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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Col (Ret) Joe Cabuk , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-20

Deceased on April 14, 2009 - Informed on April 20, 2009

Condolences: Mrs Marsha Cabuk c/o Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: April 17, 2009, in Oak Ridge, LA. He was interred in Oak Ridge Baptist Cemetery.

Capt Thomas Carlson - Class of 1963 , CS-15

Deceased on October 1, 1969

Maj Thomas Clark - Class of 1963 , CS-11

Deceased on February 8, 1969 - Informed on October 31, 2011

Capt Clark was buried on 22 Oct 2011 in St Mary's, PA , 42 years after he went missing during a combat mission in Vietnam.

Mr. Hugh Coleman , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-09

Deceased on September 14, 2017 - Informed on March 20, 2018

Captain Coleman graduated from CS-09. Services were held at the time of his passing and he is interred in Willamette National Cemetery, Portland, OR.

Mr. James Cowder - Class of 1963 , CS-03

Deceased on January 29, 2008 - Informed on January 30, 2008

Condolences: Mrs Mary Munday Cowder C/O Association of Graduates. Memorial Services: A Memorial service and interment for Mr James R Cowder, CS-03 class of 1963, will be held on 7 May 2008 at 1400 hrs at the Memorial Pavilion at the USAFA Cemetery. Interment will immediately follow. February 2, 2008, 1400 hrs, First Christian Church, 910 S Collins St, Arlington TX 76010-2842, (817) 277-2634. Memorial Donations: Rocky Mountain Nature Association, PO Box 3100, Estes Park CO 80517-3100.

Dr. Joseph Cox , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-17

Deceased on September 2, 2019

Col (Ret) Bryant Culberson - Class of 1963 , CS-05

Deceased on September 14, 2023 - Informed on September 20, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 20 Sep 2023 at 1100 hours on 20 Sep 2023 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 545 White Road, Wetumpka, AL 36902. Burial: Private for family only Evergreen Cemetery, Tuscaloosa, AL. https://memorials.gassettfuneralhome.net/usaf-ret-colonel-bryant-phifer-culberson/5270719/index.php

Maj Gen (Ret) Terrence Dake - Class of 1963 , CS-10

Deceased on September 15, 2022 - Informed on September 26, 2022

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 28 Oct 2022 at 1100 hours at the USAFA Cemetery. Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/santa-monica-ca/terrence-dake-10933254

2d Lt Earl Davis - Class of 1963 , CS-16

Deceased on June 9, 1964

Col (Ret) David Davoren , Jr. - Class of 1963 , CS-17

Deceased on June 5, 2020 - Informed on June 23, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral and burial arrangements are pending at this time. His family has suggested that memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made to any local veterans assistance group.

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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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