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) Thomas Arko - Class of 1981 , CS-03

Deceased on June 16, 2019 - Informed on December 5, 2019

Services were held at the time of his passing. He was laid to rest in St. Mary Pin Oak Catholic Cemetery, Pin Oak, TX. No further information is available.

LT Thomas Beauclair - Class of 1977 , CS-14

Deceased on August 30, 1983

Mr. Thomas Bender - Class of 1974 , CS-27

Deceased on October 5, 2014 - Informed on September 5, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Celebration of Life: 1800 hours on 10 October 2014 at Palms West Funeral Home, 110 Business Park Way, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33414. Memorial Mass: 1100 hours on 12 October 2014 at St. Therese De Lisieux, 11800 Lake Work Rd., Wellington, FL 33449. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to First Care Women's Clinic at https://firstcareforlife.com/ways-to-support/donate-now/.

Lt Col Thomas Bouley - Class of 1988 , CS-19

Deceased on July 30, 2008 - Informed on August 4, 2008

Cause: F-15 Accident near Las Vegas NV Condolences: Mrs Toni L. Bouley C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Donations: Armed Forces Bank, C/O the Thomas Bouley Memorial Fund, (702) 651-8228, 4325 N. Washington, Nellis AFB NV 89191-0719

Col (Ret) Thomas Bowen - Class of 1959 , CS-08

Deceased on June 21, 2007 - Informed on July 19, 2007

Condolences: Mrs Sheilah Bowen C/O Association of Graduates Memorial Services: A memorial service was held on 27 Jun 2007 at 1100 hrs at Saint Francis de Sales in Tucson AZ. Burial at the USAF Academy CO, 3 Aug 2007. Memorial Donations: UA Cancer Research Center, 1515 N Campbell, PO Box 245013, Tuscon AZ 85724

Lt Col (Ret) Thomas Brophy - Class of 1961 , CS-19

Deceased on July 4, 2024 - Informed on July 22, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Mass of Christian burial: 1000 hours on 17 July 2024 at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609. A reception will follow at the Mary Martha Center (2nd floor) on the church campus. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be make to Christ the King Catholic School, https://www.cks-school.org/support/annual-giving/make-a-gift-or-pledge. Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tampa-fl/thomas-brophy-11886495

Capt Thomas Brundige IV - Class of 1975 , CS-04

Deceased on December 15, 1981

Maj (Ret) Thomas Burns - Class of 1963 , CS-10

Deceased on September 2, 2021 - Informed on September 2, 2021

No additional information is available at this time.

Capt Thomas Carlson - Class of 1963 , CS-15

Deceased on October 1, 1969

Mr. Thomas Carr II - Class of 1966 , CS-01

Deceased on April 28, 2019 - Informed on May 9, 2019

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Celebration of Life was held on 7 May 2019 at the Jones, Rich and Barnes Funeral Home in Portland, ME. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery in Cape Elizabeth, ME. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimers Association, Maine Chapter 383; US Route One, Suite 2C; Scarborough, ME 04074 or to the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Development Office; 136 US Route One; Scarborough, ME 04074.

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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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