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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Maj (Ret) Thomas Durham , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-09

Deceased on March 4, 1997

Maj (Ret) Thomas Eaves , Jr. - Class of 1968 , CS-15

Deceased date unknown - Informed on January 5, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Mass: 28 Jan 2023 at 1000 hours St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church, 32032 W Lindero Canyon Rd, Westlake, CA 91361

Lt Col (Ret) Thomas Evans - Class of 1967 , CS-13

Deceased on July 14, 2014 - Informed on July 16, 2014

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 21 Jul 2014 at 1030 hrs. at the USAFA Cadet Protestant Chapel. Burial and graveside service will immediately follow at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather the graveside service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion.

Col Thomas Falzarano - Class of 1994 , CS-29

Deceased on May 12, 2020 - Informed on May 14, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Colonel Falzarano was the 21st Space Wing Commander at Peterson AFB, CO at the time of his passing. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery on a later date still to be determined.

1st Lt Thomas Fiedler - Class of 1963 , CS-21

Deceased on July 11, 1965

Mr. Thomas Fishburn - Class of 1970 , CS-35

Deceased on September 13, 1983

Mr. Thomas Fox - Class of 1963 , CS-02

Deceased on May 12, 2000

Col (Ret) John Garner - Class of 1965 , CS-22

Deceased on June 16, 2024 - Informed on July 1, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial service and committment information: 1300 hours 11 July 2024 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2 St. Thomas Ave., Savannah, GA 31406. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be make to St. Thomas Episcopal Church, https://www.stthomasioh.org/give.

1st Lt Thomas Gay - Class of 1980 , CS-13

Deceased on April 14, 1982

Mr. Thomas Gibbs , Jr. - Class of 1965 , CS-16

Deceased on December 12, 2023 - Informed on December 28, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A celebration of life with be held at his long-time home that he cherished. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in honor of Ted. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/thomas-ted-gibbs-jr-obituary?id=53865633

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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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