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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CDR (Ret) Raymond Thomas - Class of 1964 , CS-24

Deceased on June 10, 2001

Mr. Robert Thomas - Class of 1967 , CS-22

Deceased on November 23, 2014 - Informed on December 5, 2014

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service was held in Hawaii on 3 Dec 2014.

Lt Col (Ret) Victor Thomas - Class of 1960 , CS-09

Deceased on April 19, 2021 - Informed on April 28, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 1 May 2021 at 1000 hours at the Faith Christian Church; 1100 Buchanan Blvd; Boulder City, NV 89005. His obituary can be found at https://www.bouldercityfamilymortuary.com/obituary/Victor-Thomas. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Faith Christian Church Music Department at the address above or online at https://www.myegiving.com/App/Form/d2a6afd5-30cf-45b0-8bfe-faa5a83f4d46. The Church phone number is (702) 293-2454.

Mr. James Thomason - Class of 1969

Deceased on March 24, 1968 - Informed on March 24, 1968

Col (Ret) Thomas Toops - Class of 1969 , CS-29

Deceased on September 27, 2020 - Informed on February 18, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. The funeral service and burial with full military honors were held at Olinger Funeral home and Cemetery in Centenial, CO at the time of his passing. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Parkinson's Association of the Rockies; 1325 S Colorado Blvd, Suite 204 B; Denver, CO 80222; (303) 830-1839; https://parkinsonrockies.org/online-donation/

Mr. Thomas Treadon - Class of 1965 , CS-08

Deceased on March 1, 2023 - Informed on March 8, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Obiturary and service information are not available.

1st Lt Thomas Vinson - Class of 1972 , CS-06

Deceased on July 2, 1974

Capt Thomas Walker - Class of 1961 , CS-06

Deceased on April 7, 1966

Mr. Thomas Westmoreland - Class of 1970 , CS-29

Deceased on January 19, 2006

Maj (Ret) Thomas Windnagel - Class of 1972 , CS-03

Deceased on June 14, 2018 - Informed on June 21, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolance information. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Ellis Family Services, 13436 West Arbor Place, Littleton, CO 80127. Following the ceremony, interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make donations in memory of Tom to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: Donation Processing The Michael J. Fox Foundation PO Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741-5014

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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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