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) Richard Husemann - Class of 1965 , CS-22

Deceased on August 5, 2021 - Informed on August 16, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial mass will be held on 20 Aug 2021 at 1300 hours at St. Mark's Catholic Church; 1013 Eastwood Rd; Wilmington, NC 28403. A reception will follow the service. Colonel Husemann will be interred in Arlington National Cemetery on a date still to be determined. His obituary can be seen at https://everloved.com/life-of/richard-husemann/obituary/?flow=201.

Mr. David Jackson - Class of 1963 , CS-15

Deceased on January 6, 2021 - Informed on February 10, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 21 June 2021 at 1300 hours a the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Pavilion. Placement of his urn in the Columbarium will immediately follow the service.

Lt Col (Ret) Edgar Jackson - Class of 1962 , CS-12

Deceased on March 18, 2021 - Informed on March 30, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services were held for Colonel Jackson on 27 Mar 2021 from 10:00 to 11:00 am, at the New Bethel Baptist Church; 8620 Wilbur Street; Baton Rouge, LA 70807. Following he was laid to rest at the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Military honors by the U. S. Air Force Honor Guard and the V.F.W. Post 4346 Honor Guard.

Mr. John Jacobs - Class of 1964 , CS-17

Deceased on October 19, 2020 - Informed on October 28, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services will be held on 28 Jun 2021 at 1100 hours, at the Memorial Pavilion at the United States Air Force Academy. The ashes will be scattered upon conclusion of the service. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Gary Sinise Foundation; PO Box 368; Woodland Hills, CA 91365; (888) 708-7757; www.garysinisefoundation.org.

Col (Ret) James Jacobson - Class of 1970 , CS-14

Deceased on June 16, 2021 - Informed on June 22, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A graveside service will be held on 24 Jun 2021 at 9:15 am at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery; 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway; Dallas, TX 75211; (214) 467-3374. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 am at the Wade Family Funeral Home; 4140 West Pioneer Parkway; Arlington, TX 76013; (817) 274-9233; www.wadefamilyfuneralhome.com.

Lt Col (Ret) Frederick Jaklitsch - Class of 1977 , CS-04

Deceased on March 22, 2021 - Informed on March 26, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral mass will be held on 30 Mar 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church; 625 Saint Nicholas Drive;O'Fallon, IL 62269. A burial will be held on 9 Apr 2021at 1000 hours at the United States Air Force Academy, CO 80841. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion.

Col (Ret) Robert Jobin - Class of 1964 , CS-24

Deceased on July 1, 2021 - Informed on July 2, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 17 Aug 2021 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association; P.O. Box 96011; Washington, DC 20090-6011; (800) 272-3900; www.alz.org.

Col (Ret) Lowell Jones - Class of 1961 , CS-18

Deceased on September 6, 2021 - Informed on September 9, 2021

Visitation will be held on 24 Sep 2021 from 1600 to 1700 hours at the Adams-Green Funeral Home; 721 Elden St; Herndon, VA 20170. A funeral service will be held on 25 Sep 2021 at 1100 hours at the Community Lutheran Church; 21014 Whitfield Pl; Sterling, VA 20165. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery on a date still to be determined. His obituary can be found at https://adamsgreen.com/tribute/details/12248/Lowell-Jones/obituary.html. HIs family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer's Association; PO Box 96011; Washington, DC 20090-6011; (800) 272-3900; www.alz.org

Mr. Ronald Jones - Class of 1961 , CS-16

Deceased on December 6, 2021 - Informed on December 9, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 13 Dec 2021 at 1200 hours at Ridout's Southern Heritage Funeral Home. 475 Cahaba Valley RD, Pelham, AL 35124. A Service of Remembrance will follow in the funeral home chapel at 1300 hours. Burial will follow the service at Southern Heritage Cemetery. His family has suggested that Memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Greater Birmingham Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 5184 Caldwell Mill RD Ste 204-286, Hoover, AL 35244. https://my.fca.org/donation?id=40292bdc-3ddc-4dc0-80cc-c8daed1188f6&title=Bill%20Gray His obituary can be found at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pelham-al/ronald-jones-10479169

Col (Ret) Ronald Kennedy - Class of 1977 , CS-17

Deceased on May 18, 2021 - Informed on June 7, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services will be held on 22 Jun 2021 at the Borthwick Mortuary; 1330 Maunakea Street; Honolulu, HI 96817. A schedule of the events are as follows: 0900 to 1000 visitation, 1000 to 1100 Funeral services, 1100 to 1230 refreshmants, and at 1300 Burial at the National Cemetery of the Pacific.

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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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