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Gone But Not Forgotten

Gone But Not Forgotten

Honoring the memory of fallen comrades is a vital part of the AOG mission. We respectfully ask to be notified as soon as possible following the death of a graduate, cadet or air training officer so we can take appropriate and timely actions. The AOG has been informed of the following deaths within the past 90 days.

For best results when searching, use a last name (e.g., Smith), class year (e.g., 1959), or cadet squadron (e.g., CS-01). Please note that more complex searches may yield limited or no results.

Lt Col (Ret) Richard Karvosky - Class of 1973, CS-12

Deceased on 7/29/2026 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
Funeral Mass was held on Aug. 5, 2026, at the Prairies Chapel Bldg., Riverside, Ohio. A Burial service was held Aug. 7, 2026, at the Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://www.beltonstroup.com/obituaries/usaf-lt-col-ret-richard-karvosky

Mr. Scott Salmon - Class of 1989, CS-15

Deceased on 5/7/2026 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
A Celebration of Life was held on May 29, 2026, at the Atlanta Athletic Club. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://www.dogwoodcremationcare.com/obituaries/scott-salmon

Lt Col (Ret) Richard Mickel - Class of 1962, CS-09

Deceased on 2/23/2023 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
A private family funeral service was held. Col. Mickel was interred with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://www.curriefuneralhome.net/obituaries/Richard-Stanley-Mickel?obId=27394272

Lt Col (Ret) Michael Wilken - Class of 1973, CS-29

Deceased on 8/25/2025 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
A Celebration of Life was held on Aug. 29, 2025, at The First Presbyterian Church, Enid, Oklahoma. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to The First Presbyterian Church at https://www.fpcenid.com/, Loaves and Fishes Food Bank at https://www.loavesandfishesnwok.org/, or the SPCA at https://enidspca.org/. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://www.enidwecare.com/obituaries/michael-wilken

Mr. Lars Ewing - Class of 2002, CS-22

Deceased on 9/11/2026 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
Service details are not available at this time. An updated notice will be distributed when details become available. Ewing was born and raised in Lakeport, the son of well-known attorney Mike Ewing. He graduated from Clear Lake High School in 1995, and earned a degree in civil engineering from the United States Air Force Academy in 2002. He served five years in the Air Force as a civil engineering officer, rising to the rank of captain, before entering the private sector in 2007. Ewing leaves behind his wife of 24 years, Heather, and their five children, Peyton, Kyle, Nolan, Levi, and Brooke.

Lt Col (Ret) Mark Hart - Class of 1986, CS-16

Deceased on 10/10/2023 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
A Funeral Mass was held on Oct. 17, 2023, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Lakewood, Colorado. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Mullen High School Fund at https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/donor-form/?svcid=renxt&formId=6effa07e-e741-404c-9cf8-15cef0b3b831&envid=p-Q-9TGCWLf0yTTvBgcydEtQ&zone=usa. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://obits.cfcscolorado.org/obituary/mark-hart

Lt Col (Ret) Michael Augustyn - Class of 1974, CS-04

Deceased on 7/3/2026 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
A Service of Thanksgiving was held on July 31, 2026, at All Saints' Church, Peterborough, New Hampshire. A reception immediately followed. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the United Service Organizations (USO) at https://www.uso.org/. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://www.jellisonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-augustyn

Mr. William Maywhort - Class of 1968, CS-03

Deceased on 8/15/2026 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2026, at the USAFA Cemetery, 3026 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado. Base access information will be distributed when available. His family has suggested in lieu of flowers memorial donations be made in his name to Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://t2t.org/ or the Air Force Academy Foundation at https://give.usafa.org/campaigns/43504/donations/new?a=8618228. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://www.lordandstephens.com/obituaries/william-maywhort

Mr. James Gormley - Class of 1972, CS-29

Deceased on 7/12/2026 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
A Memorial Service was held on Aug. 7, 2026, at Harbert Community Church, Sawyer, Michigan. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to the Air Zoo Aerospace Center at https://www.airzoo.org/. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://www.pikefh.com/obituaries/james-gormley

Col (Ret) Phillip Gardner - Class of 1966, CS-23

Deceased on 3/14/2025 - Informed on 9/22/2026

Details
Additional details are not available at this time. Condolences may be left online with his obituary. Obituary: https://obituaries.carewellcremations.com/phillip-gardner
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