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.

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Capt Thomas Mravak - Class of 1966 , CS-03

Deceased on February 3, 1971

Lt Col (Ret) Thomas Mulvey III - Class of 1961 , CS-15

Deceased on July 28, 1991

Mr. Thomas Munch - Class of 1966 , CS-06

Deceased on August 28, 1999

Mr. Allen Natella - Class of 1965 , CS-09

Deceased on June 17, 2007 - Informed on July 23, 2007

Condolences: Ms Angelique Vennewitz C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: A graveside service will be held at the USAFA Cemetery on 31 Aug 2007 at 1100 hrs. Memorial Donations: Ina Levine Tumor Center, Attn: Dr Russell Walker, Barrow's Neurological Institute, 350 West Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85013.

Maj (Ret) Mark Navo - Class of 1998 , CS-14

Deceased on July 9, 2018 - Informed on August 3, 2018

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services were held on 18 July 2018 at 1000 at St Thomas More Catholic Church; 10330 Hillcroft St; Houston, TX 77096. Burial was in Houston National Cemetery; 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr.; Houston, Texas 77038. His family has suggested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the following charities: Fisher House Foundation, Inc.; 12300 Twinbrook Pkwy, Suite 410; Rockville, MD 20852; (888) 294-8560; www.fisherhouse.org St. Thomas More Catholic Church; 10330 Hillcroft St; Houston, TX 77096 Sacred Heart of Jesus, Manvel; 6502 County Road 48; Manvel, TX 77578; (281) 489-8720

Lt Col (Ret) Russell Northrop - Class of 1970 , CS-36

Deceased on September 25, 2017 - Informed on October 4, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A celebration in memory was held 29 Sept 2017 at the Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home; 77 Exeter Rd; Newmarket, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on 30 Sept 2017 at the Church of St. Thomas More in Durham, NH. Burial followed in the Durham Cemetery. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Heart to Heart International; 13250 W. 98th St; Lenexa, KS 66215; www.hearttoheart.org or to the St. Thomas More Church Music Ministries; PO Box 620; Durham, NH 03824.

Mr. Thomas O'Meara , Jr. - Class of 1970 , CS-20

Deceased on November 22, 2023 - Informed on November 27, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A service will be held at 1100 hours on 6 Dec 2023 at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 5226 W William Cannon Dr, Austin, TX 78749. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers are requested in Thom's memory to the Hill County Ride for Aids, https://p2p.onecause.com/hcra2024, the Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, https://onrealm.org/MySHPC/-/form/give/Legacy, or to the Air Force Academy Foundation, https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1885/21/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1885&gid=2&pgid=418&cid=1063 (please put "Tom O'Meara" in the special note box at the bottom of the page). Obituary: https://www.statesman.com/obituaries/paco0637905

Lt Col Thomas Perrot - Class of 1971 , CS-14

Deceased on July 14, 1987

Lt Col (Ret) Thomas Peterson - Class of 1975 , CS-20

Deceased on April 20, 2024 - Informed on May 6, 2024

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service information: A celebration of life service at 1100 hours on 3 May 2024, at Bethleham Lutheran Church, St. Cloud, MN. A memorial serivce will be held at 1100 hours 10 May 2024 at the Mankato Regional Airport Hangar, 3030 Airport Rd. N., Mankato, MN. Lunch will immediately follow. Obituary: https://obituaries.mankatofreepress.com/obituary/thomas-peterson-1089664905

2d Lt Thomas Pierson - Class of 1963 , CS-23

Deceased on March 13, 1964

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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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