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. Michael Smith - Class of 1983 , CS-23

Deceased on April 15, 2023 - Informed on May 1, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 22 Apr 2023 at 1300 hours Northstar Church, 9929 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37937 Memorial Donations: Evangelism Equipping Organization in Cambodia https://gofund.me/3015c21c Obituary: https://www.clickfh.com/obituaries/Michael-E-Smith?obId=27735988#/obituaryInfo

Col (Ret) Daniel Sowada - Class of 1967 , CS-16

Deceased on January 27, 2023 - Informed on February 1, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation: 9 Feb 2023 from 1500-1900 hours Rosary:

Mr. Randall Spivey - Class of 1988 , CS-35

Deceased on November 18, 2023 - Informed on April 4, 2025

Burial service: Private for family 30 November 2023, Heritage Funeral Home. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/en/, Victory Faith Church at https://victoryfaith.org/, or to the Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/randy-spivey-obituary?id=53739072

Mr. Theodore Stallone - Class of 1975 , CS-11

Deceased on August 5, 2023 - Informed on October 11, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral: 13 Oct 2023 1300 hours at the Memorial Pavilion at the USAFA Cemetery. Inurnment to follow. No obituary is available at this time.

Mr. Douglas Stoll - Class of 1971 , CS-15

Deceased on October 19, 2022 - Informed on July 20, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence informarion. Funeral Service: 27 Jul 2023 at 1100 hours USAFA Cemetery In the event of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. No obituary information is available.

Col (Ret) Leroy Stutz - Class of 1964 , CS-08

Deceased on July 9, 2023 - Informed on July 18, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 15 July 2023 at 1000 hours Vondel L. Smith and Son Mortuary, South Colonial Chapel, 6934 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139 Obituary: https://www.vondelsmithmortuary.com/memorials/leroy-stutz/5227784/index.php Memorial Donations: River Rats Association, 1376 Needham Cir W, York, PA 17404 https://www.river-rats.org/donations/

Mr. Patrick Sullivan - Class of 1970 , CS-29

Deceased on December 2, 2023 - Informed on December 11, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condonlence information. Funeral service: 1100 hours on 8 Dec 2023 at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens, 7070 Houston Rd., Macon, GA 31216. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Patrick's honor to Middle Georgia Honor Flight, 1114 GA Hwy 96, Suite C-1 #344, Kathleen, GA 31047, or visit https://www.middlegahonorflight.org/ or to FOPAS (Friends of Perry Animal Shelter) 204 Kellwood Dr, Perry, GA 31069. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/patrick-sullivan-obituary?id=53749689

Brig Gen (Ret) Robert Summers - Class of 1973 , CS-02

Deceased on June 22, 2018 - Informed on June 27, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 7 July 2018 at 1300 hours at the North Point Church; 1779 NE Hostmark St; Paulsbo, WA 98370; (360) 779-0800. A reception will follow at the Church. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the North Kitsap Fishline; PO Box 1517; Paulsbo, WA 98370; www.nkfishline.org. Updated 9/21/2023: Burial will be in the USAFA Cemetery on 28 Sep 2023 at 1030 hours. The service will be in the Memorial Pavilion before lowering his urn into the ground.

Reverend Walter Sweeney III - Class of 1960 , CS-07

Deceased on May 12, 2023 - Informed on May 17, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation: 19 May 2023 at 1330 hours Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory, Princess Anne Chapel, 3445 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 Burial: 19 May 2023 at 1500 hours Charity Cememtery, 4080 Charity Neck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457 Obituary: https://www.hollomon-brown.com/obituaries/Walter-Walt-Campbell-Sweeney-III?obId=27934412#/obituaryInfo Memorial Doantions: Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Virginia, 6320 Center Dr, Suite 102, Norfolk, VA 23502; (800) 272-3900; https://www.alz.org/seva?form=alz_donate

Mr. Michael Taylor - Class of 1966 , CS-05

Deceased on May 12, 2023 - Informed on May 26, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Obituary: https://www.rosenaufuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-taylor Visitation: 2 June 2023 0900-1000 hours Funeral service: 2 June 2023 at 1000 hours Hankins LDS Chapel, Shoshone Falls Ward, 723 Hankins Rd N, Twin Falls, ID 83301 Burial: 2 June 2023 following service Star Cemetery, 9350 W Floating Feather Rd, Star, ID 83669

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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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