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. Stephen Armstrong - Class of 1988 , CS-34

Deceased on January 22, 2021 - Informed on February 1, 2021

Please contact the Asssociation of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service was held on 30 Jan 2021 at the Verse by Verse Fellowship in San Antonio, TX.

Mr. Tyler Barth - Class of 1988 , CS-31

Deceased on August 20, 2022 - Informed on August 24, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held 26 August 2022 at 1500 hours at 527 Castleview Court, North Barrington, IL 60010. Followed by a Celebration of Life at 17:30 hours. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that you make your donation in Tyler's name to Tunnels to Towers (www.t2t.org).

Col Keith Bearden - Class of 1988 , CS-35

Deceased on May 21, 2023 - Informed on May 23, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Obituary and funeral service information is unavailable.

Lt Col Thomas Bouley - Class of 1988 , CS-19

Deceased on July 30, 2008 - Informed on August 4, 2008

Cause: F-15 Accident near Las Vegas NV Condolences: Mrs Toni L. Bouley C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Donations: Armed Forces Bank, C/O the Thomas Bouley Memorial Fund, (702) 651-8228, 4325 N. Washington, Nellis AFB NV 89191-0719

Mr. Earl Brown , Jr. - Class of 1988 , CS-11

Deceased on March 28, 2010

Ms. Mari Beth Burgos - Class of 1988 , CS-40

Deceased on December 16, 2021 - Informed on August 1, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information.

Ms. Annmari Duffy - Class of 1988 , CS-11

Deceased on June 13, 2019 - Informed on June 18, 2019

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Services will be held at a later date in Minnesota. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church - Father Jimmy Grebe 9945 Hillview Road, Pensacola, Florida 32514 or Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church - Father Pete Zalewski 624 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32308.

Mr. Tyler Eldred - Class of 1988 , CS-14

Deceased on February 14, 2009 - Informed on February 17, 2009

Condolences: Mrs Stacy Eldred C/O Association of Graduates Visitation: 17 Feb 2009 1530-2000 at Stoess Funeral Home, 6534 W Hwy 22, Crestwood KY 40014 Funeral Service: 18 Feb 2009 at 1130 at Crestwood Baptist Church, 6400 Sweetbay Dr, Crestwood KY40014. Memorial donations: Mr. Chris Tschieder, C/O Eldred 529 College Savings Plans, 6453 Oldbarn Court, Cincinnati, OH 45243 OR Phos Hilaron Church, PO Box 333, Buckner KY 40010.

Lt Col (Ret) William Elligott - Class of 1988 , CS-29

Deceased on March 9, 2016 - Informed on March 11, 2016

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services are pending at this time.

Col (Ret) Michael Francis Fleck - Class of 1988 , CS-11

Deceased on September 12, 2023 - Informed on October 3, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No service information is available at this time. Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/longmont-co/colonel-michael-buch-fleck-11460694

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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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