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Those we have lost deserve all we can do to mark their passing.
Harold Eugene Cowan class of 1969. Harold died just over a year after graduation in a place far from home, doing what his country asked of him. I remember Harold as quiet and unasuming, but friendly and caring to those lucky enough to have known him. The following information is provided by the US Army:
Harold Eugene Cowan with service number 35244xxxx had the rank of Private 1st Class in the US Army when he was a casuality on 06/23/1970. This occurred in the Republic of Viet Nam. Private 1st Class Cowan was enlisted as Active Duty Army as Light Weapons Infantry Army with the 173d Airboorne Brigade. Casuality circumstances were attributed to "Small Arms Fire".
Please remember Harold and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Jim Champion
Harold died Jun 23, 1970 as a result of hostile action in BINH DINH South Vietnam. Harold's name appears on panel 09W-Line 82 of The Wall.Brenda Starr (Duckworth)
I remember how sad I felt seeing Harold's picture in the Cahokia Herald when he had passed in the line of duty. He was very young in his Journey in Life. To me, he just looked like a young child. I will never forget the sadness I felt, the mixed feelings of appreciation to him for giving his life in service and the bitterness and utter hatred towards war and how disruptive it can be in one's Family. Wishing Peace on Earth, Dear Friends. God Bless Harold and may He continue to give comfort and the peace that surpasses all understanding to Harold's Friends and Family. Amen
http://www.vvmf.org/Wall-of-Faces/10747/HAROLD-E-COWAN
Eugene Kentch
This information was received from a soldier with Harold (Gene, Harold's middle name) on the day he was killed. For those who have served and for those who haven't we all owe people like Harold a great deal for their sacrifices.
GK
Harold, and I were in the same Squad under Sgt. Bo Russell. Gene lose
effect all of the members of our Platoon. He was a excellent Airborne soldier
and a good friend.
On the day he was hit, we were in a defensive potion in the 506 valley, our
squad was set up next to a small stream on the valley floor. We were preparing
to move when the NVA hit us. Gene was the one who alerted us of the NVA coming
through the brush, he was hit with their first burst. I was 10 feet from him but
could not get to him. There was a 15 min. Fire fight and then we were able to
call for the Medical. Lt. Mathers, Platoon Leader, Sgt. Via, Platoon Sergeant ,
were on the hill over looking us but were helpless and could only call in
artillery to help us. If Gene had not sounded the alert more than him may have
gotten hurt that day.
I am honored to have served with him and to have known him. Your school should
always be proud that Gene was a product of your high school.
Thanks Again for this chance to say good by to my brother who gave all for his
brothers. RIP my friend " All The Way ", " Airborne"
Bobby Seale