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Truly a great officer and gentleman. Will be sadly missed.
Don Firebaugh
November 29, 2012 | Fredericktown, MO
St. Libory, Illinois
Mar 9, 1944 – Nov 21, 2012
Dr. Sam H. McGowen, 68, of Mascoutah, IL, born Mar. 9, 1944 in Poplar Bluff, MO, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 at his residence. Sam was Superintendant of Schools District 19 Mascoutah, IL from July 1994 to June 2012; and a retired Lt. Col. from the Missouri National Guard after 25 years of...
Read MoreTruly a great officer and gentleman. Will be sadly missed.
Don Firebaugh
November 29, 2012 | Fredericktown, MO
An awesome man. I knew him from my time in the 35th Engineer Brigade. Met him again in his role as Superintendent. My dad actually knew him from the Guard and education as well. He will be missed.
Essayons!
COL Will Blaylock
November 28, 2012 | Eureka, MO
A Gentleman and a Scholar are the first two words that come to mind when thinking of Dr. Sam McGowen. Thanks to Patty Peek for introducing me to Sam and Sue only 8 years ago. What a gift to have worked with him on the first community event at the new auditorium. The school is a memorial to his dedication and drive to ensure the best education possible for the students in his care. Sam was devoted to and loved his wife,Sue, his God and his Country. He has definitely left the world a better...
Sandra Hakanson
November 26, 2012 | O'Fallon, IL
To the Family. Served Sam in business and with him in the Mo National Guard. He was an individual of special character and compassion. I personally will miss his presence. To LTC McGowen.....Essayons!
Col. Fred Jaeckle
November 25, 2012 | St Louis, MO
Sue and Bonnie and boys.So sorry to hear of Sam's passing. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karol West Elder
November 25, 2012 | Baytown,, TX
Sammy, I miss the good times we had together as company commanders, staff members and students at C&GS. You made a positive contribution to the Missouri Army National Guard and to students in Missouri and Illinois. Our sincere sorrow and appreciation is extended to your fine family.
LTC William H. Wellborn & Donna
Morganfield, Kentucky
November 25, 2012
Santa Sam & Kai Brown, Dec 2009
Tricia Peek-Brown
November 25, 2012
Santa Sam & Kai Brown, Dec 2010
Tricia Peek-Brown
November 25, 2012
Santa Sam, Dec 2010
Tricia Peek-Brown
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