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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.

Mr. Dennis Valentine - Class of 1965, CS-09

Deceased on 11/4/2025 - Informed on 4/8/2026

Details
A Memorial Service was held on November 10, 2025, at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado. Obituary: https://www.fairmountfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Dennis-Edward-Valentine?obId=46308907

Maj (Ret) Raymond McClintock - Class of 1962, CS-09

Deceased on - Informed on 4/8/2026

Details
A Memorial Service was held on April 15, 2025, at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Huntsville, Texas. Obituary: https://www.heritageoakfh.com/obituary/raymond-mcclintock

Mr. Paul Peterson - Class of 1971, CS-02

Deceased on 2/4/2024 - Informed on 4/8/2026

Details
A Memorial Service was held on February 10, 2024, at Bloomington Hills 1st Ward, Saint George, Utah. Obituary: https://www.walkersanderson.com/obituaries/paul-peterson

Lt Col (Ret) Edward Bailey - Class of 1966, CS-08

Deceased on 3/8/2026 - Informed on 4/8/2026

Details
A Memorial Service was held on March 27, 2026 , at the Landfall Dye Clubhouse, Wilmington, North Carolina. At a future date, a memorial service and burial will be held at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Donations may be made to Lower Cape Fear Lifecare (Hospice) at https://lifecare.org/ or Hillsdale College at https://www.hillsdale.edu/ in Col. Bailey's honor. Obituary: https://www.andrewsmortuary.com/obituary/edward-bailey

Dr. Henry Jordan - Class of 1967, CS-01

Deceased on 1/8/2026 - Informed on 4/8/2026

Details
Services were held on January 10, 2026 at Graceview Church, Anderson, South Carolina. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Graceview Church or Haven of Rest Ministries. Obituary: https://www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com/obituaries/dr-henry-jordan

Lt Col (Ret) Brad Snelling - Class of 1990, CS-02

Deceased on 3/25/2026 - Informed on 4/8/2026

Details
A Memorial Service will be held on April 1, 2026, at Crawford Funeral Home Chapel, Edmond, Oklahoma. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/brad-snelling-obituary?id=61128481

Lt Col (Ret) Stanley Burghardt - Class of 1959, CS-12

Deceased on 1/14/2026 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on May 12, 2026, at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado.

Maj (Ret) Arthur Wallace - Class of 1963, CS-13

Deceased on 3/20/2026 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on March 28, 2026, at Twin Lakes Baptist Church, 2645 US-62, Mountain Home, Arkansas. Interment will be held at the USAFA Cemetery at a later date. Obituary: https://www.kirbyandfamily.com/obituaries/arthur-art-wallace

Lt Col (Ret) Edd Wheeler - Class of 1962, CS-04

Deceased on 12/1/2025 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
Service details are not available at this time. His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to The Salvation Army at https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ . Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/edd-wheeler-obituary?id=60590550.

Col (Ret) Robert Howe - Class of 1969, CS-19

Deceased on 11/28/2025 - Informed on 3/25/2026

Details
A Burial Service will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. Condolences may be sent to his family in care of his wife, Betty: Mrs. Betty Howe 5326 Lanyard Ct. Winter Park, FL 32792-9234
719.472.0300 Engage@usafa.org