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.

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Maj David McGuire - Class of 1977 , CS-24

Deceased on September 17, 1992

Lt Col (Ret) Daniel McNeil - Class of 1977 , CS-18

Deceased on June 17, 2011 - Informed on July 11, 2014

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service was held on 22 June 2011 in Delta, CO. A graveside service will be held on 11 Aug 2014 at 1400 hrs. at the USAFA Cemetery where he will be inurned.

Mr. John McNulty , Jr. - Class of 1977 , CS-08

Deceased on April 6, 2021 - Informed on May 26, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on 15 Apr 2021 at 10:00 am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church; 225 South Queen Street; Martinsburg, WV 25401; (304) 267-4893. Brown Funeral Home handled the arrangements; 327 West King Street; Martinsburg, WV 25401; (304) 263-8896; www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com. He was laid to rest at the Rosedale Cemetery; 917 Co Rte 45/6; Martinsburg, WV 25404; (304) 263-4922.

2d Lt Steven Morris - Class of 1977 , CS-10

Deceased on August 2, 1978

Col Robert Murphy - Class of 1977 , CS-05

Deceased on February 10, 2018 - Informed on February 16, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Colonel Murphy graduated from CS-05. A memorial service will be held on 19 Feb 2018 at 1100 hours at the Evangelical Covenant Church; 900 S Warner; Whitehall, MI 49461. The family will receive visitors prior to the service beginning at 1000 hours. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Samaritan's Purse: Heal our Patriots; PO Box 3000; Boone, NC 28607; (828) 262-1980; www.samaritanspurse.org. Colonel Murphy's obituary may be viewed at www.systemafh.com.

Col (Ret) Richard Murray , Jr. - Class of 1977 , CS-23

Deceased on March 29, 2022 - Informed on April 4, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. His obituary can be found at Legacy.com. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dfw/name/richard-murray-obituary?id=34020929 A visitation will be held from 8 April 2022 at 1300 hours at the Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, Texas 75225. Funeral service will follow at 1530 hours at the Park Cities Baptist Church - Ellis Chapel, 3933 Northwest Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75225. Interment will take place at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to a cancer charity or veterans service organization.

Capt Francisco Pineiro , Jr. - Class of 1977 , CS-31

Deceased on November 8, 1982

Maj (Ret) Alexander Schramm - Class of 1977 , CS-10

Deceased on August 6, 2017 - Informed on August 8, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Friends will be received on 9 Aug 2017 from 1600-1800 hours at McCabe Brothers, Inc. Funeral Home, Shadyside; 6214 Walnut St; Pittsburgh, PA 15206; (412) 661-6282; www.mccabebrothers.com. Burial will be private in Arlington National Cemetery on a later date. His family has suggested that memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation; 5526 West 13400 South, #510; Salt Lake City, UT 84096; (888) 936-6731; www.cholangiocarcinoma.org.

Maj (Ret) Kendall Sears , Jr. - Class of 1977 , CS-05

Deceased on January 4, 2019 - Informed on January 9, 2019

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be on 10 Jan 2019 from 1800-2000 hours at Alexander Funeral Chapel; 1302 Seventh St; Wilson, OK 73463; (580) 668-2426; www.alexanderfuneralchapel.org. The funeral service will be held on 11 Jan 2019 at 1400 hours at the funeral home.

2d Lt Mark Shadbegian - Class of 1977 , CS-26

Deceased on September 8, 1978

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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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