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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Maj (Ret) David Livingston - Class of 1975 , CS-19

Deceased on December 14, 2013 - Informed on December 26, 2013

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Celebration of Life will be held on 29 Dec 2013 from 1500-1700 hrs at the Two Trees Restaurant at the Fort Walton Beach Golf Club; 1955 Lewis Turner Blvd; Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. burial will be in Barrancas National Cemetery at a later date.

Capt Brad Logan - Class of 1975 , CS-10

Deceased on March 13, 1980

LTC (Ret) William Lyerly , Jr. - Class of 1975 , CS-40

Deceased on December 26, 2020 - Informed on December 29, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Bill will be cremated and plans for funeral services will be announced later.

Mr. Edwin Mallo - Class of 1975 , CS-15

Deceased on November 19, 1985

Maj (Ret) Bradley Mandeville - Class of 1975 , CS-31

Deceased on October 9, 2017 - Informed on October 17, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Maj Mandeville graduated from CS-31. A service to honor and remember Bradley will be held on 19 Oct 2017 at 1400 hours at Rill Chapel's Life Tribute Center; 1151 Mitchell Ave; Port Orchard, WA 98366; (360) 216-4481; www.rill.com. His obituary can be viewed online at the Center's website.

1st Lt Michael Mark - Class of 1975 , CS-38

Deceased on July 6, 1978

Mr. George Martin , Jr. - Class of 1975 , CS-10

Deceased on July 31, 2021 - Informed on August 10, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A graveside service will be held on 14 Aug 2021 at 1100 hours at the Rowlely Burial Ground; Main St; Rowley, MA 01969. Following the burial, and for those who are not able to attend the service, friends are invited to his sister Maureen's house at 6 Newhall Ln; Newburyport, MA. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Fayette Humane Society; Donation for Cats; PO Box 244; Fayetteville, GA 30214-0244; www.fayettehumane.org/donate/. His obituary can be found and condolences left online at https://www.tlcfuneralhome.com/obituary/George-Martin.

Mr. Gary Matson - Class of 1975 , CS-38

Deceased on December 20, 2019 - Informed on January 3, 2020

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A funeral sevice will be held on 28 February 2020 at 1100 hrs at the USAFA Community Chapel followed by inturment at the USAFA Cemetery. The family has suggested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Marquette Tennis Association; 131 East College; Marquette, MI 49855.

Maj David McCarthy - Class of 1975 , CS-06

Deceased on March 7, 1986

Col (Ret) Richard McIntosh - Class of 1975 , CS-05

Deceased on August 14, 2017 - Informed on August 15, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Celebration of Life was held on 16 Aug 2017 at 1500 hours at the Marshfield High School Gymnasium in Coos Bay, OR. Private cremation services were handled by Ocean View Memory Gardens, Coos Bay, OR. His family has suggested that memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Tribute Hall Fundraising Committee; Coos Bay Schools Community Foundation; PO Box 1372; Coos Bay, OR 97420-1372; www.piratecoach.wixsite.com/tributehall/donate.

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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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