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Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten

Honoring the memory of fallen comrades is a vital part of the AOG mission. We respectfully ask to be notified as soon as possible following the death of a graduate, cadet or air training officer so we can take appropriate and timely actions. The AOG has been informed of the following deaths within the past 90 days.

For best results when searching, use a last name (e.g., Smith), class year (e.g., 1959), or cadet squadron (e.g., CS-01). Please note that more complex searches may yield limited or no results.

Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Ave., Arlington, Virginia. Obituary: https://higginsfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/5159

Brig Gen (Ret) Robert Baxter - Class of 1962, CS-24

Deceased on 10/28/2025 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
Visitation will be held from 9 until 10 a.m. on June 5, 2026, at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1099 Highspire Rd., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A graveside service with full military honors will follow at 2 p.m. at the Indian Gap National Cemetery, 60 Indiantown Gap Rd., Annville, Pennsylvania. Please arrive by 1:50 p.m. to join the procession. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Cornerstone Baptist Church at https://www.cornerstonebaptisthbg.com/ or Kairos Prison Ministry International at https://givebutter.com/kairosprisonministry. Obituary: https://bitnercares.tributecenteronline.com/obituaries/Daryl-Leroy-Emerson?obId=47755097

Lt Col (Ret) Daryl Emerson - Class of 1972, CS-02

Deceased on 3/14/2026 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
A Burial Service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Condolences may be sent to his family in care of his wife, Betty: Mrs. Betty Howe 5326 Lanyard Ct. Winter Park, FL 32792-9234

Col (Ret) Robert Howe - Class of 1969, CS-19

Deceased on 11/28/2025 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
Service details are not available at this time. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to The Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ . Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/edd-wheeler-obituary?id=60590550.

Lt Col (Ret) Edd Wheeler - Class of 1962, CS-04

Deceased on 12/1/2025 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on March 28, 2026, at Twin Lakes Baptist Church, 2645 US-62, Mountain Home, Arkansas. Interment will be held at the USAFA Cemetery at a later date. Obituary: https://www.kirbyandfamily.com/obituaries/arthur-art-wallace

Maj (Ret) Arthur Wallace - Class of 1963, CS-13

Deceased on - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on May 12, 2026, at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado.

Lt Col (Ret) Stanley Burghardt - Class of 1959, CS-12

Deceased on 1/14/2026 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
A farewell gathering was held on Feb. 21, 2026, at Naugle Funeral & Cremation Service, Quakertown, Pennsylvania. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on April 17, 2026, at the USAFA Community Center Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Dr., USAF Academy, Colorado. A Burial Service will immediately follow at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado. Base access details to follow when available. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to The Association & Foundation at the U.S. Air Force Academy at https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/69977/donations/new?in_memory_of=Maj%20(Ret)%20John%20Gnall%20%2767& or Veterans' Medical Center of East Orange, New Jersey at https://www.va.gov/new-jersey-health-care/work-with-us/volunteer-or-donate/. Obituary: https://www.nauglefcs.com/obituaries/john-gnall

Maj (Ret) John Gnall - Class of 1967, CS-01

Deceased on 2/17/2026 - Informed on 3/24/2026

Details
A Funeral Service was held on Feb. 25, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church, Plano, Texas. A private graveside service followed at DFW National Cemetery. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Faith Lutheran Church and School at https://faithplano.org/, Lutheran Heritage Foundation at https://lhfmissions.org/donate/ or Luther College at https://www.lutherclassical.org/donate/just-give/. Obituary: https://obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituaries/dallasmorningnews/name/leon-rausch-obituary?id=60855392

Mr. Leon Rausch - Class of 1965, CS-03

Deceased on 2/18/2026 - Informed on 3/13/2026

Details
A Funeral Service was held on March 9, 2026, at St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church, Minneapolis, Minnesota. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the St. Mary's Orthodox Cathedral at https://www.stmarysoca.org/ or Focus MN at https://www.focusmn.org/. Obituary: https://obituaries.startribune.com/obituary/joseph-neumann-1093580803

Mr. Joseph Neumann - Class of 1979, CS-25

Deceased on 3/2/2026 - Informed on 3/12/2026

Details
A Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on May 1, 2026, at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado. Base access information to follow when available. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on May 2, 2026, at the Hotel Polaris-Generations Ballroom C, 8989 North Gate Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colorado. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Gary Sinise Foundation at https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/ or Wounded Warrior Project at https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/. Obituary: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://emma-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/ljagb/c7efedcff452036e716123ce2bc48fbf/Colonel_Thomas_Gwinn_Rackley_Obituary.pdf

Col (Ret) Thomas Rackley - Class of 1971, CS-39

Deceased on 10/5/2025 - Informed on 3/11/2026

Details
719.472.0300 Engage@usafa.org