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.

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Capt Michael Crandall - Class of 1979 , CS-38

Deceased on June 29, 1988

Col (Ret) Mark Donahue - Class of 1979 , CS-39

Deceased on January 19, 2015 - Informed on March 17, 2016

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Services were held at the time of his death.

Mr. Gregory Doran - Class of 1979 , CS-37

Deceased on May 11, 2021 - Informed on May 17, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral services are currently pending. His family has suggested that memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Compassionate Care ALS; PO Box 1052; West Falmouth, MA 02574; (508) 444-6775; https://ccals.org/donate/. His obituary can be found at Campbell Funeral Home: http://www.campbellfuneral.com/obituaries/Gregory-Doran?obId=21114638

Mr. Phillip Elliott - Class of 1979 , CS-29

Deceased on November 18, 2020

Lt Col (Ret) John Ennis - Class of 1979 , CS-35

Deceased on August 13, 2023 - Informed on August 25, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Service: 23 Aug 2023 at 1300 hours USAFA Community Center Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Dr, USAFA, CO 80840 Burial: To immediately follow service USAFA Cemetery, Parade Loop, USAFA, CO 80840 Reception to follow at approximately 1500 hours at the Air Force Academy Eisenhower Golf Course.

Mr. Felipe Gomez - Class of 1979 , CS-07

Deceased on August 13, 2015 - Informed on June 2, 2016

No condolence information is available. Felipe was a foreign cadet from Panama. A memorial service was held in Miami, FL at the time of his passing.

Mr. Kenneth Goodwin - Class of 1979 , CS-24

Deceased on March 30, 2021 - Informed on April 13, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A memorial service will be held on 17 Apr 2021. Visitation will begin at 1430 hours with the service immediately following at 1500 hours at the RB Golf Club and Resort; 400 Hamilton Way; Runaway Bay, TX 76426. His obituary can be found and condolences left online at https://www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Kenny-Goodwin. His family will welcome flowers but has also suggested that memorial donations be made in Kenny's memory to your favorite charity.

Mr. George Gordy , Jr. - Class of 1979 , CS-11

Deceased on April 1, 1989

Capt Ronald Gray - Class of 1979 , CS-34

Deceased on February 10, 1983

Mr. Richard Hall - Class of 1979 , CS-23

Deceased on June 8, 2016 - Informed on June 8, 2016

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. South Florida Wake: 17 June 2016 1800 hrs. - Viewing; 1900 hrs. - Tribute at Fountain of New Life; 4601 NW 167th St; Miami Gardens, FL 33055. Homegoing Celebration: 18 June 2016 1000 hrs. - Viewing with the service beginning at 1100 at Fountain of New Life. A Repast will be served immediately following the service in the Fountain of New Life Fellowship Hall. Louisiana Wake: 24 June 2016 1800 hrs. - Viewing; 1900 hrs. - Tribute at Greater First Church of God in Christ; 2101 W Madison; Bastrop, LA 71220. Homegoing Celebration: 25 June 2016 1000 hrs. - Viewing with the service beginning at 1100 at Greater First Church of God in Christ. A Repast will be served immediately following the service at Snyder Museum; 1620 E Madison; Bastrop, LA 71220. Interment: 29 June 2016 at 1000 hrs. at the United States Air Force Academy Cemetery. The family has suggested that donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Richard P. Hall Eagles Foundation; Miami Foundation; 40 NW 3rd St, Suite 305; Miami, FL 33128 www.richardphalleagles.com. Please make checks payable to Miami Foundation with Richard P. Hall Eagles Foundation on the memo line.

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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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