Susan Sturgis 
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Updated 16 Sep 08 at 2134 EDT by Cagerbob
Memorial Services will be held at Canaan United Methodist Church, 401 Roane St., Charleston, WV 25302 (http://tinyurl.com/5njhpo) beginning at 1100 on Thursday, 18 September 2008. This is at the corner of the intersection of Maryland Ave. and Roane St.
Weather partly cloudy. Temp at 1000 hrs 59 and @ noon 72.
Please bring 3' x 5' flag. Be prepared to start flag line immediately on arrival at church.
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Updated 16 Sept 08 1919 edt S Sturgis
This is now a CONFIRMED MISSION. The family of Colonel Cowgill welcomes PGR participation in
his Memorial Service.
Services will be held at Canaan United Methodist Church, 401 Roane St., Charleston, WV 25302 (http://tinyurl.com/5njhpo) beginning at 1100 on Thursday, 18 September 2008.
This is at the corner of the intersection of Maryland Ave. and Roane St.
This is a Memorial Mission only. There will be NO escort.
Bob (T-Bone) Smith is the assigned Ride Captain for this mission.
Please continue to track this thread for itinerary/staging information.
Respects,
Joe
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Col (Retired) Ralph Cowgill, 88, of Charleston passed away on September 12, 2008, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease.
Colonel Cowgill graduated from the U.S. Navy School of Aviation and the USAF Air War College. He attended specialized training throughout his career at the University of Alabama and the University of Southern California. He was a carrier-based fighter pilot during World War II with both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets. He was recalled to active duty with the Air National Guard in 1950 and served in the Korean War. Ralph served with the West Virginia Air National Guard as commander of the Charleston-based unit and retired from the Air National Guard with the rank of colonel. He was promoted to brigadier general in 1998.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 18, at Canaan United Methodist Church, Charleston.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, Charleston.
PGR offer to stand in Honor and Respect for Colonel Cowgill is being made to the family.
Bob (T-Bone) Smith will be the RC if this becomes a Confirmed Mission.
Please follow this thread for updated information.
Respects,
Joe
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| 16 Sep 2008 1:11 PM |
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| May God Bless and hold close the friends and family of Col.Cowgill in this most difficult time we are so sorry for your loss we will never forget you Ralph we will always have you in our hearts and forever be grateful to you for our freedom rest well our hero you are with God now. |
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deaconbiker
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Charleston, WV
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| 16 Sep 2008 1:13 PM |
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| As a current member of the 130th, I have a great deal of honor and respect for those who helped make our unit what it is today. Thank you, Ralph Cowgill, for your service to America, and to the WV Air National Guard. May God grant your loved ones an extra measure of comfort at this most difficult time. |
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West Virginia PGR Ride Captain
WV-PGR Assistant State Captain- South
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Billboy
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My Sincere Condolences go out to Family and Friends of COL. (Ret) Ralph Cowgill , US Navy,AF,ANG, WWII/Korean War Veteran, Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
Bill Snelson (Billboy)
US Army, Vietnam Veteran
PGR Ride Captain, Mentor
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mailman
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West Branch, MI - Michigan Regional Ride Captain Zephyrhills, FL - Florida Senior Ride Captain
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| 16 Sep 2008 3:56 PM |
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| Sincere condolences to the family and friends of US Navy/AF/ANG WWII/Korean War Veteran Col (Ret) Ralph Cowgill. Rest In Peace Sir. |
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ultraclassic
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| 16 Sep 2008 4:59 PM |
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Thank you, Colonel Cowgill, for your most honored service to this great Nation and your service to the WVANG. This Nation and all of West Virginia shall forever be grateful. May God welcome you with open arms as you approach the Gates of Heaven.
May your family, friends and community find healing in His comfort and mercy and may they realize that you continue to watch over them from your place among the Angels.
Stand at ease Ralph. Your mission on Earth is now complete. God Speed Sir!
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Joe Cumblidge
West Virginia State Captain
UOV HOG Chapter
RM1 USCG 1969-78
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In Memory of the crew of HU16E CGNR 2123, lost on SAR mission off Corpus Christi, TX on 21 September 1973:
LCDR Francis W. Miller (CG Aviator #1164)
LTJG Jerald M. Mack (CG Aviator #1567)
AD1 Harold D. Brown, Jr.
AM2 Benjamin R. Gaskins, Jr.
AT2 John F. Harrison
AT2 John P. Pledger
Montani semper liberi (Mountaineers are always free)
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mlmsan
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| 16 Sep 2008 5:17 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Col.(Ret) Ralph Cowgill, US Navy, AF, ANG, WWII/Korean War Veteran. I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Col.(Ret) Ralph Cowgill's, service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. Col.(Ret) Ralph Cowgill, You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. May your sails always be full and the wind eternally to your back. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.
Know You Are Loved
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Part of It
Proud of It
Riding In Memory of my Father, PO1 Weldon A. Sanderson, WWII USN, Pacific Fleet. And in Honor of my Son, SSGT Michael W. Sanderson, Gulf, 2x Iraq, U.S. Army now serving this Nation Proudly in Mt. Sinai, Egypt. |
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Susan Sturgis
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Bear, DE
In Memory of Ed "Old Iron" Barrett
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| 16 Sep 2008 5:20 PM |
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ron1ok
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Triadelphia WV
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| 16 Sep 2008 5:38 PM |
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| Col. Cowgill. Thank you, sir, for your esteemed service to our country. The great state of West Virginia is forever indebted to you. To Col. Cowgill's family, may God be with you during this hard time. Ralph is forever a true American hero. Ron J. |
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B Bioni
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| 16 Sep 2008 7:16 PM |
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My sincere condolences to the family
and friends of Col [Ret] Ralph Cowgill.
Thank you sir for your service to this great nation
May your family find comfort in these difficult times |
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Pepper_guy
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Lacey, WA
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| 16 Sep 2008 7:24 PM |
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My sincere condolences and prayers to family and friends of COL. Ralph Cowgill, U.S. Navy / U.S. Air Force / West Virginia Air National Guard Retired / WWII/ Korean War Veteran. COL. Cowgill, I am forever grateful for your service to our country. Your service and sacrifices will not be forgotten. You are a "TRUE AMERICAN HERO". May you Forever Rest in Peace.
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cagerbob
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Parma, Ohio
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| 16 Sep 2008 7:40 PM |
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Thank you sir for your service. In one of our country's most dire hours, you answered the call to keep us free.
My sincerest condolences to the family. I pray that the Lord hold you and keep you in the palm of his hand.
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In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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cagerbob
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| 16 Sep 2008 8:45 PM |
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Bob Ellis
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In Memory of Ed "OldIron" Barrett
"Remember that no matter how many missions you have been on, all that matters to the family is the one you are on today." ~ Roert
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SpyderRyder
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| 16 Sep 2008 9:58 PM |
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Thank you for my freedom Col Cowgill. May you rest in peace.
“Some people’s lives can truly make a difference however long or short their lives on earth. They give the gifts of kindness and of caring. They sow the seeds of friendship and self-worth. Some people’s lives are beautiful examples of putting others first, and when they are gone, the lives of those they touched are so much richer, and the love they shared lives on and on.” |
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eagle_man
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SCPGR Upstate Ride Captain
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| 16 Sep 2008 10:28 PM |
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| My Thought's and Prayer's are with the Family and Friends of this Great American Hero, who at Great personal risk stepped forward and Defended this Our Freedom and way of Life. May You Rest in Peace, You will not be Forgotten. |
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PGR member #96182
Honored to Stand for those who have stood.
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to
our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them
to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our
children’s children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
Ronald Reagan
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| 17 Sep 2008 1:49 AM |
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| OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF WWII/KOREA VETERAN COL. RALPH COWGILL USN/WVANG (RET). OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. REST IN PEACE RALPH. ROBERT AND JUANITA |
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custer7thcav
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| 17 Sep 2008 2:23 AM |
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| My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Col. Ralph Cowgill. Thank you, sir, for your service and dedication. God bless you, and be with your family during this very difficult time. Rest in peace. |
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mr_stainglass
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Newport News Virginia
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| 17 Sep 2008 6:02 AM |
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| My appreciation and condolences go out to the family and friends of Ralph Cowgill. Thank you Ralph for your service to our nation and for the sacrafices you made along the way for the liberties of freedom. Rest Easy. |
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My heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Col. Talph Cowgill.
Thank You to a true hero who answered the call to duty, performing the selfless act of giving of oneself to serve his country. Thank You. THANK YOU.
FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * * * * *
Vietnam – ’67-‘68
“Roadrunners” – Convoy Escort, at your service
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YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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FOR THOSE WHO MAN THE BATTLE LINE,
THE BUGLE WHISPERS LOW,
AND FREEDOM HAS A TASTE AND PRICE,
THE PROTECTED NEVER KNOW...
* * * * * * THE PRICE OF FREEDOM IS WRITTEN ON THE WALL * * * * * *
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN
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flysbynight
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| 17 Sep 2008 6:43 AM |
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My Sincere Condolences go out to the family and friends of Col. (Ret) Ralph Cowgill. Though You will be missed you will not be Forgotten,Thank you for your Service. May you Rest In Peace and God be with you.
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Miss_Behaving
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| 17 Sep 2008 1:52 PM |
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Our deepest sympathy, to the family and friends of Col. (ret) Ralph Cowgill. We are saddened with the loss of another great hero. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rest in Peace Airmen. Your Mission is complete.
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patnpath
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| 17 Sep 2008 7:37 PM |
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Thank you to a great fellow American who was willing to defend the freedoms we all enjoy every day of our lives. My condolences to the family and friends of Col Ralph Cowgill May he rest in peace forever.
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Our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Col.(Ret) Ralph Cowgill, WWII/Korean War Veteran. May God help you though this difficult time and sorrow. He is
one of America's Heroes that will NEVER be forgotten.
Rest Safely and Securely in God's Loving Arms, Ralph.
Going home, going home,
I'm just going home.
Quiet-like, slip away-
I'll be going home.
It's not far, just close by;
Jesus is the Door;
Work all done, laid aside,
Fear and grief no more.
Friends are there, waiting now.
He is waiting, too.
See His smile! See His hand!
He will lead me through.
Morning
Star lights the way;
Restless dream all done;
Shadows gone, break of day,
Life has just begun.
Every tear wiped away,
Pain and sickness gone;
Wide awake there with Him!
Peace goes on and on!
Going home, going home,
I'll be going home.
See the Light! See the Sun!
I'm just going home.
http://lnwbooks.com/data/mp3/15.mp3
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My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of Col. Ralph Cowgill (WWII/Korea Veteran Retired)
I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow.
and You my Brother are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten.
SEMPER-FI
Pegleg
USMC---Vietnam 1987-68
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treygoose
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Hurricane, WV
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| 18 Sep 2008 2:41 PM |
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| MISSION COMPLETE: Seven of us gathered on a clear day to honor the General Cowgill for his service and sacrifice for this nation. He was a member of America's Greatest Generation!
General Cowgill was a carrier-based fighter pilot in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets during World War II, he also served with the Air National Guard in Korea.
Cowgill rose to commander of the Charleston-based Guard unit, retired as a colonel, and was promoted to brigadier general in 1998. A tireless and enthusiastic promoter of aviation in the Kanawha Valley, he was director of aviation at Yaeger Airport until 1985.
Colonel Frye current Commander of the Air National Guard at Yaeger was present along with other members of the Air National Guard to honor the general. Of course family members and his many friends were present to celebrate his life.
The WVPGR RC presented the PGR plaque praising the general's service and sacrifice during WWII and Korea to his wife of 65 years.
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