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 (Ret) Alan Grayson - Class of 1973 , CS-29

Deceased on January 26, 2021 - Informed on January 29, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 30 Jan 2021 at 1100 hours at Harts at the Cupola; Harts Mortuary and Cremation; 6324 Peake Rd; Macon, GA 31210; (478) 746-4322; www.hartsmort.com. The family will begin receiving friends at 1000 hours. His obituary can be found at the mortuary's website. Burial will be in Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA.

Mr. Tom Grayson - Class of 1973 , CS-07

Deceased on November 13, 2021 - Informed on November 16, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 3 Dec 2021 at 1300 hours at the USAFA Cemetery.

Lt Col (Ret) Joseph Guhin - Class of 1977 , CS-40

Deceased on February 16, 2021 - Informed on February 26, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services were held on 25 & 26 Feb 2021 in greensboro, NC. They can be found on YouTube.com. His obituary can be found at https://joeguhin.com/?fbclid=IwAR0laZcv0SrfgrJxwW0p_53AqKAyUr2ihjeOODfo0q4X4l1FSy7GOV2zsSM.

Maj (Ret) Dennis Hall - Class of 1970 , CS-09

Deceased on July 3, 2021 - Informed on July 15, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 21 Jul 2021 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Community Center Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Dr, USAFA, CO 80840; (719) 333-3300. Burial will immediately follow in the USAFA Cemetery.

Col (Ret) Henry Hamby III - Class of 1965 , CS-20

Deceased on July 25, 2021 - Informed on August 20, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 27 Aug 2021 at 1100 hours at Emmanuel Episcopal Church; 1608 Russell Rd; Alexandria, VA. The funeral service and burial will be held on 8 Oct 2021 at 1400 hours at the USAFA Cemetery.

Col (Ret) William Harley - Class of 1963 , CS-03

Deceased on June 3, 2021 - Informed on June 7, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Celebration of life will be held at the USAFA Cemetery on 14 Sep 2021 at 1300 hours. Burial will follow the service. A reception will follow at the USAFA Eisenhour Golf Club located across the street from the Cemetery.

Mr. Thomas Hill - Class of 1961 , CS-02

Deceased on February 7, 2021 - Informed on February 8, 2021

UPDATE: A funeral service and burial for Mr.Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth Hill will be held on 14 May 2021 at 1300 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. I the event of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. Mrs. Hill passed away on 24 Sept 2018. Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 13 Feb 2021 with the visitation beginning at 1100 hours at Billings Funeral Home; 812 Baldwin St; Elkhart, IN 46514; (574) 264-2425. The funeral service will begin at 1300 hours. You can view the service online via a Zoom meeting at https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87662849826?pwd=STZkaUpUV9Gc1g4MjJ4OGZubE9vUT09. Meeting ID: 876 6284 9826 Passcode: 444704 His obituary can be found at www.billingsfuneralhome.com His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the following charities: Humane Society of Elkhart County; 54867 CR 19; Bristol, IN 46507; www.elkharthumanesociety.org The Gary Sinise Foundation; PO Box 368; Woodland Hills, CA 91365; www.garysinisefoundation.org Riley's Children's Hospital; 705 Riley Hospital Dr, Rm 4510; Indianapolis, IN 46202; www.rileychildrens.org/about/ways-to-give

Mr. Gary Hoffman - Class of 1966 , CS-14

Deceased on November 4, 2021 - Informed on November 18, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 3 Dec 2021at 1000 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held on 7 Jan 2022 at 1000 hours at the Bayside Church, 8191 Sierra College Blvd; Roseville; CA; 95746. His obituary can be found at: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/roseville-ca/gary-hoffman-10436866

Col (Ret) Joseph Hollett - Class of 1983 , CS-07

Deceased on May 2, 2021 - Informed on May 13, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A virtual memorial ceremony was held on 16 May 2021. His obituary can be found and condolences left online at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tcpalm/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-lawrence-hollett-larry&pid=198638418 His family has suggested the memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Fort Pierce Central & Westwood High class of 1979 Scholarship program. Checks can be made out to FPC/WW 1979 Alumni Association; PO Box 1595; Fort Pierce, FL 34954; (772) 342-2418. More information regarding the scholarship can be found at https:tinyurl.com/classof79scholarship.

Col (Ret) William Holway - Class of 1978 , CS-01

Deceased on January 31, 2021 - Informed on June 23, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A service will be held on 16 Jul 2021 at 2:00 pm at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. Burial will be at the USAFA Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested that donations may be made in his memory to the Air Warriors Courage Foundation; www.airwarriorcourage.com/donations. Or to any Veterans Suicide Prevention program of your choosing,

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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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