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Death of Fred Cowan - KRRC & 2RGJ - With furneral details

Date: Nov 30, 2012

RE: Death of Fred Cowan - KRRC & 2RGJ

Date: Nov 30, 2012

Good bye Fred sleep well. A true RIFLEMAN till the end. See you in the FRV Fred. Stand tall high on that HILL My thoughts are with your loved ones. SWIFT & BOLD

Date: Nov 30, 2012

Rest in peace Fred a true gent, my most sincere condolences to all his family

Date: Nov 30, 2012

New Fred for a long time,always cracking jokes and funny with it.A True Greenjacket with our sense of humour,Goodnight Fred and sleep well.

Date: Nov 30, 2012

So so saddened to hear of Fred's death which has come as a great shock to both of us.

Having been in touch recently with Nick he did tell us that Fred was not well.

Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with Marie and all the family.

RIP Fred, you were a true RIFLEMAN.

From Bob and Birgit Wright in Germany.

Date: Nov 30, 2012

God Bless Fred my old buddy, will see you in the final RV no doubt. Sincere condolences to Marie and the family.

Date: Nov 30, 2012

Rest in peace Fred, our condolences to Marie and family. Jeff & Pam.

Date: Nov 30, 2012

Very sad to hear that Fred has passed away, he was a real (old) 2RGJ character, a legend among "Mortar-men" (for a variety of reasons!) having spent virtually his entire service in the platoon, and one of the most entertaining and funny guys I've ever known. He was a great practical joker, raconteur, singer and a lover of Compo Chicken Curry (as his crew on Medicine Man learnt over 4 weeks on the Canadian prairies after he'd swapped all their rations for it!) Fred was great company, tremendous fun (and occasionally infuriating) to talk to and drink with, and a rifleman to his fingertips. We won't see his like again. Sincere condolences to Maria and all the family.

"End of Mission" mate.

Date: Nov 30, 2012

Just had the wind knocked out of my sails lost my mum in may now lost someone who i could call Dad taught me a lot great Mortarman I was Freds CPO, a true funny but serious gentleman my sincere condolences to Marie and the Family I was drinking with fred only last summer in the westgate, used to have great beach parties with Fred and his guitar in Gib . have a beer with my ma mate . Swift and Bold

Date: Nov 30, 2012

Sorry to hear about Fred passing. My condolences to his family a good man and fine Rifleman will be missed. Celer et Audax

Date: Dec 1, 2012

One of the great personalites of the 2nd batt the royal green jackets all ways up for a laugh,all ways aprocherble, liked by all who knew him, a good friend my condolances to his family see you in the FRV celer et audax

Date: Dec 1, 2012

So sorry to hear about Fred. Our thoughts are with his family. RIP Fred. You will be sadly missed

Date: Dec 1, 2012

Very sorry to hear the sad news of Fred. I think most people have said what I wanted to say. A 'scouse' to his fingertips he was a real old soldier and great fun. Nick.....my condolences to you and the family.

Date: Dec 1, 2012

administrator wrote:
I regret to inform you that Fred Cowan, KRRC and 2 RGJ, died of cancer this morning, 29 November 2012, at 1100 hrs in Winchester hospital.

After leaving the Army he has worked in ATR(W) as the Trg Wing storeman since 1986.

More details and funeral arrangements will be published hereb when known.

-- Edited by administrator on Thursday 29th of November 2012 05:54:07 PM

Date: Dec 1, 2012

the loss of a nother friend & fellow rifleman will be missed if fred is there in spirit he will have them all in tears with is dry scouse humer god rest m8 hope we meet again m8

Date: Dec 2, 2012

We are both deeply Saddened to hear of Freds Death, we just cannot believe it,he was a Real and True Friend to us, of who we cannot Forget.

He had a great Personality and was very funny with that witty Scouse Humer of his, who always kept us so very Cheerfull.

He was a True Rifleman who will be Sadly Missed

We send our most Sincere Condolences to Marie and to all the Family,our deepest thoughts are with you all.

RIP Fred and God Bless you Old Buddy.

Date: Dec 2, 2012

We are both deeply saddened by this news Fred has always been a great friend and comrade in many ventures over many years and we think "Paddy" Maher has said it all and said it right.

All at Wiltshire branch wish Fred's family our heart felt condolences and best wishes.

Date: Dec 2, 2012

Shocked

Very hard to say how you feel when it was just weeks ago when we spoke,i served with Fred in the Morters

ONE HELL OF A RIDE rest in peace my old mate

Marie my condolenies to you and the family

swift And bold

Robey

Date: Dec 3, 2012

So sorry to hear the sad News of Freds Passing. Known Fred Since the Colchester Days. R.I.P. God Bless Fred and Condolence to the family.

Date: Dec 3, 2012

Always cheerful, always friendly, always helpful, always there, nothing was too much trouble for him, a proud family man, a proud Rfn, it was an honour to have served with him J-D v M

Date: Dec 3, 2012

Very sad News our thoughts And prayers are with Marie and family at this time Rest in peace Fred God bless Francis Holly and family

Date: Dec 3, 2012

Many of Freds old muckers have been on the phone this weekend all of whom echo the same sentiment. He was a typical Rifleman, nothing was too much trouble for him and his scousers sense of humour shone through, never more so I am sure than when he was facing his maker. We will all miss him when we gather in future. Sincere Condolences to his family from all members of KRRC/2G/2RGJ Association.

RIP

Date: Dec 4, 2012

It is lovely to read all the kind words and memories placed on here about my Dad. He can now look after Julie Ann our big sister who past away in April of this year after her long battle with cancer.

I'm organising the Funeral and Wake for my Dad so if you would like to attend and haven't already made contact with me,please email me on nick.cowan3@btopenworld.com . If you are coming by car please send your Make, Model, Colour and Registration Number.

As I am sure you are aware we have a lot to organise for the day and your cooperation in this would be greatly apprecaited.

Yours

Nick Cowan

Date: Dec 4, 2012

RE: Death of Fred Cowan - KRRC & 2RGJ - With furneral details

Date: Dec 5, 2012

Memories; Diving off high rocks into what seemed like not much more than a bath of water.

Coming back with a dead cow so we could have steak for a change.

Singing with his guitar and joking around the campfire at night.

All in the jungle.

Shooting up our own pig in N.I.

Not to mention where you might find his teeth next!

Thanks for the memories. Level yer bubbles Fred.

Date: Dec 5, 2012

I am very saddened to hear of Freds move to the FRV if you were going to be in Freds company you were certain to have a good laugh. Great man my condolences to Marie and family sorry for not being at the funeral but I am working abroad at the moment

Date: Dec 5, 2012

Absolutely shocking sad news.

Fred was an absolute stalwart for me in 2RGJ and my short time in the Mortar Pl but importantly it was not just me he looked after it was anyone that was new to the Mortar Pl. Fred and Marie also gave me guidance and superb advice over child care issues when I was getting divorced. So very sorry.

For the first time I'm stunned and lost for words.

God Bless Fred, sincerest condolences to Marie and all the Cowan 'Family' - Blood and Regimental.

Date: Dec 6, 2012

Dear All. The following page has been set up for my Dad. This is the memorial book of rememberance so please add your thoughts and photos as we will be keeping this to reflect back on.

http://frederick.cowan.muchloved.com/

Date: Dec 6, 2012

A good all round soldier and a laugh when it was needed!

Our condolences to the family. The world is a little bit poorer.