January - March 2024
As Compiled by JT Smith
The posting also contained these comments by Mary Lou Porter:
"Love this--what an awesome group!!! Will and Gene [Deatrick]--thank you so much--wish we had all been there with you.
The best memories and the best friends anyone could ever have!!! So blessed by these people!!!"
"The Air Force Academy Association of Graduates & Foundation have recently learned of the death of Mr. Matthew E. Loufek, ATO. Mr. Loufek passed away on June 4, 2023, in Cottonwood, Arizona.
"A funeral service will be held at noon on June 4, 2024, at the Memorial Pavilion at the USAFA Cemetery.
"Additional information is not available at this time."
"Yesterday, March 7, we lost our friend and classmate, CV Miller, to cancer. He was at home under hospice care and was peaceful. Sandy, and their daughter Linné, were with him. His services will be at our USAFA at a time to be determined.
"Sandy and Linné can be reached at cvsmiller@aol.com or 444 Marion Drive, Niceville, FL 32578. Text only to 850-217-4845.
"Those of us at the Florida reunion were fortunate to have enjoyed being with CV and Sandy.
"CV was an accomplished Air Force pilot and officer, and a dedicated family man.
"We can all agree that he was one of the nicest people we have known, and a true asset in our lives.
"I just discovered that Ken Biehle passed away in August of last year.
"I have no info on his passing. Ken and I were both cadets from Missouri."
We have no information regarding the circumstances of Ken's death or services that were held.
Those wishing to read Ken's obituary or leave a remembrance for the family may do so HERE.
Our Classmate Gerry Gammill passed away on 8 January 2024 at his home in Plano, TX.
A funeral service for Gerry is scheduled at the USAFA Cemetery on 5 June at 1100. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Air Force Academy, Alaskan Malamute Rescue, or a Veterans organization of your choice.
Those wishing to read Gerry's obituary or leave a remembrance for the family may do so HERE.
UPDATE:Condolences may sent to his family in care of his daughter, Jill:
4461 Longfellow Dr
Plano, TX 755093-3222
"My father, Col. William F. H. Zersen, class of 1960, passed peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2023 at home..
"He will be laid to rest this summer with honors at the Air Force Academy."
As details about services for Bill become available, they will be posted here as an update.
UPDATE:A funeral service will be held at 1400 on 1 July 2024 at the USAFA Cemetery.
Condolences may sent to his family in care of his daughter, Bridget:
460 Summerland Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98229