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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Col (Ret) Timothy Kline - Class of 1964 , CS-20

Deceased on October 18, 2020 - Informed on October 28, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Burial will be in DFW National Cemetery, TX on 3 Sep 2021 at 1100 hours. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Father Nasir Pakistani Christian Asylum Church in Thailand MIssion; Church of our Lord; 6230 Isleta Blvd SW; Albuquerque, NM 87105. Please be sure to include the mission name and your name and address for acknowledgement.

Mr. David Knox - Class of 1967 , CS-05

Deceased on September 4, 2021 - Informed on September 10, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A visitation will be held on 11 Sep 2021 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm at the Brentwood Baptist Church; 7777 Concord Road; Brentwood, TN 37027, following immediately after will be a celebration of life starting at 2:00 pm. On 15 Sep 2021 he will be entered into inurnment at 2:00 pm at the Nashville National Cemetery; 1420 Gallatin Pike S; Madison, TN 37115. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested that donations be made to the Waverly Disaster Relief;https://brentwoodbaptist.onlinegiving.org/donate/guest_donate?#!/.

Gen (Ret) John Lorber - Class of 1964 , CS-08

Deceased on March 7, 2021 - Informed on March 10, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will begin at 1000 hours at Falcon Stadium (field level) on 17 Jun 2021. Specific location will be determined in the near future. Placement of the urn in the columbarium (family only) will immediately follow the service. At the same time, guests will be invited to the Press Box for a reception where the family will join the group after placement of the urn.

Lt Col (Ret) David Lyons - Class of 1970 , CS-19

Deceased on August 9, 2021 - Informed on August 10, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services will be held on 23 Aug 2021 with visitation beginning at beginning at 0900 hours at St. Peter's Catholic Church; 55 N Jefferson St; Monument, CO 80132. The funeral mass will begin at 1000 hours and a reception will follow the mass at 1100 hours. Graveside service and burial will be held on 23 Aug 2021 at 1330 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society; Donor Services; PO Box 4072; Pittsfield, MA 01202; (888) 557-7177; donate online here <https://givenow.lls.org/give/342076/> or to Tunnels to Towers Foundation; 2361 Hylan Blvd; Staten Island, NY 10306; (718) 987-1931; donate online here <https://t2t.org/>.

Col (Ret) Douglas Mang - Class of 1969 , CS-30

Deceased on July 31, 2021 - Informed on August 3, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 19 Aug 2021 at 1400 hours at the Roeder Mortuary Chapel; 2727 N 108th St; Omaha, NE 68164; (402) 496-9000. His obituary can be seen and condolences left online at https://roedermortuary.com/colonel-douglas-k-mang/. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Order of Daedalions, Curtis LeMay Flight; Douglas Mang Scholarship; PO Box 13195; Offutt AFB, NE 68113. Interment will be at USAFA at a later date still to be determined.

Lt Col (Ret) Jeffrey Markey - Class of 1967 , CS-01

Deceased on September 28, 2021 - Informed on October 1, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 4 Oct 2021 from 1000-1200 hours at St. Patrick's Church;15000 W Wadsworth Rd; Wadsworth, IL 60083; (847) 336-0630. The memorial mass will begin at 1200 hours at the church. His obituary can be found at https://www.bradleyfhnorthchicago.com/obituary/jeffrey-markey

Mr. Bruce Marks - Class of 1968 , CS-11

Deceased on March 21, 2020 - Informed on March 25, 2020

UPDATE: A memorial service has been scheduled for 27 Aug 2021 at 1100 hours at the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Pavilion. He was buried in Commerce City, CO on 23 Mar 2020. Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Burial was on 23 Mar 2020 in Rose Hill Cemetery; 6841 E 62nd Ave; Commerce City, CO 80022. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the University of Colorado Cancer Center; University of Colorado Foundation; PO Box 17126; Denver, CO 80217-9155; (303) 541-1290; www.giving.cu.edu.

Mr. George Martin , Jr. - Class of 1975 , CS-10

Deceased on July 31, 2021 - Informed on August 10, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A graveside service will be held on 14 Aug 2021 at 1100 hours at the Rowlely Burial Ground; Main St; Rowley, MA 01969. Following the burial, and for those who are not able to attend the service, friends are invited to his sister Maureen's house at 6 Newhall Ln; Newburyport, MA. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Fayette Humane Society; Donation for Cats; PO Box 244; Fayetteville, GA 30214-0244; www.fayettehumane.org/donate/. His obituary can be found and condolences left online at https://www.tlcfuneralhome.com/obituary/George-Martin.

Lt Col (Ret) Douglas McCarty - Class of 1985 , CS-17

Deceased on May 4, 2020 - Informed on May 7, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the All-Stars Club; 8949 Miners Dr; Highlands Ranch, CO 80126; www.mccarty.allstarsclub.org. UPDATE 2/22/2021: A funeral service will be held on 25 June 2021 at 1000 at the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Pavilion. The service will be immediately followed by burial in the USAFA Cemetery.

Lt Col (Ret) Thomas McCloy - Class of 1968 , CS-01

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

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 22 Mar 2021 at 1300 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion.

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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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