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.
Deceased on March 10, 2024 - Informed on April 17, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service information: 1530 hours on 22 March 2024 at Dallas-Forth Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy, Dallas, TX. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Wounded Warrior Project or the charity of your choice.
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.
Deceased on April 4, 2024 - Informed on April 9, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Interment: To be held at a later date at the USAFA cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your local Veteran support organization or animal resucue organization. Obituary: https://www.fwefh.com/obituaries-and-services/george-m-thompson-jr-phd-lt-colonel-usaf-retired-u
Deceased on March 25, 2024 - Informed on April 9, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services are planned for a later date for family and friends. Inurnment will be at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice Austin's Christopher House; https://www.hospiceaustin.org/get-involved/donate/donation-form/
Deceased on March 23, 2024 - Informed on April 9, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 1000 hours on 02 October 2024 at the USAFA Cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=26155&_gl=1*1lw6824*_ga*MTY0ODA3NTE2OC4xNzA5MjMzOTE2*_ga_R4MM40GQC5*MTcxMjY4ODg2NS42LjAuMTcxMjY4ODg2Ny41OC4wLjk4MTQzNDQzMA.. Obituary: https://www.smithfamilyfcs.com/obituaries/Michael-Dennis-Denny-Lyons?obId=31129708
Deceased on March 28, 2024 - Informed on April 8, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 1000 hours 25 April 2024 at Ft. MacArthur Chapel, 2400 South Pacific Ave., Los Angeles, California. A reception will follow. Burial serivce: 1330 hours 25 April 2024 at Green Hills Mortuary, 27501 South Western Ave., Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Air Force Academy Fund, https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1885/21/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1885&gid=2&pgid=418&cid=1063. Please choose "View all giving opportunities" and then choose "Air Force Academy Fund.
Deceased on April 2, 2024 - Informed on April 5, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolnece information. Visitation: 1230 - 1400 hours on 6 April 2024 at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. Funeral service: 1400 hours on 06 April 2024 at Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. Interment: 1430 hours on 06 April 2024 at Greenlawn Cemetery, 950 Mansell Rd., Roswell, GA 30076. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Roswell United Methodist Church at https://www.rumc.com/about/giving/, or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://t2t.org/donate/, or to the Wounded Warrior Project at https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/Default.aspx?tsid=11585&ovr_acv_id=16821&campaignSource=ONLINE&source=BS24001AAABRXAA&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkPnM7d2rhQMVyUp_AB3f3Qt8EAAYASACEgL8dvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds. Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/roswell-ga/gerald-gill-11754011
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Gone But Not Forgotten Annual Publication
The Air Force Academy Association and Foundation are introducing a new benefit to better memorialize USAFA graduates and support their families. We are launching a new annual memorial publication in 2025.