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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Maj Gen (Ret) Peter Robinson - Class of 1962 , CS-19

Deceased on December 1, 2023 - Informed on December 13, 2023

Please contact the Assocation of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Mass: 1100 hours on 22 Dec 2023 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 3424 4th St. NW, Abuquerque, NM. Interment: 1000 hours on 19 April 2024 at the USAFA cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers, contributions to Catholic Charities, Albuquerque will be gratefully accepted in Pete's name. https://apps.ccasfnm.org/donate-now Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/abqjournal/name/peter-robinson-obituary?id=53803826

Col (Ret) Mark Rogers - Class of 1975 , CS-19

Deceased on October 14, 2023 - Informed on October 18, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service information: Memorial service at 1400 hours 21 Oct 2023 at The Clubs of Cordillera Ranch. Interment: 1000 hours on 4 June 2024 at the USAFA Cemetery. Memorial Donations: The Association of Graduates and Academy Foundation https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1885/21/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1885&gid=2&pgid=418&cid=1063 or Cibolo Center for Conservation https://cibolo.org/ Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/mark-rogers-obituary?id=53367740

Dr. John Rollins - Class of 1974 , CS-18

Deceased on November 14, 2023 - Informed on November 27, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Memorial Service: 1100 hours 11 Dec 2023 at the CMA Church of Morgantown, 308 Elmhurst St. Morgantown, WV. A burial service will follow at 1400 hours at West Virginia National Cemetery, 42 Veteran's Memorial Ln, Grafton, WV. Obituary: https://www.wvnews.com/theet/obituaries/john-michael-rollins/article_ff10f748-d161-54d2-ae3f-225c969b3d44.html

Mr. William Ross II - Class of 1969 , CS-11

Deceased on April 6, 2023 - Informed on June 21, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Service: 23 Jun 2023 at 1300 hours USAFA Cemetery In the event of inclement weather the service will be moved to the Memorial Pavilion.

Lt Col (Ret) David Russell II - Class of 1987 , CS-06

Deceased on February 9, 2023 - Informed on March 20, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Visitation: 15 Mar 2023 fron 1800-2000 hours Moser Funeral Home, 233 Broadview Ave, Warrenton, VA 20186 Funeral service: 16 Mar at 1200 hours at the funeral home Burial was in Culpeper National Cemetery, Culpeper, VA Memorial Donations in llieu of flowers: B.R.E.W. - Beagle Rescue, Education and Welfare, 500 N Washington St #10621, Rockville, MD 20850; www.brewbeagles.org

Mr. Rodolfo Saavedra-Ferrere - Class of 1975 , CS-18

Deceased on September 28, 2023 - Informed on October 2, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. A Wake was held 30 Sep 2023 Tomás Basáñez in Monetevideo, Uruguay. Obituary: http://www.abbate.com.uy/obituarios/rodolfo-saavedra-ferrere-16001

Col (Ret) Theodore Sahd - Class of 1963 , CS-17

Deceased on October 5, 2023 - Informed on January 23, 2024

Please contact the Assocation of Graduates for condolence informaiton. Funeral service: 1300 hours on 27 Oct 2023 at French Mortuary, 7121 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Interment: 1400 hours on 26 April 2024 at the USAFA Cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Lustgarten Foundation, https://events.lustgarten.org/give/192132/#!/donation/checkout. Obituary: https://www.frenchfunerals.com/obituaries/theodore-sahd

Col (Ret) Lane Seaholm - Class of 1986 , CS-01

Deceased on March 26, 2023 - Informed on May 10, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Obituary: https://www.newtacoma.com/obituary/lane-seaholm Funeral Service: 16 Apr 2023 at 1100 New Tacoma Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremations, 9212 Chambers Creek Rd W, University Pl, WA 98462. Burial immediately followed in New Tacoma Cemetery. Memorial donations: Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306; t2t.org/donate

Col (Ret) Paul Sheridan - Class of 1966 , CS-17

Deceased on February 26, 2023 - Informed on March 9, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. His obituary may be found at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center <https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/north-palm-beach-fl/paul-sheridan-11173662>. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on 13 Mar 2023 at 1200 hours at the Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola, 9999 N Military TRL, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. The family has suggested in lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Trustbridge Hospice Foundation <https://trustbridge.com/donate-now/>, 5300 East Ave, West Palm Beach FL 33407.

Lt Col (Ret) Richard Shutack - Class of 1963 , CS-02

Deceased on August 15, 2023 - Informed on September 6, 2023

Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral Service: 15 Sep 2023 at 1000 hours USAFA Community Center Chapel, 5134 Cathedral Dr, USAFA, CO 80840 Burial: Immediately following service, USAFA Cemetery Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colorado-springs-co/richard-shutack-11411622 Memorial Donations: Tunnels to Towers (T2T), 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306; https://t2t.org/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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