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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1st Lt Thomas Johnson , Jr. - Class of 1961 , CS-13

Deceased on April 12, 1964

Mr. Richard Johnston - Class of 1970 , CS-12

Deceased on August 31, 2018 - Informed on September 6, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 8 Sep 2018 from 1400-1600 hours at the Dobbling funeral Home; 106 Fort thomas Ave; Fort Thomas, KY 41075; (859) 441-1730; www.dmefuneral.com. The memorial service will begin at 1600. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Alzheimer's Association; PO Box 96011; Washington, DC 20090-6011; (800) 272-3900; www.alz.com.

Mr. Thomas Johnstone - Class of 1976 , CS-26

Deceased on February 19, 2016

Capt Thomas Jones , Jr. - Class of 1969 , CS-08

Deceased on April 30, 1973

Maj (Ret) Thomas Jozwiak - Class of 1959 , CS-05

Deceased on March 3, 2020 - Informed on March 9, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 20 Mar 2020 at 1700 hours at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church; 8320 Old Country Rd 54; New Port Richey, FL 34653; (727) 372-8600; www.stapr.org. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the church. Please designate the program, either Lifeteens or Catholic Men's Fellowship.

Maj (Ret) Thomas Kana - Class of 1978 , CS-29

Deceased on March 27, 2020 - Informed on March 31, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral service will be held on 11 Sep 2020 at 1000 hours at the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Pavilion followed by placement of the urn in the cemetery. His obituary may be found at www.everhere.com

Mr. Thomas Keesling

Deceased on February 21, 2021 - Informed on March 8, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services are currently pending. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made to the Mountain Gorilla Conservation Fund; 3220 Cherryridge Rd; Englewood, CO 80113

Lt Col (Ret) Thomas Kemp - Class of 1975 , CS-35

Deceased on April 28, 2024 - Informed on August 19, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service detail: 1400 hours 31 May 2024 at Haven of Rest Memorial Park, 8503 WA-16, Gig Harbor, WA 98332. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Tom's name to to the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center where you can designate your contribution to pancreatic cancer; https://secure.fredhutch.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=adf_agiv&experience=aug25&s_src=aug25&s_subsrc=aegeh25082&utm_campaign=aug25&fh_element=hptoputilnav&creator=da&team=philanthropy Obituary: https://www.havenrest.com/obituary/Thomas-Kemp

Maj (Ret) Thomas Kendall - Class of 1969 , CS-07

Deceased on May 10, 1998

Lt Col (Ret) Thomas Kennedy , Jr. - Class of 1962 , CS-11

Deceased on February 7, 2025 - Informed on April 3, 2025

Funeral service: 1000 hours 9 May 2025, USAFA Cemetery Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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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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