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SUMMARY:Ralph Rowe\, 87\, USMC
DESCRIPTION:9 AUGUST 2016\nUSMC SGT RALPH ROWE\nMARANA\, ARIZONA 85653\n\n\nRalph  Rowe was born in South Dakota on the 16 November of 1928.  At a  very young age his family moved to Des Moines\, Iowa.  Growing up in Iowa  Ralph worked at a bakery before deciding to join the United States  Marine Corps.  His choice to enlist came before the age of 18 and  required his Mother to sign for him to go and defend this great nation.  His service time spanned 1944 to 1952.  SGT Rowe was part of the Frozen Chosin and during his military career received the Bronze Star.\n\nAfter his  discharge from the USMC\, SGT Rowe returned to Des Moines\, Iowa to  continue his work at the bakery.  SGT Rowe then was transferred to  Corning\, Iowa where he met the love of his life and best friend forever  Mary Jo. They married on 9 August 1952. From this union two daughters  were born. The family then moved back to the Des Moines area. In 1986 a daughter moved to Tucson\, Arizona and one year later SGT  Rowe and his wife followed.  \nA little about the Frozen Chosin…\n\nIn  November of 1950\, eight thousand fighters\, most of them Marines\,  struggled to survive the coldest winter in 100 years in North Korea. Surrounded by 120\,000 Chinese Soldiers\, their only lifeline was a 15  foot wide steep mountain road they called the M.S.R. (Main Supply Route)  that led to the port city of Hungnam. From Yudam-ni in the northwest  corner of the Chanjin Reservoir\, the MSR was a dangerous 78 mile journey  to the sea of Japan. This trip was made even difficult because of the  massive enemy force surrounding it. The withdrawal known as the longest  in American military history\, would take 13 days and the cost was many  lives. Those who didn’t understand what was happening called it a  “retreat”\, while one American General said simply\, “we’re attacking in a  different direction.”  \nIt  is the adversity that demands valor\, trial that demonstrates the  highest level of brotherhood.  The Marines and the Chanjin Reservoir\,   identified on Japanese maps as the CHOSIN Reservoir\, pulled together to  insure the success of the withdrawal. What many people might have  considered to be the darkest two weeks in Marine Corps history\, is  considered to be the Marine Corps defining moment.  With their backs to  the wall\, the men of the 1st Marine Division pulled together to  accomplish the impossible. It was that teamwork that cemented a band of  brothers who came to call themselves “The Frozen Chosin”.\n\nSGT  Roe was known to his family and friends as a quiet\, caring\, giving\,  loving family man who\nwould enjoy going to the casino with his wife  after retirement. \nSGT Roe passed  on 30 June 2016 at the age of 87.  He is preceded in death by his wife  Mary Jo. He leaves behind 2 daughters\, 2 grand children and 3 great  grand children along with many other family members and friends.\n\nThe family of SGT Rowe has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line and it will be our honor.\n\nPlease come with flags mounted on your motorcycles if possible.\n\nDATE:  9 August 2016\n\nSTAGING:  Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery\n                   15950 North Luckett Road\n                   Marana\, AZ  85653\n\nTIME: 9:00 AM  \nBRIEFING: 9:1 5AM  \nRIDE CAPTAIN: Benny\,  [URL=”tel:520-444-3023″]520-444-3023[/URL]\n\n***PLEASE  REMEMBER WE ARE IN THE HEAT OF SUMMER TO HYDRATE THE DAY BEFORE AS WELL  AS THE DAY OF THE MISSION WITH WATER OR GATORADE***
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