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. Laimons Sudmalis - Class of 1964 , CS-07

Deceased on February 6, 2025 - Informed on March 17, 2025

Celebration of Life: 1330 hours on 22 March 2025 at the Latvian Lutheran Church, 10705 W. Virginia Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Latvian Lutheran Church, 10705 W. Virginia Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226.

Col (Ret) Russell Morrison , Jr. - Class of 1966 , CS-09

Deceased on February 20, 2025 - Informed on March 12, 2025

No service details are available at this time.

Mr. David Stinson , Jr. - Class of 1975 , CS-25

Deceased on January 27, 2025 - Informed on March 11, 2025

Service details are not available at this time.

Dr. Robert Schutt , Jr. - Class of 1969 , CS-20

Deceased on February 24, 2025 - Informed on March 10, 2025

Service details: Interment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, 1 Memorial Ave., Arlington, VA 22211. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Robert Clark Schutt, Jr. MD to The Shriner's Childrens Hospital Outreach Program, https://donate.lovetotherescue.org/give/273578/#!/donation/checkout?amount=100&utm_source=legacy.com&utm_medium=clio&utm_campaign=evergreen&c_src=legacy&c_src2=clio.

Mr. Stephen Prairie - Class of 1971 , CS-18

Deceased on March 24, 2023 - Informed on March 10, 2025

Details are not available at this time.

Col (Ret) Richard Mac Isaac - Class of 1970 , CS-35

Deceased on January 24, 2025 - Informed on March 3, 2025

Service details: Interment will be held at a later date at the USAFA Cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Folds of Honor - https://foldsofhonor.org/. Obituary: https://www.frenchfunerals.com/obituaries/richard-macisaac

Mr. William Porter - Class of 1963 , CS-11

Deceased on February 3, 2025 - Informed on February 26, 2025

Services: A private service will be held. Obituary: https://www.gettysburgfunerals.com/obituaries/william-bill-porter

Col (Ret) Donald Livingston - Class of 1959 , CS-05

Deceased on February 2, 2025 - Informed on February 26, 2025

Funeral service: 1100 hours on 8 February 2025 at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 94 Tindall Rd., Middleton, NJ 07748. Interment: At a later date at Arlingont National Cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/donald-livingston-obituary?id=57498167

Lt Col (Ret) John Stults , Jr. - Class of 1975 , CS-40

Deceased on December 14, 2024 - Informed on February 25, 2025

Funeral service: 1030 hours 30 December 2024 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home Chapel, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, AR 72116. Obituary: https://www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/memorialpage.asp?id=70812&locid=32&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0jvYrGel3ujYpNJJW6pn6C2kbBPILhtWaGMNMUJGooaRg6q3vEImA0JcU_aem_KfoBEaUj_LKIhzjIlfb93w

Mr. Embert Page - Class of 1962 , CS-06

Deceased on February 5, 2025 - Informed on February 20, 2025

Celebration of Life: 1300 hours 20 February 2025 at the Foothills Bible Church, 6100 S Devinney Way, Littleton, CO 80127. Burial service: 1200 hours 21 February 2025 at the USAFA Cemetery Memorial Pavillion, Colorado Springs, CO. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers please consider planting a tree in Embert's honor. Obituary: https://tributearchive.com/obituaries/35270516/embert-glendon-page/littleton/colorado/drinkwine-family-mortuary-inc

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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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