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. Thomas Syrotchen , Jr. - Class of 1995 , CS-05

Deceased on July 20, 2019 - Informed on July 26, 2019

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 9 Aug 2019 at 1030 hours at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery,; 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy; Dallas, TX 75211; (214) 467-3374.

Mr. Alexander Thomas - Class of 2002 , CS-27

Deceased on October 20, 2024 - Informed on October 24, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial service: 1430 hours on 24 October 2024 at Saint Margaret's Episcopal Church, 8515 Rea Rd., Waxhaw, NC 28173. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, https://themmrf.org/ or to the National Kidney Foundation, https://www.kidney.org/?campaign=497078. Obituary: https://www.throbertson.com/obituaries/Alexander-Paul-Thomas?obId=33498086#/obituaryInfo

Col (Ret) Charles Thomas - Class of 1961 , CS-01

Deceased on November 2, 2011 - Informed on November 4, 2011

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Viewing will be held on 6 Nov 2011 from 1400-1700 hrs at French Funeral Home; 10500 Lomas Blvd NE; Albuquerque NM 87112 (505) 275-3500. A funeral service will be held on 7 Nov 2011 at 1100 hrs at St John's XXIII Catholic Church; 4831 Tramway Ridge Dr NE Albuquerque NM 87111-2787.

Dr. Dan Thomas - Class of 1969 , CS-13

Deceased on March 9, 2021 - Informed on June 22, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services are still pending at this time.

Lt Col (Ret) David Thomas - Class of 1972 , CS-14

Deceased on July 1, 1999

Capt Edward Thomas - Class of 1977 , CS-22

Deceased on April 7, 1983

Col (Ret) Edwin Thomas - Class of 1968 , CS-15

Deceased on March 21, 2024 - Informed on April 11, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 1100 hours on 14 May 2024 at the USAFA Cemetery. Memorial donations: MSHV Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 433 S. Carlton Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187 or at helpaveteran.org. No obituary available.

Mr. Eugene Thomas - Class of 1959 , CS-03

Deceased on September 3, 1994

Capt Leo Thomas , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-09

Deceased on December 19, 1971

Lt Col (Ret) Michael Thomas - Class of 1979 , CS-12

Deceased on May 20, 2009 - Informed on May 21, 2009

Condolences: Mrs Angelia M. Thomas c/o Association of Graduates Memorial Service: 23 May 2009 at 1000 hrs at the Morning Star Baptist Church, 2019 Burdette St, Omaha NE 68110

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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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