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.
Deceased on June 7, 2024 - Informed on June 21, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service information: 1100 hours 15 June 2024 at Shalimar United Methodist Church, 1 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar, FL 32579. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1885/21/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1885&gid=2&pgid=418&dids=320&appealcode=IMOJohnFrenchy Obituary: https://www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com/tributes/Jonathan-French
Deceased on March 29, 2024 - Informed on June 21, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Obituary: https://obituaries.nationalcremation.com/obituaries/clearwater-fl/david-seyer-11753871
Deceased on May 30, 2024 - Informed on June 18, 2024
Celebration of Life: 1030 hours on 29 June 2024 at the Monument Hill Church, 18725 Monument Hill Dr., Monument, CO 80132. A reception will follow at The Flying Horse Resort and Club - Barolo Ballroom, 1880 Weiskopf Pt., Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Deceased on May 15, 2024 - Informed on June 18, 2024
Please contact the Assocation of Graduates for condolence information. Celebration of Life: 1500 hours 8 June 2024 at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, 1604 NE Main St., Simpsonville, SC 29681. Funeral service: 1000 hours 13 September 2024 at the USAFA cemetery. A reception will follow at the Eisenhower Golf Course Clubhouse. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates and Foundation at https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1885/21/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1885&gid=2&pgid=418&cid=1063 Obituary: https://thomasmcafee.com/obituary/johann-radcliffe/
Deceased on May 22, 2024 - Informed on June 12, 2024
Please contact the Assocation of Graduates for condolence information. Service information: Burial take place at 1100 hours 12 June 2024 at the USAFA cemetery. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Men's United States Air Force Academy Rugby team at https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1885/21/interior-2col.aspx?sid=1885&gid=2&pgid=418&cid=1063, choose view all giving opportunities and search for Rugy or the Sarcoma Foundation of America at https://www.curesarcoma.org/donate-today/. Obituary: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/colorado-springs-co/daniel-jarka-11838630
Deceased on May 14, 2024 - Informed on June 6, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Service information: Graveside service, 1300 hours on 20 June 2024 at Oakwood Cemetery, 1225 Oakwood St., Fremont, OH 43420. Memorial donations: in lieu of flowers donations can be made to any veteran organization, athletic department or church of your choice in Gary's name. Obituary: https://www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Garold-Butdorf
Deceased on May 26, 2024 - Informed on June 5, 2024
Please contact the Assocation of Graduates for condolence information. Mass: 0930 hours on 3 June 2024 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 233 East Summit, San Antonio, TX 78212. Graveside service: 1115 hours on 3 June 2024 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, TX 78209. Obituary: https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/obituaries/phag0838371
Deceased on April 22, 2024 - Informed on June 4, 2024
Please contact the Assocation of Graduates for condolence information. Service: A private family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations: In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Operation Vet NOW, 436 Beatty Rd., Monroeville, PA 15146 or at opvetnow.org. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/dillontribune/name/jeffrey-love-obituary?id=55163960
Deceased on May 9, 2024 - Informed on May 21, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. Funeral service: 1000 hours on 14 June 2024 at Blessing Colonial Chapel, 401 Elm St. Mansfield, TX 76063. A Committal service will follow at 1400 hours at Dallas- Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211. Obituary: https://www.blessingfuneralhome.net/obituaries/Kevin-Bassett/#!/Obituary
Deceased on February 1, 2024 - Informed on May 14, 2024
Please contact the Association of Graduates for condolence information. No further information is available at this time.
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Gone But Not Forgotten Annual Publication
The Air Force Academy Association and Foundation are introducing a new benefit to better memorialize USAFA graduates and support their families. We are launching a new annual memorial publication in 2025.