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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2d Lt Gunnar Schultz - Class of 2021 , CS-01

Deceased on November 20, 2021 - Informed on December 1, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will b held on 2 Dec 2021 at 1100 hours at the Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, 5080 Cahaba Valley Trace, Birmingham, AL 35242. Interment and graveside service will follow in the Alabama National Cemetery, 3133 Hwy 119, Montevallo, AL 35115. A reception at the church will follow the burial. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the following charities: USAFA Alabama Parents Club, www.usafaal.org <http://www.usafaal.org>, click here to donate online. <https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=NFqJuLVhoV5jjvK2bXp2pfOESaaJwO9BMXTbr-7pfMI2hw0hgr-O-xL2UixhgszcpvCPJeDzQhbesrPc> Boy Scouts of America Troop 533, c/o Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church, 5080, Cahaba Valley Trace, Birmingham, AL 35242. His obituary can be found, and condolences left online at Southern Heritage Funeral Home. <https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pelham-al/gunnar-schultz-10461918>

Lt Col (Ret) James Scully - Class of 1973 , CS-11

Deceased on August 11, 2021 - Informed on August 17, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 17 Sep 2021 at 0900 at the USAFA Community Center Chapel.. Burial will follow in the USAFA Cemetery. A funeral service will be held on 17 Sep 2021 at 0900 hours at the USAFA Community Center Chapel. Interment will follow in the USAFA Cemetery. His obituary can be found online at <https://www.wallinfuneralhome.com/memorials/lt-col-james-scully/4694516/index.php>. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project; PO Box 758517; Topeka, KS 66675; (855) 448-3997; <https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=10043> or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 501 St. Jude Pl; Memphis, TN 38105; (800) 805-5856; d<https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_icid=header-btn-donate-now>.

Maj (Ret) Robert Seltzer - Class of 1971 , CS-17

Deceased on March 22, 2021 - Informed on March 29, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services were held and he was laid to rest on 26 Mar 2021 in Northridge, CA.

Col (Ret) James Shaffer - Class of 1981 , CS-09

Deceased on January 31, 2021 - Informed on February 9, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation and Celebration of Life were held on 4 Feb 2021 at the Emerald Coast Funeral Home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. His obituary can be found at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation; PO Box 89367; Tampa, FL 33689; (813) 805-9400; www.specialops.org.

Mr. Rory Shrum - Class of 1990 , CS-04

Deceased on January 20, 2021 - Informed on February 1, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 8 Feb 2021at 1100 hours at the Lucas Funeral Home; 1601 S Main St; Keller, TX 76248; (817) 753-6800; www.lucasfuneralhomes.com. A graveside service will follow at 1415 hours at the Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery; 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy; Dallas, TX 75211. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Rory Schrum Memorial Fund; https;//paypal.me/roryshrummemorial. His obituary can be found at the funeral home website.

Lt Col (Ret) James Skotnicki - Class of 1980 , CS-08

Deceased on November 25, 2020 - Informed on December 8, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No formal services are scheduled. Jim was be cremated and his ashes will be scattered in the Hoo Doo Mountains of Alaska in the Spring of 2021 and the waters near Valdez, AK in the summer of 2021, two of his favorite places.

Mr. Harry Snow , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-11

Deceased on June 19, 2021 - Informed on June 22, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A gathering will be held on 27 Jun 2021 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Schoedinger Funeral Home; 1051 East Johnstown Road; Gahanna, OH 43230. Services will be held on 28 Jun 2021 at 11:00 am at the Peace Lutheran Church; 455 Clark State Road; Gahanna, OH 43230. Directly following the service will be burial at the Kingwood Memorial Park; 8230 Columbus Pike; Lewis Center, OH 43035. After burial there will be a reception back at the Peace Lutheran Church.

Col (Ret) Donald Stevens - Class of 1960 , CS-01

Deceased on June 29, 2021 - Informed on July 26, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Memorial Service was held on 6 Jul 2021 at 1100 hours at the Lady of the Lake Chapel; 5 Finnegan Dr; Dedham, ME 04429;(207) 667-2342. Followed by interment at Mount Pleasant Catholic Cemetery; 449 Ohio St, Bangor, ME 04401; (207) 947-4322.

Col (Ret) Moses Stewart , Jr. - Class of 1978 , CS-28

Deceased on September 20, 2021 - Informed on September 21, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 1 Oct 2021 at 0900 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. Burial will immediately follow. No obituary is available.

Lt Col William Sullivan IV - Class of 2006 , CS-29

Deceased on June 7, 2021 - Informed on June 15, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A visitation was held on 18 Jun 2021 from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at the Boice Funeral Home; 308 Pollasky Avenue; Clovis, CA 93612. At the family's request a service was held and aired live on 19 Jun 2021 on the 144th Fighter Wing's Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/144thFighterWing/videos/361981608689450/.

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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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