Richard E. (Dick) Koon, of Jacksonville, Fla., passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at McGraw Center for Caring of Community Hospice in Jacksonville, FL, at the age of 83. A self-proclaimed Florida native, Dick was actually born in Syracuse, NY, on July 1, 1940, as the only son of […]
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Paul W. Sanders III, ’54
Dr. Paul W. Sanders III, of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. His Funeral Service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2024 in the Bethel United Methodist Church, 57 Pitt Street at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends an hour before the service at the church. Interment will […]
Read MoreCarl F. Hopp, ’65
Lt. Colonel Carl F. Hopp, 81, of Fortson GA, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Columbus, GA. Funeral services to be announced at a later date according to McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian blvd. Columbus, GA 31907. He was born June 27, 1942, in NYC, NY, son […]
Read MoreJohn P. Hackett, ’12
John P. Hackett was selected as an associate judge for the Third Judicial Circuit, serving Madison and Bond counties in Illinois.
Read MoreDavid R. Everette, ’81
CDR David R. Everette, USNR, Ret., retired as senior Naval science instructor at John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, N.C., and will serve as youth coordinator at American Legion Post 10.
Read MoreK. Franklin McKenzie, Jr., ’79
The Melting Point, a memoir by Gen K. Franklin McKenzie, Jr., USMC, Ret., was published by the Naval Institute Press.
Read MoreJoshua L. Moore, CGC ’19
Josh L. Moore was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as an outstanding American.
Read MoreSean C. Workowski, ’90
Sean C. Workowski was named a judge in Virginia’s 25th Judicial Circuit and will serve primarily in the Augusta County Circuit Court.
Read MoreJames M. McCarl, Jr., ’77
On June 28, 2024, COL James M. McCarl, Jr., USA, Ret, was inducted into the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
Read MorePhilip D. Palmer II, ’05
Philip D. Palmer II was inducted into the Charleston Riverdogs’ first Hall of Honor, for his significant contributions to the military community. Palmer is the founder of WarriorWOD, which emphasizes exercise, nutrition and mentorship as crucial prescriptions for veterans’ recovery from PTSD.
Read MoreR. Blair Cogburn, ’04
R. Blair Cogburn is southeast regional sales manager for demountables at Stellar Industries.
Read MoreJames O. Lechner, ’89
“With My Shield: An Army Ranger in Somalia,” by LTC James O. Lechner, USA, Ret., ’89, was published in September 2023 by Osprey Publishing.
Read MoreMark D. Sewell, ’92
“Investigating America’s Most Notorious Strip Club,” by Retired FBI Agent Mark D. Sewell was published by Rowman and Littlefield.
Read MoreMark D. Cote, ’91
Mark David Cote, affectionately known to his family and friends as Mark, of Lecanto, Fla., passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024 at the age of 55. Mark was born in Concord, New Hampshire October 18, 1968 a son of David Henri Cote and Margaret Mary Concannon Cote. “All American” […]
Read MoreLarry E. Spell, ’66
Larry Edward Spell, 79, of Columbus, Ga., died peacefully at home on October 28, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bertie Edward Spell and Gladys Bennett Spell. A Celebration of Life for Larry will be held at Wynnton Methodist Church, 2412 Wynnton Road, Columbus, Georgia 31906 on […]
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