 4, 2013 - Informed on December 9, 2013

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service was held on 9 Dec 2013 at 1030 hrs. at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church; 2700 W Spring Creek Pkwy; Plano, TX 75023. Inurnment is pending at the Air Force Academy for a date TBD. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to Gray Matters: North Texas Brain tumor Support Group; PO Box 867084; Plano TX 75086.

Maj (Ret) Darrel Manning - Class of 1977 , CS-24

Deceased on September 8, 2020 - Informed on September 15, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A celebration of life will be held in the near future.

Mr. James Maple - Class of 1977 , CS-28

Deceased on July 13, 2023 - Informed on July 25, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Service: 21 Jul 2023 at 1400 hours Elk's Lodge #809, 3061 W 29th St, Greeley, CO 80631 Obituary: https://adamsoncares.com/tribute/details/321164/James-Maple/obituary.html#

Col (Ret) James Marlowe - Class of 1977 , CS-18

Deceased on April 3, 2020 - Informed on April 7, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services will be held on 6 Aug 2020 at 1000 hours, at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, services will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. His obituary may be seen and condolences left online at www.dignitymemorial.com.

Mr. Clarence Marsh III - Class of 1977 , CS-19

Deceased on May 19, 1995

Mr. David Martin - Class of 1977 , CS-28

Deceased on May 14, 1983

Capt David Mason - Class of 1977 , CS-35

Deceased on January 15, 1985

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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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