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. Luke McConville - Class of 1990 , CS-16

Deceased on December 16, 2021 - Informed on December 21, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 22 Dec 2021 from 1600 - 2000 hours at the Dolan Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 460 Granite Ave, Milton, MA 02186, (617) 698-6264, www.dolanfuneral.com. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 23 Dec 2021 at 1030 hours at Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186. Burial will be private for his family on a later date in Milton Cemetery. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to help the McConville children at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-mcconville-family

Lt Col (Ret) John McMurray , Jr. - Class of 1973 , CS-38

Deceased on September 30, 2021 - Informed on October 5, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services were held on 3 Oct 2021 in Iowa Park, TX. His obituary can be found at https://www.owensbrumley.com/obituary/lt-col-ret-john-mcmurray-jr. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to a charity of your choice.

Mr. John McNulty , Jr. - Class of 1977 , CS-08

Deceased on April 6, 2021 - Informed on May 26, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on 15 Apr 2021 at 10:00 am at the St. Joseph Catholic Church; 225 South Queen Street; Martinsburg, WV 25401; (304) 267-4893. Brown Funeral Home handled the arrangements; 327 West King Street; Martinsburg, WV 25401; (304) 263-8896; www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com. He was laid to rest at the Rosedale Cemetery; 917 Co Rte 45/6; Martinsburg, WV 25404; (304) 263-4922.

Mr. Martin Mechling

Deceased on February 2, 2021 - Informed on March 17, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 3 June 2021 at 1130 hours at the Miramar National Cemetery; 5795 Nobel Dr; San Diego, CA 92122; (858) 658-7360.

Lt Col (Ret) Donald Motz - Class of 1968 , CS-17

Deceased on January 13, 2021 - Informed on January 14, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 9 Feb 2021 at 1000 hours at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Puchbowl Crater; 2177 Puowaina Dr; Honolulu, HI 96813. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Disabled American Veterans; PO Box 14301; Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301; (877) 647-VETS (8387); www.dav.org.

Col (Ret) Roger Nash - Class of 1972 , CS-01

Deceased on January 21, 2021 - Informed on January 26, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 29 Jan 2021at 1300 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion.

Col (Ret) Edwin Newman II - Class of 1962 , CS-08

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

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services will be held on 16 Apr 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church; 420 College Drive SW; Banner Elk, NC 28604. In lieu of flowers, contributions would be appreciated to "Carolinas HealthCare Foundation" addressed to Levine Cancer Institute, Carolinas Myeloma Research Fund, c/o Dr. Saad Usmani, Carolinas HealthCare Foundation; 208 East Blvd; Charlotte, NC 28203. https://www.atriumhealthfoundation.org/tribute/.

Ms. Lisa Osterheld - Class of 1983 , CS-21

Deceased on August 15, 2021 - Informed on August 30, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Memorial Service was held on 24 Aug 2021 at 11:00 am at the Everly Funeral Home and Cremation Service; 6161 Leesburg Pike; Falls Church, VA 22044. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lisa's memory to the Leiomyosarcoma Support and Direct Research Foundation; https://lmsdr.org.

Lt Col (Ret) John Peebles - Class of 1960 , CS-14

Deceased on August 13, 2021 - Informed on August 17, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A visitation will be held on 28 Aug 2021 from 9:00 to 10:00 am, with a memorial service starting at 10:00 am at the Mueller Funeral Home; 6791 Tylersville Road; Mason, OH 45040. Burial service will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery; 171 Mason Montgomery Road; Mason, OH 45040. A lunch reception will follow between 11:30 to 2:30 pm at the Manor House; 7440 Mason Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John's name to the Alzheimer's Association; www.alz.org.

Brig Gen (Ret) Michael Peplinski - Class of 1979 , CS-11

Deceased on August 7, 2021 - Informed on August 13, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 23 Aug 2021 from 1400 - 2000 hours at Lee- Ellena Funeral Home; 46530 Romeo Plank Rd; Macomb Township, MI 48044; (586) 412-8999; www.lee-ellenafuneralhome.com. A funeral service will be held on 24 Aug 2021 at 1100hours at Colonial Woods Missionary Church; 3240 Pine Grove Ave; Port Huron, MI 48060. Burial will be in Great Lakes National Cemetery; 4200 Belford Rd; Holly, MI 48442 on 25 Aug 2021 at 0900 hours. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; 501 St Jude Pl; Memphis, TN 38105; (877) 805-5856; www.stjude.org.

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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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