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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Mr. John Helman - Class of 1979

Deceased on June 11, 1976 - Informed on June 11, 1976

Capt Bobby Henry - Class of 1979 , CS-38

Deceased on August 1, 1986

2d Lt Robie Hill - Class of 1979 , CS-21

Deceased on September 23, 1979

Col (Ret) Dennis Hilley - Class of 1979 , CS-18

Deceased on September 26, 2023 - Informed on October 2, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation: 3 Oct 2023 at 1000-1100 hours at The Church on Bayshore, 622 Bayshore Dr, Niceville, FL 32578. Funeral service: 3 Oct 2023 at 1100 hours at The Church on Bayshore, 622 Bayshore Dr, Nicevill, FL 32578. Interment with Military Honors: 3 Oct 2023 at 1400 hours, Barrancas National Cemetery, 1 Cemetery Rd, Pensacola, FL 32508. Memorial Donations: The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Ave, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851, https://give.themmrf.org/give/278264/?_ga=2.67437905.1584007215.1696269361-1685670479.1696269361#!/donation/checkout Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, 4900 Tuttle Crossing Blvd, Dublin, OH 43016, https://support.davethomasfoundation.org/site/SPageNavigator/donation_interstitial_ads_search.html?s_src=google&s_subsrc=brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIydWqm_jXgQMVUAetBh0rJgDOEAAYASAAEgJlffD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Obituary: https://www.heritagegardensfuneralhome.com/obituary/Dennis-Hilley#obituary

Col (Ret) Joseph Hollett - Class of 1983 , CS-07

Deceased on May 2, 2021 - Informed on May 13, 2021

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A virtual memorial ceremony was held on 16 May 2021. His obituary can be found and condolences left online at https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tcpalm/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-lawrence-hollett-larry&pid=198638418 His family has suggested the memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Fort Pierce Central & Westwood High class of 1979 Scholarship program. Checks can be made out to FPC/WW 1979 Alumni Association; PO Box 1595; Fort Pierce, FL 34954; (772) 342-2418. More information regarding the scholarship can be found at https:tinyurl.com/classof79scholarship.

Mr. Michael Hoobler - Class of 1979 , CS-17

Deceased on December 9, 2013 - Informed on January 6, 2014

We are sorry but no further details are available at this time.

Mr. David Hood - Class of 1979 , CS-26

Deceased on July 13, 2016 - Informed on October 1, 2019

Services were held at the time of his passing. His family had suggested that memorial donations be made to the Hospice of Cincinnati; PO Box 633597; Cincinnati, OH 45263-3597; (513) 865-1616; www.hospiceofcincinnati.org.

Mr. Richard Horning - Class of 1979 , CS-05

Deceased on January 9, 2005

Maj (Ret) Ronald Hunt - Class of 1979 , CS-31

Deceased on August 10, 2017 - Informed on August 14, 2017

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation was on 13 Aug 2017 from 1400-1800 hours at McCullough Funeral Home; 417 S Houston Lake Rd; Warner Robins, GA 31088; (478) 953-1478; www.mcculloughfh.com. The funeral service will take place at the Chapel of McCullough on 14 Aug 2017 at 1000 hours. Burial will follow in Andersonville National Cemetery; 496 Cemetery Rd; Andersonville, GA 31711. His family has suggested that memorial donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Assembly of Warner Robins; 6040 Watson Blvd; Byron, GA 31008 or the Alzheimer's Association; 866 Mulberry St; Macon, GA 31201.

Capt Charles Iott - Class of 1979 , CS-39

Deceased on July 9, 1985

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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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