Jay McCormack
(13 NOV 1933, 7 APR 1966)
Jay McCormack Eulogies
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D - 2
1st Row: Bundren, Chura, Coyle, Cummins, Erminger, Fetko (CO)
2nd Row: Fontaine, Herman, Heye, Jefferies, McCormack, McCulla
3rd Row: Russell, Meisenheimer, Michalove, Monahan, Quinn, Riggs
4th Row: Stern, Stockett, Thorsen, Werner
5th Row: Wilkinson, Woodruff x55)
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We spent four years next to each other in all those alphabetical lines, shared the joys of Beast Barracks in fourth company, then in boxing, wrestling and so many other varied activities. You were always a solid, uplifting presence to me and, I'm sure, many others. 'Tis our loss that the Lord took you so early, but I pray that you're at peace in Him. Walter C. McCrillis January 23, 2001) Memories: Ft Bliss, Ft Sill, West Point--show biz--sailing Pecan Pie--sad Medevac trip to Walter Reed--sadder still trip as escort back to WP. Wonderful memories still strong. Bobbie and Jay are buried close to each other-as we were close in life. Well done, good friend! Be at peace! Save us a place! Paul Parks February 24, 2001) I roomed with J more than I did with any other classmate. Yet, I never had enough of his sunny presence and quiet determination. I remember asking him to entertain my date while I walked the area, never realizing that the two of them had a crush on each other. J was too much the gentleman to take advantage of that situation but when my interest in Phoebe flagged, he asked my permission to pursue her. Unfortunately, the freedom to be together was unfulfilling compared to unrequited love. It didn't last and J married Mona his chldhood friend soon after graduation. We were able to track down J's daughter Ashley through the Internet and exchanged messages with her and her mother. Bundy and I were happy to see that J would have been proud of his six-year-old daughter. Dick Fontaine January 8, 2002) |
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