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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Mr. Paul Manley - Class of 1973 , CS-22

Deceased on September 27, 2023 - Informed on October 1, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial service: 8 Oct 2023 at 1200 hours at St. George's by the River, 7 Lincoln Ave, Rumson, NJ 07660. Interment: 1100 hours on 21 Jun 2024 at the USAFA Cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Fisher House at https://fisherhouse.org/programs/houses/current-houses/maryland-nsa-bethesda-home-of-walter-reed-national-military-medical-center-i-ii-iii-iv-v/ Obituary: https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/29265466/paul-robert-manley/bethesda/maryland/robert-a-pumphrey-funeral-homes

Mr. James Maple - Class of 1977 , CS-28

Deceased on July 13, 2023 - Informed on July 25, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Service: 21 Jul 2023 at 1400 hours Elk's Lodge #809, 3061 W 29th St, Greeley, CO 80631 Obituary: https://adamsoncares.com/tribute/details/321164/James-Maple/obituary.html#

Lt Col (Ret) Robert Materna - Class of 1969 , CS-17

Deceased on January 1, 2023 - Informed on January 26, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graudates for condolence information. Obituary: https://www.mayeswarddobbins.com/obituaries/Robert-Materna/#!/Obituary Funeral service: 5 Jan 2023 at 1400 hours Mayes Ward-DObbins Funeral Home, 108 Church St NE, Marietta, GA 30060 Memorial Donations: Mars Hill Community Church, 109 Mars Hill Rd, Powder Springs, GA 30127 https://marshillcc.com/give

Lt Col (Ret) Worth McCue - Class of 1961 , CS-02

Deceased on September 4, 2023 - Informed on September 4, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Service: 22 Sep 2023 at 1000 hours USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. Memorial Service: 22 Sep 2023 at 1100 hours Calvary United Methodist Church, 4210 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Flowers and/or memorial donations are welcome to be sent to the church.

Mr. Ronald McCurdy - Class of 1980 , CS-32

Deceased on March 29, 2023 - Informed on April 4, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/boulder-co/ronald-mccurdy-11228694 Funeral Service: 7 Apr 2023 at 1100 hours USAFA Cemetery In the event of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. Memorial Donations: Copied from obituary "In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation in his memory to the Ron McCurdy Memorial Bench Fund, administered through Chase Bank. A memorial park bench will be purchased through the City of Boulder Parks & Recreation Bench Stewardship Program. 3 ways: 1. Checks payable to: Ron McCurdy Memorial Bench Fund, 4123 Nevis St, Boulder, CO 80301 2. Zelle - Ron McCurdy Memorial Bench Fund (Chase Bank) account is linked to this email : w.mccurdy@comcast.net 3. Email for the Chase account number of Fund and deposit directly into any Chase bank (w.mccurdy@comcast.net)"

Mr. John McDonough - Class of 1961 , CS-06

Deceased on December 4, 2023 - Informed on January 22, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial service and interment: 1300 hours on 10 December 2023 at St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Church, 2700 Dolfield Dr., North Chesterfield, VA 23235. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/john-mcdonough-obituary?id=53805452

Brig Gen (Ret) James McIntyre - Class of 1964 , CS-16

Deceased on July 10, 2023 - Informed on September 20, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on 17 July 2023 at 1030 hours at Sacred Heart Church, 15 Liberty St., Sidney, NY. A burial with military honors followed at 1200 hours at Prospect Hill Cemetery, E Main St. Sidney, NY 13838. A reception followed at the Sidney Golf and Country Club. https://landersfh.com/tribute/details/2233/James-McIntyre/obituary.html#tribute-start

Col (Ret) Stephen McNamara - Class of 1976 , CS-38

Deceased on September 30, 2023 - Informed on October 10, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation: 21 Oct 2023 at 1000 hours at Schertz Funeral Home & Crematory, 2217 FM 3009, Schertz, TX 78154. Funeral Service: 21 Oct 2023 at 1100 hours at Schertz Funeral Home & Crematory, 2217 FM 3009, Schertz, TX 78154. Oblituary: https://www.schertzfuneralhome.com/obituaries/stephen-mcnamara

Col (Ret) Kristian Mineau - Class of 1964 , CS-10

Deceased on September 5, 2022 - Informed on September 9, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A visitation will be held on 9 Sept 2022 1700-1900 hours at Hayhurst Funeral Home, 1660 South Elm Place, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. His Celebration of Life will be held on 10 Sept 2022 at 1000 hours at Woodlake Church South Tulsa, 10444 South Mingo, Tulsa, OK 74133. Update 4/12/2023: Funeral service on 17 Apr 2023 at 1000 hours at USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather, the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to the Neighborhood Scholarship Program at Worcester Academy (Massachusetts) (<https://www.worcesteracademy.org/support-wa/give-now>); choose Neighborhood Scholarship Program from the destination drop box; or to Galcom International USA (<https://galcomusa.com/donate/>).

Lt Col (Ret) Peter Morrelli - Class of 1966 , CS-08

Deceased on November 9, 2022 - Informed on November 18, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Burial is intended In the USAFA Cemtery in 2023 Obituary: https://obituaries.austinchronicle.com/obituary/peter-morrelli-1086788030

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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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