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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Mr. James Grupp - Class of 1978 , CS-23

Deceased on December 13, 2017 - Informed on December 21, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 17th at Smith, Seaman & Quackenbush, Inc. Funeral Home, 117 Maple Avenue, Monroe, NY 10950. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 18th at St. Patrick's Church, 448 Route 32, Highland Mills, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168 or Wingman Foundation, 10915 Via Brescia, Unit 909, San Diego, CA 92129

Mr. Robert Guice , Jr. - Class of 1978 , CS-07

Deceased on September 3, 2004

Lt Col (Ret) Dean Habrun - Class of 1978 , CS-21

Deceased on January 23, 2009 - Informed on March 26, 2009

Memorial Service: 26 Jan 2009 1900 Hrs Mauldin Untied Methodist Church, Mauldin SC Memorial Donations: Christ Community Church Missions Fund, 700 Harrison Bridge Rd, Simpsonville SC 29680-7031 OR All is Well Christian Life Coaching Ministry, 230 Clairhill Ct; Simpsonville SC 29680 Condolences: C/O Association of Graduates

Maj (Ret) Roger Hage - Class of 1978 , CS-12

Deceased on July 31, 1999

Mr. Donald Haskell - Class of 1978 , CS-05

Deceased on October 11, 2020 - Informed on November 5, 2020

No information is available.

Mr. Michael Heggen - Class of 1978 , CS-40

Deceased on December 7, 2021 - Informed on December 30, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No public services were scheduled. His obituary can be found at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/en-ca/obituaries/tampa-fl/michael-heggen-10482425

Col (Ret) William Holway - Class of 1978 , CS-01

Deceased on January 31, 2021 - Informed on June 23, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A service will be held on 16 Jul 2021 at 2:00 pm at the USAFA Cemetery. In the event of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion. Burial will be at the USAFA Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family has suggested that donations may be made in his memory to the Air Warriors Courage Foundation; www.airwarriorcourage.com/donations. Or to any Veterans Suicide Prevention program of your choosing,

Lt Col (Ret) Gregory Intoccia - Class of 1978 , CS-05

Deceased on May 25, 2019 - Informed on May 29, 2019

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation will be held on 31 May 2019 from 1700-2000 hours at the Donaldson Funeral Home of Clarksville, PA; 12540 Clarksville Pike, Rt 108; Clarksville, MD 21029; (301) 854-0095; www.donaldsonclarksville.com. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 1 June 2019 at St. Peter Catholic Parish; 2900 Olney Sandy Spring Rd; Olney, MD 20832. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery on a later date still to be determined.

Mr. Philip Irish - Class of 1978 , CS-34

Deceased on June 26, 1990

Capt Michael Jablonovsky - Class of 1978 , CS-07

Deceased on February 28, 1984

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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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